I had something very similar a couple of weeks ago, actually, but it vanished after about 30 yards. Never heard it since so forgot about it, and it's been serviced since.
― I can still taste the Taboo in my mouth when I hear those songs (Scik Mouthy), Thursday, 17 October 2013 15:47 (ten years ago) link
Rapha stuff seems awesome but normally when I buy clothing that expensive I only expose it to the elements when I'm walking from my horse-drawn carriage to the door of Francesca's palazzo.
― eris bueller (lukas), Thursday, 17 October 2013 15:56 (ten years ago) link
i always think this thread is about steroids when i see it on sna
― Treeship, Thursday, 17 October 2013 16:22 (ten years ago) link
Rapha stuff seems awesome but normally when I buy clothing that expensive I only expose it to the elements when I'm walking from my horse-drawn carriage to the door of Francesca's palazzo.― eris bueller (lukas), Thursday, 17 October 2013 10:56 (3 days ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
― eris bueller (lukas), Thursday, 17 October 2013 10:56 (3 days ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
Look at some Assos stuff some time, it is swiss and makes rapha look cheap.
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Sunday, 20 October 2013 07:42 (ten years ago) link
It's also all disgusting.
― I can still taste the Taboo in my mouth when I hear those songs (Scik Mouthy), Sunday, 20 October 2013 13:44 (ten years ago) link
I don't mind assos much; has a nice austere ~swissness~ vibe
I do prefer rapha tho and will probably invest in a rain jacket or race cape / softshell
― cozen, Sunday, 20 October 2013 15:31 (ten years ago) link
I still think their bum grease is the best I've tried.
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Sunday, 20 October 2013 22:00 (ten years ago) link
Think I'm definitely gonna get a Vulpine softshell when the new ones come out next month. Green, grey, or claret, though? Or, presumably, original black too?
― I can still taste the Taboo in my mouth when I hear those songs (Scik Mouthy), Monday, 21 October 2013 09:04 (ten years ago) link
I am thinking of a balaclava; I like the idea of all in one mouth/hat/scarf thing. I have a fleece one but it suuuucks bcz you cannot breathe in it! Anyone have a good one to recommend for like under 20 or 30? I feel like it might be one of those things where you can just get a regular one for cycling instead of a cycling-specific one but idk
― Stevie D(eux), Thursday, 24 October 2013 22:41 (ten years ago) link
Also I think this is the year I finally buy "gloves for cycling" (but again I am thinking maybe not "cycling gloves" bcz omg ex$pen$ive)
― Stevie D(eux), Thursday, 24 October 2013 22:43 (ten years ago) link
GripGrab god gloves. Rapha snood thing for balaclava.
― I can still taste the Taboo in my mouth when I hear those songs (Scik Mouthy), Friday, 25 October 2013 05:42 (ten years ago) link
For, not god. Fucksake.
that stuff is like crazy expensive. $40 for a fake hat!
― Stevie D(eux), Friday, 25 October 2013 16:38 (ten years ago) link
"the hat can also be used as a collar, or even a headband for that bona fide 'Euro' aesthetic." barf
― oh shit you psyched yourself into liking mbv (Hunt3r), Friday, 25 October 2013 16:52 (ten years ago) link
I mean I am fine w/ wacky multi purpose things but I am trying to score shit on the cheap here
― Stevie D(eux), Friday, 25 October 2013 16:59 (ten years ago) link
still wearing summer socks w/overshoes and about an hour into my rides I lose feeling in my feet but I'm not sure if they're frozen or just pins-&-needle'd
surely I'd get the same sensation in my hands tho but they're well covered
I should probably invest in winter socks and some proper thermoroubaix overshoes right?
― cozen, Saturday, 26 October 2013 12:39 (ten years ago) link
wearing oversocks not overshoes
― cozen, Saturday, 26 October 2013 13:31 (ten years ago) link
Was tired of flappy ish wind vest, bought a castelli fawesome. Without tryin it on, hope it fits.
