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10% of forum donations are forwarded to cycle related causes (not necessarily registered charities, LCEF and others have benefited in the past).

This happens irregularly, whenever I remember I go look at old records, calculate what it should be now and then take care of it. I generally wait for triggers so that it accrues into more meaningful amounts.

I'll buy the flowers from existing money, so no need to specifically donate into a flower fund for it.

Sorry, must have missed this. Will put in an extra pint, or flower, as the case might be.

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The problem I have with whistles is that the time when it matters and you want to alert someone, well it's probably dangling around your neck and unlikely to be quickly at mouth to be blown.

Never leaves your lips...

That's a great idea. Can we donate to the flower fund?

+1?

Where's my whistle?

Used one religiously 10 years ago when riding in urban areas.

On the continent e.g. Italy, Spain, Greece, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg Germany and and all over Scandinavia just to mention a few, they're still quite popular amongst the more fast paced cyclists (let alone effective in terms of saving lives).

Note to self: order whistle Fixed

Hey... would you all like to vote for me?

http://crunchies2012.techcrunch.com/nominate?ODpNaWNyb2Nvc20=

I want to see if it's possible to get on the radar so much that people wonder who the hell we are and what the hell we're doing.

The category is "Best Bootstrapped Startup", and given that we're running on vapours I figure that regardless of the lack of availability of product, we're doing the bootstrapped thing damn impressively.

Just click the link above and hit submit.

Separate thread perhaps?

Can't imagine anyone here not supporting you, but only so many follow this thread I should imagine, now that funding Microcosm is complete.

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Just a thought... What the fuck do I know?

Done

Clinchers didn't stop Tony Martin becoming World TT Champ.

~~Don't take the bait, don't take the bait, don't take the bait...

Your point being?

D'oh!~~

Go Martin!

Beautiful bike, but what did the poor girl do to deserve those bars?

"... whether or not to merge threads is out my hands..."

Fixed!

Yes, no braking surface.

With a bike like that you wouldn't want to brake anyway - lose the brakes.

Against my instinct I'm tempted to try it; I so hate glue.

Was lead to believe that tape wasn't allowed on the track - evidently that isn't true?

Are you using tape on the road?

Was offered 8 Vittoria Corsa Elite tubular tires (290TPI ) for £250 (£31.25) each, which needless to say I couldn't pass.

As they would, Vittoria claims "...an ideal balance between performance, durability and ease of use [Whatever that means???]". Look great too (all black finish) with my Campy Pista wheelset.

Would be cool to hear your thoughts if you have any experience with these tires - I know, as if it really matters, since I already pulled the trigger.

Cheers, Lynch

Welcome all,

I’m a newbie myself. Be warned, you may find this forum very addictive!

Greetings from copenhagen

F.A.O Kallum
I’m planning on riding Aarhus - Copenhagen 2013, if they repeat the event that is. I have emailed the organizers, but I haven’t heard anything back. Please message me if you hear anything your end.

Also, if and when applicable, please post any relevant links/information in the Rides & Races forum, as I’m sure at least a handful of forum members might be interested. It would be awesome if we could organize a LFGSS team and/or join up with FG riders in Denmark to show the derailleurs how it’s done.

Love the frame, Looks like crank/pedal clearance could be a bit of a problem though...

What size crank is that?

Need more wheels!

Obviously you can always do a quick emergency swap in case of a puncture or whatever. So what, I might be old school, but to me properly mounting a tubular tire is still a 10-hour process.

Glue is a pain in the ass though, but not sure I trust tape.

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Not too keen on getting killed either, that must be nearly as painful as being overtaken :-)

oh, and always glue.

That’s what my instinct tells me. Have you ever had an “Oh shit, should have used glue” incident?

I’m lead to believe that tape isn’t even allowed on the track, yet, allegedly so, on the road you’re fine!

Could be completely wrong and admittedly I’m not really sure about the science behind it, but as a rider it certainly feels like cornering on the road at high speed puts a lot more strain on your tires than the steepest track in the world ever could.

~~Just a suggestion. If you want this to be an all-inclusive tub thread you should probably ask the mods to change the name. I would suggest something that would cover all search terms and be immediately clear to anyone just looking at the list of thread titles.

I would also have a look at especially informative tub threads and maybe see if they can be merged into this one if the.~~

EDIT: isn't that what this thread is for?

http://www.lfgss.com/thread469.html

Sorry, not trying to sound negative. It's a nice thought but it seems like a duplication of a thread that's already 7 pages long.

Was merely hoping to start a tread dedicated to riding tubular for future reference, which the said thread isn’t. As stated in the disclaimer there maybe an overlap with existing threads, but personally I believe the forum would benefit from a generic “one size fits all” tubular thread, rather than having to go through hundreds of individual postings - some dating back 6 years.

Still, whether or not to merge threads is out my hands; I certainly never meant to step on anyone’s toes.

Currently riding with a Campagnolo Pista wheelset mounted with a pair of Vittoria Triathlon Evo tubular tires as recommended by lbs, or rather the only tubular tires in stock at the time. Pricy though at about £150 for the pair, the tires that is, but can’t complain really, they ride beautifully and corner like on rails.

