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I'm probably being a moron- I've not split a hyperglide before, always used SRAM etc.

Now I need to split it, got the link in the chain tool and the pin I chose will not move at all.

Do I just need to HTFU and increase the pressure, or do I need a specific tool?

A friend of mine has just phoned to regale me with the story of his first major bail- foot out of spud, foot goes in front of pedal, bike rotates around now stationary foot-on-ground.

Destroyed- rear mech, rear mech hanger, rear wheel, cranks, helmet.

Can you assist with any of the above (apart from the mech- I had a spare)?

I think that the CrossMax SLR's are roughly equivalent to the Ksyrium ES's, a pair of which I believe Roberto has for sale currently, a year of use for just under £400?
Obviously I am taking a punt here, the market will determine there true value, I would prefer however to not lose my trousers on the deal...

Froogle price is on average 530-570ish, eBay price is around 450.
They have literally never been used, so I'll chuck them on the bay for that on Tuesday.
Thanks for the tip and advice Roberto.

Roberto- I will take your word on this one, with respect to your wealth of experience.
What would you price them at if advertising on a forum?

That would be sub-optimal.

Maybe BIN would therefore be a better idea.

Arse.

Dogsballs- you don't think I'd get £450 for them if I let the auction run?
They are brand new, never been used, and were available for £579 from chainreaction when they had them in stock.

Ok, wheelset it is.
I was wondering because typically these wheels have a BIN of £450 for the pair, or £275 individually. But obviously you need someone to stump up the readies, which they are probably more prepared to do for a wheelset.

Thanks for the advice.

I have a pair of wheels to sell on ebay- would I be better off selling them individually or as a pair?

They are CrossMax SLR's, so I'd like to get as much Dorra as possible!

I've got a chainwhip and lockring tool in SE8 if you need it sooner- 3/32 chain though?

Thanks very much Clefty- having a look at the 605 was much appreciated. I will be able to stick around next time- and I will try to turn up on a more appropriate bike...
Anyone going to the Southern CM?

My girlfiend decided to put a bike together so we could go for rides together, and ultimately so that she could free herself from the Tyranny of Public Transport.

I suggested that something along the lines of a second hand Specialized Allez from eBay would be the way to go- cheap, nothing wrong with it etc etc.

So she went on eBay, and over the next few weeks a number of parts arrived at home.
An Omega Shadow Ti frame, a full Campag Chorus Carbon groupset, FSA Superlight R cranks, Vuelta Chromelite Race Wheels- you get the picture.

It’s currently sitting in the hall, and has been for some time.

The reason for this is because she has not ridden a bike for 15 years, and the Omega has pronounced toe-clip overlap, and “direct” handling, as you would expect of a 47cm race frame.

So- I am on the lookout for a 47-48cm complete bike, preferably with flats or risers, with a nice long wheelbase and NO toe-clip overlap so that she can have a potter about and learn how to ride again without scaring herself.

Anyone have such a bike?

You were thinking of offers in the region of £XXX.XX??

Lunch sounds cool- I work in Southwark, live in Greenwich.

I'll PM you my contact details.

Thanks Clefty, I would appreciate being able to get a feel for what the 605/705 does before ordering it online.

What part of London do you choose to spend your time in?

605 or 705?! Or both?

Clefty- would there be any chance of having a play with your 605 before I take the plunge?

I will obviously pay in the coin of your choice.

Hmm, the 605 is a usefull amount cheaper, is the navigational ability identical?

Ideally I'd like to be able to concentrate on riding somewhere rather than on a map taped to the bars...

Clefty- would you say the 705 is worth it over the 605?

I have to admit that I was going to get just HR and Cadence and trust to the Torrents for the maps...

I'm after one of these little GPS computers, the cheapest that I have found it so far is around the £230 mark.

Does anyone have any caveats about the vendors/has one and has concerns/know of anywhere to get these for less folding?

If this should be in Bikes and Bits let me know and I'll post it over there.

Cheers,

N

Sorry- to clarify:

I saw this in Waterloo Cut Evans and thought that the design was not for me. Other people may like it, possibly even love it.

Personally I am not a big fan of the colour scheme.

Saw one in Waterloo Cut Evans- vomit worthy.

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Bit of a strange one, but I have always loved Kleins.

This is an MTB frame, but with what look like track ends- if I am wrong I await the torrent of abuse that is bound to follow:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KLEIN-RASCAL-Mountain-Bike-Frame

I (did) have a Cannondale 1FG MTB which I ran as a fixed gear, and in the brief time that I had it thought that it was a great bike, with front suspension to take the edge off the London roadscape and enough top tube clearance to get you out of trouble knackers intact.