― everything on layaway (Hunt3r), Monday, 28 October 2013 22:33 (ten years ago) link
just picked up a capo lombardia jersey for winter. the same material as the gabba/fawesome at a lower price. aero fit & nice long sleeves so no gappy arm-warmers
the front isn't fleece-lined sadly but tht's not fatal
― cozen, Tuesday, 29 October 2013 14:48 (ten years ago) link
same material as the gabba/fawesome at a lower price
doh! i actually prefer arm warmers they are warmer (if not gappy) tho. i've never found a ls jersey that's just right- warm enough in the arms, not overheating my body. maybe capo is the one.
― everything on layaway (Hunt3r), Tuesday, 29 October 2013 15:37 (ten years ago) link
think fawesome still cheaper (it's just a gilet right?) actually
gabba jersey is rapha expensive but proof is in the peloton I guess
― cozen, Tuesday, 29 October 2013 16:03 (ten years ago) link
the lombardia is still s/s but they stop just above the elbow so that should eliminate the gappy arm warmer effect hopef
― cozen, Tuesday, 29 October 2013 16:06 (ten years ago) link
who makes good warm arm warmers? i always pick up generic spandex stuff that's not warm enough
― eris bueller (lukas), Tuesday, 29 October 2013 17:25 (ten years ago) link
i typically dislike pi stuff, it often has insufficient stretch and seems very unsupple, but i have their heavyweight-ish armwarmers and they are adequate. typical brushed fleece backing. looks like they don't make em like mine anymore, mine have cool asymmetrical cuffs that longer to the outside and slightly cut back by the thumb. i can wear them alone down to high thirties low forties if its sunny and dry.
― everything on layaway (Hunt3r), Tuesday, 29 October 2013 17:48 (ten years ago) link
can i have yours?
― eris bueller (lukas), Tuesday, 29 October 2013 18:15 (ten years ago) link
sure, if i find better ones for a good price i will send the pi to you. i'll be careful to wash the snot glaze off the back of the cuffs :)
― everything on layaway (Hunt3r), Tuesday, 29 October 2013 18:36 (ten years ago) link
I have capo and Rapha ones and they both work well (who has two sets of arm warmers? someone who asks for arm warmers for christmas, that's who). The raphia are heavier and warmer but the capo are still pretty decent and really both do well as if it gets too cold for the capo ones I'm going long sleeved.
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Wednesday, 30 October 2013 06:55 (ten years ago) link
want to upgrade the wheels on my winter bike to shimano R501s but the rear wheel is a cassette-style hub whereas my current wheels are 6-speed freewheel style
is it possible to use the R501s and how do I go about it?
― cozen, Wednesday, 30 October 2013 08:09 (ten years ago) link
semi-educated guess: you'll need to get the rear triangle spread to take the wider hub. you'll need a 6-sp cassette to replace yr freewheel, too, which might be more problematic.
― LubricatedGoatVEVO (haitch), Wednesday, 30 October 2013 11:02 (ten years ago) link
hmmm sounds technical. so do I pay RRP and get a bike shop to do it or do I pay internet prices and try fudge it myself
― cozen, Wednesday, 30 October 2013 11:06 (ten years ago) link
RRP: £130. internet: £78 delivered
I'd look for a freewheel hub wheel, you could pick up some older ones on eBay or get some new ones. New ones will be cheap but distinctly un fancy.
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Thursday, 31 October 2013 21:23 (ten years ago) link
is fused gear any good, it looks smart but not too sturdy imo? presumably to britishers as its a uk co afaict.
for examplehttp://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/fused-coated-canvas-14-litre-single-bike-pannier-2112.html
― bully for you (Hunt3r), Thursday, 7 November 2013 20:15 (ten years ago) link
Abt to buy:
CatEye Volt 300 light (300 lumens for $60!!!)Planet Bike Borealis glovesmaybe a cheap balaclava or hat
― Homo schaduwkabinet (Stevie D(eux)), Sunday, 10 November 2013 23:35 (ten years ago) link
I have borealis gloves they are ok not great below 40. Stay recomendation of swix lobsters. 3 weeks ago I got the niterider 700 lumen for $90 on amazon, do shop, cheap hat balaclava always great.
― why is it i'm diggin your played out rhyme scenes (Hunt3r), Monday, 11 November 2013 00:24 (ten years ago) link
Rly? I keep reading that they're great down to like 20; how long are your rides? I'm only commuting and won't really ever be on my bike for more than half an hour
― Homo schaduwkabinet (Stevie D(eux)), Monday, 11 November 2013 01:14 (ten years ago) link
My rides are long about an hour. Mine Re also 3 years old.
