North Drinks. Every Week, Wednesday 6pm - The Maynard N8

Only 29 Minky?

I did type out some bollocks about how all the groupset manufacturers have produced shite and overcharged for it at some point but gave up and this is all that's left

It's the hairline that confuses people. In fact I was mistaken for 38 at 44Con last week, which was rubbish.

I was ranting a little last night (seemed to be doing a lot of that) to some people about the cost of race bikes; not just the build costs but the costs of running them.

E.g. I popped to Condor last week for a few bits and bobs. Swiss Stop brake pads, Campagnolo Record cable set (inners and outers) and 2 Continental inner tubes (80mm) came to a still staggering £76/78.

Only when I got home did I realise I'd paid £9/inner tube. Absolutely fucking sickening.

Considering the annual income of the industry mixed with the hideous mark-up levels it makes you think who the fuck is making all the money, it's certainly not the bike shops (except Condor) ;).