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That is very nice - looks like it means business.

Whatever model it is I recommend not buying Power Torque,either as a replacement or anything else. They're a bugger to remove,and aren't as efficient or pretty as Ultra Torque.

Sure.Just let me know where you'd like them posted innit.

Heres mine.Its a 2008 586 Origin,with 2010 Super Record. F +F bought from ebay in 2013,then the rest sourced from a mixture of NOS (shifters,chainset,front mech,callipers)and eBay again(wheels,rear mech). The only properly new full price parts were handlebars(Rotundo Team Carbon)stem(DedaDuperleggero)cassette(Miche Supertype - looks good,is extremely light but is also rubbish under load-dont ever buy one)and tyres. Oh and the bartape - white DSP was an instant source of regret.Pedals and saddle I had already. It weighs 6.8kg exactly. I had to wait about 2 years for a suitable frame to come up(I wanted this particular colourway from 2008 in XL,and because of the ISP I needed it uncut to some degree).

Prior to that how was the ride?

Its the mechanic's job to ensure the bike is safe before it leaves the shop,not yours. The shop is liable. A reputable shop ought not to quibble,even if there is some doubt.In this case,they built the bike so theres no room for doubt.

I've got a Genesis High Latitude,with Hydro discs and Alfine 11. I bought it specifically as a winter commuter,the long wheelbase makes it extremely stable,and super comfortable and I absolutely love it. It takes some effort to get up to speed,but when you're there its unstoppable. Potholes cease to be an issue as well,which I like when riding in the dark and the wet. Feels so safe. I even learned to like the "clutch"effect when pulling away.I've had it 2 1/2 years and haven't done a pick of maintenance on it,aside from adjusting cable tension.

I have a Deda Superleggero (the black one)on my Look 586 - its nice and discreet,and quite light. No loud logos,but a nice little three bar decal on it,a bit like the 3 bar decal on your Look.It wouldn't overpower your bike which,by the way I am liking more and more,despite the stem.

I agree with Scilly,but oddly I still kind of like it. A more elegant stem would go a long way towards resolving things.

That'll look good,kind of like an echo of the monostay below it.

And when these people then refer to individual bikes using a feminine pronoun.Your bike is an "it",not a "she"

I've got the missing link on my Super Record group. Feels right to me. It was the thought of the overpriced peening tool that didn't feel right.

Are you going to have the little logo above the brake bridge? Please say you are, thats my favourite. I too would feel something was missing riding my Look if it was unbadged/destickered - but it'll be fun to see how this turns out.

You don't necessarily - kmc make an 11sp missing link you can use on a Campag chain. I did this rather than spend £140 on the peening tool. The tool was nice,but not that nice.

I just foiled a bike thief in the act of pliering his way through a cable lock. Flagged down a passing Policeman(luck!),and pointed out what was happening. He sprinted over to the thief,and the guy was in cuffs within 3 mins.If you are missing an extremely green Viking road bike at Clapham North tube get in touch. Police have my details.

try Bikeworks on a Thursday night/Sat morn. They have a fix your own bike workshop IIRC.

https://eztv.ch/ep/63705/nhk-cycle-around-japan-to-lake-biwa-and-kyoto-720p-x264-hdtv-mvgroup/

https://eztv.ch/ep/57923/nhk-cycle-around-japan-izu-peninsula-x264-hdtv-mvgroup/

https://eztv.ch/ep/61556/nhk-cycle-around-japan-tomioka-to-nikko-720p-x264-hdtv-mvgroup/

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/special/cycle_around_jpn.html

These programmes are really interesting and lovely- I found torrents for them on eztv yesterday. Dude rides Japan on a BMC road bike. With Campag, lol.

Carbon saddles do look great. I had a Prologo C130 which was okay for rides of less than 2 hours. And not at all okay for anything longer.

Poor little mouse.

That is lovely - I do like bikes from this period. Jealous.

A very nice looking bike.

In that case try your hardest not to develop a problem with drugs or alcohol,which subsequently requires your attendance at 12 step meetings where you will hear that phrase repeated ad nauseum....ON A DAILY BASIS.

And also a prick.