Any question answered...

Was just about to answer that. Campag changed the spline pattern when moving from 8 speed to 9 speed (but have kept it since then) so the two are not interchangeable, unfortunately.

Thank you Khornight2 for the answer. That is really helpfull.

I'm riding a second hand alu track frame on the street. I know it was only used on the velodrome and it's almost scratch free. Should I worry? It's not a new model at all.

And a lot of shops here have second hand alu fixie/track frames on stock

From recent personal experience I would be careful if there are any dents.

or if it has been repainted to cover up dents?

Has anyone got a downtube double cab;e stopper they could sell me pretty quickly like this or similar

All steel frames are flexi, especially around the bottom bracket since there is a lot of pressure on that part.

That problem was solved about 1990 when oversized tubes started to appear, not that it was such a huge problem anyway, except in people's minds. The actual problem with lightweight steel frames in old-school tube diameters was a lack of torsional stiffness in the front triangle leading to tank-slappers at quite modest speeds. Again, fat tubes solve this without a huge weight penalty.

Fat tubes, tank slappers and torsional stiffness.

Sounds like a fun night out.

My track frame is completely dent free. I inspected the frame before I bought it. I fully cleaned the frame (was a little bit of oil/grease on it from using it) and it's the factory paint with almost no scratches on it (you have to put a very good light on it and that has to come from the right direction to see them).

The problem I had with my old (1970's) road frame I used as a fixed gear was the sideways movement of the bottom bracket. This was especially annoying with climbing hills. You can actually feel it and see it. If that is also solved with over sized tubes then that might be a solution. I never noticed any play in the front triangle at all.

But for the rest, are there any reasonable priced brands I should look into? What should I look at? I can buy a new B'TWIN Triban 3 UK for €399 from Decathlon but I doubt it's a good bike.

That problem was solved about 1990 when oversized tubes started to appear, not that it was such a huge problem anyway, except in people's minds. The actual problem with lightweight steel frames in old-school tube diameters was a lack of torsional stiffness in the front triangle leading to tank-slappers at quite modest speeds. Again, fat tubes solve this without a huge weight penalty.

also Nelson Vails.jpg

an entry level road bike tends to come in around £1K

buy a £600 ribble.

Does anyone know what kind of weight one of these things will likely hold?
http://www.xcracer.com/shop/viewproduct.php?productid=235

You're a useful... etc.

Thanks for the help all. I think I know enough now.

Steel bends before it breaks, al and carbon can both fail suddenly with no warning.

Don't forget the wonder material that is Ti!

Bike for life ;-)

I think I know enough now.

A new king rises...

^^ all chopped.

Now the question is, reckon I could use the 11sp Ultegra cranks with 10sp components?

I'm curious about this as well, because of the versatility of the new chainring sizes.

The rims on my Genesis are starting to get a bit thin so I'm looking to get them changed. They are Alex Ace 19's which came as stock when I bought it. As I know nothing about what is good or not can anyone recommend what to go for?

Alternately, I may consider a new set of wheels. What is good for about up to £150 with 700c, 135mm spacing and a flip flop hub.

Q: Should I get a CRB certificate, while they are cheap on groupon?

Pros: I am reasonably likely to consider buying a motorbike in the next few years

Cons: There are a lot of hypotheticals there. I will start being bicycle lazy if I have the version with the engine in it.

Does anyone know what kind of weight one of these things will likely hold?
http://www.xcracer.com/shop/viewproduct.php?productid=235

Presumably will come down mostly to the material of your QR skewer, and how much "excess" skewer is protruding to thread onto.

Q: Should I get a CRB certificate, while they are cheap on groupon?

Pros: I am reasonably likely to consider buying a motorbike in the next few years

Cons: There are a lot of hypotheticals there. I will start being bicycle lazy if I have the version with the engine in it.

What does a criminal record check certificate have to do with getting a motorbike, plz?

All motorbike gangs are criminals. If he's not a criminal, no license. Simples.

Being a douchebag is criminal now?

Damn.

See you guys in prison!