Any question answered...

The Passo San Boldo? Or the south side of the Splugen?

Looks similar but is not that.

This is it - it's in the region of Madesimo:

Sorry Andy - misread your post, you were spot on, it's the Splugen pass.

I shall go there in 2015.

I've only ever come down that side, which is great fun, but would love to go up it too. I remember it being pretty sketchy, as there are a few corners in the tunnels which were unlit. It's so long, something like 30 kms from Chiavenna to the top, but has a really varied mix of scenery.

It's easily accessible from the north end of Lake Como.

Thanks - I'll take some lights.

Where would you stay, if you were in the area for a couple of weeks over the summer?

Sorry to butt in, but I had a very pleasant stay at http://www.hotelauroralezzeno.com/
in 2007. No idea what they're like these days.

Depends on what you want to to do. Lake Como is a great place for mooching around, with some great gardens, good ferry services and lots of little towns and villages worth a visit. If you've got a car then you can easily do some day trips to ride iconic climbs like the Gavia, the Stelvio, the Mortirolo etc., and the riding in the hills to the east of the lake, above Bergamo is fantastic.

We stayed for a couple of days in Varenna, which was a very pleasant little village, with easy access to the lake and onto the autostrada to head north or south.

Where was the picture? in a magazine?

Does any one have buy a stanridge bike?
How long did wait for?

I had a long chat with him when he was at PS the other day. Can't remember what his turnaround time was though because I was hammered. #csb
(I think it was A While)

Follow up to previous Champ Sys question:

Before I click order, quick sense check - 6'1", around 73kg, large bibs and large race cut jersey?

I've measured some of my current kit as per their sizing guides and can't get a coherent answer so going large (which seems most accurate) and getting them taken in if necessary seems to be the answer.

medium and medium most brands.

What's the max size sprocket a stock ultegra 6800 rear derailleur can take?

What's the max size sprocket a stock ultegra 6800 rear derailleur can take?

28T for RD-6800-SS, 32T for RD-6800-GS
http://productinfo.shimano.com/PDFdownload?pdf=lc/en/2014-2015_ultegra_6800_2x11_v016_en

More than anybody could possibly want to know about Shimano components from the mid 1990s to date is now really well arranged on si.shimano.com

What is a good bearing puller to buy to remove Miche bearings?

Le Manfriend bent one on a bearing that was rusted to the hub..something tough that resists popeye forearm strength is called for.

Thank you kindly good sir, i'll have a look.

Are there any better money:performance chainrings than Stronglight CT2? The combination I am after can be had for £79 from acycles.

Praxis can be had for just over £100 (or possibly less from the states)
They are truly awesome.
I only got a set as I could get them cheap with my power2max but will be planning to get more...

If I have 10kg handluggage on a flight as defualt, but have paid for 20kg of checked already, i cant take say a 15kg bag onto hand luggage with nothing checked can I?

Depends on airline I guess, but the cabin limits are partly to make the overhead bins safer and available to every passenger.

Are there any better money:performance chainrings than Stronglight CT2? The combination I am after can be had for £79 from acycles.

I bent the big ring on my CT2's. Praxis remain straight. Read into that what you will.

Also, london shops with a good range of luggage/backpacks?

Mainly looking at Osprey bags atm

Thanks, will try scour the norweigan site more

Medium/small race cut in rapha with those kg's