― why is it i'm diggin your played out rhyme scenes (Hunt3r), Monday, 11 November 2013 02:39 (ten years ago) link
So I'm thinking I'll get a Vulpine softshell for Xmas, but the question is, which colour? Green, red, or grey?
http://www.vulpine.cc/Shop/Mens/Jackets-Gilets/ICAT1000/MENS-SOFTSHELL-JACKET/ITM1000
Currently erring towards red; green is most visible, obviously, but perhaps a touch too close to hi-vis. The grey is nice, but very close to my current Rapha Stowaway, and I don't want to blend in with tarmac so much.
What do you think?
― I can still taste the Taboo in my mouth when I hear those songs (Scik Mouthy), Wednesday, 13 November 2013 10:42 (ten years ago) link
Where is the grey?
The red looks p nice imo
― Homo schaduwkabinet (Stevie D(eux)), Wednesday, 13 November 2013 13:02 (ten years ago) link
Female model is wearing the grey in some pics.
― I can still taste the Taboo in my mouth when I hear those songs (Scik Mouthy), Wednesday, 13 November 2013 14:02 (ten years ago) link
i _really_ like that softshell, except they need a charcoal gray, black, or navy. just, no way am i double dutying anything that is optic green.
― why is it i'm diggin your played out rhyme scenes (Hunt3r), Wednesday, 13 November 2013 18:14 (ten years ago) link
just bought my first set of tubeless road wheels.
― why is it i'm diggin your played out rhyme scenes (Hunt3r), Thursday, 14 November 2013 17:21 (ten years ago) link
Let us know how they go. I like my tubulars so except when I have a puncture sealant can't fix (and TBF changing tyres is a pain in the arse)
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Thursday, 14 November 2013 21:25 (ten years ago) link
sure. ed are you using tubies for general riding, or just events? nothing better than the way they feel, and in cx racing, anything else is like an actual joke ime.
ftr it seems like one can find ultegra 6700 wheelsets out there for pretty reasonable rates new, esp in uk. they are not light at 1650g, but reasonable for a training set.
basically i've been dared into a cx race, i have no rubber, and sold off my cx tubular wheelsets long ago. figure i'll try these tubeless for cx, then convert them to road (hopefully i don't trash them).
― why is it i'm diggin your played out rhyme scenes (Hunt3r), Thursday, 14 November 2013 21:41 (ten years ago) link
I got some Maciv R-Sys wheels used before I left the states. I'm riding them pretty much everywhere. Having learnt that Mavic's own tyres are about as puncture proof as wet tissue I've had mainly trouble free riding with nothing more than a can of vittoria inflateyfoam. I've had one puncture that stopped me getting home but that was a 6 inch rusty nail that stuck right through the tread and sidewall, I had to taxi to the nearest train station. I might have been able to macguyver a solution with a clincher but I'd have been walking down Oliver's Hill at the very least if I had.
Bike looks like this now:
http://i44.tinypic.com/15n5e3b.jpg
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Sunday, 17 November 2013 10:21 (ten years ago) link
Whoops, but you get the idea.
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Sunday, 17 November 2013 10:23 (ten years ago) link
Ordered the red Vulpine.
― I can still taste the Taboo in my mouth when I hear those songs (Scik Mouthy), Monday, 18 November 2013 12:07 (ten years ago) link
I adjusted my gears... front and back
tomorrow's run could be interesting....... : /
― cozen, Friday, 29 November 2013 23:06 (ten years ago) link
Red Vulpine arrived. Good fit, seems well-made, got coos of appreciation from the other cyclist in the room (who's wearing a Mammut softshell and thought it was comparable).
― I can still taste the Taboo in my mouth when I hear those songs (Scik Mouthy), Friday, 6 December 2013 10:53 (ten years ago) link
looks nice in the pics. tested it in the rain this weekend?
how do I touch up the paint on my steel frame? chain clatter has rubbed off a lot of the paint on the chainstay. sand down the area with 1000 and then apply paints in 3/4 coats, then apply chainstay protector? what type of paint should I use? airfix?
― =(3 Ɛ)= (cozen), Sunday, 8 December 2013 19:07 (ten years ago) link