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22 February 2012, 08:20 PM
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beautiful - but unless you've got an internal fork mounted sensor module (like on my Madone) you won't register your speed 
and the dust cap is missing....
(me? jealous? I have no idea what yer blathering about
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and the dust cap is missing....
(me? jealous? I have no idea what yer blathering about
)
23 February 2012, 04:45 PM
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Incidentally - out on my Madone for the 1st time this year and WAY earlier than ever before. I had to take advantage of the stupidly mild weather.
Crazy how much faster you are in warmer weather on a lighter bike.
There may have been some screams as I cycled in - decided on the warm weather gear - just the shorts this time.... exposing my stupidly white legs to the world
Crazy how much faster you are in warmer weather on a lighter bike.
There may have been some screams as I cycled in - decided on the warm weather gear - just the shorts this time.... exposing my stupidly white legs to the world
23 February 2012, 09:44 PM
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39 minutes for the 12.2 miles.... I generally get between 45 and 50 when on the Tricross in Winter.
Now I have some serious cleaning to do... I think CF melts in the dirt
Now I have some serious cleaning to do... I think CF melts in the dirt
23 February 2012, 10:12 PM
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BODSKI are you sponsored by a fishing gear maker?
Don't point your QR lever fwd like that either, you could knock it open if bumped when group riding.
Don't point your QR lever fwd like that either, you could knock it open if bumped when group riding.
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23 February 2012, 10:45 PM
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why won't the computer work............I guess it's because the sensor is near the end of the fork and the magnet near the edge of the rim..
The QR skewer is also on the wrong side IMHO
Shaun
The QR skewer is also on the wrong side IMHO
Shaun
24 February 2012, 12:45 PM
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Fit the main one - I'd take the basic measurements from my current bike along - crank - saddle height, tip of saddle to bars, saddle for/aft could be tweaked and stem length altered a bit but I'd not want to go outside 90mm/130mm stem really, any less.more than that to me indicates bike size isn't right.
Riding a lighter bike up a hill will just indicate it feels quicker than your old one, try it round some bends to see if it feels right.
Would help oto have 1 or 2 others in the same price-range to compare with but it must fit you ok otherwise you'll get pains and not like going out on it.
24 February 2012, 02:34 PM
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Well it was light, nimble (compared to my clod hopper hybrid), comfortable over about 5miles of poorly surfaced Warrington roads and the brakes and gears worked smoothly and accurately.
Will be delivered in wk 16
Steve
Will be delivered in wk 16
Steve
24 February 2012, 03:21 PM
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Was a road biker for years, then got into mountain biking, but coming back to the fold.
Going to be doing a charity ride this year, and we're in the cycle to work scheme so looking to take advantage of the savings. Only problem is, its Halfords or nothing.
Been looking at this
http://www.boardmanbikes.com/road/road_team.html
Any feedback/thoughts would be appreciated
Cheers
Going to be doing a charity ride this year, and we're in the cycle to work scheme so looking to take advantage of the savings. Only problem is, its Halfords or nothing.
Been looking at this
http://www.boardmanbikes.com/road/road_team.html
Any feedback/thoughts would be appreciated
Cheers
24 February 2012, 10:07 PM
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.........practice in the kitchen and slacken them off
Seriously though, if you buy shimano shoes they are funny sizes compared to the normal shoe size you would pick. They seem to be about a size smaller than the size on the box, I guess they have small feet in Japland LOL
Keep them on for a while and walk around the shop to check they are comfortable
Shaun
Seriously though, if you buy shimano shoes they are funny sizes compared to the normal shoe size you would pick. They seem to be about a size smaller than the size on the box, I guess they have small feet in Japland LOL
Keep them on for a while and walk around the shop to check they are comfortable
Shaun
24 February 2012, 10:26 PM
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.........practice in the kitchen and slacken them off
Seriously though, if you buy shimano shoes they are funny sizes compared to the normal shoe size you would pick. They seem to be about a size smaller than the size on the box, I guess they have small feet in Japland LOL
Keep them on for a while and walk around the shop to check they are comfortable
Shaun
Seriously though, if you buy shimano shoes they are funny sizes compared to the normal shoe size you would pick. They seem to be about a size smaller than the size on the box, I guess they have small feet in Japland LOL
Keep them on for a while and walk around the shop to check they are comfortable
Shaun
Oh, and you will have a clipless moment - we all do. Share it. Trust me (as long as it's your right foot left flailing in the air as you topple gently left) it'll be funny.
3 times now.
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24 February 2012, 10:50 PM
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...........I think that's what I meant about the size but didn't say it right LOL
Shaun
Best way to avoid early clipless moments is to unclip quite a bit before you *really* need to
Shaun
Best way to avoid early clipless moments is to unclip quite a bit before you *really* need to
25 February 2012, 07:26 AM
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I find most road shoes to be on the small side. Certainly Sidi, Gaerne, Diadora & Lake are
25 February 2012, 09:59 AM
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Finally got round to finishing my 2012 build, now ready for the season ahead
Only used for racing, my trusty Ribble gets used for the daily commute.....
Only used for racing, my trusty Ribble gets used for the daily commute.....