Road bike recommendations

In which case they should pretty much drop in to the frame.
Has the headtube been ovalised?

Not that i can tell with my calipers.

Any chance of some photos?

I'm about to run away from the computer but if no one else has helped you out I'll check back in later this evening.

Off to work. will post pics in morning.
Thanks

Reply from merlin, it takes a 36/45 headset not 45/45 as it says on their website.

Nobs.

Who the fuck did you anger in a previous life?

I'm really not sure, but of one thing I am positive; the list must be long and distinguished.

I tore up the list in the end, I got so sick of it all.

Good luck becoming roadworthy...

Thanks. I've even sorted work out to actually allow me time to ride, amongst other more civilised past times.

... Most people have a favourite set of pedals/bars/saddle ....

Do people ever use San Marco Rolls/Regal/Turbo on road bikes? (Road bike as in weekend bike, not your daily commuter bike)

I have a Regal on my Bob Jackson, which is my weekend bike in the winter:

Do people ever use San Marco Rolls/Regal/Turbo on road bikes? (Road bike as in weekend bike, not your daily commuter bike)

I ran nothing but Regals for a while (hence the username). I started getting a bit of numbness on longer rides though, so I've experimented a lot since. But I still love the shape and stiffness of them. If they made a Regal-e with a channel, I think that would be perfect for me.

I have one on my vintage bike, getting used to it now, bit hard at the start.

A regal with a channel would be perfect!

I'm getting an itch for a new road bike, I don't need one. Got a nice Caad9. But I think I deserve carbon ;)

Not sure if I'm here looking for advice on what to buy( Canyon aeroad,Cervelo s/r, Scott addict) or if I just need to be told my caad9 is fine..

Fine

It's hard to improved upon a CAAD9 unless you don't like the bike.

I had a CAAD9 and bought a SuperSix, its fantastic but I wish I'd kept my CAAD9 too. By all means get a carbon bike, I don't regret it but keep the 9 if you can.

My System Six is 50% CAAD9, and it's a great bike.

What wheels have you got on there- changing them can often change the character of the bike quite a lot, hopefully in the right direction?

^ This.

Even changing the groupset for a difference one also can make a difference (Shimano to Campagnolo, or SRAM for example).

Don't get me wrong, I do love the Caad9, it's probably the fact both the clubs J ride with are packed with £3000 blingers.

I probably will invest in some decent wheels, after I get rid of my PX 50's and riding some clinchers for now.

My System Six is 50% CAAD9, and it's a great bike.

Excellent point Neil ;)

Don't get me wrong, I do love the Caad9, it's probably the fact both the clubs J ride with are packed with £3000 blingers.

I probably will invest in some decent wheels, after I get rid of my PX 50's and riding some clinchers for now.

Drop the people on the blingers and give them a snide sideways glance as you go past.

Ha, that's the story of every club run.. Cept the snide bit of course.

put a bling set of wheels on, and then do a dammit and replace each and every component.

Drop the people on the blingers and give them a snide sideways fart as you go past.
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To contribute, if you're craving a carbon jobbie and can afford it, go for it in my opinion. Nothing like wearing a new bike in for a few months to get a feel for it. I've been through steel, alloy, carbon and ti and I'd still love to have a carbon toy some days. n+1 and all that.