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Just the two and a half years to reply then...

Old BLB frame = The Whore's Prong.

Current Bareknuckle = The Black Blade.

Gender is for pussies.

Hi all, I'm thinking about attempting the Tourmalet with a friend in August this year. No set time limit to complete but I wanted to get any opinions on those who had done it before.

Mainly; how much gear did you take, how long did you do it in? I would say I'm reasonably fit (20 mile commute 5 days a week) but have a limited knowledge on the tour and the routes. Advice would be much appreciated.

Yes, i've been using them this autumn/winter. They are nice, if a little pricey. Padded in the right places, very light and comfy gloves (if a little short on the wrist) Worse thing is, they let the biting winds in on the tips of fingers, which is a bit of a flaw for "winter" gloves. Bonus is you can pretty much do anything with out taking them off every 5 minutes. I bought them cheap, they are a bit bobbled now, but i reckon i would buy another pair, especially if they were in the sale. They serve a purpose, but i use my Lobster mitts for very cold weather.

Nice one, if you added a silk/merino liner do you think they could cope with temps 0 - 5?

Has anyone used the Rapha winter gloves?

Right, finally purchased a jacket so I thought I would share, I got a Montane Krypton jacket.

I hope this is an adaquate compromise between effective wicking (as I run hot when cycling), some insulation on the colder days (it has a fleecey liner) and windstoppping when it's chapping. As an added bonus it is semi waterproof although this wasn't a priority for me.

Thoughts to come once I've worn it for a bit.

Good question, possibly some tubs? but as far as i know they are all factory made though do get one man operations, though manly fixing them.

Sarcasmometer set to zero.

Hmmm, think I might come in here with my recommedation! I have a Condor Agio which is more on the sporty side of things but is, I think, capable of doing all the things listed (with a few caveats).

I have two sets of wheels: for touring/commuting I opt for Mavic Open Pro Cermamic (36H, slightly overbuilt but good for London roads). But for sportifs or races with mates to Brighton I use a set of Mavic Ksyrium Elites. My other 2p would be to get a good rack (Tubus ideally) and a equally nice set of panniers (Carradice) to sit on it.

The Agio does well with and without loads plus takes 25 tyres with guards. You might even be able to squeeze in some bigger tyres. Pic of my model here:

http://road.cc/content/image/2654-condor-agio-packshot

Nice one for all the tips. Will have a gander at some bibs later this week...

Dredge alert!

I want to get some tights with a pad for winter, not really into bibs. I've seen giordana do a nice pair but are these warm? Any other recommendations?

Also, I was wondering about layering. Should one wear tights or Merino leggings above or underneath padded shorts?

^^ Nice, Rab stuff looks like the one. Will be going to try on somewhere...

Hmmm, been tossing up between two jackets for ages now and wondered if anyone has some experiece with either.

Montane Halo Stretch Jacket
http://www.montane.co.uk/products/men/shell/halo-stretch-jacket/270

Berghaus Yala Peak
http://store.berghaus.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product8_11201_10252_4-33991_-1_Mens%5EClothing%5EWaterproofs_Mens_

My main priority is for the jacket to be windproof as this is the main cause for my discomfort when riding in cold weather. However, I'm a serious sweater so breathability is equally as important. I think I'm edging toward the Montane, advice would be welcome.

Lynskey almost there. Hope to pick it up from my mechanic man on Saturday. Not completely sure about the bars but will see how it goes. My brief was to make myself an unassuming commuter. Not sure if I've quite pulled it off but looking forward to finding out...

Wow, lovely, have been toying with a Ti frame myself. Can I ask how much were the customisations ie drilled brake bridge to actually take a brake and the cable guides on the top tube? In addition I find I take a 53 TT but the seat tube for this size is 46! Really small! How's the sizing on the frame?

anyone recommendations for a saddle that's comparable to the charge spoon? I absolutely love mine, but they've been discontinued.

Not discontinued just new stock coming in at various retailers. Example is the new black/grey Spoon with leather and Ti rails...

For anyone remotely interested, I've been doing some more metallurgy investigatrix and it seems that drilling such soft alluminium bars is a bad idea. At some point they will fail - I think I was being too beligerant and didn't want to acknowledge this as I had already bought the Nittos.

If anyone is looking for an alternative bullhorn with zero degree drop , I've found the Profile Base / Stoker bar which is wider than the Nitto RB 018 at 40cm versus 38cm (other widths also available) and has internal routing for cables. Enough talking to myself now!

Do you think it's that risky? Not sure how to get around the problem of having massive cable underneath the tape...a

Added to that the bar end TT levers, Profile Quick Stop or SRAM 500, I was going to attach are so much better than the externally routed lever, Tektro etc...

Right, I'm looking to drill some holes in my Nitto bullhorns for some internal cable routing as I find cable underneath tape too uncomfortable. I fully understand the risks.

I have a rough idea of where I want the holes but was hoping for some advice or assitance in actually doing the job. Can exchange tools/help for beer!

You have a PM Ricky...

Still got the Nitto Bullhorns? Provisional dibs pending a measurement when I get home today.

Small Furry, what pedals are they? Looking for some nice commuters...

EDIT: Bebops, just seen them...

Cheer MrL, am ordering now. Nice!

Next level.

Yeah, will sell the Pashley and invest the cash back into a new bike.

Hmmm, they're not cheap anywhere. The search continues...

Nice one thanks, they look ideal. If I can pick up a cheap one, result!