Any question answered...

Thank goodness for that, I was beginning to think I was missing something really obvious.

SystemSix+Easton EA90 SLX+2011 Ultegra= ready for the Alps I reckon.

Now I just need to get me ready.

81.7-89.9=8.2kg

If I can knock 1kg off that with wheels, tyres and the new groupset then I'll be very happy.

It might not be too late to get 7800, nicer looks than the current 6700 or 7900 and about midway between them in price.

e.g. http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/shimano-7800-dura-item108643.html

81.7-89.9=8.2kg

If I can knock 1kg off that with wheels, tyres and the new groupset then I'll be very happy.

SRAM force is lighter (1951g claimed), and £585 (after 10% current discount).
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/Road+Parts/Transmission/Groupsets+-+Road+Bike/Sram+Force+Groupset+-+2010_2194.htm

Tyres - Veloflex Corsa (180g claimed)
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=Y0120

I guess you know how lighter the EA90 SLX wheels are (stalking, been through your rubbish too)

Must'nt forget carbon cages....
http://www.superlight-bikeparts.de/start.php?rennrad_flaschenhalter.php

Tyres - Veloflex Corsa (180g claimed)
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=Y0120

They are nearer to 200g in real life, and I still wouldn't use them for a tour. Lovely tyres, but for racing only.

They are nearer to 200g in real life, and I still wouldn't use them for a tour. Lovely tyres, but for racing only.

I've put a fair few miles on mine, and have only had a total of 2 punctures the pair (1 user error induced blow-out). Thats with weight weenie latex inners. They've even coped with the stoney clay road at the top of my favourate climb.

(I'm typing this wondering why the hell my new roadie is wearing Ultremos, and not veloflex corsas. But that was a budget thing)

How much lighter is Force? Bearing in mind that I will keep my existing BB30 chainset?

How much lighter is Force? Bearing in mind that I will keep my existing BB30 chainset?

SRAm Force is 1951g.
Ultegra is 2301g.

SRAM Force chainset = 791g
Ultegra chainset = 785g

But I reckon the above weight for force is with a BB30 chainset which is 645g. So 140g of the saving is actually in the crankset. So 260g*.

(*based on guesswork and lies)

It might not be too late to get 7800, nicer looks than the current 6700 or 7900 and about midway between them in price.

e.g. http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/shimano-7800-dura-item108643.html

^This

But its the chainset of the new shimano groupsets that is so dam ugly, and dammit already has one. The new levers are much nicer than the old ones.

Why is it that all vegetarians (I know) are obese?

Because the food is so bland, they must fry it to give it some flavour

No to chrome spray. Do you actually have chrome on it? Do you mean the stays/forks - not much else is usually chrome. If you have put 'Moors on that it may be fooked. If it's not, just use Autosol on a cloth. If you mean you have a bare metal frame, it's prob steel or Al - post a picture.

around how much are some super maxy cranks worth? scratched up abit with only a 42t ring and no bolts...

Oh it's just al then mate but looks ok so I should not paint it?

polish with this

then get it clear coated

When/why did Squoocher get banned?

Not that I miss him mind.

When will Max pay his share of the gas bill?

End of the month. Not saying which month, though.

But its the chainset of the new shimano groupsets that is so dam ugly, and dammit already has one. The new levers are much nicer than the old ones.

Indeed- now Ultegra or Force, based on existing chainset?

End of the month. Not saying which month, though.

Ah, the accuracy and precision that we have come to expect.

But its the chainset of the new shimano groupsets that is so dam ugly, and dammit already has one. The new levers are much nicer than the old ones.

the new chainsets are lush! stiffer too with the composite outer chainring.
i swapped old for new ultegra cranks mainly because they are better looking.

Much as I'd love to pretend that I'll be using the outer chainring whilst attacking on Galibier I suspect that I may be using the inner of the two.

Tell no one of this.

When will Max pay his share of the gas bill?

As far as I'm aware, the PM function of this forum still works

Ah, the accuracy and precision that we have come to expect.

:-)

the new chainsets are lush! stiffer too with the composite outer chainring.

Thank fuck for that. The old ones were like liquorish.