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Hi All, I have a Ron Cooper TT rig in 653.
TT is 590, ETT looks like 580, ST 565, BB from ground 275, Top of Head tube to ground 770
I'd say height range in circa 5'10'' to 6'1'
The front Cosmic is near mint. Brakes are Blue shimano 105, CS is 600 Tricolour. The rest is a mixed bag.
Rides beautifully. £550

I have this Look KG 233
https://www.flickr.com/photos/48033037@N04/13754887904/
54cm in Brain tubing.
I bought it a few years ago and it had been built up and ridden 20 miles. Since then it has been stored indoors and the condition is unchanged. It is immaculate. H/S and BB included.
I have the original (Unsigned) guarantee card and manual that also list the geometry:
Braze on cable guides, front mech hanger and PERFECT chrome.
130 oln.

This really needs to see the sunshine. £400
Cheers,
Eddy

Race bike... #overrated
I did the 50 on the hooks of my road bike the other week. Never felt better after a 50.

Shrewd...

Beer and skittles after?

Yep, I'm in.
Don't forget your shoes...

Yes, it has wintered well. Snuggly tucked up in a cardboard box indoors.
PM me if you are interested.
Eddy

@Rhodrich Is that Thames Ditton?

1st 12 hr done. 245miles with wind and rain to help.
:-)

Yes, the frame is still available. I've PM'd LME and SL
E.

Yes, still for sale...

1. So Wilkos comp record is still mine for the taking :)
   
   

Fasteddy?

I got round. I think I managed about 680km. The night circuit was tough, technical, pot-holled and ....well...dark!
I'd lost all interest at 22hrs.
On the upside personal damage was limited and I've been on the bike this morning! Even more amazing as the only alterations I made for the event were a new stem and saddle, both of which were virtually untested!

Lots of support out there. I saw Clubman snapping away too.

I hate to think what a bad weather 24 would be like..

Sportique FTW
The warming up oil is excellent, and try elements cream for warmer days.
*WARNING
The 'Get Going' cream will set you on fire...and there may be a delay. This mofo has got me out of bed for a shower at 3am. You have been warned...

I managed a 20W improvement on last week just by starting slower and getting the pacing better.
240W for a 4:08

No Pnut but Tops did a 3:40!

Sorry if it's been mentioned recently, but what was the course for the 100?

It's the A31 from the back of Farnham towards Alton and back. Circling Coxbridge and Chawton RAB's

The approach to randonneur and sportive events seems to be similar in that they are non-competitive events. It's interesting to see BC making a film about group riding for sportives. http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/insightzone/techniques/group_riding/article/izn20121221-Sportive-How-to-ride-in-a-group-0
Presumably in response to the accident rate at such events.

mkm531: Forgot to say, sorry to hear about your illness and good luck with the recovery.

mkm531: 'But teaching under tens to 'knock elbows'!!? Give yer head a shake man.........'
BC E cat children are under 8. They participate in mass start circuit races. I think some training is probably desirable.

Your TSS for a 50 couldn't be 400+

More like circa 200.

Well spotted, FTP setting at 200 not 300.
That makes it 276, still ugly.

I do 315 for a 10, 275 for 50
I'm aiming for 230.
The TSS for my last 100 was 265 for the 50 it was 400+
.....and the 100 hurt way more.

FWIW I tried 82% of 10 pace for a 100 last week........ and it blew me to pieces.
210/255 * 100 = 82% Just saying.

You're right Ed. It wasn't you but you posted looking for a rider to join 2 of your mates in a composite team and I rode for them.
I guess you'll use the same power measuring device for the 100 as the 10 so I'd go with that. Then 93% to make FTP and 75% for the 100 makes about 180W

I

I'm doing a 10 tonight to hopefully shake down the bike one more time and to get a measure of what my threshold power is, and plan to ride at 85% for the first 70 miles and see where that gets me.

Is anyone else going/taking part?

Hey Ed, I remember doing the London Tri with you. I'm going. As skinny said re-power. I recommend lower maybe 70-75% of FTP. You'll know all about it after 3 hrs!

Clubman: Don't forget about Mark 'Pnut' Arnold off 110. I think he's capable of a 3:30 on a good day.

I'm not a roadie, tester, trackie or fixed rider. I'm a cyclist.
I'm a member of LFGSS and a club cyclist because I enjoy cycling.
I'd like to be able to make club cyclists respect alternative cyclist and vice versa.
I didn't see any poor riding from my club mates having spent all day with them but would be happy to say if I had.
Hats is entitled to her opinion but it was a shame she started name calling and gloating as well as complaining.
These opinions are my own not the clubs so don't take my word for it come and ride with us and find out more.

Anyhow, sunshine and blacktop call. Ride safe all.

Hats, you said:
'I stand by my comments and no amount of snide remarks from you will change that.'
I believe that.
You also said: 'I'm sorry' ...more than once but I don't believe that.

I don't suppose the concept that your perception and reality aren't completely aligned has struck you? You sarcastically mention my experience and describe me as self-righteous. Maybe because I have ridden a bike for for longer than you've lived, maybe because I have possessed a 1st cat road licence, maybe because I'm a qualified coach or perhaps because I'm a qualified commissaire? No. I think it's because when I voluntarily coach under 10's on a Saturday morning they are happy and confident to 'knock elbows' because they've learnt what riding in 'close proximity' entails and how to do it.

I understand that you felt unsafe but that doesn't mean that your safety was compromised. It also doesn't give you the right to describe an entire group of cyclists as 'choppers' and then gloat to your friends for self-aggrandisement.

If I'm wrong then why not answer the questions?
What cycling credentials do you possess? What training have you sought to improve your riding?

Hat, you're 'always keen to improve' but you don't think learning more road-craft is necessary? (Despite being 'perfectly' able) Explain.
It is precisely because I realise there is always more to learn that i find your attitude hard to understand. There nothing snide about my remarks.
The club has worked on ride skills and etiquette and you presume to publicly criticise them from your standpoint of limited experience. On what basis?