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Anyone got a Rapha MAC (large) that they don't want? Looks like Rapha have run out of them just when I finally decided that I needed one!
Alternatively, anyone know of something similar that another company makes?
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Did a search and didn't seem to find it, so I thought I would throw this up here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=7ZmJtYaUTa0
Definitely worth watching for a laugh.
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Just about everyone is.
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Oh, and get the steel frame fuji, not the aluminium one. Evans has both, and the steel is probably worth the extra 20 quid.
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would anyone recommend buying a langster steel 2012, looking for a first fixie an was wanting to know if they're actually any good, wanted to build one but need it now really. other possibilities im looking at are fuji track or charge plug. any thoughts/knowledge appreciated, cheers
Fuji Track. It's black, cheap and cheerful. The Langster in it's current form is 'meh' and the Plug is heavy (although to be fair, I don't know how heavy the Fuji is). I think it's probably less 'wantable/stealable' than a plug (but still looks good.
You should try the second hand classifieds on here though. Way better bang for your buck.
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Jamis Sonik 2013 Track Bike
760 Quid
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/jamis/sonik-2013-track-bike-ec041476
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Went down to the store and as they didn't have any Creme in stock, they sold me the colour of my choice for the price of the creme (110 pounds). Couldn't really decide between the red and the grey, but ended up going with the safe option (grey).
Staff were very helpful. I thought I had the right size on (6'4", 15 stone, XL) but apparently it was too big for me ('When you lean over, you have all this fabric hanging. See? That will really annoy you in the breeze you generate. Especially downhill') so they sold me the Large. Bit concerned as it only just reaches the top of my trousers (and that's when my trousers/jeans are sitting properly, not on my hips) so does look slightly odd off the bike.
But then, I guess that isn't what it is designed for. Will report back once I've worn in in the wet.
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Oh, also interested in the creme colour and difficulties getting it clean...
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Anyone got a long term review on the Rain Jacket? Some online reports suggest that it loses it's waterproofness after a few months/washes etc.
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Your search - langster 2013 - did not match any documents.
Huh? Not sure what you mean here.
The link still works for me.I searched for 2013 Langster frame set and those results came up. They might call it the 2013 frame set in the UK but it is obviously the same as the 2011 one and completely different from the 2012 one they have in the states.
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Oops. Sorry. Too small for me so I wasn't that bothered, and I thought I would throw in up quickly because it didn't have long left to go.
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Not sure if this has been posted, or if it is authentic...
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Better attitude. +1archangels for acknowledging such rather than get defensive :-)
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So some guy is trying to actually build his bike from scratch, which is what everyone on this forum would suggest rather than buy off the peg, and your chastising him for his efforts?
Sure he could be a little more proactive by reading up first and then asking more sensible questions, but you don't have to verbally lambast him. For all you know he could be 14 and have a 250 pound budget,
or,
heaven forbid, even have a mental deficiency (not to mention that you just insulted anyone who reads the thread that does have a mental deficiency).You mentioned a freewheel in your ad and munchh asked about it. Regulars 'dibs' here without reading through the ad first, and then find that the frame/wheel/cranks/headset/seatpost isn't suitable because it is the wrong size. I don't see you, or anyone, attacking those guys for being so obtuse; cut the guy some slack
Way to grow the community.** I see two people in this thread that are socially challenged and munchh isn't one of them.**
BTW, munchh. Make a bit more effort in your responses and don't be so needy with the questions. There are a lot of people that come on here looking for advice on things (I was one of them) and realistically you can find the advice if you search for it.
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Oh really? Excellent!
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I'd be interested in hearing how this transaction went. Did you have to pay import duty and VAT?
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Damn. Can you stretch it? ;-)
I'm after a 58cm in this exact model. Was looking a couple of months ago but no one had any left in stock.
Very pretty from a distance!
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They didn't make the 2012 red/white frame set available here in the UK, let alone the complete bike.
I hope they make the 2013 one available.
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Just about everyone is doing the 2011 one for 300 quid at the moment
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I'll take it if everyone else backs out.
