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Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-22, 08:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,128
Posted By bobones

We don't really need another rim vs disc debate...

We don't really need another rim vs disc debate in this thread to derail the OP's question: it's all been said before and everyone is intransigent with their opinion. That being said, I am firmly in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-22, 07:20 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,771
Posted By bobones

Affordable Ti - £500!...

Affordable Ti - £500! (https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FTPXTIX1/planet-x-spitfire-titanium-road-frameset)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-21, 02:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,717
Posted By bobones

Sorry I missed this earlier. The bike is great,...

Sorry I missed this earlier. The bike is great, very smooth and silky feel, and fun to ride. I am really happy with how it looks and rides and I hope yours is the same!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-21, 04:52 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,717
Posted By bobones

Have a look on AliExpress, seriously! ...

Have a look on AliExpress, seriously!
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=AS_20210331023235&SearchText=steel+frameset+disc

I bought this lightweight Chinese made Reynolds...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-21, 06:17 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,228
Posted By bobones

It used to have the old eTap that's on the Scott...

It used to have the old eTap that's on the Scott now. I prefer the look of the Red AXS myself.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-21, 05:42 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,228
Posted By bobones

My winter/rain bike with Force AXS, self-built...

My winter/rain bike with Force AXS, self-built Open Pro USTs and alu fenders
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-21, 05:40 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 565,535
Posted By bobones

Winter/rain bike with Force AXS and self-built...

Winter/rain bike with Force AXS and self-built Open Pro USTs

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1066/51019204642_0351f20667_h_f21a8d4bfa178fae210d50a4883b1018631b182b.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-21, 05:33 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,228
Posted By bobones

My old Scott CR1, first in climbing guise @...

My old Scott CR1, first in climbing guise @ 6.75kg

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1036/51045787428_f800af46dc_h_320ca76af0f713553ec3c0edb2f21c5e4ab18045.jpg

With...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-21, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,228
Posted By bobones

Chinese steel frame I picked up from Amazon ...

Chinese steel frame I picked up from Amazon

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1063/51048839751_75b5015e42_h_a1adea9a7c316326d09af4c6e2f76535b77c0f1a.jpg

Here in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-21, 05:09 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,228
Posted By bobones

A few changes since I last posted this one ...

A few changes since I last posted this one

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-19, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1,451
Views: 389,448
Posted By bobones

I'll need the video, thanks.

I'll need the video, thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-19, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,228
Posted By bobones

Tried some garage photos, but the sun was too...

Tried some garage photos, but the sun was too bright and the colours look washed out....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-19, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,228
Posted By bobones

Here's a different photo with better colour...

Here's a different photo with better colour contrast from before I cut the steerer. I can't say I noticed the dropout at all. The bars and stem are also shiny but not particularly visible from this...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-19, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2,317
Views: 346,228
Posted By bobones

De Rosa SK Pininfarina

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Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-18, 08:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,441
Posted By bobones

Capsule tool bottles like this are great if you...

Capsule tool bottles like this are great if you only need one bottle
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41JfoIZa%2B9L.jpg

I've also used a neoprene pencil case in middle jersey...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-18, 03:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By bobones

Thanks guys. I couldn't get the one suggested by...

Thanks guys. I couldn't get the one suggested by TrojanHorse from a European supplier so I opted for this one which seems reasonably...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-18, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By bobones

Dynaplugs

Which Dynaplug products are suitable for use with road cycling tyres?

The standard "bacon strip" rubber plugs in other repair systems always seem to push their way out of my tyres, and Dynaplugs...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-18, 08:27 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 11,354
Posted By bobones

To counter this, I recently built a set of wheels...

To counter this, I recently built a set of wheels using Mavic Open Pro UST rims and 2 rounds of tubeless rim tape and I was able to mount my tyres (Maxxis Padrone) by hand without levers, and inflate...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-18, 10:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,694
Posted By bobones

I'm guessing you bought the rim brake version? ...

I'm guessing you bought the rim brake version?

