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Please could I have a recommendation for a 'true 28' tyre to mount on an Open Pro for general road duties. I have schwalbe ultremo zlx's which ride lovely, but they have fattened up to nearly 30mm!

Out in Kent this morning, I saw team Kinoko lead by Jammy heading towards the top of Starhill to descend as we had just ascended.

Also, a couple of blokes (one in Rapha hi-viz gilet) passed us (small group of three) near Knockholt and then stopped at the Cafe in Downe which we didn't have cash monies for. I was sure I recognised both or one of you from 'on here' but couldn't place a name.

Quality! Thanks BDW.

Does anyone have a pair they would like to sell?

I'm sure there might have been a mention somewhere of someone in London having a small stock - does this ring any bells?

Alternatively, would anyone like to order a pair and split postage?

Cheers

Joe

Thought I'd cross post from the Peak District thread as this would be a punchy 200km DIY:

Not sure if this has been about for a while, but I've just seen it:

http://velotastic.co.uk/peak-district-challenge/

14 climbs in the Peak District, approx 200km riding and 3500m climbing. The aim is to plan your own route and knock it out in one lengthy day. It looks to have the makings of a cracking day out. I am keen to give it a crack later in the year.

Not sure if this has been about for a while, but I've just seen it:

http://velotastic.co.uk/peak-district-challenge/

14 climbs in the Peak District, approx 200km riding and 3500m climbing. The aim is to plan your own route and knock it out in one lengthy day. It looks to have the makings of a cracking day out. I am keen to give it a crack later in the year.

I guess an indian guy decked in rapha isnt the look they were after?
Do you really think your ethnic origin / skin colour adversely affected your shopping experience?

Any of you guys got a black brooks spare? Either b17 or swallow? Dark brown might do.... Want to try one on the Hetchins ... Preferably a bit worn but not knackered cheap is good.

B17 or Swallow only? I've got a dark brown ti Swift that I could be persuaded to part with. PM me.

I assume it's still the same as the first post...

And the implication that the geo will be suitable for riding with the front rack/panniers

It's another win for only keeping half an eye on a thread whilst on the phone and with other tabs open!

That's the thing, I can't find any OTP with the exact kind of specification I look for, except for the Elephants, the price is higher than an OTP but really cheap for a custom frame that have been tried and tested (£950), even better value with the additional free upgrade to the fillet brazing.

What is the checklist of features that you are looking for?

Why did you change the front light? What was the matter with the edelux?

So I thought 'fuck it, I'm going to steal his hat'. However I misjudged my speed/ hand-grab co-ordination and ended up giving him a 20mph open palmed slap on the head.

It might be entirely possible therefore to retell your story as: someone was crossing the road, I passed them at speed and deliberately slapped them. Awesome. Great story. Makes you sound like a real nice guy.

I've got an old elite turbo that has been sat in the cellar for too long. Pretty basic, but perfectly functional. Anyone want it? Can I tempt you at £30?

I'm sure I've got a cane creek one knocking about somewhere that you can have cheap if you are London based.

Decathlon, superstore of excellence, stocks Ritter Sport at a reasonable price. Mmmmmmm.

I had to call into decathlon the other day to pick up an emergency inner tube after getting two punctures about 100 yds apart in Bermondsey. (csb).

They don't just have Ritter Sport, they have mini selection packs for £1.49 sat by the till tempting you into an impulse purchase. Mmmmmmmmm

Review here: http://www.candyblog.net/blog/item/ritter_sport_assortment

Kyle of Lochalsh to Ullapool is great riding and very beautiful.

North of Kyle is also really nice. There is a great account somewhere of a guy doing a hardcore DIY audax round there. The Applecross Peninsular, esp. the road through the middle looks awesome. The road here looks to wind up through a lunar landscape: http://goo.gl/maps/VFpjg

Had a look at those and would love to try them (or go crazy and get the BG Rock'n'Roll tyres) but the shipping is a bit much. Would rather run something cheaper for a year and then pick some up when I'm out there in 12 months time.

I brought my Jack Browns from Kinoko. Free shipping if you ride round there!

After some nicer feeling tyres, been riding 35c wired randos and after something a bit less rigid. Any recommendations for something 32-37c, Paselas look like a reasonable choice but wondering if there's anything else worth considering...

Jack Browns? One of the new Compass tyres?

Does anyone have a Revelate Tangle or Alpkit Possum or something similar that I could have a look at / strap to my frame to get a sense of it before I buy online?

Thanks

Joe

Progress in Derby was my route into clubbing in the 90s. Warehouse and the Conservatory were both good venues.

Blue Mountain and Lakota in Bristol were also great when I was there.

very nice

You're on a roll with thread dredges. Some cracking posts today.

Ctuk offer introductory, basic and intermediate maintenance courses.

http://www.cycletraining.co.uk/index.php?pg=143

Many local boroughs heavily subsidise the maintenance if you also have a cycle training session (which is also heavily subsidised).

Big dredge. I attended the CTUK basic course today and it was excellent. As a Lewisham resident, the cost was £10! I was not technically inept, but really appreciated some systematic instruction. I'll be booking myself onto the intermediate course this week.

Looks more like decathlon socks to me.

Silver here: http://www.lfgss.com/thread122811.html#post4127739

Are there any other options? Need relatively quick turn-around

When / what do you need it for? You can borrow my BRP V1 if you want.