Show me your Winter bikes
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Morpeth wrote:on the subject of mud-guards, is there are ‘correct’ type, race blades acceptable? Or is the full guard necessary?
I have used Race Blades for the last couple of years and they are fine, just clean them regularly and they usually last.
[Edit: No need to quote and repost the pic - Rasmus]
Hey Robsbc is that the basic Tarmac? Would there be any room for full mudguards or would RaceBlades be the only option? Looks good for winter!
Hey Robsbc is that the basic Tarmac? Would there be any room for full mudguards or would RaceBlades be the only option? Looks good for winter!
Hi there Giant man,
It's the 2008 Tarmc Elite which I bought through my work who are doing the ride 2 work scheme. So will effectively cost me just over half the price around £700.
I think raceblades would be the only option.
Rob
It's the 2008 Tarmc Elite which I bought through my work who are doing the ride 2 work scheme. So will effectively cost me just over half the price around £700.
I think raceblades would be the only option.
Rob
Rob
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Wow, this is one of the nicest litespeeds I have ever seen. Gorgeous bike!
Love snowflake too, something nice about a clean frame like that.
And I like the Salsa too, they have awesome paint/decal jobs.
Wouldn't it be nice if people actually read what you wrote before responding?
I just completely refurbished mine:
http://mikesimagination.wordpress.com/soma-rush-winter-bike-refurb/
http://mikesimagination.wordpress.com/soma-rush-winter-bike-refurb/
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I think the question shouldn't be who has the lightest winter bike, but who has the heaviest?
I'm sure my all-chrome underneath the paint Columbus SLX-framed junkbike would be a candidate. The frame alone is so ridiculously heavy that I think it comes to about 7 or 8lbs in size 54cm. I have refused to build it up, so it's hanging on my shed wall as a reminder of what I used to race on a long time ago.
Currently it's on the shed wall while I ride my 'cheap' Pinarello, exactly the same as the one shown on P1. I did get rid of the Most crankset though as I couldn't resist Dura Ace, and downgraded the wheels to some Mavic Cosmos (easily replaceable bearings, bombroof, heavy) with 28mm tyres (ditto), the better to enjoy the winter commute.
I'm sure my all-chrome underneath the paint Columbus SLX-framed junkbike would be a candidate. The frame alone is so ridiculously heavy that I think it comes to about 7 or 8lbs in size 54cm. I have refused to build it up, so it's hanging on my shed wall as a reminder of what I used to race on a long time ago.
Currently it's on the shed wall while I ride my 'cheap' Pinarello, exactly the same as the one shown on P1. I did get rid of the Most crankset though as I couldn't resist Dura Ace, and downgraded the wheels to some Mavic Cosmos (easily replaceable bearings, bombroof, heavy) with 28mm tyres (ditto), the better to enjoy the winter commute.
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here's a teaser of my SS commuter/ do it all bike. The grand theme is White and Red.
If you want to see 'meh' content of me and my bike you can follow my life in pictures here!'Tape was made to wrap your GF's gifts, NOT hold a freakin tire on.'
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nope, I won't. I think I just need to tease some more
If you want to see 'meh' content of me and my bike you can follow my life in pictures here!'Tape was made to wrap your GF's gifts, NOT hold a freakin tire on.'
Wow, three pages in and there's only one bike that seems to qualify as a winter bike, one that you could put a lot of miles on. I guess I'm not sure what qualifies as a winter mtn. bike? You guys must all ride alone, because there would be outrage if I showed up for a team ride without full fenders + buddy flap. [/img]
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Hmm, wait I didn't show the final build yet...
Trust me it has a guard on the rear right now. I don't like it when my behind and hamstrings are getting wet and cold.
and a decent side shot
Trust me it has a guard on the rear right now. I don't like it when my behind and hamstrings are getting wet and cold.
and a decent side shot
If you want to see 'meh' content of me and my bike you can follow my life in pictures here!'Tape was made to wrap your GF's gifts, NOT hold a freakin tire on.'