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Bootscooter ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1094 |
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HELP NEEDED FROM THE Y&Y PELETON When I get back from this trip I'll be bolting on the final pieces of the bike I'm building, and the last bit I've yet to buy is the saddle..... Am I best paying £20-30 ish on a good looking saddle, or do I stump up the *gulp* £65 for a Selle Italia San Marco Concor (in blue suade), as it's a design classic, and will look awesome on the bike. I'd rather hope that it's a pretty good saddle too for that kind of money! http://www.petracycles.co.uk/concor-with-carbon-steel-rails- blue-saddle-p-38410.html Comments and recommendations greatfully received. |
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Bootscooter ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1094 |
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Haha, got it on my Ipod now - 6.99 from Itunes. I'll save it for my next trip to the desert (can be inspired while running/cycling in the gym
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Andymac ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 04 Apr 07 Location: Derbyshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 852 |
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I'm still living in the 20th century... I've taped it on VHS, if it's any help (Betamax is just so yesterday
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Bootscooter ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1094 |
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Missed it! I've seen clips on youtube but never watched the whole thing. May have to see if there's a dvd on ebay.
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Andymac ![]() Really should get out more ![]() Joined: 04 Apr 07 Location: Derbyshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 852 |
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Off thread, but on topic, Did anybody see "The Flying Scotsman" film biopic on Graham Obree late Tuesday evening on BBC 1? Bit late for me, but I recorded it and watched yesterday...Brilliant! |
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Lukepiewalker ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 24 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1341 |
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Good quality rim tape is also a must. Nothing worse than a puncture when you have your ear right next to the wheel in question.
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Ex-National 12 3253 "Seawitch" Ex-National 12 2961 "Curved Air" Ex-Mirror 59096 "Voodoo Chile" |
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Bootscooter ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1094 |
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I'll bang up a pic of all the bits bought so far tomorrow. Costs so far are about 460.00 pounds, but that includes thinks such as SPDs, bar tape, top notch tyres and everything. All I've got left to buy is seat post and seat (I think), and I'll prob do that at LBS to make sure I get it right. Components as I've said are all Campag (various ranges) in 10-speed.
Here's the frame;
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timnoyce ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 05 Aug 04 Location: Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1991 |
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I am very lucky in the fact that my girlfriends father used to own a bike shop so has ALL the kit. It's amazing that he has a tool for just about everything. Where I have a crank brothers multi tool, an adjustable spanner and a hammer, he has a specific tool for every job. We changed the headset on my mountain bike the other week and with all the correct tools it was easy. I'd have been screwed trying to do it myself without damaging either the headset or the bike!
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Bootscooter ![]() Really should get out more ![]() ![]() Joined: 15 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1094 |
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Thanks for all that. Been chatting to some bike-racing mates, and I think I've decided to let the local bike shop fit the bottom bracket and headset, just for peace of mind. Tub of copperslip is sat waiting in the shed for the build to begin, but I've got to polish and laquer the frame first. |
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jlecou ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 Dec 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 30 |
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Since I don't think your build is quite like this guy's I suggest you pick a route that's fairly flat! As for training... other than saddle soreness (and Assos chamois creme in a good pair of padded shorts sorts that), one of the biggest things I struggled with was refuelling. ie eating enough during the ride. Unless you are a timetrialling super hero, a 100 miles can take upwards of 6 hours of pedalling assuming it isn't entirely flat and over that time and distance one can bun off maybe 5,000 calories... That's a lot of sports drink, gels etc and they are an acquired taste! My training has always been the same - I commute to work by bike 3-4 times a week, 18 miles each way across London on a single speed road bike... Other than when taking part in events, I have done very few rides over 20 miles! |
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