Cross continent racer.

Dude, just pour a bit of dry lube every now and then if you're worried about the dust.

Degrease new chain entirely to removed the wax, then pour dry lube in it, that will stop the dirt from sticking to it easily, then carry a very small bottle of dry lube.

Ah okay. That sound sensible.

Site looks good. Check the lecol link though, it's not working.

Thanks.

@edscoble currently has my bike as a hostage and is texting me photos of her in various stages of undress.

Also just informed me they're all taking her for a joyride!

You wash your mouth boy.

I'll pay your ransom! Just treat her kindly.

How many miles was it since your last pads change?

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But it's actually getting a proper service at The London Cycle Workshop.

Apparently, after 10000 miles, it kind of needed it!

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Not sure. Maybe never on the back one. And maybe 4000 ago for the front, before I went into europe. I think.

Plenty left!

About 2,000 miles give or take.

His rear hydraulic hose have snapped near the headtube due to constant erosion, it was lucky it only happen when we rebleed his otherwise extremely dirty oil rather than on the road.

Did I mention his oil is dirty? You'd be forgiven to think it's black gold.

Loads left on there. If you're not down to the metal there's life left.

He's doing the TCR in a couple weeks time, you're willing to take that risk?

Brakes slow you down, he'd go faster without them

Either way his bike is finished, brakes bite a lots better and it finally shift properly (inner ring was on the wrong way round).

This man does need à steel frame

Lol^^

Hello Jason Bourne

My normal notice that I need to change my pads is the noise of metal on metal grinding.

Massive thumbs up and thanks to The London Cycle Workshop and @edscoble. What a top shop. Awesome, bike feels like new.

Important question.

2 or 3 spare innertubes?

As many as you can carry.

You can buy them fairly easily but not sure you'll want to lose time trying to find a bike shop to pick some up.

And Transcontinental race LFGSS thread

None.