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Nice bike, but personally think that the back break being positioned under the chainstays is not a great idea.
I like Tifosi bikes, plus they come with loads of campag builds with is always a bonus! |
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Giro D'Italia...Can Berty Contador win back the leaders Jersys in todays Time Trial?,its a rather long test at 59 kms which is about 37 miles in English,What of Ritchie Porte?,can the Sky rider use his prowess to win back enough time to claw his way back into the top 6th after a disasterous week for Sky. |
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"Nice bike, but personally think that the back break being positioned under the chainstays is not a great idea.
I like Tifosi bikes, plus they come with loads of campag builds with is always a bonus!"
I hadn't even noticed the rear brake.
He's also suggested the Trek Emonda S5 but that's a bit out of my price range at £1500 unless he does me a deal! |
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"First time out in the wet, any tips?"
Drain cover, grids and even white line paint. I once had a proper tank slapper moment I a white line round a bend. Peddling hard instead of coasting round the corner and flicked that back end almost from under my butt. |
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"rim brakes don't work well in the wet  "
Good call, takes a few revs for then to bite a bit in my experience. Mind you, there's a fair lump to stop with me on the back |
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Never really had any issues in the wet, but be aware that you're less visible. Misty wind screens, drops of rain and smears from wipers all make it harder for a car driver to see you. I generally ride under the assumption that everyone else is trying to kill me.
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"Never really had any issues in the wet, but be aware that you're less visible. Misty wind screens, drops of rain and smears from wipers all make it harder for a car driver to see you. I generally ride under the assumption that everyone else is trying to kill me.
Cal"
It's a fairly safe assumption to make these days!
Got round safely, it dried up pretty quickly once the rain stopped.
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just had a nice ride to wylam via route 72 
nice loads of family s out,pooch's and all,
did see a numpty ranting on about ppl not moving out the way for him |
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Need to get training again for the grand tour.
Keep eyes peeled as I'll be looking for guest riders to join me and keep me company on certain legs of the trip. |
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just had a nice ride to wylam via route 72
nice loads of family s out,pooch's and all,
did see a numpty ranting on about ppl not moving out the way for him  he said they had no manners 
I had to point out that they didn't have eyes in the back of there heads eather! and he shud get a bell 
now!should I nipp out for a pint  |
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"Nice bike, but personally think that the back break being positioned under the chainstays is not a great idea.
I like Tifosi bikes, plus they come with loads of campag builds with is always a bonus!"
It is funny how things come around after a few years, I saw this set up in a museum. It was on a bike from the 60's, not sure if it is any better than where it is now or not. |
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Had a look at a Felt AR3 Ultegra this morning. I'm a bit of a Felt Mountain bike whore so thinking I will buy this for my Countryside commute. Stock wheels are not the best though. |
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Who's been making the most of to bank holiday. I've been out and got 60 miles under my belt. Some great downhill but this meant lots of climbs on the way back. |
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"Had a look at a Felt AR3 Ultegra this morning. I'm a bit of a Felt Mountain bike whore so thinking I will buy this for my Countryside commute. Stock wheels are not the best though. "
Stock wheels are shocking quality on a bike at the price point. After the frame, wheels are the most important component in defining a bike's handling and feel. Yet more and more bikes are speccing these or fulcrum 7's in order to hit a price point. It's a lovely frame though |
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So what are the Bontrager TLR's they put on the Trek like?
To be fair though, pretty much anything on a bike at that price is going to be better than the stock (apart from the tyres) Carrera Virtuoso I'm currently hauling around! |
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LVRC races on local closed circuit in Stourport tomorrow so will look in as not fit as those guys still racing,then after a few hullos and i seen a few laps go by it will just be a stady 30-35 miles for me. |
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Might attempt to throw myself up Mytholm Steeps tomorrow in practise for Hardknott & Wrynose passes in The Lakes next weekend.
Will be at Boot Beer Festival and always take the bikes. Usually take the MTB's but I fancy tackling the famous road passes this time, although may not be a good idea with a hangover! |
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Glad this post is back
Crystal wheels
You r rite about cb first club
Although Im confused as to why me n my dad used to talk to him at delemere lake during time triles n ill be buggered if my dad remembers  |
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"What's Wrynose like? Mrs JFL's boss did it a couple of weeks ago and has offered to take me over there."
Haven't ridden it yet - will report back after next weekend!
Its one of the great road challenges, but I've always taken the MTB before as there are so many classic MTB routes around there. |
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"Might attempt to throw myself up Mytholm Steeps tomorrow in practise for Hardknott & Wrynose passes in The Lakes next weekend.
Will be at Boot Beer Festival and always take the bikes. Usually take the MTB's but I fancy tackling the famous road passes this time, although may not be a good idea with a hangover!"
Bloody hell! Hardknott is hard enough to drive up! (And down! Long story involving no engine braking and eventually boiled brakes!) |
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Attempted Hardknott but it broke me just before the fort. Managed Wrynose and Ulpha fell ok although weather made the descents bloody hairy!
Just done 65 miles/5300ft ascent around my local area, you can tell you're in the North when yours 50 miles into a ride & you REALLY need a cake shop - but can only find a pie shop!
Rode the final 15 miles with a meat pie in my jersey pocket so at least I know what I'm having for tea!
Pure Northern class,me.. |
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Just done 65 miles/5300ft ascent around my local area, you can tell you're in the North when yours 50 miles into a ride & you REALLY need a cake shop - but can only find a pie shop!
Rode the final 15 miles with a meat pie in my jersey pocket so at least I know what I'm having for tea!
Pure Northern class,me.. "
It's not often I genuinely LOL!  |
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"Attempted Hardknott but it broke me just before the fort. Managed Wrynose and Ulpha fell ok although weather made the descents bloody hairy!
Just done 65 miles/5300ft ascent around my local area, you can tell you're in the North when yours 50 miles into a ride & you REALLY need a cake shop - but can only find a pie shop!
Rode the final 15 miles with a meat pie in my jersey pocket so at least I know what I'm having for tea!
Pure Northern class,me.. "
Most people have a Banana or Gel in back pocket for bonk food but a Pie?.  lol |
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"Attempted Hardknott but it broke me just before the fort. Managed Wrynose and Ulpha fell ok although weather made the descents bloody hairy!
Just done 65 miles/5300ft ascent around my local area, you can tell you're in the North when yours 50 miles into a ride & you REALLY need a cake shop - but can only find a pie shop!
Rode the final 15 miles with a meat pie in my jersey pocket so at least I know what I'm having for tea!
Pure Northern class,me..
Most people have a Banana or Gel in back pocket for bonk food but a Pie?. lol"
I had gels, but needed proper food. Bought a large meat & potato pie & a small meat pie but I was full after the big pie, so in the jersey it went!
Another 30 miles today on the MTB, managed to go over the bars & test my helmet against a large rock! |
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"How's that head wind today! nothing like shouting "fuck off!" at the wind! Pretty exposed on Salisbury plain this evening."
I'd have finally hit 50mph for the first time today if the head wind hasn't been virtually lifting the bike! |
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