"Obnoxiously loud rear hub though" and "the free hub's very loud" according to a couple of the reviews here:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-18, 10:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,694
Posted By bobones

Yes, I believe Hunt have said that they use...

Yes, I believe Hunt have said that they use Kinlin rims on those wheels. Both are just assembling wheels from other manufacturers' parts. One other difference is that the Williams are using Sapim...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-18, 10:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,694
Posted By bobones

Those Williams look decent enough, and I suspect...

Those Williams look decent enough, and I suspect they are using the excellent Kinlin XR31T rim for the System 31 (XR22T for the System 22). The hubs look similar to Novatec, Bitex or Powerway...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-18, 06:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,694
Posted By bobones

RS81 C24s are decent wheels. They're essentially...

RS81 C24s are decent wheels. They're essentially the same as Dura Ace C24s without the lightweight Dura Ace hub (i.e steel freehub and axle instead of titanium and alu). However, the design is quite...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-18, 06:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,127
Posted By bobones

I don't see why not. I've used...

I don't see why not.


I've used rubberized/flexible super glue like Locite Power Flex or the Gorilla equivalent.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-18, 05:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,127
Posted By bobones

Tubeless specific patches are reinforced so they...

Tubeless specific patches are reinforced so they don't bulge. I recently bought some Velox branded ones to fix a fairly large sidewall cut. Standard patches are fine for little holes as bulging is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-18, 05:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,127
Posted By bobones

If a puncture seals and then holds when the tyre...

If a puncture seals and then holds when the tyre is topped up to full pressure (around 80 psi for me) I'll just forget about it and continue to ride as normal. If it doesn't hold at 80 psi and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-18, 12:01 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,809
Posted By bobones

Before Zwift was available on Apple TV natively,...

Before Zwift was available on Apple TV natively, I ran it on an iPhone 6S and used Airplay mirroring via an (non-4k) ATV to view it on the big screen, and it worked fine. I now run the Zwift App...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-18, 05:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,236
Posted By bobones

Shimano 5800 full groupset for around £350 from...

Shimano 5800 full groupset for around £350 from UK is probably the cheapest 11 speed option. Merlin were selling the derailleurs and shifters for £150 to which you'd need to add a cassette and chain...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-18, 05:18 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 565,535
Posted By bobones

Winter/rain bike. ...

Winter/rain bike.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4667/40149223101_323c37ffee_b.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-15, 08:16 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,546
Posted By bobones

Pacenti SL23 V2, Miche Primato, Sapim Laser will...

Pacenti SL23 V2, Miche Primato, Sapim Laser will be light, wide, tubeless compatible, and reasonably priced. The Miche hubs are far more durable than Novatec and they are pretty inexpensive and come...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-15, 05:19 AM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 528,995
Posted By bobones

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/415/19551755565_cfb...

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/415/19551755565_cfb1cfaf65_b.jpg (https://farm1.staticflickr.com/415/19551755565_d331e1cdf0_o.jpg)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-15, 02:44 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 12,709
Posted By bobones

Mine was a Puch Alpine from the mid seventies. 5...

Mine was a Puch Alpine from the mid seventies. 5 speed, cheap parts, but did the job. Looked almost exactly like this
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/z/SLUAAOSwqu9VPNCc/$_86.JPG

Next, a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-15, 10:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 839
Posted By bobones

I am pretty old (50) and I think I feel the...

I am pretty old (50) and I think I feel the effects of a few days off the bike quite acutely: my heart rate is noticeably higher and it generally feels harder to complete a ride. I am actually in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-15, 09:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,302
Posted By bobones

It's pretty severe tyre rub. Did you taco a wheel...

It's pretty severe tyre rub. Did you taco a wheel and ride it for a number of miles? I would definitely have no worries about riding with this however.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-15, 08:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,550
Posted By bobones

Just bought a pair of matte black Cannibals to...

Just bought a pair of matte black Cannibals to replace the crappy Mejios. I was going to just put back my old gloss black and white Custom Races, but I thought I'd give these a whirl as the gloss...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-15, 04:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,550
Posted By bobones

I recently bought a pair of these cages and...

