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Are there any cheap chinese ISM Adamo copies? Or other saddles with big cut outs/no noses

I'm also looking at second hand Adamos and SMPs but just thought it was worth asking just in case.

Are there any cheap chinese ISM Adamo copies? Or other saddles with big cut outs/no noses

Are the dimensions on the site accurate? They look a bit narrower than the Romins but are a similar shape

I'm after a full carbon fork for my Cannondale CAAD5. It's a 56cm frame so I need a ~20cm steerer. A cannondale Premium fork would be ideal, but anything black and full carbon could potentially work.

Thanks!

I picked up a old 653 TT bike last summer with the intention of doing some TTs last season, however that plan never really took off as the seatpost and stem were both very seized (The previous owner had the bike made to measure in the early 90s and I'm pretty sure the seatpost and stem haven't been moved since then) and I did all my TTing on my road bike instead.

It came built up with 90s campag kit and box section tubular wheels. The paint is quite knackered so I decided to go for a practical build with modern components rather than restoring it (Though a respray and restoration could still be on the cards if I get a modern TT frame)

The stem and seatpost were firmly stuck. I tried a variety of techniques (WD40, freezing, ammonia etc.) but had no luck, so had to go down the caustic soda route. So the stem and seatpost were cut off

Mixing caustic soda for the stem and seatpost:

What was left of the nice Campag aero seatpost:

Stem and seatpost removed. Annoyingly, the heat of the reaction caused some of the paint to bubble off, but I think this bike will be getting a respray eventually so I just sprayed a bit of primer over the affected areas to keep the rust out.

This is what it looks like now, with a 105 groupset, Profile Design cockpit, Cinelli Frog stem and some temporary mismatching winter wheels

Plan for the future:

• Thinking of picking up a 50-60mm carbon wheelset which I can use on both this bike and my road bikes.
  
• Get a rear wheel with a disc cover
  
• Switch the seatpost for a black one
  
• Respray. Very tempted to keep the fluro yellow or go with another fluro colour.
  

Too bad they're all massive.

I also know very little about campagnolo groups. I think these are for a 2x9 setup, but the left shifter seems to have quite a few trim positions so perhaps you could get it to work for both?

£35 anyone?

1st generation Veloce 9 speed ergo levers. I've never actually used these myself but they seem to click OK. Levers and plastic bodies are a bit scuffed - £40 posted

Hi,

I'm after a quill stem, preferably one with an open faceplate and 90 or 100mm long and with a negative angle suitable for a road bike. Condition isn't too important as long as it works.

Thanks!

Yes! Whole bike or a frame set?

I've developed right knee pain since switching bikes (technically my summer bike). I think it's my ITB and it became so painful during my ride this morning that I had to turn back 20 mins in. I don't really understand where it has all come from since both my road bikes have the same pedal setup and I've been wearing the same pair of shoes (so I presume cleat positioning isn't the issue?). Also, I've not been over-training and I don't have any flexibility issues that I'm aware of. It seems like the bike switch has precipitated the issue so perhaps I need to play around with the saddle height and setback on the summer bike?

I'm after some bits to build up a cheap TT bike to have a more serious go this season and if anyone had any of the following bits for sale that would be great:

Rear mech (Shimano)
Front mech (braze on)
53/39 175mm crankset (Preferably hollowtech)
Brakes (recessed fitting)
TT Bar end brake levers
Chain and cassette (something like a 11-25?)

Also, if anyone has any bars (base bars and aero extensions) and some 10 speed bar end shifters that would be ideal, although I do have some old ones that might be serviceable in friction shifting mode.

Thanks!

Saw this sell on eBay recently:

I'm after a road bike for my girlfriend. Just something basic for commuting and weekend rides. Budget of around £200 so I guess something aluminium with carbon forks and Sora would be acceptable.

Thanks!

Yeah I'm quite keen to get hold of a Large. Its a really fun bike.

Thinking of selling my XL pompino (set up for SSCX). Bought it off here recently but its a little too big for me.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/867382/pompino.jpg

That's quite a bit lighter than mine. I've got lighter wheels and a smaller frame but a heavier FSA carbon crankset and alloy bars, though that doesn't explain why mine is ~7.2kg without pedals!

Also, have you ever tried fitting 25mm tyres to yours? The rear seems to have very little clearance.

Hi, I'm after a cheap cyclocross bike (budget up to ~£250) for my first season. 56cm frame size would be ideal. Based in Oxford but will be travelling to the north east over the weekend if that opens up any options. Thanks

Those of you who use your pompino for SSCX, what tyres are you using? I just did my first CX race on a pair of 35mm rocket rons and picked up enough mud to fully jam both wheels!

I picked up a Pompino recently and it has a Tektro CR520 on the front. The braking power is awful and I can pretty much ride the bike with the front brake on. I've tried messing with the pad position and increasing the spring tension and it's still pretty bad. I'm a roadie so am not very competent with cantis - anyone got any ideas? I've attached a few photos of the brake normally and when engaged:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EBIKE-ELECTRIC-ROAD-TIME-TRIAL-BIKE-UNIQUE-VERY-FAST-250W-UK-ROAD-LEGAL-/151453949076?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Fragrances_Women_s_Fragrances_PP&hash=item23435bdc94

That stem:

Is anyone planning on doing the CX race up at Brookes next Saturday (9th November)?

Hey guys,

Just bought @harv4130's Pompino. It's a real mix of parts but I've been having a lot of fun riding it around the local trails. Having never owned a bike with cantilevers before, I was wondering if I could get some advice regarding the front brake cable routing. I want to put a shorter stem on and lower the front end, since I'm a bit shorter than the previous owner, but it seems that the cable is already running pretty tight to get into the steerer mounted hanger - what's the best way to set it up?