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Dibs Pearl 9 - PM

I am looking to get some road shoes , don't suppose anyone has any they are looking to sell? I normally take a size 8, ideally I am looking for a set of size 43 Sidis but would consider anything going. Looking to spend £60-70. Seller would need to be willing to post to Glasgow but I am happy to pay p&p on top of the prices stated.

Anyone got anything? Thanks

Edit: got pedals sorted just need shoes now.

pm re: rapha

What Paul Components lever do you have? Just had a look on their website - very nice!

Also can you get their stuff here or do you need to order from the US?

Ta.

I have the E Lever in black and silver. You can get them from Tokyo Fixed Gear but I picked mine up second hand.

Cheers for the replies, will probably spring for the 105s - is there any difference between the 5600s and 5700s? Also it says somewhere that you must have the specific types of lever to go with the brake - BS?

Pretty sure mine are the 5700s and work great, lever wise I originally had the Specialized one that comes with the bike bit the bolt thread stripped really easily, replaced it with a cheapish Tektro which worked fine and now have a lovely Paul Components job.

Pretty sure I have a 49mm drop Shimano 105 caliper on my Langter Steel. That with some swiss stop pads and stopping is no issue.

Fantastic

Ordered a set of wheels last week and I can't wait to try them out, reviews sound great. Was wondering if I will get a message when they are shipped regarding courier details and ETA? Just so I can make sure someone is in when they are delivered.

Loving the Nathrakh sticker on the spokk

Yup TX Direct straight after a wash with the Tech Wash. They do a double pack with enough wash and TX Direct for one jacket, not as good value for money if you are planning to regularly wash it though.
If you are washing it in the machine make sure you don't have a buildup of detergent in the drawer, doesn't mix well with waterproofs and can ruin the finish.

^was going to say, anything similar silicon screws with the breathability a fair bit. The other advantage with Nikwax is it works well with no heat input unlike a lot of water repellant finishes. If you have a good jacket Nikwax is worth the money imo.

Wear it. It's great in the rain. Until the waterproofing wears off :(

If it is a DWR surface finish then you should be able to revitalise the waterproofing by gently heating it, really low tumble dry for example. If that fails good old Nikwax will come to the rescue but make sure you clean it with Tech Wash then reproof it with TX.Direct. A lot of folk don't bother cleaning it first or even worse use a normal detergent and the reproofing doesn't take.

Does anyone use the Rapha boxers?

I thought I'd be clever and use my Icebreaker merino boxers for riding in but they've worn through after two rides. (Despite lasting years of abuse otherwise.)

Are the Rapha ones comfortable and do they last?

Can't comment on durability as they are only a month old but the comfort is good. Relatively substantial pad keeps them comfy whilst cycling but it isn't into bib short territory so comfy enough of the bike. Not sure I would wear them all day if I was mostly off the bike but fantastic for a casual ride and pub excursion.

How far apart are A and B? I ride mine a few mile each way everyday and it is bloody quick, not had a geared bike pass me yet. Have ridden it 20+ miles easily but I think for a regular long distance commute I might reconsidered riding fixed. Fitness wise I am so much fitter since I started riding fixed, thighs have pretty much doubled in size (but then I was a skinny bugger to start with). £399 is not bad, good bike for the money in my opinion.

great amps these, built like tanks! Much better than the modern ones.

Dibs if you will post to Glasgow (PM)

sorry undibs, just checked funds and I am too poor

wouldn't mind a picture of the stem

I am using ATACs with Specialized Comp MTB Shoe, opted for the Comps over the Sports cause of the ratchet fitting. Awesome combo, very comfy and as said merino socks and overshoes makes a great winter setup (even in Glasgows killer temperatures)

thanking you, wheel is secure as can be and has a MKS chain tug for good measure

Just fitted a larger chainring on my bike, using the same chain this obviously means my back wheel is further forward than before. It is now sitting with only a few millimeters clearance between tyre and seat tube, is this an issue?

dibs if you are ok with paypal

I carry one of these, less than a fiver (and free if your girlfriend gets you one as a present)

Standard one that comes on the bike, think it is the same as these.Could do with a slightly shorter one to be honest, might change it for a Gold Finger some time.

Thought I would chip in: I am very happy with my Langster Steel and finding it very comfy now I have fitted nitto RB-021 bars. At £350 new it was also a bloody steal

No use to me sorry, already have a 25.4mm. Thanks anyway