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Tynan- is there a list of those that have shouted "sticker me up!" that can be joined?

I'm sure that I saw a poll (or similar) the other day about "how many bikes do you own", where the majority of respondents admitted to having fixed/track/off-road/road (any version thereof).

Strikes me that having a wide choice of bikes to use would of necessity inform the opinion more than having only one...

If I had a 10 speed SRAM chain I would have used it- only had a 9 speed, which I doubt would have made the road bike happy, and it would have made the mountain bike very upset as it needs it.

Anyway, chain has been split, mech swapped and chain replaced.

HTFU spray and testosterone have combined to give the flat a heady aroma, and I am spent.

The case of HTFU/ALPO is sorely needed- of the three bikes two need making rideable.

Ordered a case.

Got bored waiting, HTFU'd and pushed the link out.
Ignore me.

I'm probably being a moron- I've not split a hyperglide before, always used SRAM etc.

Now I need to split it, got the link in the chain tool and the pin I chose will not move at all.

Do I just need to HTFU and increase the pressure, or do I need a specific tool?

A friend of mine has just phoned to regale me with the story of his first major bail- foot out of spud, foot goes in front of pedal, bike rotates around now stationary foot-on-ground.

Destroyed- rear mech, rear mech hanger, rear wheel, cranks, helmet.

Can you assist with any of the above (apart from the mech- I had a spare)?

I think that the CrossMax SLR's are roughly equivalent to the Ksyrium ES's, a pair of which I believe Roberto has for sale currently, a year of use for just under £400?
Obviously I am taking a punt here, the market will determine there true value, I would prefer however to not lose my trousers on the deal...

Froogle price is on average 530-570ish, eBay price is around 450.
They have literally never been used, so I'll chuck them on the bay for that on Tuesday.
Thanks for the tip and advice Roberto.

Roberto- I will take your word on this one, with respect to your wealth of experience.
What would you price them at if advertising on a forum?

That would be sub-optimal.

Maybe BIN would therefore be a better idea.

Arse.

Dogsballs- you don't think I'd get £450 for them if I let the auction run?
They are brand new, never been used, and were available for £579 from chainreaction when they had them in stock.

Ok, wheelset it is.
I was wondering because typically these wheels have a BIN of £450 for the pair, or £275 individually. But obviously you need someone to stump up the readies, which they are probably more prepared to do for a wheelset.

Thanks for the advice.

I have a pair of wheels to sell on ebay- would I be better off selling them individually or as a pair?

They are CrossMax SLR's, so I'd like to get as much Dorra as possible!

I've got a chainwhip and lockring tool in SE8 if you need it sooner- 3/32 chain though?

Thanks very much Clefty- having a look at the 605 was much appreciated. I will be able to stick around next time- and I will try to turn up on a more appropriate bike...
Anyone going to the Southern CM?

My girlfiend decided to put a bike together so we could go for rides together, and ultimately so that she could free herself from the Tyranny of Public Transport.

I suggested that something along the lines of a second hand Specialized Allez from eBay would be the way to go- cheap, nothing wrong with it etc etc.

So she went on eBay, and over the next few weeks a number of parts arrived at home.
An Omega Shadow Ti frame, a full Campag Chorus Carbon groupset, FSA Superlight R cranks, Vuelta Chromelite Race Wheels- you get the picture.

It’s currently sitting in the hall, and has been for some time.

The reason for this is because she has not ridden a bike for 15 years, and the Omega has pronounced toe-clip overlap, and “direct” handling, as you would expect of a 47cm race frame.

So- I am on the lookout for a 47-48cm complete bike, preferably with flats or risers, with a nice long wheelbase and NO toe-clip overlap so that she can have a potter about and learn how to ride again without scaring herself.

Anyone have such a bike?

You were thinking of offers in the region of £XXX.XX??

Lunch sounds cool- I work in Southwark, live in Greenwich.

I'll PM you my contact details.

Thanks Clefty, I would appreciate being able to get a feel for what the 605/705 does before ordering it online.

What part of London do you choose to spend your time in?

605 or 705?! Or both?

Clefty- would there be any chance of having a play with your 605 before I take the plunge?

I will obviously pay in the coin of your choice.

Hmm, the 605 is a usefull amount cheaper, is the navigational ability identical?

Ideally I'd like to be able to concentrate on riding somewhere rather than on a map taped to the bars...

Clefty- would you say the 705 is worth it over the 605?