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Maaaaaate. Just WhatsApp'd you.

Briko look interesting…

These look interesting. Maybe a little more than I’m looking to pay for though.

My prescription sunglasses are a little like Frogskins already. I’m finding that the frames get in the way of my vision when looking over my shoulder, so looking for something larger.

Which cycling shades do people rate/wear on here?
I have been considering SunGods and also the Rapha ones, but Insta is now bombarding me with loooooads of other brands I have never heard of that look ok and cheap with mixed reviews...

Awesome. Thanks all.

Spookily similar to @honk ‘s new watch, I have just picked up a nice Seiko while in Japan.

Is there a knack to securing the excess strap, or is cutting it the only way?

I can also drop off more centrally, or post if needed.

These have come off my supersix in favour of some 165s.
50-34 chainrings.
Only 260km of use.
Price: £80
Pick up is E17.

Forgive the rough photos. Better images on request. Pedals not included.

Thanks. I'm going into my LBS tomorrow, so I will run this by them...

And were they a new kind of crank/unbranded, or obviously an existing type like 105/Ultegra?

My LBS has had my cranks since October. They insist that Madison (the Shimano UK dealer I guess) haven’t been given any replacements yet, or worse might not have even been produced.
Anyone else hearing this? I’m keen to get it sorted and I have some heavy entry level Shimano cranks on my bike currently.

Are the bars still available? I need to swap my 42cm for some 40cm. I don't need the stem...

e-sim question: Does it enable you to keep your UK mobile number, or do you get given a new number?

Hi all,

I hope @Alan_tbt doesn't mind me jumping in on his thread with similar questions?

My family (2 x adults, two boys aged 4 & 7) and I are going to Japan from 01/04 - 17/04 (maybe I can do some recon for you, Alan?), and so far we have bought flights and accommodation.

Our plan is Kyoto - Arashiyama - Hakone - Tokyo - Osaka.

My brother-in-law lives in Tokyo as a travel writer, and tells me that the JP rail pass recently went up by 70%, so it is no longer very economical. Friends of ours who went last year spent as much on the JP pass as they did on flights. Our plan is to buy train travel there - is this unwise?

Sounds like a sim is the way to go over pocket wi-fi - is this easily purchased in the airport?

I have also heard that contactless isn't so popular, and cash is still widely used.

The main reason for me finding this thread, is that I would love to watch and have a little flutter on some KEIRIN racing! The websites are well confusing. I have heard that there is a velodrome in Nara near Kyoto. Has anyone here watched keirin racing in Japan? If so, any advice?

Someone suggested to me putting woodfiller in the bolts, which can be chipped out when the time comes to make adjustments/replacements.

It's true.

Out side Allpress on Dalston Lane one weekday at 3pm.

Hub Velo had 12 cases in 2 weeks.

Pretty sure I bought mine back off some guy on eBay with only shifters, saddles and lights for sale, like hundreds over the years. Very few other parts.

Cool. How much?

Hi folks.

Had my bike decapitated. I’m after a pair of 10spd Sram levers, with a double chainring up front.

Original ones were apex, but any considered.

I’m after the same thing, but happy with metal or carbon rails.
Any more out there?

Lovely paint. I'm guessing the photos don't do it justice.

Hi folks,

I had my Boardman Team cross bike pinched a few weeks back, and it was the perfect commuter.

I'm looking for something similar that has disc brakes, can take tyres in the 32+ range, space and mounts for mudguards and/or panniers, and an be either 1x or 2x up front.

I'm about 5'9" - 5'10", so a medium frame or something in the 54cm/56cm range.

My budget is £500 max but ideally in the £300 zone.

Let me know if you have anything suitable - cheers folks.

Boardman Team cross with 1x Sram.

Stolen outside my house in Walthamstow E17.

Please let me know if anyone sees it for sale.

I've been riding the white velosambas for about a week.
Shiny finish on white shoes doesn't show much.
Stiffer than I anticipated and feel good on the bike.
Cleat is more recessed that the Giro Rumbles, so no click-clack for me when walking around.
Comfy in the toe, too loose in the heal. I have to tie them up quite tight which can be sore on the top of my foot where they tie when I'm wearing them for hours in the office.
All in though, I am happy, and lots of people have complimented them and been surprised they are bike shoes.

Yeah I dig it too.