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Was in Cloud 9 bikes yesterday and bought one of these:

https://www.genuineinnovations.com/us/products/tools-accessories/tubeless-repair-kit.php

Like a mini version of the MTB style one that i previously near ruined a tyre with.

Let's see how this goes...

Sitting inside - bikes in the yard

No longer available - deposit paid - awaiting collection

Wrestlers is beginning to feel like home.

Sun's out. Beer later?

Probably RS 685 because they look acceptable and 'seem' a bit lighter (I haven't checked but they are smaller and more expensive). I wouldn't dream of putting the 505s on my carbon Focus as they would spoil its lines - but then I look forward to braking in the rain on my Bowman on 505s!

You should go and ride both and feel the difference - you might not like the 505s. At least go and have a grip in a shop. Ideally go climb a steep hill and descend on the drops.

Yes indeed - it's in N8 and ready for a test ride

Currently using rs685 on my road bike and rs505 on the commuter and it's annoying as the rs685s look nice and work fine but the rs505 are the ugly bulbous lumps bolted on to the front of an otherwise nice looking bike but they work (and more importantly FEEL) amazing! Hood shape is awesome especially for climbing - bigger lever blade is more comfortable in the drops - just don't look at them as you will turn to stone.

and after all last night's big talk...I can't make it now.

Is this the closing ride of the season?

We are in the 'Leo Williams' garden complete with bikes. Heaters are heating.

Was going to send a shout out to you today Brun! it's been too long.

I have a cable lock for parking.

Less of an Indian Summer more of a Welsh one.

Wrestlers?

And it was pretty good faux randonneuring in Dorset:

Thanks.

One of my favourite incarnations was 'mud racer'

Blatant spam:

Buy my Kinesis and ride on Gravel or Tarmac or mud:

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For those that need some Kinesis in their lives:

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The original Dom Mason designed Tripster in Aluminium. Designed for Gravel, Road, Adventure and all that. Very versatile frame designed to be used with 700c or 26” (or indeed 650b) wheels.

It’s been my trusty commuter, off road crosser and holiday bike for a few years now and very much my ‘If I had to only have one bike this would be it’ bike. But things change and I’ve now got 3 other disc braked road bikes that all fill the niche slightly differently and my shed is overfull.

Here’s a video review from a nice chap in Hebden Bridge: https://vimeo.com/27292534

It’s sub 10kg + mudguards, has massive tyre clearance, brazings for a rear rack and is a riot to ride.

It’s set up with SKS guards and 32c Hyper Randonneurs for the pro-muter and will include a pretty new pair of Clement MXP 32c Knobblies if you fancy some mud.

SRAM Apex 10 speed
TRP Hy/ Rd with new pads
Shimano Centrelock
Decent stem and seatpost/ Fizik Pave
Swept back bars with Cinelli tape
Some old pedals

Hard to know how much to put this up for but as the new Tripster AT has just launched and it’s discounted frameset price is £630 so how about a full bike that will do a similar job for £630?

Bike is in London N8 – can be viewed in central or W8 area - come and have a look.

ps. I'm 5'10 - it's a good size.

And it was good this week too!

Yep Wrestlers was good last week

It seems like a month since last Tuesday - ThNRC, Preloading drinks on Friday, IKEA Saturday, Sunday club run, Carnival and a day on the beach in Kent...

I'm ready for a post Bank Holiday pint.

Thanks for leading the ride Matt - such fun!

Yes - need a recovery pint.

I can do Blackfriars if that's better.

See you at Blackfriars Clement?

Ok Victoria is fine - faster train etc

see you all after 7 - any particular meeting point?