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Sweet. Thanks for the info. Basically, my ideal set-up at the moment would be the Salsa Cross Levers, Deda Newton OS drop bars, and Avid Single Digit Ti V-brakes. I don't really want to have to use big unsightly drop bar levers, or different sorts of brakes, or flat bars. Fussy I know.

I dig the BMW, apart from the brown rims.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkjpDZ1O4C0

So badass.

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Want.

Crud catchers are cool.

There's a big thread on gloves already somewhere. Check that for recoomendations. I like the look of the POC Index Flow one's myself.

I've had a scout round, read some great recommendations on budget lightweight options (the Montane H20), some strong opinions on eVent winning over Paclite on the breathability factor (which is essential for what I need)...

I couldn't seem to see peoples recommendations, if cost was only the secondary factor and ultimate wet weather fast city riding performance being the first, what you'd go for.

Maybe not a Rapha, but still something that was waterproof, good venting but didn't make u look too much of a freak.

I've got my birthday coming up, so I reckon could gather together funds for a decent investment....what would you say...apart from the inevitable UTFS (which I did, honest guv...)

dhb Wickham eVent is meant to be awesome. It's about £100 on Wiggle.

I think Singletrack magazine are doing a group test in their next issue, so check that out too maybe.

Cateye Strada looks awesome I reckon. Come's in white, black and red, and is about £30.

Is the Blackspire ring for 1/8" or 3/32” sized chains? According to Chain Reaction it comes in 2 different versions. Thanks.

Ah, fun fun fun.

Buffalo - Special 6 Shirt:

Endura Venturi eVENT Overtrousers:

POC Index Flow gloves:

PAC Designs Ultimate:

Want:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_Wickham_eVENT_Waterproof_Jacket/5360037016/

Thanks for the feedback.

They'll be going on a On-One Pompino. The pedals are most likely going to be Burgtec Penthouse Flats, so I thought I might want to look into getting a SS chainset which would look good with them. Overkill? Of course. But I want to try it anyway. Could be even more insane and fit an e.thirteen Supercharger bash ring... :)

Some photos with them on other bikes:

I just wanted to ask about alternatives to the usual SS cranksets (Miche, Sugino, Campag, etc).

RaceFace Evolve DH Single Chainset - £104 from CRC. Up to 44t chainring. Thoughts? Would I be able to use a KMC Kool chain on this?

I saw that in the reviews and on their websites, but then I checked FlickR and found photos of set-ups which used only the cross lever and a brake (no extra road calipers on the end of the drop bars).

I have some sweet Avid V-brake levers, but they don't fit on my OS drop bars. So could I use the levers just on their own, as above, but with a V-Brake?

Apologies for the n00b questions.

Salsa Cross Levers Vs. Cane Creek Crosstops

Opinions? Will either work with V-brakes, or will I need to use canti's?

Having looked at the photos side-by-side, they seem to be exactly the same, at least externally (apart from the holes in the Salsa's).

My head is huge. It goes off most scales, measuring at 63 - 64 cm (depending on air pressure / tidal motion).

Hence the need to try before I buy, as even XXL sizes that claim to be big enough, seldom are big enough.

I have a similar problem. This place:

http://www.kingofwatersports.com/bern-watts-helmet-black-i4048.html

DID have XXL Bern Watts in stock, but I think they sold the last ones and more are due at the end of October.

I want to build a set of wheels for not much more than £150 but I'm a total noob and have no idea what's good and what isn't.

Anybody care to help?

I's say look on eBay. I got myself a pair of Mavic Open Pro rims laced to Goldtec Track hubs which would have cost about £300 new, for £112. Check on the Classifieds section of this forum too. You have to be patient, but you'll end up with a nice wheelset for a good price if you're smart.

Don't normally use a helmet, but when I did it was a Giro Flak:

If I was going to get a new one it'd be the Bern Watts:

Black Market Mob:

http://www.blackmarketbikes.com/uploaded_images/P1020369-769772.JPG

Been reading a bit about these and decided I've got to have one. Next project after finishing the Pompino I think...

26" Dirt Jump/Street/4x frame made by S&M in the USA.

Frame only it's £660 from CRC, but can be imported from the US for about £380. Pretty sweet.

here;

YouTube - Cycle Speedway Euro Club Champs: FINAL

you can see why a zero rake fork work well in speedway.

WTF is up with that freaky midget with the big bling bling round his neck!?

My build should be done in a week or so, so I'll post it up here then...

Nope, but I got his Open Pro/Goldtec wheels:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fixed-track-wheels-goldtec-hubs-used_W0QQitemZ170383931742QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item27abac795e&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

Good price I reckon. Inching closer to finishing the Pompino...

And also just paid £45 for a pair of £175 Avid Speed Dial Ultimate Titanium V-brake levers:

Pretty pimpy.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=8891

Is that U-lock belt holder still up for grabs?

23 bids and 6 days left to go though.

Guys this is a pretty long thread and given that I'm at 'work' and all that I shouldn't be paffing so much. BUT - quick Q.... if I get a bag off the net (whatever I decide on) am I going to get stung for import duty or whatever its called in the UK? I'm Aussie so don't understand how it works and well it may make a massive difference as to costs and where I end up buying from. Ta.

Import a second-hand one from the US (check eBay.com), and when the seller posts it, ask them to INSURE IT FOR LESS THAT YOU PAID FOR IT. For instance, if you pay $200 for the bag, ask them to insure it for $50. Then you won't get charged import taxes, and there's a very slim chance of it getting lost in the post anyway. I've done it with a few high-value bits of kit.

If only they had black spokes they'd be perfect,

He obviously wants to get them a bit cheaper second hand, which is the whole point of posting a message here.... Christ. Where else to look for second hand bike parts if not a bike forum???

Can I get "dibs" on the:

"GUERCIOTTI ROAD FRAME 61cm c1985 NOS"

Looks gorgeous, and my size too.

PM'ed you (also about the chainset).