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@Dammit what is that? Looks great!

dibs on ass saver

second/dibs on any leftover GP5000s in black

also, glad you're ok.

that's fucked. where in Burgess Park was it if you don't mind me asking?

price?

Are the MAAP jerseys gone? I was under the impression I was first in line?

Could be interested in orslow!

just chiming in here with some perhaps useful, perhaps useless advice, but this is my experience. Do take this anecdotally, but this is how i did it.

I've had some Zipp 404 tubs that i used for road and some Miche pistard tubs I used for riding around London. I just learned how to glue tubs by watching YouTube videos - there's a lot of resources out there and really it's not that difficult but does take a bit of patience. I actually really rate tubular tyres and enjoyed riding on them.

I ended up buying most of mine through eBay as you can get a decent deal on them there. My personal favourite was the Gatorskin Sprinter, but Vittoria Corsas are also a really decent option. Personally, I would stay clear of any cheaper options as having to reglue/change tyres is a pain in the arse.

In terms of punctures I found tyre sealant to be a good, quick fix, but as stated in the other comments - it's best to carry a spare with you - I always found Tufos easiest to mount so always carried a spare one of those!

Mounting tubulars can be a bit tricky, but here's what I found to be the best way to do it.
Stretch the tyre by mounting it without any glue applied on a spare rim (as mentioned above) - leave it for a day. At the same time, get the wheelset you want to mount your tyres on, put them on a bike and flip it upside down. Grab a paint brush and some tubular glue and spin the wheel gently while applying some glue and spreading it evenly with the brush. You need to do this 2-3 times, letting the glue settle for 12-16 hours. After you've stretched your tyres, I'd apply a thin layer of glue on them and let that dry for the same amount of time. After you've applied sufficient layers of glue
you'll (finally) be ready to mount the tyre. Same procedure, spread an even layer of glue on the rim and then mount the tyre, starting valve-first. Heave, grunt and pull the tyre onto the rim. Then you've got a few minutes to make sure it sits evenly. Think this was mentioned above but rolling it on a broomstick is a great way to seat the tyre. I'd pump the tyre a tiny bit personally before doing so. Inspect it, check that it's seated correctly and then inflate it a bit more and let it dry.

Personally the biggest downside I found with tubulars was that they don't tend to hold air so well, but for what it's worth I really enjoyed them and didn't think it was too much of a faff.

dibs maap jerseys

dibs gilet if still avail

The grey ones if poss - pick up London

Pm

wow

@Glws yeah i did unfortunately. fleabay.

dibs OEM Canyon GARMIN/WAHOO MOUNT: H11/H36

@LWZ saved me by the skin of my teeth with a front mech - really nice guy.
@eespark sorted me out with a great frame. Super friendly guy with an impressive knowledge about bikes.
@Oooooshuaia got me a great seatpost at a great price, really friendly bloke with lots of good stuff for sale.

2nd dibs

pm'ed

pm'd

moved to ebay

One in, one out, so this one is going up for sale.

Really enjoyed riding around on this whippersnapper. It's made of hydroformed alloy with a carbon fork. it's really responsive and light on the road and comes with complete internal cable routing and an OC-integrated stem.

I've mainly used it as a long-distance rides and gran fondos and it's really comfortable for that, having spent upwards 11 hours in the saddle and not walked away from it like John Wayne is a testament to that.

I managed to squeeze a 35c Schwalbe X-One Bite in the front (see last pic) but it was toiiiight, mind you, with a different tyre you'd probably find yourself with a bit more space. You could potentially look into acquiring some 650b and get something a bit wider if you wanted to. I've also ridden it with some 32c Gravel Kings which also felt really nice and comfortable - each to their own.

It's a 55, but I've found Orbea's sizing a bit odd as I typically ride 56 and this felt like a perfect fit. https://geometrygeeks.bike/bike/orbea-av­ant-2022/

Looking for £250 for the frameset - pick up North London or shipping at buyers expense.

One in, one out, so this one is going up for sale.

Really enjoyed riding around on this whippersnapper. It's made of hydroformed alloy with a carbon fork. it's really responsive and light on the road and comes with complete internal cable routing and an OC-integrated stem.

I've mainly used it as a long-distance rides and gran fondos and it's really comfortable for that, having spent upwards 11 hours in the saddle and not walked away from it like John Wayne is a testament to that.

I managed to squeeze a 35c Schwalbe X-One Bite in the front (see last pic) but it was toiiiight, mind you, with a different tyre you'd probably find yourself with a bit more space. You could potentially look into acquiring some 650b and get something a bit wider if you wanted to. I've also ridden it with some 32c Gravel Kings which also felt really nice and comfortable - each to their own.

It's a 55, but I've found Orbea's sizing a bit odd as I typically ride 56 and this felt like a perfect fit. https://geometrygeeks.bike/bike/orbea-av­ant-2022/

Looking for £250 for the frameset - pick up North London or shipping at buyers expense.

One in, one out, so this one is going up for sale.

Really enjoyed riding around on this whippersnapper. It's made of hydroformed alloy with a carbon fork. it's really responsive and light on the road and comes with complete internal cable routing and an OC-integrated stem.

I've mainly used it as a long-distance rides and gran fondos and it's really comfortable for that, having spent upwards 11 hours in the saddle and not walked away from it like John Wayne is a testament to that.

I managed to squeeze a 35c Schwalbe X-One Bite in the front (see last pic) but it was toiiiight, mind you, with a different tyre you'd probably find yourself with a bit more space. You could potentially look into acquiring some 650b and get something a bit wider if you wanted to. I've also ridden it with some 32c Gravel Kings which also felt really nice and comfortable - each to their own.

It's a 55, but I've found Orbea's sizing a bit odd as I typically ride 56 and this felt like a perfect fit. https://geometrygeeks.bike/bike/orbea-avant-2022/

Looking for £250 for the frameset - pick up North London or shipping at buyers expense.