Road Rides/Races

^ nice. 10 speed - I can't stretch to that.

Do you think I need a new front mech for a compact? Who's best to get it all fitted? I can't see harry halls being too happy if I take my own chainset in for them to fit. I don't think I have the tools or proper know-how to change shimano BBs and he like.

bike boutique would fit for you and i've never had any probs with stuff they've done. I think you do need a new mech yes...on my way to edale to cry up winnats whilst seth goes up and down about 50 times grinning! x