Current Projects chat and miscellany

i ate a berliner.

I've just framed a picture and done the hoovering.

I've just washed myself. done with working for today.

i ate a berliner.

None of these are current projects!

I'm about to eat a current bun? Is that OK?

None of these are current projects!

oh don't be such a current!

i ate a berliner.

Yeah Ed, I might give Bicycle Doctor a ring. A few shops (edinburgh Co-op, Evans') stock thm online but not instore. I'll try Harry Hall too as theycarry specialized (same make so same distro I presume?)

Cheers

yo rory, they have em in harrogate at the specialized concept store, have the full range... they have belt drive bikes and allsorts there

None of these are current projects!

I'm currently clean, so it ticks my box.

i ate a berliner.

be careful my friend, next time i might eat you :P

^^ :-d

I've been building up this touring bike since my last was stolen about a year ago. Frame was a bargain from Hilary, and parts from various folk on here - thanks Wannabe, Furious Tiles - and from the Ebay. I've only put in a couple of longish rides on it so far but it rides lovely. Looking forward to some touring in France come Spring and Summertime. Hope you like.

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Looks like a tip top clubbing jam mate! (<Scobleism)

Very nice, need anyone to join you on said touring?

The more the merrier! Thinking the Canal Du Midi for a week in April or May at the moment... Your Mercian's very nice SP. Any plans for tours yourself?

Yes, I plan to ride along the Canal du Midi in April or May for roughly a week :-)

I picked up a 1980's 531 Raleigh M-Trax frame today, red and chrome, gonna do an 80's build on it, would post pics but i would have to kill you all.

i feel ashamed of the terrible photo quality after today's discussion :P

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Don't worry Mandy. Nice carcass!

New SRAM S500 brake levers

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The more the merrier! Thinking the Canal Du Midi for a week in April or May at the moment... Your Mercian's very nice SP. Any plans for tours yourself?

Yes, I plan to ride along the Canal du Midi in April or May for roughly a week :-)

Get a room...

:-)

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^ Someone that seems to know so much about bikes and components and waffles all day long yet uses SRAM!? :-$

i feel ashamed of the terrible photo quality after today's discussion :P

I wish they did those in XL. I'd love one for a runaround (at £500 F&F they're cheap enough!)

I wish they did those in XL. I'd love one for a runaround (at £500 F&F they're cheap enough!)

i got mine on ebay brand new and with free delivery for £400 :)

^ Someone that seems to know so much about bikes and components and waffles all day long yet uses SRAM!? :-$

I find the hood shape comfortable, and I like the doubletap shifting. It also allows be to be neutral when the Shimano vs Campagnolo wars flare up, which would be reason enough on its own to rock/ride/run SRAM

Just been using a Canon 28-135mm (f3.5-5.6) for these, that my Da uses with his 40d.

From almost the word go I've been disappointed with my 400d + kit lense... it rarely ever gives a sharp image no matter how much twiddling I do. I suspected it might be because something somewhere was misaligned perhaps. The above photos are a lot sharper. Maybe it's time to invest in some new 'glass' (just to wind Mr. Smyth up).

I'm a total novice and my technique is complete trial and error, so maybe I should work on that too.

the most versatile good lens you can get with the most bang for your buck is the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS. It's an excellent lens which can be wide open through the zoom. the IS is excellent and saves you 2 stops at least.

also read this and look more into the subject if you're interested.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/focus.htm

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Hah, you tart!

I think her favourite ones are a long and stripy Canon EF 70-200mm and a Canon EF 50mm.

both of those will not serve you well at all. way too long range. even the 50 is close to a real 70 when put on your camera because of the crop factor. you wouldn't even be able to photograph a bike without standing 15 feet away.

seriously the 17-55 is the lens you want.