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Ok, before I get laughed out of the forum and told to go and stick this in the Brompton Outed forum a big F$%k you to you too!
:-)
Despite this being primarily for thread being primarily for self builds and such, I have to say I'm rather pleased by my purchase that finally arrived from Brompton care of Simpson Cycles last weekend. I have a host of primarily aesthetic/functional improvements that I wish make to the bike and I've decided to document it so I can get some other peoples opinions (tomato hurlers can leave them at the door please...) and such before I put down the cash for each purchase.
My first forays on the bike were cut short thanks to a large amount of gloating, watching cars rather than the road surface, 16" wheels and a rather large pothole. With that fixed, I spent most of the day today floating around on the bike.
**So this is what it does look like
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http://s342.photobucket.com/albums/o421/williameakin/Brompton/
**List of Proposed Modifications
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**HINGES AND JOINTS
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**Gold or black hinge clamps
**http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fkamoya.info%2F11_36.html
http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bromptonforum.net%2Ft4993-l-accessoire-technique-ultime
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brompfication/5127770269/
**Copper suspension block
**http://thecyclopedia.com/resources/Brompton-copper-sus-1.jpg
**Seatclamp clip and seatclamp quick release
**http://www.brompfication.com/5-Brompfication
**Black or Gold Headset
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WHEELS
**Black vinyl over mudguards
**http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1311&_nkw=carbon+fibre+vinyl&_sacat=0&_from=R40
**Black rims and spokes (don't know what I'll do about the internal hub)
**http://thecyclopedia.com/resources/16inch-wheelset-black.jpg
**Back mudguard wheel
**http://thecyclopedia.com/resources/Brompton-Mudguard-wheel1.jpg
**Smaller black trundle wheels
**http://thecyclopedia.com/resources/Easy-wheels-desc1.jpg
**Mudguard Strengthener
**http://www.milianparts.com/en/products/plablo/
DRIVETRAIN
**11 speed or 8 speed upgrade
**http://www.tillercycles.co.uk/page6.html
**Gripshift 3speed (not sure if this will work)
**http://www.freemanscycles.co.uk/sturmey-archer-3-speed-shifter-tss32.html
**MKS Ezy Superior removable pedals
**http://www.mkspedal.com/English/catalog.htm
**YNOT pedal straps
**http://www.ynotcycle.com/products/pedal-straps/
**Gold or Black Chain
**http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/chain/product/review-kmc-x9-gold-9487
COCKPIT
Titanium straight bar and Seatpost
http://www.spincycleworks.com/servlet/the-2/superlight-titanium-bike-bicycle/Detail
Black straight bar and seatpost
http://www.milianparts.com/en/products/crocodile/
**Ergon G3 grips
**http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/product/gs3
Brake leavers
http://thecyclopedia.com/resources/LitePro-UltraLevers.jpg
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=34695&PartnerID=2812&awc=2698_1346110264_27a4751ac29d85ed41c745a6ebbb12be
LIGHTS
http://www.blackburndesign.com/lights.html
http://www.lightskin.co.kr
PEDALS
http://www.mkspedal.com/English/catalog.htm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wellgo-QRD-M138-WK79-MTB-Bike-Pedals-373g-Black-/190633960031?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2c62ab625f
http://www.wellgo.com.tw/product1.asp
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wellgo-Quick-Release-Pedals-QRD-M111-320g-6-colors-/290798523762?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b4f15572
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wellgo-Mountain-Bike-MO79-QRD-Pedals-Bicycle-Black-/390482553286?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5aea92e9c6
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/674212-New-Wellgo-QRD-Quick-Release-Pedals/page2
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Xpedo-Traverse-Quick-Release-Device-Pedal-Black-/150666607194?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item23146dfa5a
http://www.ebay.com/itm/QR-BLACK-Xpedo-MTB-CITY-BIKE-Pedals-XCF-05-CF-5-/271037117530?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f1b12345a
http://www.cyclocamping.com/proddetail.asp?prod=EZYEXIM&gdftrk=gdfV21985_a_7c361_a_7c4535_a_7cEZYEXIM