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Anyone lost a BLB La Piviora? Advert seems a little strange http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carbon-Road-Bike-For-Sale-/232016212771?hash=item36053e7323:g:DNQAAOSwaB5Xi73H

swingstack = new scoblestack?

I had one of those moments this week, started with new bar tape, ended up with new saddle, seatpost, stem and two rapha jerseys for good measure. No regrets especially after riding today with the new bling. I'm sure you won't regret the aeroroad, personally I love the Katusha Di2 red model, much nicer than the black!,

@Bezzin Thanks mate! Tried it on at home with the bibs and it's just right, nice and snug as well. Thanks again!

If the weathers good tempted to go for the double. Perhaps put me down for a maybe. Will probably confirm next week... Skipped last year so guess I have to make up for it.

Damn it want to make an offer on those Zipps so badly, but got to act sensibly and sell my Vision Tubulars before buying even more wheels /crybump

Brooks C13 Carbon would look lovely on this. Or perhaps one of Fabrics offerings for a low profile look? As for bartape, haven't gone wrong with Prologo personally.

That's the unfortunate truth, probably won't matter 99% of the time, but of course It would be my luck to get the belm that takes his job super seriously and strands me in Paddington!

I mean their bike policy about the mandatory reservations only kicked in on Monday, could try and get away with it I suppose. Will have to see.

@umop3pisdn Yeah even at 3 it's manic, can't even get a seat usually.

On the FGW subject, trying to get out of London to Bristol way on Friday, all the bike reservations are taken... looks like I'll be strapping my bike to my backpack then..

Did you PM you about the lightweight, but didn't get a reply?

That's very true, I'd probably either fall asleep or ride home then in that case. Would the majority be geared or fixed out of interest?

I'd be up for this. I'm actually local to Savernake Forest so it would just be me riding from Uni to home. I've also got navigation capabilities and I'm friends with a local bike shop so could get you guys some coffee and cakes. Also got an 800/iPhone for nav!

A friend at my club ride has Enve 3.4(?) clinchers laced to Chris kings. That's about £2500 worth of wheel, I mean 10/10 in the bling department but it sounds like you're being chased by an angry strimmer/hive of bees if he's ever on your wheel. Though nothing beats the sound of a Zipp at high speed, must be the dimples.

As for the cracks, that is so unfortunate, should be renamed the "Unfortunate Series of Events Magnet"

Did it crack in two separate places? That's a bit terrifying! Read your earlier post about the wide rim wheels being super awesome. I had the pleasure of riding some 45mm deep, 25mm wide rim carbon clinchers last week and they were super comfy with Scwalbe ones. Saying that I just got some 23mm tubulars and on a smooth stretch of tarmac they are like butter.

On a side note the new CF SLX in Grey with the aero cockpit is pure porn!

Not deep dish, so don't have any on. Pretty sure I tightened the cores as Schwalbe are terrible for leaving them loose out of the factory. Meh we'll have to see!

I have Ones. Thanks for the info. Took about 5 days to get to half pressure, guess there isn't much I can do about it though, other than keep topping them up. Perhaps if I am unlucky enough to have a flat, the sealant might help

Maybe maybe. Ordered a week ago through RaleighB2b, perhaps they have some old stock.

My Schwalbes have been in the shop for a week and lost their pressure. Thin butyl maybe?

Of course someone would have a full DRK kit for sale when I've spent too much already this month. I can live on only pasta like a real student right?

Noticed them on wheelsmith the other day http://www.wheelsmith.co.uk/dimpled-45mm-58mm

I live and ride in Marlborough and haven't heard about this, though have done a few of the climbs around Aldbourne. It's definitely good fun, and if you had time the village down the road (Ramsbury) has a pretty steep climb aswell Spring Hill. You could also cycle over to Avebury (Stonehenge 2.0) and back up to Swindon. There are also train connections in Bedwyn and Pewsey if you get desperate. Good Luck!

Schwalbe Ones came today, went for the 26 over 24, as I have been running 25s on my clinchers which have been pretty good on the country roads. Weren't too much of a pain to mount, though required myself and another person to get them on as thy kept on slipping off as I was trying to get them over the rim.

Currently riding some 40 carbon clinchers as a demo whilst my tubs are being set, they have the Ones mounted and they are superb, looking forward to riding the tubulars

Group rides definitely break up the monotony and I always push myself harder than solo riding. I think the biggest difficulty is finding a group suited to your ability, preferred riding speed etc. Our small country town club is about 10-20 permanent members , and ride at about 32kph with stronger and weaker riders within that spectrum. But the speed of the group is completely off-putting to newcomers to group riding, (though it's not really suited for beginners.) So finding a group ride that suits your personal riding ability is also a must.

Didn't you have a stealth canyon with rotors and Chris king chinese carbonz? Is this another Canyon?