I recently bought a pair of these cages and bottles and they looked sweet enough on my matte black and red bike, but I've dropped a bottle 3 times already on bumpy descents so I am going back to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-15, 09:01 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 13,166
Posted By bobones

Nice kit and bike that. Most roadies would...

Nice kit and bike that. Most roadies would approve!

I wouldn't wear pro kit normally - I only have my club kit and some generic jerseys from Sportsful, Castelli, Santini, Mavic, Gore, Etxeondo and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-15, 05:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,848
Posted By bobones

I've got a 2011 Trek 1.5 with full...

I've got a 2011 Trek 1.5 with full mudguards/fenders that I use as my winter/rain bike. I built it up myself from the frameset with Shimano long reach brakes and 5700/105 derailleurs and levers,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-15, 09:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,159
Posted By bobones

I used the white Fizik logo tape 455551

I used the white Fizik logo tape

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-15, 08:16 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,899
Posted By bobones

They do in Paris Roubaix ...

They do in Paris Roubaix

http://cdn.coresites.factorymedia.com/rcuk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/IMG_8331.jpg

My point is that you said pro riders use expensive, lightweight, carbon cages, when...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-15, 07:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,899
Posted By bobones

No, because they do the job of holding a bottle.

No, because they do the job of holding a bottle.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-15, 03:49 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,899
Posted By bobones

Plenty of teams use bog standard plastic cages...

Plenty of teams use bog standard plastic cages such as Elite Custom Race

http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.imdserve.com/images/news/2011/09/16/1316163893048-u8tg22cx8sml-700-80.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-15, 08:20 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,098
Posted By bobones

I did a 34 mile ride with 2500ft of climbing in 2...

I did a 34 mile ride with 2500ft of climbing in 2 hours.

My Garmin with HRM says I burned 1136 calories (this is what I go on).
Strava says I burned 1636.
LoseIt would say 1729.

The 10...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-15, 08:01 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,098
Posted By bobones

10 calories per minute for cycling at a brisk...

10 calories per minute for cycling at a brisk (tempo) pace is a pretty reasonable approximation.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-15, 07:53 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 14,701
Posted By bobones

Scott CR1 Pro 2012 - 15.9lbs with pedals, cages,...

Scott CR1 Pro 2012 - 15.9lbs with pedals, cages, garmin mount and sensor.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8687/17036730958_418e5053a5_o.jpg

I built it up from the frame set with SRAM Rival, FSA...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-15, 07:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 822
Posted By bobones

I use Peripedal (http://www.peripedal.com/) with...

I use Peripedal (http://www.peripedal.com/) with a Suunto Movestick in my Windows laptop. It's pretty decent and has a one time cost. I got it cheap while it was on beta. You can request a trial...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-15, 07:54 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 13,978
Posted By bobones

I used to be a Fred, but now I'm a Yagga Yagga. ...

I used to be a Fred, but now I'm a Yagga Yagga.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljlb3TnOyi8
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-15, 07:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,940
Posted By bobones

If you can straddle the top tube with your feet...

If you can straddle the top tube with your feet flat on the ground and it clears your groin then it's not too big. If it's too small your knees might touch the bars when you get out of the saddle. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-15, 04:13 AM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,247
Posted By bobones

A lot of the minor roads in the UK are narrow...

A lot of the minor roads in the UK are narrow like this. Cyclists call them "country lanes" or just "lanes". A car can pass a cyclist just by slowing down and exercising some caution, but there are...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-15, 06:55 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,018
Posted By bobones

My worst mechanical happened to me on Sunday just...

My worst mechanical happened to me on Sunday just there. I was plodding along alone in hellish weather when suddenly I had no drive through pedals as my freehub (Shimano 105) just span around in both...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-15, 05:16 AM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,247
Posted By bobones

Scotland, west coast, overlooking isle of Arran...

Scotland, west coast, overlooking isle of Arran and Firth of Clyde from the top of Fairlie Moor.
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