banjo
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My advice is RUN!!! and don’t look back.
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[Other Sport] Cycling geeks
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My advice is RUN!!! and don’t look back.
Honestly? I haven't got a clue – it's got whatever it came with (I can find out if you REALLY want to know [MENTION=10856]1066familyman[/MENTION]...) I bought it from my brother-in-law after he decided cycling wasn't for him and it's done the jobs it's needed to do, so far.
I'm happy to admit that I know next to nothing about the intricate details of bike components, nor am I particularly bothered by them. I guess I'm a bit of a 'none of the gear, no idea' kinda cyclist
EDIT: Actually, that's not strictly true – I could do with a new/better/more comfortable saddle because mine always kills my arse after about 25 miles or so. Any recommendations gratefully received...
Just say Campag and everything will be ok in the world.
What you've actually done is stumbled straight into the longest running joke on here.
Italian bike must have an Italian groupset.
Shimano are world famous for making fishing tackle.
It's that level of witty banter that has sustained this thread over all these years.
Greg Bobkin
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- May 22, 2012
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Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
- 10,465
Just ride more, but don't overdo it.
Chances are it's not the saddle more to do with the bike set up and your riding posture.
There's loads of 'bike fit' videos on Youtube that'll get you at least in the ballpark of good posture which in turn ought to relief the pressure from your arse.
GCN and Road CC feeds will be a good place to start.
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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What he said ^
Yep, judging by the responses, I think you're probably right.
As you were, geeks
Welcome aboard squire.
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
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Speaking of Italian bikes, my LBS has a couple of lovely De Rosas in the window. The thing is they are geared for flat lands. The Colnago next to it on the other hand looks much more hill usable. Swap the gearing and offer a massive discount and I'm in.
Ah -- finally I get it!
Fignon's Ponytail
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So, should I be grateful that Tredz are sending me this brand new bike - or should I be really pissed that its taken 5 weeks to discover my (8 month old) one has been discontinued, so I cant get the same colour scheme as before?
At the moment Im going more the latter....
At least Stat will be happy its not got white bar tape....yet.
At the moment Im going more the latter....
At least Stat will be happy its not got white bar tape....yet.
So, should I be grateful that Tredz are sending me this brand new bike - or should I be really pissed that its taken 5 weeks to discover my (8 month old) one has been discontinued, so I cant get the same colour scheme as before?
At the moment Im going more the latter....
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At least Stat will be happy its not got white bar tape....yet.
You know what that needs:-
celeste bar tape.
Fignon's Ponytail
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This is a replacement mate - already paying through Paypal, monthly. Only another 2 years to go on a bike I dont particularly like the look of....
Orbea dont have any of my one left in stock as they are onto the 2020 versions - and Tredz have sold out of it completely in my size. The two other colour ways for 2020 are plain black, and navy blue / red....but they are another 6 week wait on pre order.
Believe me, Im totally pissy knickered right now...but stuck with it unfortunately
If only I had been told all this 6 weeks ago when I first got in touch with them.
Fignon's Ponytail
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Funnily enough Stat, I have some at home. Only problem is I have anodized red / pink skewers which wont go with it.....
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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So, should I be grateful that Tredz are sending me this brand new bike - or should I be really pissed that its taken 5 weeks to discover my (8 month old) one has been discontinued, so I cant get the same colour scheme as before?
At the moment Im going more the latter....
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At least Stat will be happy its not got white bar tape....yet.
Drinking alcohol to excess rarely solves anything.
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
All the people that recommended Rubino Pro tyres, thank you. They ride like a dream... Note that I'll be doing any riding for a while. Broke my right hand at the weekend, so off the bike for 6+ weeks.
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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I do love 1066's tireless campaign against EVERYTHING American.
Keep up the good fight, fella.
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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Nasty. Did you come off your bike?
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
Nope, was a non-cycling incident. Broke a lump of wood by stamping on it and it sprung back and hit my hand. Stepped fracture of the metacarpal (little finger side of my hand). Surgery on Monday to set it.
banjo
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I don’t know why, but this made me laugh. I hope it’s not too painful though.