redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:10 pm Sorry. I wasn't have a dig at you at all (should have made that clear in the bottom of my post). Apologies if it came across that way

No worries. It didn't come across that way to me anyway.

She (he) is also genuinely nails! She (he) can do whatever the hell she (he) wants to IMHO. :-bd Said the international cycling community of Froome, when he decided to go and do a bit of sports-washing with Israel (apparently according to my local MP, a very complex situation is that there aparthei...

When do you start measuring sock height? When it has any relevance to the debate I assume Did you consider addressing what i said ? I was specifically addressing what you said. Given that measuring sock height is part of the insanity involved with UCI sanctioned events, then it is relevant. My unde...

When is the sock scrutineering take place?

Lazarus wrote: ↑Sun Jun 05, 2022 6:51 pm If ITTs are just "riding a bike "why do they have a set of rules?
Even BB2/300 has a set of rules
Imagine someone does one with food drops, riders pacing them, drafting, swapping bikes for road section etc would that be ok as well?

When do you start measuring sock height?

This sounds like the long descent into UCI levels of madness!

I suppose humans just can't help themselves?

Oh f*ck.

Reading the comments it seems that several points are at cross-purposes. That the frame is carbon isn't an issue. That the frame is produced in China rather than Scotland isn't an issue either. Isn't an issue to who? You might be at cross purposes, but that doesn't mean everyone is in the same boat...

I'm not sure how many folk who are expressing reservations about this latest move are 'having a go at Shand'. I am a fan of Shand to a certain extent and wish them well. I twice looked into buying one, but for one reason or another it didn't happen. Neither time was it due to any perceived failing o...

You mean a generic Chinese frame frame, painted, and stickered up by Shand, and then 3 x the price.. Oh dear.. :???: Here you go.. You just need your own stickers.. http://www.workswellbikes.com/web/view/161.html Ouch! Not sure that is a good move by Shand. I'm no branding expert but does it not pu...

I'll take the shifters if they are still available. PM me your details if so and I'll sort it out ASAP.

Pretty much the ultimate spec pug that.
Poss interested in the drivetrain if you split, and would be keen to hear what you are after px wise. I don't have any gold lame or lamas though.

Are you sorted yet?
I've got a pair of these.
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/shimano-dura ... s-prod386/

Like new. £50 posted in mainland UK.

IIRC Hope ones come ready split.

Richard G wrote:I have a Charge Scoop on mine, which I love, and I was going to put another on my next two bikes, but the bastards have stopped doing it. :(

I've got a couple of scoops I could let go of. PM me if you're interested.

benp1 wrote:I have nothing to add apart from 'good work!'

It's a cracking idea

+1

What types are you currently holding then, Stuart? Tyvek - Paper - like feel but very tough. Sold as waterproof and breathable but I consider it very water resistant as heavy direct pressure from a knee or elbow can push water through if it's on saturated ground. Cuts easily with scissors and doesn...

I'll take the chainguide please. PM me your details and I'll sort it soonest.

Teetosugars wrote:

firedfromthecircus wrote:I've got a minimalist rack and a Bagman with the stays which I would be prepared to part with if the price was right.

Talk to me Goose....

Show me the money!


I'll message you.

I've got a minimalist rack and a Bagman with the stays which I would be prepared to part with if the price was right.

Good job.
Pogies seem to me to be one of the biggest mark up items going given how simple they are and how much they cost. That said, I would buy mine again if I had to.

It's funny how the seatpost guy seems to incite ire in the minds of bike freaks! There was a thread on retrobike where the guys services were mentioned which kicked off. Maybe some people don't like the idea of having to pay someone to do something a simple as removing a seatpost when there are all ...

I've got an 8sp Alfine on my solo BP bike, and prefer that, though it hasn't got the range for an off road tandem. That's a hell of a statement given the price differential! I have 2 Alfine 8s and on one of those builds I did consider the Rohloff, but I just kept coming back to the price! Given tha...

Interested in this a bit.
A year ago when John asked this question it seems no-one had heard much about them.
Now they are everywhere. Distributed by Ison and a list as langs ma airm of sponsored riders.

What's the deal?
Where have they come from?
Where has the money come from?

I have one. I like it. If you have the money and the hankering, go get one. Just remember that not all Ti frames are the same. Quality generally does cost more in Ti just as in any other material. The other point to note is if you are spending serious cash on a quality frame a Ti one won't be apprec...