I have been out of the game for a few years and this is my first fixed gear bike for road use. In my day, before online retail really kicked off, choice was very limited and often, like at my lbs, you simply had to take what you could get. Today we’re basically spoiled for choice, and come winter I’ll probably be looking for something a little more affordable, as I foresee that punctures may become an issue regardless of using top quality tires.

And yes, I do have a clincher wheelset, which is currently setup for off-road use. However, for road use I find the difference in terms of performance between tubular and clincher so significant that I’m reluctant to change if I can find a viable tubular alternative. Can anyone recommend a good all-round tubular tire for road use over the winter period i.e. a tire with the best possible wet road performance, durability, price, and puncture protection ratio?

Also, I have never used tape (current tires are triple-glued); sounds really easy though, but is it safe?

Cheers, Lynch

You’re probably already convinced of tubular tires superiority over clinchers in terms of performance. Maybe you’ve been riding tubular for years and never looked back, or perhaps you’ve only just joint the club, in which case you’re about to find out that tubular tires possibly is the most significant upgrade you will ever make.

What tires are you using? What works better, tape or glue? What are the best rims for any particular style of riding? Where do I get the best deal? Whether you’re a newbie or a tubular black belt, this is your opportunity to ask questions, or share your knowledge and experience.

Disclaimer:
Needless to say this thread may overlap other threads to certain extent; a quick search reveals that many questions regarding tubular rims, tires and wheelsets have already been asked and answered a hundred times. However, along with helpful “how to tutorials” which are great, most threads seem somewhat outdated or focused on the same old clincher vs. tubular tire bigotry. In any event, it is only right that the tubular enthusiasts got a thread of their own.

For that kind of purchase it may be worthwhile talking to your LBS, especially if you are going to need any follow up help.

Otherwise just google for lowest prices online.

Thanks James. Just been on the phone to local bike-guy and he is able to get me a good deal although he normally doesn’t deal in the kind of gear I have ordered.

Obviously it would be great to support LFGSS.com (for what it’s worth) using affiliated links, but building a good relationship with my local shop isn’t half bad either.

£5k isn't a big order when there are OTP bikes priced at twice that.

Hmm... Sadly you’re probably right. Will have a chat with LBS. 5K might not be a life changing sum of money, but should still hold a bit of leeway for a good deal (he said adding up the numbers (again!) while trying to find a reasonable way of downgrading girl’s bike).

Anyone aware of online retailers that might be willing to negotiate on price? Buying (lots of) bits for self and for girl and for friend and friend’s girl; a total order of £4-5K.

In my experience most deals are negotiable, if only you can manage to get through to the right person e.g. owner or someone in a position to make financial decisions.

Any thoughts?

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So the answer to your problem is this: find a good bike you like, ride the fuck out of it and stop giving a shit what people think. You'll find that all the other shit drops away almost instantly. I rode with 20 other dudes to Oxford on the weekend all either fixed or SS (just about). Do you think any of us were racked with self-doubt about whether or not we were buying into a consumer-culture accessory? No. We were just riding our bikes and it was awesome. Do the same and you'll find you won't have to justify what you've bought to yourself or anyone else .

Get on your bike and enjoy it. Not giving a fuck will make everything much clearer to you."

Sound advice youramericanlover.

Basically I haven’t been riding for nearly 10 years, and getting back in the game I just find it a little frustrating how my sport seems to have been “hijacked” in lack of a better word.

Fuck me, I’m just old. Still I’ve had a little moan about it, and I feel better already. Actually, while the scene might have changed, I should just learn to embrace the fact that cycling is more popular now, than it has been in a very long time.

Thanks for reassuring me.

Unapologetically so I do like nice things. And I don’t mind paying a premium for high quality brand name products. Yet building my first fixie I can’t seem to escape the stigma of allegedly buying into pretentious marketing schemes and designer guff. Correct me if I’m wrong, but over the last decade or so, it’s like then bicycle scene has been hijacked by Rapha styled hipsters, treating their bikes more and more like a fashion accessory than a ride?

Perhaps you know where I’m coming from, particularly if you’re of a certain age. Maybe like me you bought your first Mac in the dos-ages, at a time when the disambiguation of U2 meant a high-altitude American reconnaissance aircraft and the use of a mouse and graphical user interface was something reserved for the happy few. In those days you didn’t have to justify your lifestyle choices, or your reasons for spending a small fortune on a laptop, since owning a Mac, let alone a high-end bicycle, generally was considered more eccentric than cool.

Today it’s different. Lifestyle aside, the gap between the ostentatious and discerning sophistication - a genuine appreciation of outstanding design, quality, and functionality - is closing fast. From baby milk to mobile phones, taste and style has become a consumer commodity, something you can subscribe and unsubscribe to with just a few clicks, in fact there’s app for that.

Thus sat between two chairs, on one hand wanting the very best, and on the other struggling to come to terms with my own insecurities and the fact that riding my new bike I would forever be branded as "one of them", if you know what I mean? For the first time in my life I can actually afford to pick and choose, but ironically money doesn’t even come into the equation. Say for the sake of argument, I could easily spend a month’s wages on restoring a 1968 Pinarello back to its former glory and no one would bat an eyelid, but building a modern alley-cat type racer… I don’t think so!