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I'm setting up SRAM hydraulic disc for the first time (Force 1), and it's a little annoying. I bought the shifters 2nd hand and somehow overlooked the fact they use a banjo at the shifters rather than olive. Am I right in thinking that I...

a) Cannot in any way re-attach a banjo as they are factory crimped?
b) Need to buy a stupid SRAM cable kit with beveled banjo for about £40/lever?

This isn't the budget build I was aiming for!

Argon 18 Nitrogen rim brake frameset in what appears to be very good condition. £300 BIN: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116073242681

I've had a few Argon 18s and I'd be interested in getting the Sum, but all the paint schemes are pretty gross.

I've been running 46/36 Ultegra and RX800 with a 9-42 cassette and it seems to work fine. Functions on big/big or small/small (not that if want to in reality).

Hi there - pm'd.

Posted elsewhere, but there's at least one 3T Exploro Rival Xplr in small on Wiggle or £1,250.00 which seems very cheap. Geo doesn't work for my wife, otherwise I'd buy immediately. https://www.wiggle.com/p/3t-exploro-team­-rival-axs-1x-gravel-bike-2022?index=n&s­izeStandard=S&color=sand

I had some hubs in my basket at lunchtime for £15 that are now £100. Same for a saddle last week. Quite entertaining chaos, have just just constantly trawl.

In other news, 3T Exploro in small for £1,250.00 which seems ridiculous. Geo doesn't work for my wife, otherwise I'd buy immediately. https://www.wiggle.com/p/3t-exploro-team-rival-axs-1x-gravel-bike-2022?index=n&sizeStandard=S&color=sand

3T Exploro Team with Rival AXS in small for £1,250.00: https://www.wiggle.com/p/3t-exploro-team-rival-axs-1x-gravel-bike-2022?color=sand

Where in Leicestershire are you?

Emonda ALR frameset with repaired riv nut for £185 or best offer. Collection only in Wirral, otherwise I'd be buying it!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335146658561

Campag freehub didn't fit the Selcof wheels in the end.... so 10 speed shimano cassette is going on there with the 10 speed campag. Sure it'll be good enough for me.

This works absolutely fine in my experience. If it doesn't, I'll take the wheels off you lol

I'll take these - sent you a message

Agree, but sometimes accidents can't be avoided.

I've killed 2 x nice carbon frames now through chain drop and general clumsiness. Both fixed for not a lot and still running great. ESG Gravel.

Clearly, but the discussion was carbon vs aluminum I thought :)

New steel is always appealing, then I look at the weight of even a fancy frameset. I do quite like that you can dent steel and it might not kill you.

Carbon can actually be repaired to a good level - guess this is a fairly solid argument, particularly for gravel.

Aluminium is the best bike material

FTFY

This seems like a lot of bike for £399 - decent condition also. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335151319676

The silver stem looks awful, it actually annoyed me a bit.

If anybody decides they don't want the Selcof wheels, please let me know. I took too long to decide and now they've gone up in price!

Boring tyre question #2561.

Grippy, fast tyres for racing on winding, very dry hardpack with some loose dirt/gravel/sand on top? Mud not a concern. I received some Challenge Strada Bianca/Getaway 40s for Christmas and they nearly killed me on tight trails this morning. The Getaway on the front inspires 0 confidence. Had Cinturato H 45 previously which were good but noticeably heavy, may just revert to them.

Terra Speed seem to come up regularly.

Another misstep in cycling.

I know I know, but they were on silly discount from Wiggle and they look fancy. Would be no problem if I had rim brakes!

Wait…why would new handlebars need a brake bleed?!

Internally routed bars innit

Were you cycling off cliffs?