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Maybe file the holes out just in case.

Remember that bladed spokes might not fit through a standard drilled Phil hub (depending on the width of the bladed section).

So, I'm quite a fan of Rubino Pros (they do appear to cut up a bit but I've never had a puncture on one until the tyre was nearly worn through) but the 2010 model (after a string of 2009s) I've recently put on has punctured twice this week, including a pretty large slash in the sidewall last night that has ended its life prematurely. Just bad luck, or has anyone else had problems with them?

(BTW if anyone's a Conti GP4000 user you should try the GP4000S - the juddering under hard cornering is replaced by a ton of grip. Pricey though, and I wouldn't want to skid on 'em.)

I hadn't tried compact bars until my current road bike which came with 44cm FSA compacts. I find them tremendously comfortable and the drops to be very usable.

@TheFinalHour: I think the Noodle bar is specifically designed to have a usable and flat top section behind the hoods when the drop section is set at a conventional angle. If you set the drops to be horizontal I think the top section would still slope less than a regular Maes-type drop. But yeah, if you don't like the look then you don't like the look. Personally I hate the look of ergo bars.

First bits starting to arrive for the new build - EAI Superstar cog, Nitto S-83 post and Noodle bars, all courtesy of Hubjub. That is one shiny sprocket.

Yeah, I like the place. Great while we can still sit outside.

There are a few different shapes of Nitto Neats, those M104s are a good looking bar. The same seller has a 40cm one as well if that's wide enough for you?

The Planet X road bars come in 26.0. Any good? It's a little hard to tell how deep the drop is from the angle of that product shot, admittedly.

There is an initiation ritual? No one told me about this. What does it involve...?

In my case, having half a pint spilled on your groin...

Sorry I had to leave a bit early. Nice to meet you all. The initiation ritual wasn't as bad as I was expecting.

There are ways of making them more comfortable:

Any chance someone could bring a chain whip along?

I changed the sprocket on my SS hub last night, but rather stupidly didn't check the sizing. It doesn't mesh with the chain and it's now on too tight to get off without a whip :/

I guess I put a 1/8" sprocket on when I only have a 3/32" chain (does that sound right - I don't really know what I'm talking about and have been piecing bits together off the web).

I can bring the wheel and other tools along and of course provide beer or equivalent in return.

Happy to bring a 1/8" chainwhip, no probs.

I didn't think Bobbin did repairs?

Yeah, I'm definitely in. Definitely.

Thanking you. Here is something more interesting to make up for the dullness of my original enquiry:

I'm 6'1". Where would that put me?

Am I right in thinking that was the dullest post ever?

Am I right in thinking the high-flange design of the 7600s basically doesn't exist anymore in 7710 form? I.e., the 7710s only have one flange style: low on the front and lowish on the rear?

Ok, I'm definitely coming this week. Maybe.

What's the plan?

853 track frame. I got funny feelings when I saw the grey one he did recently with the part fillet-brazed/webbed lugs. So it'll be something like that, but a bit different.

Gold tyres! That's impressive commitment to a theme.

Just put a deposit down with Ricky. What a nice bloke - really obviously passionate and creative. He doesn't seem to do "standard" either.

Am now very excited.

FWIW, Dave Yates warned me off chrome for exactly this reason. The surface prep for chrome plating can leave the forks covered in corrosive nasties which eat the steel from the inside if not removed very, very carefully, leaving you with a bike made of shiny chrome foil.

goes to check old chrome forks very, very carefully

I think needing to pull on the bars is down to fixed gearing being higher than you would normally choose for a climb. Or if you're accelerating. Once in the groove it's definitely about sitting down and keeping a rhythm, especially riding geared.

Yeah, pulling on the hoods. Unfortunately there aren't any hoods on a lot of fixed gears that just have track drops and a cross lever. Then you just suffer...

A mate of mine who's a keen MTBer swapped the drops on his Fuji Track because he prefers climbing with wide risers (he rides a fairly high gear as well). They are massive, but it works for him.