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Those are just regular (clincher) gatorskins, right? I don't get why people spend so much on clicher wheels.

why not?

http://roadcyclinguk.com/news/gear-news/tony-martin-rides-clincher-tyres-to-uci-road-world-championships-time-trial-victory.html

Hi there.

After a seatpost and a rear derailleur (short cage preferred) to complete my budget CX build, both black. Would like to spend around £20 all together, if possible.

Let me know if you have anything suitable. Not currently living in London though will be able to pick up this weekend.

Just to confirm: all Gazelles should have English bottom bracket threads, right?

Cable pull is dictated by the shifter, provided this matches your cassette spacing there shouldn't be too many problems. If you get a modern 7-speed freewheel you can use either a 7 or 8 speed shifter - the spacing is the same.

I'd avoid Shadow as it uses a longer cable pull, stick with a 9-speed chain and derailleur. Chances are it won't be as smooth as a matching drivetrain but should work fine. At the worst you could put in longer limit screws, but you probably won't have to. You'll most likely need a long-cage derailleur with that cassette if you're planning on anything but a single ring setup too.

I believe both 7 or 8 speed shifters should work with a 7 speed cassette. Shimano preferred, but again, I think the spacing is the same through most/all manufacturers at this point.

Only need the right hand as I'm planning a 1 X 7 speed drive-train, but if you've got a pair at a good price I'd be interested too.

Thanks!

interesting choice of music...

9th (in the novices) despite starting at the back. Will have to try seniors next time.

It is hard to find bikes in the smaller sizes. After something not too racey, preferably with room for mudguards and panniers (as it'll be used for commuting too) and either a triple chainset or compact gearing.

Budget is up to around £300. Will consider bikes from all ages: modern or classic.

Thanks!

Great race! Chapéu to the Barclays bike rider too. I got tangled in my cape one too many times and ripped it off a few laps from the end.

Thanks!

Ready for winter. Hammerited black (the frame was starting to rust up) and all sorts of bits which shouldn't be attached to a track frame, attached. Need a new crankset.

New wheels and a cassette with an extra cog and closer ratios to match my current location. Nice to not have massive gaps.

New wheels and new bars. Strangely I prefer deeper drops on a cross bike. I don't tend to use the drops apart from into stiff headwinds so the deeper the better.

really? looks pretty fit for purpose to me.

If you look at the image URL, take the first part of the image name (the numbers before the underscore) and put it on the end of http://flickr.com/photo.gne?id= it'll take you to the photo and user page on flickr, from which you can find more photos!

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It doesn't work on all saddles - SLRs and Flites are suitable, I don't know about anything else. I find my Flite just as comfortable without the leather and foam; it doesn't soak up water and they can be found alot cheaper if the leather is scuffed and/or ripped up.

ha, never-mind then. hundreds of oranges to be consumed.

How late will refunds be taken? Looks like there'll be a significant chance I'll be developing a nasty cold over the next few days.

#ectoplasm

when it gets to the point where I'm bridging patches accross holes... is it time to write off the tube?

So many punctures lately. i feel your pain.

If you get bored spinning 48/16 you must be seriously quick. I find around 65" to be a good compromise between being able to ride properly on open roads and stop-starting in cities. 55" on the SSCX bike seems about right, though, if I could be bothered, I'd change it according to riding conditions.

wow, good use of what looks to be a decent ti frame there.

chainset in particular, jeez.

I reckon the drops are useable on a long clear stretch of road, perhaps not deep into the hooks though

Moose Mitts make the full bar mitt:

I'd expect they're quite alot cooler, seeing as they'd trap significantly less heat.

Anyone have any experience making imitation bar mitts?

I suffer from cold hands in the winter and this would appear to be an alternative to massive gloves. I reckon just a layer of neoprene then fleece in a cone shape with a hole in the end and maybe a little elastic to seal to the bars (though wind flow shouldn't be too strong here). What purpose does the zip fulfill? Ventilation maybe?

I'd recommend avoidance of (googling) their track bikes.