Current Projects chat and miscellany

Nice to finally see a 'tonta' frame over here. Their mad cheap at about 180 pounds. Keep it blank with black parts.

I could never buy one of those, as I hate that name way to much.
It's just awful.

It's Paris-Roubaix ffs, puncturing is part of the experience alongside crashing and bone jarring cobbles.

I see nothing wrong with doing my best to avoid two of that three.

By that logic, wouldn't you be best served by avoiding all three by not riding it at all?

That would be one way of minimising my risk, it is true.

A bit like unplugging your computer from the Internet to prevent it getting a virus, however.

Does anyone have a good free anti-virus link? Mine has expired and I'm loathed to purchase

bit of a noob on gears, should a Campag Veloce 10 speed front DR be compatible with Ultegra triple chainset?

That would be one way of minimising my risk, it is true.

A bit like unplugging your computer from the Internet to prevent it getting a virus, however.

Does anyone have a good free anti-virus link? Mine has expired and I'm loathed to purchase

I think Neil has already come up with the best free anti-virus solution.

No charge.

bit of a noob on gears, should a Campag Veloce 10 speed front DR be compatible with Ultegra triple chainset?

define 'compatible'... even if the two physically work together (in which you must consider chain size and derailleur alignment) I wouldn't do it.

add to this: you'll need a triple setup if you want to hit the rings right.

Damnit I've been using Stans sealant, rim tape and valves for a while now and do rate them.

Couple of pointers though;
1 - Make sure that you scrub the inside of any tyres you're gonna use THOROUGHLY to remove the agent they line the tyre molds with to stop the latex of the tyres bonding to the molds in manufacturing, as the Stans sealant is latex based same as the tyres and so this agent stop it sealing as the the sealant and the tyre are both latex based (took me months to find that out!).

2 - Have patience when setting them up, it can a while to get them to seal properly, but once a tyre has had any lil leaks sealed in its casing you should be able to remove them as spares for easier tyre replacement if the need should arise unroute, saving you from having to muck around getting the casing leaks out.

3 - Also, something to keep in mind, (probably depending on tyre choice) mine do leak air at a faster rate than a tubed tyre, so keep on eye on it.

I'm using Schalbe Marathon racers and as they're basically slimmed down touring tyres, have a thinner sidewall than most, which explains why I need to re-inflate every week or so.

Only done couple of hundred miles on em with the Stans setup working properly, but apart from those issues, I can't fault them so far, so its all down to initial setup.

my new projecthttp://static.lfgss.com/attachments/52181d1334332043-dscf2041.jpg

this is gonna be lovely.

ha talk about peer pressure

He replied then? good work Jack.

Holy shit. That frame is on it's knees begging for a life of slavery.

I have said i'll buy it, just need to transfer the funds

I have said i'll buy it, just need to apply for another credit card

ftfy

all paid for, I will create a thread later, but I telling you now, the theme will be 'classical slavery'

all paid for, I will create a thread later, but I telling you now, the theme will be 'classical slavery'

sweet!

ah, was wondering. I know where to source original campy chainring with polish panto's from, but I guess will get these for myself only.

Thrown together for a TT on sunday

Love it Spotter!

Conan, that is fucking ace.

How quick?

What average speed over 25m?

I meant he will have to get his entry posted quick..

You can ride it as fast as you like ;)

Made a few boring changes to my Gazelle, including the crank set, bottom bracket, saddle, bar tape, straps, saddle bag, mudguard and new kicks, which actually match loads of stuff, never meant them to.

I got a ride on Sunday and it might rain, so bodged on a mudguard and got a huge saddle bag with room for a thin jacket

huge saddle bag with room for a thin jacket

Bag of Anti-Holding™