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I would go so far as to say that anybody who has an NJS bike without needing one isn't really into track cycling, they are either poseurs or cycling ephemera collectors.

wow thats deep, with the highlighted clause you can say that about anything cycle related.

No, they are utterly pointless unless you're actually competing in NJS controlled races.

I would go so far as to say that anybody who has an NJS bike without needing one isn't really into track cycling, they are either poseurs or cycling ephemera collectors.

... or are just really into NJS bikes?!

I used to have a bike that had all NJS parts excepting the tyres, rims, spokes, seatpost, saddle, and frame. That's a lot of NJS for one bike. I loved it though. The only reason I sold it was to get rid of some credit card debt. I thought I did't really need a bike as expensive as that and I didn't really need the credit card debt either.

I'll probably build up another bike with lots of NJS on it some time in the future but it won't be for a while.

No, they are utterly pointless unless you're actually competing in NJS controlled races.

I would go so far as to say that anybody who has an NJS bike without needing one isn't really into track cycling, they are either poseurs or cycling ephemera collectors.

Actually agree with mdcc_tester here...
I have a few track bikes, but i'll put my hands up and say I have never even seen a velodrome.
50/50 poseur/cycling ephemera collector mix to be fair.

Has anyone tried one of these seat post mounts for bottle cages?

I have that system for my fender. It's very strong. I have a tiewrap around the clamp so it doesn't get stolen.

Thanks Kjlem, think I'll have to get one.

There is a Topeak system that's very similar that bolts on, but I was interested in this as I could install it or remove it quickly and easily without tools.

I have had the SKS mudguard for nearly 2 years, it has the same QR design and it still works good as new

but i'm not sure id trust it with a full bottle of water over some rough roads

I'm not entirely sure the SKS bottle cage mount is that good, their mudguard work very well as the application is suitable for such, but I'm not sure how it held up with the constant removing/inserting bottle into the cage let alone the weight of the water.

Why not just get electric tape and zip tie? it's much cheaper and more secure.

I've got one and it works fine. It doesn't move and it doesn't drop bottles.

... or are just really into NJS bikes?!

That's like being into TUV certificated products.

^ rep'd!

You made me laugh, but you do have a point, at the end of the day, steel track bikes vary from maker to maker and a good one is good, whatever label it has.

Why not just get electric tape and zip tie? it's much cheaper and more secure.

There is that. Sure I had some cable ties knocking around somewhere...

The TÜV would Fail ^^^ that post for umlaut non-compliance. stamps foot

NJS stuff tends to be really well made and flawlessly finished old technology. For example my ITM stems/bar quill combos are not nearly as solid as my Nitto ones. As fetishes go NJS is a harmless one.

As fetishes go NJS is an expensive one.

ffy

http://i.imgur.com/hZjhx.jpg

First BMX in many years. Mostly 2nd hand from mates, can you guess why the cranks were basically 1/2 price?

Covered in Tipp-Ex?

wait, is it something to do with that pink highlighter pen?

No the highlighter was just there. They were always that GBP (Gorgeous Baby Pink™) and hence nobody wanted them, hence cheapo.

^ cranks make it.

wow thats deep, with the highlighted clause you can say that about anything cycle related.

I was going to say some shit about njs certificatation being pointless and having more to do with bookies than cycling... but then it does create a very level playing field....

#onetoomanybeers

The cranks look pretty good actually

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So has any one here used a 3 speed hub? or any type of geared hub, i spent the last hour trying to find out about them, but all i can find is pages of boring info but no reviews by people who actually used them.

There is a forum member who's using a Sturmey Archer gear hub on a fixed frame, but can't remember who.

Any particular reason for the interest?

Cause it kinda seems a bit pointless unless you're doing mammoth treks or cycling through sand, as they're so much heavier than a mech and cassette.

http://i.imgur.com/hZjhx.jpg

First BMX in many years. Mostly 2nd hand from mates, can you guess why the cranks were basically 1/2 price?

looks well nice, what frame?

So has any one here used a 3 speed hub? or any type of geared hub, i spent the last hour trying to find out about them, but all i can find is pages of boring info but no reviews by people who actually used them.

I've got a sturmey archer 5 speed hub on my trike. It's good and has a very wide range of gears - big steps in between. Yes it is heavy, yes it takes quite a bit of set up to get it shift nicely. But it has a massive drum brake in it that is very strong (why i bought it) and you can shift gears whilst stationary, which is an absolute godsend with a trike.

Take what trike related advice you can from this. Oh and buy a nuvinci hub as they look ace (but insanely heavy).