Fignon's Ponytail
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I actually really like this one Stat...harks back to the early '90s when extra bright colours were all the rage with designers, and really stands out from some of today's lukewarm efforts.
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[Other Sport] Cycling geeks
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I actually really like this one Stat...harks back to the early '90s when extra bright colours were all the rage with designers, and really stands out from some of today's lukewarm efforts.
Fignon's Ponytail
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If living up in that area doesn't inspire you to get out and ride, nothing will! Gorgeous part of the country for cycling....good luck with the move, and I would expect a few Geeks turning up on your doorstep looking for accommodation at the beginning of May if I were you! ;o)
The peloton has looked very dreary recently with those not looking like Team Sky wearing red, instead.
At least with Cannondale's luminous green, and now pink, you could see them.
Sadly you could see the riding at the back, but it's something.
Hopefully other teams will get on board and make aerial shots look more vivid.
I'll need something to compensate for my lack of albion. Still not sure I'm doing the right thing, it's a huge move. We noticed how many more cyclists there seemed to be up there - probably helped by the fact that the roads seem to be twice as wide.
I've just reminded myself, I haven't antagonised you all about Jnr's bike, pt #2.
Following on from her getting Jnr the headset cap, I've got Lil Miss Stat to double down and for Christmas get him customised name decals, from this lot:-
https://www.namesonframes.co.uk/
Assuming we do the REMF stadium ride, you boys had better play nice.
Following on from her getting Jnr the headset cap, I've got Lil Miss Stat to double down and for Christmas get him customised name decals, from this lot:-
https://www.namesonframes.co.uk/
Assuming we do the REMF stadium ride, you boys had better play nice.
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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As lovely as Sussex is, moving out of the crowded, expensive South East, can't really be a bad thing.
Good on you! Good luck, and I have to say, I'm a tad envious. I'm quite keen to move that way myself if the right opportunity presents itself.
That was my thinking - handily the nicest parts of Leeds are broadly on a par with Newhaven, house price wise. Anyone moving from Brighton would be able to buy a palace. You won't catch me going to Bellend Road though. Guiseley AFC, perhaps.
Having said that, rush hour in Leeds is a nightmare but I will be commuting by bike / train.
banjo
GOSBTS
Not sure I could leave GOSBTS.
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
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I had to spend a couple of days in Leeds in the summer. I really liked the city.
Fignon's Ponytail
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Quicksteps "Wolfpack" staying classy next year. Not much has changed, but a really nice kit again.
http://www.quickstepfloorscycling.com/en/news/detail/quick-step-floors-unveil-2018-jersey/3408
Lotto Soudal also seem to have stuck with the tried and tested formula too....modeled here by the gorgeous Puck Moonen *sigh*..............and some other bloke.
http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/r...018-season-in-slightly-odd-photo-shoot-358294
http://www.quickstepfloorscycling.com/en/news/detail/quick-step-floors-unveil-2018-jersey/3408
Lotto Soudal also seem to have stuck with the tried and tested formula too....modeled here by the gorgeous Puck Moonen *sigh*..............and some other bloke.
http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/r...018-season-in-slightly-odd-photo-shoot-358294
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
Well that commute could have gone better. Tree sap + very light rain = greasy surface. Trying to corner on it at ~20MPH meant the bike just shot out from underneath me. Covered in road rash and general aches.
Fignon's Ponytail
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BUT HOWS THE BIKE?!?
Seriously though, hope the injuries arent too bad & you're up and pedaling again soon. Looks like it was a fair old blow to do that to the helmet!
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
Bike is with the mechanic for a check over. Slightly bent front wheel, an I don't do truing, but was rideable so can't be too bad.
I definitely ache that's for sure. Tomorrow morning is really going to hurt I reckon.
banjo
GOSBTS
The van driver who forced cyclist off the road on the A272 baned for 18 months, plus £750 fine.
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
- 10,475
Fingers crossed for me please. At long last and with considerable faffing, I now have two torches ready to go. It ain't pretty but with a load of cable ties I'm minimising the risk of escaping lights going under busses. At the mo I'm letting the batteries down ready to recharge fully. Then weather permitting I'll sneak out for a test. Setting myself up for those nice daft o'clock starts.
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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As I'm still in the middle of my new Winter/Commuter bike build (Winter will be over by the time I'm finished at this rate!) I thought I'd have a look to see what tips I can pick up from old Sheldon.
Cable routing tonight. First I'm hearing of the Criss Cross method on the down tube for gear cables. I've never done this on any of my bikes previously, but the rationale makes perfect sense and so this new bike is going to get this method.
Anyone else got Criss cross cables on their bike and found it to be even smoother shifting and neater up front?
Cable routing tonight. First I'm hearing of the Criss Cross method on the down tube for gear cables. I've never done this on any of my bikes previously, but the rationale makes perfect sense and so this new bike is going to get this method.
Anyone else got Criss cross cables on their bike and found it to be even smoother shifting and neater up front?
Bizarrely enough we're up to cabling as well, with Jnr's birthday build.
I got him to put the cranks on, and the freakin nimrod put both arms facing the same way.
Then took 20 minutes staring at it, and my bikes, unable to work out what was wrong.
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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Bizarrely enough we're up to cabling as well, with Jnr's birthday build.
I got him to put the cranks on, and the freakin nimrod put both arms facing the same way.
Then took 20 minutes staring at it, and my bikes, unable to work out what was wrong.
Good lad! Mistakes always there to be learnt from
I shall be borrowing the meatier torque wrench from work this week for that job as my little one only goes up to 20odd NM.
I shall be following this video for that particular job
Btw, what were the threads like on the BB of that frame of his? I had to take mine into the LBS to have the threads re-chased
Got him to face it up while he was at it too, so he ended up putting the cups on for me while he was at it.