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Not really.

I think I've decided on Ultremos for my seta, anyone feel like arguing with me?

Fantastic tyres, but fuck all puncture protection. Had them on my track/commuter a few years ago and loved them until they starting puncturing about 3-4 times a week. I'm getting some more for my track bike, but would never, ever use them for the road.

Not really.

just in case:)

Ah...
I want to use them for longer rides where I'll be carrying spare tubes and for track but do you think even that is pushing them.
I really just want something light and relatively quick.

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I had the morning off so put this together this franken mish mash with bits from my parts bin. things top be changed, longer stem, cloth bar tape, new chain and clamp on front brake...... at some point, new wheelset and chainset.

Nice! you looking for a clamp on brake?

Ah...
I want to use them for longer rides where I'll be carrying spare tubes and for track but do you think even that is pushing them.
I really just want something light and relatively quick.

I ride with GPs on my road bike, great so far (about a year).
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/tyres-road-tri-track-folding-continental-gp4000s-folding-tyre/conttyrf321

thanks. i was toying with drops, but really like using north road bars.
i have just picked up a clamp on front.... but looking for those other bits.

I wish I had a skylight.

I'm in the area right now, shall I bring round a chainsaw and we can get working.

more to follow on sunday when its got some dirt on it

I have the perfect jersey to go with this (Ritchey - Assos)

I wish I had a skylight.

i put it in myself. me and a friend did it in 4 days.

Just fitted a bigger gear to my TT bike and fiddled with the position a bit. its now running 101". next up, some straight chromed forks with tighter clearance.

that's actually very very rad.

put SPD-SL pedals on Dave this afternoon, wishing he was what he used to be.
Last pic, I promise.

Obligatory saddle angle comment: Y U got a Scoble angle on your saddle? Dat ain't no Brooks!

Because I can :)

I'm kidding, it's really just because that's how it felt most comfy at the time.

that's actually very very rad.

thanks man, Its begging for some new forks though.. the ones on it are awful and probably weigh more than the rest of the build put together!

I had the morning off so put this together this franken mish mash with bits from my parts bin. things top be changed, longer stem, cloth bar tape, new chain and clamp on front brake...... at some point, new wheelset and chainset.

Wheelset and chainset look great to me...

Had a nice long ride on this today, lots of fun but don't think I'm cut out for rigid forks... So much more fun, and comfort, with suspension.

Tester has a pair of Fox Talas R's that I'm hoping have enough steerer for me...

I think I've decided on Ultremos for my seta, anyone feel like arguing with me?

Fantastic tyres, but fuck all puncture protection. Had them on my track/commuter a few years ago and loved them until they starting puncturing about 3-4 times a week. I'm getting some more for my track bike, but would never, ever use them for the road.

which Ultremo's? They're quite different. Go for the R.1's and you will be fine. Enough punctures protection to not puncture while out on the road although you should check them for any embedded pieces of glass every few days, and they roll really smooth.

Have you tried rigid steel forks?

which Ultremo's? They're quite different. Go for the R.1's and you will be fine. Enough punctures protection to not puncture while out on the road although you should check them for any embedded pieces of glass every few days, and they roll really smooth.

Will do, this isn't going to be a daily bike anyway.