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Yeah I should also add a back surgery a few years ago and a change in circumstances. I'm not here to ruin dreams.
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Caliper - but even if long drops could make it work, I'm 6'3 and its a big old bike, not sure I'd be keen on 650b - I'm beginning to wonder if it's the right bike for me in general so not keen on 'crowbarring' solutions in there.
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It's rim brake, so don't think so.
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Would you go latex tubes over tubeless? At my weight, and tyre size, I have to run about 80-90psi which to me makes the lower-psi-for-tubeless a bit redundant.
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Is there any merit to higher TPI tyres giving a 'plusher' ride? I'm on an old frameset, and don't have the room to go above 25/26c, but, do get rattled about a bit which I'm realising is putting me off riding.
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I always used to tell customers this when I worked in bike shops. Don't just buy the bike with the best spec, buy the one you want. Doesn't matter how much sense it makes on paper, if you don't like it you won't ride it.
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Cheers everyone, very helpful having some open minded friends. As I'm on the cusp of landing a new one, why don't we have #jobs for this week.
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Are the forks on backwards intentionally? Is that a track thing? Seems a good spec for that to be a mistake in assembly.
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Got a few pairs of trousers / chinos that I want to get rid of, ideally all together. They're all in perfectly good condition. No marks or obvious signs of wear.
Left to right:
- Asos slim stretch fit Chinos 36x34
- Topman skinny fit Chinos 36L
- Sainsburys loose fit canvas trouser
36L (I've only worn these once, tried them on and thought they were fine
so picked the label off. After wearing them for a day I realized
they were too tight, but can't return them). - Trojan cargo pants 36 regular.
£20, including postage, takes the lot.
- Asos slim stretch fit Chinos 36x34
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If it does happen it won't be till next year, so got some time to sit with it and have a think.
And appreciate what you say @hugo7 about getting a more modern bike, but I'm a big believer in following heart over head (to overstate it a bit). Yeah a modern carbon bike would be better on paper, but I like this one. I really like the lines and proportions of it. My one big bike-selling-regret is the polished silver Cannondale Capo I had years ago - it was needs must at the time, but I bloody loved that bike.
The one concession I'll give to a modern bike is the room for bigger tyres. Before a respray or anything else will be the search for plushness as this does get a bit rattly on bad roads. When I bought it had 28s fitted, but bloody hell they were close. I think Challenge do some 27c, 320 tpi tyres, so they might happen before long, and with TPU / Latex tubes rather than tubeless.
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I was originally thinking something like the below, bright polished bike I found on the weight weenies forum, but I'm not really leaning that way now. But, the SSCX bike in the image below has been my favourite looking bike for a long time. I really like the matt / satin, dark pastel paint with the black finishing kit. And the totally impractical wheelset. It's close to perfection for me.
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I'm really debating getting it resprayed. I know it's in really good condition, but it's just not really to my taste.
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Couple of small updates, mainly for aesthetic reasons. The cables were way too long and had barrel adjusters, which I know are very practical, but the front mech and rear mech has got their own adjusters so I think were surplus.
I've also trimmed the steerer down and taken the stickers off the wheels. So just generally tidier and neater.
Still desperately needs deep wheels.
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Couple from tonight. Happy that it's getting darker earlier.
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Is there any software out there that just let you 'free cycle'? Essentially, I'd like to set my turbo up so I could use it for CrossFit-esque workouts.
For example, setting the resistance to 300 watts, and when I get on and start pedaling a timer pops up that shows me things like duration and calories.