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Not really an answer , rather my solution as found on my new Dolan FXE.
DMR from Wiggle ,the guide would not fit into Track Ends, so I reduced these with a junior hacksaw! Result two working tugs. A faff but it works. -
Averaged 120 km/day 2016, across France from St Malo to Liege. Warmshowers/b&b's.
I am 68 so its doable at a higher distance/day as I guess you are younger? -
I've found Strava easier to use for plotting and transferring!
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I've got a 200 and use either Strava or Garmin Connect to plot routes, which are then loaded to the 200. The breadcrumb route is then followed, waypoints are within the breadcrumb trail !
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Majorca is a great island, good roads (for the most part ). Plenty of cafe/bars and bike shops. Respectful to cyclists motorists. Spent four months here while you all got wet and cold. Occasional rain, can be windy. Average temp has been 15-20 degrees.
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There is a guy with a more independant hire &hotel setup in a village called Sineu... I think under the name MA13.. hold up I'll check. okay first search results give this.. http://www2.hotel-leondesineu.com/en/booking/pakete/ MA13 cycling groups.
I believe he will also do fixed rides if so desired and if you can bring bikes over i am sure the prices are negotiable. He's a nice guy so i would say get in touch with him to see if he can do a more personalised offer.
If your looking for a bit of life after cycling there is nothing in Sineu (apart from a very flat velodrome track!) so it could be a quiet one. but i have never done a cycling holiday so i dont know what th normal practice is regarding 'Apres bici'.
and as others have posted there are lots of other companies to look at and they will all be 80% German patrons. its a bit crazy these days. struggle to get a seat at a water break during the weekend. Max Hurzler holidays has definatley got the majority of custom I reckon.
If anyone fancies a beer in Palma or indeed anywhere else on the island when you are here give me a shout.
Look at Wheels and or Probikes. both hire out road bikes.
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There are plenty of pit stops about and u would never really be further than 10-15km between villages for water and energy.
Proper energy/powders are limited but available from the various bike stores in Palma and the odd one on the road in Alaro, Santa Maria, Binisalem to name a few close to Palma. Very few are open on a Saturday or if they are then they are not when I need them! If u can bring ur own or u have favourites I would do so as u may not find what u want when here. I tend to revert to online ordering for that sort of thing so don't really put myself in the position to need to buy it on the road.
Most locals pit stops consist of taking on an espresso or cortado (basically an espresso with a shot of hot milk), a 30 minute chat and that's it. I normally end up taking on board 'pa-amb oli de jamon serrano y queso' (bread with ham n cheese) between myself n a mate and then regret it 15 mins after commencing again. A regret I repeat consistently.
Bike shops are located throughout the island and the majority carry various makes of gels etc.
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You could try covering inner tube with above, allows tube to slip if lightly nipped. Won't stop nipping with levers, which shouldn't be needed anyway
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Not after a new bike finish, there are some areas of rust, so frame needs stripping and repainting. Only bike repainters found so far are in the North, which means transport cost and uncertain return delivery.
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Just bought 1970's Holdsworth in need of loving care and attention, stripping the bits is progressing. However the paintwork is looking ropey, needs a re spray. So any recommendations please.
69 year old male cyclist, experimenting with fixed!
Audax up to 200 kms, a possible. Having ridden 300 kms on this fixed set up I struggled to recover! So take longer to build up !