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That seatpost clamp arrived, if that cheers you up?

It does indeed! Glad the aliens released your mail man

He was walking a little slowly, but appeared otherwise well.

Hmm not happy. Put in all my details, checked out, clicked confirm. Nothing. Now its sold out and not as cheap

You waited too long to hit the button.

They have Easton Circuits at a bargainaceous €175
http://www.roseversand.com/products/topoffers/bike-parts/wheels/

Forget that, Fudges have them at £150!
http://www.fudgescyclestore.com/index.php?p=200615

Interesting. How would you say these compare to say a pair of 32h open pros of 105 hubs? Will be using the wheels for training purposes on the look and for long weekend rides.

If you don't care about speed, stick to the 32h Open Pro - much less hassle if a spoke breaks, both because you can buy a replacement anywhere and because the higher spoke count means the wheel will still be usable while you wait to replace it.

Are those Easton wheels better than PX's Al30 model, in all likelihood?

Probably not. Shimano RS30 are probably faster than either, and cheaper too

New lights time

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cateye/el-uno-tl-610-light-set-ec024631?query=Cateye%20lights

What do you think of those ?
http://www.quellabicycle.com/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/78189896@N08/6850151086/in/photostream/lightbox/

Hi,

I'm one of the Co-Founders and Director of Quella, I'm writing to let you know that with regards to the site, it is a make-do site while our magenta site is being developed. This will hopefully be launched in the next couple of months.

I appreciate the site at the moment is by no means perfect however, please don't let it put you off our bikes which are beautiful and very reasonably priced for the spec.

Also... support up and coming British business. Let me know if you have any more questions/comments...

Also, the feedback is appreciated

support up and coming British business

ha ha
Which bits are manufactured in Britain?

Or should that be 'Bitish business'?

I'm not claiming they are manufactured in Britain but once the brand has established that is the idea. Of course initially parts will be sourced from abroad doesn't make any sense not too, however it is indeed a British business, they are not catalog frames, they were designed, are built and the company is run from the UK with British employees. Hence, 'support British business'.

Fallacious at best, try harder.

I'm not claiming they are manufactured in Britain but once the brand has established that is the idea. Of course initially parts will be sourced from abroad doesn't make any sense not too, however it is indeed a British business, they are not catalog frames, they were designed, are built and the company is run from the UK with British employees. Hence, 'support British business'.

ha ha
Which bits are manufactured in Britain?

Nothing like the old days:

http://film.britishcouncil.org/how-a-bicycle-is-made

British made CNC bits:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuhIMQkK3vI&feature=player_embedded

Shit the bed, Continental Grand Prix Folding for £15!

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/TYCOGPFOL/continental_grand_prix_folding_clincher_road_tyre

^^ Thanks, 5 left

British made CNC bits:

Hope - Technology to a tea - YouTube

We are aware of British manufacturers and are in talks with working with a number of them with the launch of our new site and custom bike builder. But up to that point you will struggle to find many start-ups who can afford to dive right into British manufacturing due to the costs.

you will struggle to find many start-ups who can afford to dive right into British manufacturing

The core of a bike is the frame, and that is where the small start-ups are happening - one man, a jig and a brazing torch. Of course nobody in their right mind would take on Tektro, Joy-Tech, Kalloy or Tien Hsin in their specialist areas, but it is possible to be a British frame builder, and we even still have a world class indigenous tube manufacturer, so you can be made in Britain from British feedstock.

On the subject of Hope, a friend just sent off a Ti rear hub for now bearings. It's an older hub and was second-hand. They found a hairline crack when inspecting the hub, and sent him a brand new Ti rear hub at no cost.

Sorry, when you outsource to the East and deprive job in the UK, trying to get British manufacturers to support you won't be the best sale pitch would it?

We are aware of British manufacturers and are in talks with working with a number of them with the launch of our new site and custom bike builder. But up to that point you will struggle to find many start-ups who can afford to dive right into British manufacturing due to the costs.

This:

The core of a bike is the frame, and that is where the small start-ups are happening - one man, a jig and a brazing torch. Of course nobody in their right mind would take on Tektro, Joy-Tech, Kalloy or Tien Hsin in their specialist areas, but it is possible to be a British frame builder, and we even still have a world class indigenous tube manufacturer, so you can be made in Britain from British feedstock.

And this:

On the subject of Hope, a friend just sent off a Ti rear hub for now bearings. It's an older hub and was second-hand. They found a hairline crack when inspecting the hub, and sent him a brand new Ti rear hub at no cost.

On a posher note, the Rolls, although it is now owned by BMW is still customised and assembled in the UK. They retain their unique selling point, customised and made in the UK. Lotus, Aston, Prodrive, Land Rover all still do, car geek #guilty.

Branding and actually living up to it makes the difference, not just pound and pence, if you start a company looking at pound and pence, you are already on the wrong foot.

Michelin Pro 3 Race for £18 at CRC. Great tyres:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26230

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/mwheel-shimano-deoremavic-a319-rear-road-bike-wheel/

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/home/37/Immobilisecom_ImmobiTag_Electronic_Cycle_Protection_Kit/5360039905/