Funkstermonov

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  in Miscellaneous and Meaningless • 14 years, 5 months

  

  Thanks. I have a service for it soon so will take then. As for the brakes , I guess I am a bit of a fuss pot, but they are black and just don't sit well with me with the rest of the groupset being Tiagra.

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  in Miscellaneous and Meaningless • 14 years, 5 months

  

  Hello all, I am a newbie to Road bikes and recently bought a GT Series 3 bike - http://www.gtbicycles.com/usa/eng/Bikes/Road/Details/5927-G10GTR3-GTR-Series-3

  My question is would I benefit from replacing the front derailleur and brakes. They have used Tiagra throughout but the brakes are Tektro R530 and the front derailleur is Sora. I sometimes find the front derailleur sticks.

  Thanks

• Shimano Compact Front Derailleur on a GT Series 3?

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• Shimano Compact Front Derailleur on a GT Series 3?

  in Bikes & Bits • 14 years, 5 months

  

  Hello all. I recently purchased a GT Series 3 bike - http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/gt/gtr-series-3-2010/specs

  As an entry model it is a great start for me. The only issue I have is the front derailleur. It says it is a Shimano Compact. All other gear mechanisms are Tiagra and work fine but the front derailleur is a tad clumsy. Should I upgrade to Tiagra 9 speed. Advice would be much appreciated.

  Thanks

• For Sale: Rare restoration project from Holland

  in Components and clothing • 14 years, 5 months

  

  Nice looking babe....

• For Sale: Clear Out

  in Components and clothing • 14 years, 5 months

  

  Dibs on the size 9 shoes please!

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  in Miscellaneous and Meaningless • 14 years, 5 months

  

  Should I buy the next size up when buying road shoes??

  Thanks

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  in Miscellaneous and Meaningless • 14 years, 5 months

  

  Thanks for your advice. Greatly appreciated :)

• Tour de France 2010

  in Rides & Races • 14 years, 5 months

  

  I have heard the Rhigos mountain pass in South Wales mentioned in the last few days on Eurosport. I only live about 30 minutes away and was wondering if anyone has experience of it. Where do you start and how long does it take and how far.
  Thanks

• Any question answered...

  in Miscellaneous and Meaningless • 14 years, 5 months

  

  Hello,

  I am new to road cycling as I am starting Sprint triathlons this year. I have recently purchased a GT Series 3 bike. I go on a regular ride now of 11 miles and it takes 40 minutes and has a few moderate hills. Therefore 16.5 mph. My question is is this reasonable? And what benefit would I get from proper pedals and shoes. At this rate I will do the 24km of a sprint tri in about 50/55 minutes.

  Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks