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Chums
Thanks for all the advice on the recent thread of almost the same name. Being Mr Impatient I popped into town and had a chat with the owner at Colchester Cycle Store, who gave good advice, even as it became clear that my needs were pointing to a lower priced solutionl, as a racer with flat handlebars was just what I wanted. I got a Claud Butler Shogun Spirit : http://www.falconcycles.co.uk/CORP/ROAD/spirit.html Shimano 2200 series 16 speed gears with STI control levers. Sugino double 42/52T with alloy crank. Rigida Nova 700C narrow section rims with 32 hole quick release hubs and 700C x 25 road tyres. Took a detour home and was instantly impressed - although bear in mind my only experience was a sub£100 MTB. Sweet as a nut, gear changing a quantum leap over what I had before, and, most importantly, spent most of the time on the lower of the two gears, and got my legs going round a lot faster, and to much greater effect than before. wheeeeeeeeeeee. And all for only 250squids, so She Who Must Be Obeyed is quite pleased as I had been priming her for 400squids. :-) M |
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Maurice Wibblington wrote: And all for only 250squids, so She Who Must Be Obeyed is quite pleased as I had been priming her for 400squids. :-) You fool - That 150 quid would pay for a nice set of lights for the winter, some proper cycle kit and decent luggage to carry what ever you need. Now you'll have to suffer in silence as your other half waltzes areound in whatever she can spend 150 quid on[1]. (big smiley - glad you got the right bike for you and it is fun.) ...d [1] No sexist intent - I'm sure the esteemed ladies of this parish would find sensible practical bicycle oriented uses for 150 quid in no time at all.. |
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Maurice Wibblington pimple@arse/met wrote: snip Rigida Nova 700C narrow section rims with 32 hole quick release hubs and 700C x 25 road tyres. Get a track pump, if you haven't already got one, to keep the tyres nice and hard. |
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David Martin wrote: Maurice Wibblington wrote: And all for only 250squids, so She Who Must Be Obeyed is quite pleased as I had been priming her for 400squids. :-) You fool - That 150 quid would pay for a nice set of lights for the winter, some proper cycle kit and decent luggage to carry what ever you need. Now you'll have to suffer in silence as your other half waltzes areound in whatever she can spend 150 quid on[1]. (big smiley - glad you got the right bike for you and it is fun.) ..d Too right - argue to split the difference |
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Rob Morley wrote:
In article Maurice Wibblington pimple@arse/met wrote: snip Rigida Nova 700C narrow section rims with 32 hole quick release hubs and 700C x 25 road tyres. Get a track pump, if you haven't already got one, to keep the tyres nice and hard. Or a Zefal XP pump; expensive for "a pump" but cheaper than a track pump. BugBear |
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bugbear wrote: Rob Morley wrote: In article Maurice Wibblington pimple@arse/met wrote: snip Rigida Nova 700C narrow section rims with 32 hole quick release hubs and 700C x 25 road tyres. Get a track pump, if you haven't already got one, to keep the tyres nice and hard. Or a Zefal XP pump; expensive for "a pump" but cheaper than a track pump. Did you mean Zefal HPX? They're about £20 - you can get a track pump with a gauge for less than that. |
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Rob Morley wrote:
Get a track pump, if you haven't already got one, to keep the tyres nice and hard. Or a Zefal XP pump; expensive for "a pump" but cheaper than a track pump. Did you mean Zefal HPX? They're about £20 - you can get a track pump with a gauge for less than that. Perhaps I like toys. My frame pumps are Zefals. My track pump is a Silca. And it wasn't 20 quid. Sadly. BugBear |
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bugbear wrote: Rob Morley wrote: Get a track pump, if you haven't already got one, to keep the tyres nice and hard. Or a Zefal XP pump; expensive for "a pump" but cheaper than a track pump. Did you mean Zefal HPX? They're about £20 - you can get a track pump with a gauge for less than that. Perhaps I like toys. My frame pumps are Zefals. Do they have gauges? My track pump is a Silca. And it wasn't 20 quid. Sadly. Neither was mine - it was free :-) Given the choice, all other factors being equal, which would you use to inflate a tyre? |
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Rob Morley wrote:
In article bugbear wrote: Rob Morley wrote: Perhaps I like toys. My frame pumps are Zefals. Do they have gauges? My track pump is a Silca. And it wasn't 20 quid. Sadly. Neither was mine - it was free :-) Given the choice, all other factors being equal, which would you use to inflate a tyre? The track pump obviously. Which would you choose to carry for 100 miles and then use? -- Andy Morris AndyAtJinkasDotFreeserve.Co.UK Love this: Put an end to Outlook Express's messy quotes http://home.in.tum.de/~jain/software/oe-quotefix/ -- Posted via NewsDemon.com - Premium Uncensored Newsgroup Service -------http://www.NewsDem |
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On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:58:58 +0100, bugbear
wrote: Get a track pump, if you haven't already got one, to keep the tyres nice and hard. Or a Zefal XP pump; expensive for "a pump" but cheaper than a track pump. Could you explain, for a newbie, what the differences are, how they differ from a bogstandard pump, and the pros and cons of each... M |
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