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For what it’s worth, I’m waiting for new SRAM Red AXS as we speak and the older groupset will likely be sold as a set.

The reason being that these parts are getting rarer and rarer (not unlike Red 22, which is still my favourite groupset).

I had a similar issue with my eTap 11 speed RD a short time ago @TTM (suddenly died completely).

I picked a VGC one off eBay for £230. They are out there for semi-reasonable prices, but it’s definitely a matter of timing.

I wonder about the debate and how that will or won’t impact peoples’ voting.

My impression is that Trump-ites would never vote Democrat anyway, but there must be SOME on the fence (the whole “voting a literal criminal in for president” thing ‘n’ all).

I can imagine Trump being taken apart by a younger woman as something he’ll handle poorly ( he will inevitably revert to shouting over her, blasting through some horrendous hyperbole, etc.).

He is so easily rattled that I hope Harris can seize on that and that it makes some kind of a difference.

What a finish. Jeebus.

Footnote - kind of waiting for Kane to retire. No one else will get a roll of the dice until he does and there’s plenty to be hopeful about when he does.

One of the revelations of the tournament (can’t see anyone else getting his spot now).

England CB means Palace will basically be able to name their price…

Typical signs of whimpering out of the final having “tried valiantly and failed against the best team in the tournament.”

So many of this 11 haven’t turned up for England, so here’s hoping for them to do so (or for some timely subs).

I’d be pretty pissed off if I was one of those tied for the Golden Boot with Harry Kane (not just on tonight’s showing).

Anyone else an Exeter City fan on here?!

Having seen Ollie Watkins come through the ranks with us, the goal hit different.

The BBC absolutely desperate to spin a negative story for Labour.

Disgustingly partisan at times.

I’ve been watching this live as it happened on iPlayer (from Japan) and the attempts at digs pretty consistently at the incoming party have been diabolical.

Jess Phillips was a bit thorny on that right now and rightly so.

The country is severely divided, hence the split voting across the board to smaller parties increasing, but such a massive majority can’t be downplayed for the sake of manufactured drama.

First hand observation - amazing bike and great deal!

Ended up getting helped out by @Dick , but thanks again for the help all.

Thanks for the feedback and the offer. Very kind.

I shall check on a potential lend from a mate and update!

Jeez, brain fart to have missed that.

175cm tall, usually ride a 52 or 54cm.

I have a business trip back to the UK between 31 May to 8 June and would love to do a couple of rides.

Checked with RCC and they don’t know the dates for their new rental fleet yet.

Would love to rent a good road bike, or borrow should a mate on here be willing.

Quick PSA.

I reached out to Exposure about the Boost DB + Boost-R Reakt pack as they have both lights individually, but not the set.

When I asked about when the pack will be stocked, I was told:

“We have switched our BoostR ReAKT across to USB-C but not yet the Boost front light, so until this has happened, we won’t have the packs available I’m afraid. It will likely be a month or so before the packs are built and in stock.”

Just in case anyone else is wondering the same.

The last photo is Enoshima, near Kamakura in Kanagawa prefecture.

It is around 30km into the ride and every time I do the Solstice Century, I make sure to time it for this sunrise!

Couple of shots from a solo #solsticecentury ride today.

Hellish headwinds, but a good time nonetheless.

Just more the type of bike I ride more these days, but disc plays into it. My team training is a bit less “climby.”

The SL7 is getting a few new bits, so I’ll do a thread or something then!

For some reason I didn’t get a notification, so have only just seen this (apologies).

In short, yes! I ended up going against everything I said about not caring about getting it sub-6kg…

A bunch of Darimo parts and some Extralite tubular wheels with Sapim Super spokes later, and it got down to 5.5kg. However, it also has a “daily ride” set of CK R45 laced to Farsports 45mm deep wheels that puts it at 6.1kg.

I should say that this doesn’t get as much use I’d like because: (i) work and family life is mad busy; and, in the meantime (ii) I ended up buying an S Works SL7. The RD died on the SL7 though, so I’ve been lucky enough to get reacquainted of late.

In terms of the photos:

1. The muddy ones are from a race called Gran Fondo Myoko - 150km race, but 20km on gravel. 28s did the trick, just about.
   
2. The Four Boroughs jersey shot is from central Tokyo, close to my team mate’s shop (also my mechanic).
   
3. The Tekkerz jersey shot with Mount Fuji in the background is from a 270km, 7,000hm ride (aptly named Project 7,000).
   
4. The one with skinnier wheels is in “ultralight mode.”
   
5. The one with tan walls is from a recent cross-Japan ride and is how the bike currently stands.
   
   

Separately, I’m actually now considering selling the Festka given that my SL7 is now definitely all the bike I need (however much this is the nicer bike to ride!).

Is there such a thing as a non-new referral code these days?

Tekkerz release…

Likewise!

Can anyone comment on packability of:

• New Pertex “Shield” rain jacket
  
• 3.0 rain jacket
  
  

Much appreciated!

Thanks for pointing that out @Mukashi , it is indeed Japan @kjlem .

The photos are from a couple of rides close to Yokohama (where I’m based) and a couple of rides out in Chiba (the prefecture over the bay from Tokyo).

Got out for a New Year’s Day 100km today to stretch the legs and get the year off to a good start.

More views of Mount Fuji, lots of traditions and food with the in-laws (osechiryouri (boxes of New Year’s food) and fugu (puffer fish) sashimi & hot pot), and a stop at Dark Arts Coffee for a brew and vegan hot dog (they have a store here that was on the route).

Not sure if on topic - apologies if not!

Another year, another Festive 500 ticked off.

Managed 500km outdoors and 100km indoors (my indoor stuff had been an insurance policy in case family plans and the like stopped play).

Nerdy spreadsheet helped (as usual), but got mega lucky with weather, wind and friends’ schedules.

They’re just called the “Winter” gloves to the best of my knowledge.

THESE

Gloves are fantastic and one of those weird ones that are so warm and allow so much mobility that they feel like they shouldn’t be so warm. Bloody pricey, mind.

It was quite windy (it’s a coastal route, so it’s unavoidable).