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That bike looks like its not going to get a brake.

As such, I would strongly recommend not riding 48-14. You'll either have to ride slowly all the time or you will utterly destroy your knees.

If you want to cruise around at high speed without pedalling quickly, have you considered buying a bike with gears? :-)

And, not to sound like a dick, but the chain, cranks and pedals are probably the 3 heaviest components, save for the frame and wheels. Ok, I sound like a dick. Oh well.

Also, if nothing else, 48-14 only gives you 7 skid patches on your tyre. 48-17 is a closer ratio to what you used to ride, gives you more skid patches, and will fuck your knees up slightly less.

Similar theme here.

I changed work locations (now at Covent Garden) and the new workplace has no provision for bike storage / showers / changing facilities whatsoever. Which stings, as my previous place had a secure on-site bike locker with showers.

Now covent garden doesn't strike me as a hotbed of theft, but a few people at work have had bikes nicked since we were (rightfully) kicked out of the communal fire escape.

Its not the end of the world as I have a brompton as well as my nice bike, but the simple fact is I don't ride my bike anywhere but to work and back, and therefore will potentially never ride my nice bike ever again. Or at least for the next 2 years, which is the duration of my current term of employment.

Interested to hear what options I have in fighting for onsite bike parking from others, and any success stories you all have?

Incidentally, I know that my HR dept has a budget set aside to buy bike racks, but their perception is that there is no space available. Which is certainly a valid point, there isn't much space free anywhere, but I know there are some space-saving options out there, and even 5 bike lockups is better than none.

Hey guise.

So I've noticed a disconcerting rubbing/grinding noise and sensation when pedalling hard on my bike, on the left side. I initially worried it could be frame flex caused by a crack rubbing against the tire (not a nice thought while barrelling down the okr overpass), but a close inspection revealed nothing.

I noticed as I was ambling back on back roads that it happens primarily when I apply downward force onto the pedal while clipped in, especially as my foot rotates with the float. My initial thought then was that it was a pebble caught in the cleat or pedal but no such item was to be found.

When I got home I looked at the pedal and it's covered with flakes of brass filings from the cleat, as if it is mashing against the top of the pedal.

Is this just cleat wear? I did notice it happen after I walked longer than I would have liked across a gravelly surface.

I'm using time atac xs pedals and 5-6 month old cleats.

Any other thoughts?

Thanks

How long's the thomson from the new effective minimum insertion to the clamp?

Approximately 155-160mm from minimum insertion to centre of saddle rail clamp, assuming a minimum insertion of 75mm. I made it more like 80mm just to be conservative.

Pm me if you're interested.

Hey magaloof, sent you a pm back. You have dibs.

Thread updated with what's left.

Still available are the cinelli stems, the 105 crankset, the thomson seatpost, the planet X saddle, the risers & stem and the expander bung.

are those orthopaedic shoes?

I have a 110 mil cinelli quill stem on offer here. What kind of handlebars were you after?

Bump and price drops.

Collection preferred, shipping won't be possible to even investigate until friday.

PM for dibs

Thanks

-A

Updated with 2 new items, cinelli quill stems.

Thanks etienne :-)

Update: thomson post available again -£30

Also available is the black/black fiZik arione you can see in the bike picture - £60

Bought new and ridden for a few months. Minimal signs of usage beyond some wear on the logos. Never crashed/no scuffs.

OK, OK, dibs skullychops b17.

I have been resisting that since you posted but decided I'd regret it if I didn't.

PM'd Thank you

All yours bud, responding to your PM presently. :-)

Dibs the post please.

Yours.

Sorry BrickMan, someone already got in by PM!

Lots of attention for that swift. Maybe I was too generous! :-)

Hello forum!

Need to make space in my bedroom for my girlfriend, she's moving in next month.

All items in Deptford SE8. Collection/meetup in London preferred, will ship reluctantly. Dibs by PM please.

Thomson Seatpost, black, 27.2. £30

It has been cut down from its original length, so would suit lo-pros and other such bikes. You can roughly see the insertion depth in the photo. Thomson specify 7.5cm on most of their posts, so that's probably a good guideline. Apart from that, it's in good condition with minimum insertion marks. My thumb indicates a little scuff that roughly marks the 7.5cm point. Not sure how helpful that is.

Saddles:

Brooks B17 (chopped by Skully) sold

Brooks Swift, well worn & in need of repair Sold

Brooks B17 Special, brand new and unused £Sold

Planet X fizik arione clone (see original picture - used but in good condition): £10

Nitto RB021 Bullhorns with Fizik tape £Sold

Fizik Arione (black/black) £Sold

Nitto RM016(?) moustache bars. Including grotty tape and brake lever £Sold

Generic risers and ultra short quill stem: £5 dibs pending shipping

Good for polo i guess?

Shimano 105 road double - 175mm cranks: £15 dibs maggie

A bit grubby, and the weird anodize finish is coming off in places, but threads and tapers are all fine.

Carbon fork expander bolt, new in packet: £5

Bought this for my 1/18th carbon deda forks, and it didn't fit in the steerer. Too fat. So, dunno if the packet is lying or my forks are weird. Bike shop wouldnt accept a return, so its yours for half the price i paid.

Two vintage Cinelli quill stems.

1: 90mm Cinelli 1E stem. £Sold

2: 110mm Cinelli stem £8

A more recent stem, possibly also a 1E, but I believe this one takes 26.2mm bars. Slightly more wear to the shaft, due to corrosion from the frame it came out of, but the bit you can actually see is in ok condition.

For that price you should try eBay or similar.

It's pretty hard to get to grips with, not going to lie. also it taxes my computer more than diablo 3.

anyone played the tekkit suite of mods for minecraft? Its like a whole new game. amazing fun. I have a quarry on the go.

if it's an iphone, go settings ---> general ---> reset, then reset network settings. You'll need to re-enter any wifi network passwords but that might help get regular service back.

Tends to happen after a network failure, and also I've always had to do it after roaming.

Anyone seen dalston superstars?

well now I have. Didn't anyone tell vice about nathan barley?

So you don't like it?

Actually I gave it another listen and it grows on you.

Its not bad but it's a total fluke, all of the rest of her stuff is so crap.

No...

it's fucking terrible. Kreayshawn and that other one. They're awful. Terrible. The kind of music that a tone deaf 14 y/o californian girl would think is 'ok'.

I dont know if they write their music or if it is stolen from the trash folder of some god-awful LA producer's MacBook Pro, but either way it is grade-a, synthetic, hermetically sealed shit.

The 'music in my day was better' argument is bullshit here. Just because it's new doesn't excuse it.

I'd rather listen to the noise made by maggots as they digest a decaying antelope.

Come on LFGSS, stay strong in the face of appalling music!

Parody surely, and not even a particularly convincing one.

Well duh. Its written by Vice. They have been trolling the world of print since day 1.

That was me circa october 2010.

http://i.imgur.com/Si7op.jpg

Oh good god. I wouldn't have stayed to take the picture. that thing is ready to blow.