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£275 anyone?

I'm keen if you've still got this available :-)

Yes still available, sent you a message.

Thanks

Deal didn't go ahead. Still for sale.

Danny, I can't send you a private message for some reason. Send me your email address and I'm sure we can sort something out. Thanks

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Specialized Langster 2010, well looked after, only used for commuting. I have all the paper work, receipts etc. I will upload some pictures once I get home.

I have upgraded the chain, and given it a full service.

Hate to see it go, it's a lot of fun, but sadly too hilly here since I injured my ankle!

Please feel free to email if you have any questions etc.

I'm based in Swindon, local pick up preferred, or we can sort out a courier.

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Track racers and fearless urban commuters are a particular breed of rider, and for them, only the simplest, purest form of speed gets the blood flowing. Whether racing the yellow light or velodrome finish, the LangsterT family promises a high speed, high performance joy ride with unmatched efficiency and razor-sharp handling.

Features

A1 Premium Aluminium compact frame with integrated headset and fully  manipulated tubing stands out in the city or at the velodrome
Ultralight FACT carbon/alloy fork provides laser-accurate steering
3D-forged aluminium stem with 31.8mm bar clamp for unparalleled strength and lightweight
Ergonomic short drop aluminium handlebars provide a comfortable riding position
Singlespeed 42-tooth chainring crankset delivers city-stomping performance in its simplest form

Thanks for looking,

-Ifor

Your hopes are at odds with reality.

Lol, that's what I thought...

Hey guys, I jusst bought some Aliums as everyone seems to recommend them on here, but I need some shoes. I've settled on some Specialized BG Sport, but they are pretty expensive. I tried on a pair of 41s and they fit nicely, but I found some size 40s for £35, is there a big difference between these sizes? And do shoes tend to stretch a bit with wear?

Cheers,

-Ifor

Cheers for the advice, it went ok...ish.

I started off fine, then began picking up speed, and then more speed, bu was on top of it, then my feet slipped out of the toe clips (was doing 40mph by now!)! So I just lifted my feet and applied the break for the rest of the way down, hopped onto the kerb and stopped to get back into the clips, and the rest of the journey was ok.

Going to take a while to get used to this I think! Although I am borrowing a set of spd's and some shoes tomorrow (but the shoes are a bit big), we'll see how it goes!!

Cheers for the replies guys, so to spin that quick I should just let my legs be spun by the momentum in the pedals? Or should I actively try and pedal that quick?

I just flipped the flop and did my first commute today on the fixed hub. Rode the SS for a week before attempting it. I have a 42:16, which is ~71GI, I have a pretty steep hill to get down (11%, not 6% as I previously thought!), and with a freewheel I was getting to 38mph, according to Rabbit that's 180rpm!

I was struggling earlier with anything above ~25mph which is 120rpm. Once you get used to spinning what kind of cadences can you achieve comfortably?

(I can't change the gear ratio really as I am only just getting up the hill in the morning!)

Also, it will be my first time going down it later today, any tips? On a much milder hill on the way here I was braking a lot to keep my speed down...

Thanks in advance,

-Ifor

Sorted, now as smoothas you like!

I've got about 10mm of the track end, so plenty to loosen it I'd think. Is it literally just a case of loosening them, shifting the wheel forward and retightening?

Can you move the chain up and down with your finger (try the part of the chain between cog and chainwheel).

It sounds like it is too tight, so you would need to move the wheel forward very slightly.

I can barely move the chain, maybe 3mm and that's it!

http://www.lfgss.com/search.php?searchid=709405

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I did ssearch, but searched for chain and stiff!! I've been using forums long enough to utfs! But it's no use if you don't put the right words in!

Apologies for yet another chain stiffness thread, my bad!

I just got my new Langster today and I was just checking it over before going for a ride, and turning the pedals seem pretty stiff. If I put the bike upside down and pedal backwards, the back wheel actually starts turning backwards a bit (on the free wheel hub). Is thi normal? I understand the chain will be somewhat stiffer as there is no derailleur to normalise the chain tension. Also the freewheel cog doesn't spin exactly straght, there is a slight wobble in it, is this something to worry about/fix?

Any ideas?

Thanks,

-Ifor

Apparently the hill is more like 11%, but the bike has finally arrived! (Arrived on Tuesday, but at my billing address not shipping address!) So tomorrow I'll test it out!

Buy some top-of-the-range, carbon soled, road shoes. The idea of scrapping them up, walking up hills, will keep you honest ;)

Lol yeah, sounds like a plan! Although with road tyres, I think I would have had to walk up that hill today, 100-150mm of snow everywhere, took a while cycling in today! Snow has also delayed my order by a couple of days -so much for paying the extra for priority shipping!!

Bridges.

I'm currently on a Specialised Tricross running a 70ish GI. Brimble Hill is a bit of a hassle near the top although I do come at it from the back route passed the Brown Jockey. A 67 should be more confortable for the daily slog and still allow a decent speed on the flats. If you're planning on riding out around the area on fixed or ss then I wouldn't advise going above 70 unless you're pretty tough, experienced and determined.

Are you working at Halcrow?

Well the langster comes with 42/16T, with 69GI, might be a bit tough. How much are cogs? Getting a 41T would bring the GI to 67.3, would that make much difference?

Yeah, I do! You too?

Went for it. Langster 2010 should be here in a few days. Will let you know how I get on with the hill!

Hopefully it won't b quite so cold the rest of this week, rode to work in shorts yesterday, didn't realise it was -7C outside!!

Cheers for the replies guys. Been looking at reviews for the Trek and it looks like I'd need to spend a fair bit upgrading some parts to get a really nice ride from it, wanted drops anyways. So looks like it's the Langster! Maybe.

I know there's a similar post on here about the Trek but I was wondering if you guys thought the Langster was worth the extra £100. I can get the Trek Soho S 2009 for £300 from my lbs and a Langster 2010 from Evans for £400. Are the components and the overall bike worth the extra? I don't really know much about bikes, so any input appreciated,

Cheers,

-Ifor

Come to London, west drinks are convenient for you west country folks, more than welcome to try mine but I'm 173cm so about 5ft 7 and a bit ish and ride a 49 cm track and 52 road frame.

I might take you up on that! Where abouts are you? I'm 174cm, and that's 5' 8 3/4" lol. So maybe I need a 52cm? I tried one fit calculator and it came out as 54cm :s maybe I'm just strangely proportioned!