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It'll only be 5 weeks before Silk Road, so it won't work. I need to think of option B

Well, what else do you want to do? Ping me a message if you wanna keep it sekretz :)

I wish the CTT calendar came out sooner - I'm already looking at races next year but have to wait another few months before I can plan any CTT 12hrs.

I want to replace my 'ultra raced to death' Shimanos and was thinking of trying the reportedly more aero lace ups.

Anyone know what the difference is between these two Giro Empire SLX (other than price):

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Giro/Empire-SLX-Road-Shoes/5I9W?s=1
and
https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Giro/Empire-SLX-Road-Cycling-Shoes/MPFX?s=1

Model year. The cheaper ones are the older ones. What the differences between them are in practice I've no idea. I've got a pair of the older model and I rather like them.

Oddly enough the more expensive ones are heavier and use Stainless Steel instead of Ti hardware. Maybe the Ti wasn't durable enough? There's also some difference in the uppers but it's all gibberish anyway.

One-piece Synchwire™ upper design with thermal-welded Teijin® TPU reinforcement for precise structural support and enhanced durability
XT2® anti-microbial fibre top sheet
Replaceable heel pads with stainless steel hardware
Weight: 185 grams (per shoe, size EU42.5)

vs.

New Evofibre™ SL upper material, which is thin and seamlessly designed
X-Static® Antimicrobial fibre footbed
Titanium hardware
Weight: 175 grams per shoe (size 42.5)

I've got the older ones, you might find them a bit narrow. But try them. The sides touch my feet by have never been a bother.
Also consider the s-works with the lace cover

I'd hazard that the original Empires would be more aero than either version of SLX - too much texture on the sides.

Could be bollocks though.

I think I read the S-Works are narrow. Cheers for the tip though. At least they seem to do big sizes in the Giros.

Under a shoe cover that's not likely to be much of an issue though? Certainly still more aero than my 3-strap Shimano.

They're more expensive than the old SLX model https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Giro/Empire-Road-Cycling-Shoes/MPKA?s=1

I've got wide feet but the Empires all fit excellently (2 pairs AC and 1 SLX).

Ta. I'll probably just take a punt and order a couple of sizes then return. Or I could visit Sigma Sport I guess. urgh.. means I'd have to ride my bike :P

I've got size 46 which according to Giro is a UK 11. I'm normally a 10.5 in regular shoes.

I'm around 47, 47 Wide, 48 in cycling shoes depending on brand (and what I can get cheap).
Normal shoes, I dunno, I think I tend to aim for 47/48 again depending on brand.
Best bet is probably to go in and try some on. Might be a good excuse to get me out of the house on the weekend.

Does anyone still ride fixed? Got some big rings for sale on TTF but can do better deals for here.

Getting some drip fed 12hr info. Looking somewhat limited options for 12s (surprise, surprise):
Jun 28 - Yorkshire 12 (laney Melbourne course)
Aug 01 - Breckland 12 (fast when Wilko rides it)
Aug 22 - National 12 (Chesire, 24hr course experience)

Before advertising on TTforum, anyone interested in my jet clincher disc?

I would sell the jet 9 front too, but need to get the valve extender out the rim first, if possible!

Which versions? Are the tubeless compatible?

Erm.
I don't know if it is tubeless compatible. It was bought new in 2014...

I can have a look at it... and take a photo

It would be this. https://www.hedwheels.com/product-page/jet-narrow-c2-disc-wheel-2019

Just depends if they adapted design from 2014 to make it tubeless compatible, or it always was.

Ah - so they are the 23mm wide rim versions?

Yes, it's not a plus.

I will double check later.

Various Nopinz skinsuits at 50% off:
https://www.nopinz.com/product-category/black-friday-2019/

Before I buy a pair of TT shifters....
Does anyone on here have a pair (or just the right hand one really) of the shimano 11 speed mechanical bar end tt shifters they no longer want? And would like to sell?

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Question unrelated to the chainrings - that is the 'normal' Cervelo T3 track frame, correct? Did that come with a drilled fork? Or is it not the original fork, just made to look like it?

Looks absolutely amazing by the way!

Yep, normal T3. Fork is stock, I think it comes drilled from the factory.

Cheers, doesn't get much use these days unfortunately.

Well, if at some point in the future you decide to shift the frame, and if it's the large size... I might be interested ;)

What's the clearance like on that kind of frame?