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Change saddle + black seat post & stem + proper bars = gully

What size is the frame Rowhan?

I quite like it

Hey guys I've got a question about front mechs, didn't wanna start a whole new thread as I'm assuming it'll be answered fairly simply

I'm moving a 9sp Ultegra group over to an 80s Cougar frame I've got. Need a new braze-on front mech as the one I have is band-on. What do I need to check for in terms of compatibility? The rings are 53/39. Would the Sora 3500 mech work?

Cheers

Yea if it's the same bike I think it is, the owner does have a top quality beard

Saw this motoring along the basin road, I was knackered after hill repeats but still gave a wee nod.

Wapha Wising?

Yeah will do when I get a chance. Thanks :)

What are you on about?

Never owned/ridden carbon, but have been told it reduces a lot of the feedback you get from the road surface, which is something I liked/found fun about my old bike..

Ok so... SuperSix or CAAD10 frame PURELY in terms of how much fun I'll have? If it's the Caad I can probably afford 10sp Ultegra, which would be nice

Did fancy carbon, however I get the impression the Caad will make me feel more alive when I'm on it (I like thrashing it about town/to uni)

Fuck it, I'll take a Caad10 for a test ride - if I like it, I'll get one. Should probably not make it any more complicated than that!

Thanks chaps

So a general rule of thumb is to prioritise groupset over frame? (so long as geo is appropriate)

Ed, well I'm hoping anything at that price mark gonna be better than the 7!

Indeed, but without the adequate knowledge or comparison points, I'm worried I won't know if what I test ride represents good VFM regarding the drivetrain (when I'm fairly sure the PX would be)

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXRT57ULT/planet-x-rt-57-shimano-ultegra-6800-road-bike

Further to the advice dispensed in this thread (and some from elsewhere) - I'm currently looking closely at one of these. My biggest gripe is that (IMHO) it's pretty ugly, and the PX branding is doing it no favours whatsoever. However, everyone raves about PX in terms of performance/cost ratio, and FULL Ultegra 6800 does sound good...

If I were to get a (much much sexier) Cannondale CAAD10/SuperSix with 105, would the performance difference be that significant? It's shallow I know, but at least I'm being honest: I need to find my bike attractive to wanna get on it

The CAAD7 (Old 9 speed Ultegra) was the only road bike I've ever owned/ridden, so I'm not the most clued up in this respect, sorry!

Will give the Telegraph podcast a go as SteepHill wasn't playing any audio for some reason, cheers chaps

Hey guys

Am in Spain and due to regional restrictions, I'm not able to access the ITV highlights shows for the stages I've missed over the last couple of days (8 & 9).

Anyone know where I may be able to successfully access highlights/coverage with English commentary online?

He's got some shit going on on his left side, being attended to by race doctor as I type

Looks like it may have been a fall, but Twatface Leggit hasn't mentioned anything

OT, but thoughts on Belkin green/Bianchi celeste combo?

I think with the gum walls it's rapidly approach sobaditsgood territory

Zandio looked a bit fubar'd

ITV must make an absolute killing on that Boardman/£10k competition

Looks like arse doe

Canyons always sat right at the top of the list, if there was a way to pay by cheque through their office (or in any other way) I would go for one in an instant.

Dan - what kind of spec should I expect to see on a CAAD10 for that money? I assumed they would be above my price bracket. Regarding the Nago, I think I need to just convince my shallow side it would be a daft purchase. My logical side already knows.

Thanks for everybody's input :)

I think I am a tiny bit snobby, thus the Nago adoration (absolutely can't help it, mind...)

Reason is shouting at me that something like a PX would be perfect, but I can't help thinking I want something more sexy

Looking to replace my written-off Cannondale CAAD7 with a new roadie. Here is the (vague) criteria I'm working with:

1. £1000-£1500
   
2. Never owned carbon, so would like to try it - if not, alu (no steel plz)
   
3. Ideally Shimano equipped for potential for upgrading and ease of maintenance (Will ride this a lot, through almost any weather, on the pavé & potholes of Brighton's streets)
   
   

So far my favourite is the Colnago AC-R, which, with full 105 group is just under £1400 on Wiggle in their Wiggle-Honda livery. Wanted a Nago since I was a lil laddy so to have one before I finish my degree would be lovely

Otherwise I've looked at Cannondale's Super 6 Evo, which is exactly the same money with 105 (FSA cranks tho)

Also looked at Canyon for their Ultimate AL & CF, but they don't take cheque which means I can't order it from them (which I believe is the only way of getting one)

I've got a £1000 cheque which needs to go to a bike retailer, the rest I can top up myself

Many thanks for any recommendations you could swing my way!

Gotta agree. However, his bike handling whilst chasing Marcel's rear wheel towards the finish today was absolutely astounding.

Someone care to make a GIF? It was the helicopter shot when he weaved through a number of people in tiny space just to stay glued to Skittles. Properly gnarly riding

I'm lost for words

That looks like the clothing equivalent of a fine combination of syphilis & fart stains

Truly, truly woeful