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i'd say use spds or something similar until you're used to it, in my opinion its generally safer as its really easy to unclip and you can adjust tightness according to preference.

i live in finsbury park...

fc9k [quote]asm
... I nearly crashed a coupleof times on the way home just now because of my FSKING SPDS. I bought the proper cleats (i did have multi-release, you were right hippy!) about 3 or 4 weeks ago, and i'm fsking unclipping again when i pull up for skids!! I've tightened the SPDS to MAXIMUM as in cannot tighten them anymore without bending the allen key, will see if that solves the problem, but... WTF is going on????

I had exactly the same problem. Ended up switching to clips&straps, which means I can skid now but they're nowhere near as comfy. I'd switch to ATACs but it would mean either buying another pair of shoes or switching the spds on the race bike too :([/quote]

i was doing that alot as well, i think it may be because the cleats at a bit of an angle - i've managed to avoid it by tightening all the way and being very careful to keep my heel in when skidding... learnt it the hard way though...

edmundane your mate just broke 3 spokes? cost almost nothing, just repair the damn wheel!

if you really want to know about aerospoke rear ask dt or dexterflexter they both own one.

the cog is not glued on. dexterflexter has a 21t phil cog on his one it's standard stepped thread with lockring.

trust me i suggested he fix it, but i think he's taken it as an excuse to spend some money on his bike... fair enough i say, but i doubt he's got 300 quid to spend on a wheel!

oh i dont think he's gonna do that anytime soon! was pretty pissed when his back wheel fucked up, whats the price range on aerospokes anyways?

anyone here got experience with aerospoke back wheels (if its even possible?)? a friend of mine's ranting about pimping his condor fixie which has been out of commission for a while due to a nasty accident with a trailer clamp slipping into the back wheels and ripping out 3 spokes on cycling trip in france...

it will probably leave residue if you try to take it off... ive taped mine up with electrical tape and it hasnt exploded so go for it.

saw some guy on globe rd, red bullhorns, red deep v's (or something to that effect)... nice bike!

that on youtube? missed it...

Gyeswho I love bullhorns for the long runs. I have the Nashbar type bars and a TT brake lever. keeps your main position less crowded (im assuming you like to ride the tops more) i just run the cables under the grips and its no biggy for me

pretty bike...

santa

im liking the disc brakes... funny bend on the seatpost

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damn you!

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all he wanted was to be famous and she crushed that dream...

sorry to derail this fascinating costume study to something more serious, but what sort of production/delivery time can be expected if a bag is ordered around this time??

thats a purty bike...

what are them rims mister blackfoot? oh and the hubs also for that matter...

my eyes...

Hutch [quote]silasmellor guy on vintage carlton fixie in clissold park, had a chat about trackstands and riding backwards, just curious to see if you're on here as well...

Yeah, that's me - I had a quick go on your Flyer if I remember rightly! Annoyingly was knocked off my fixie last week by some cnut in a car - broken wrist mean I am out for two months.

I am also a climber and am constantly amused at the number of climbers who ride fixed - if you go to the Castle or Mile End around 1/2 the bikes parked up are fixed. That includes some guy on a beautiful Mercian black frame, chrome drops and no brake.[/quote]

ahh shit sorry to hear it, its shocking how shit people drive... any hope of insurance payout? best of luck with the recovery!

flyers pretty good also, £600 seems a bit hefty for that build...

spds are easier to panic unclip from once you get used to them, thats my personal opinion...

amazing what lunch can do...

ah yes hadnt noticed it was alternating sides on the front...