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Nothing too serious! They're just efficient and hard-working blood pipes. Can't see any varicose. They'll settle after a couple of hours rest.

Hi Richard

Yes, of course I knew the late BB, CB and DB but won't ruin it for anyone else ,,, that's assuming that there are still any road enthusiasts still on the forum! Rolling Eyes

I've seen BB m ...

I've ridden some for a couple of months about a year ago (on loan) and found them to be more fulfilling than a turbo trainer. They take a bit of getting used to in terms of confidence but when you've ...

Unlike a cassette sprocket that has far less teeth engaged and thus less wraparound, you can get by with far more wear on chainrings.

Slightly strange as sprockets are hardened steel and chainring ...

For general riding I highly recommend Conti GP 4seasons 700 x 25. Far more reliable than the possibly more popular and lighter GP4000S.

Your Ultra Race are fine but the new standard size is 25mm w ...

watch the individual TT on Wednesday in a discipline that he knows well, strangely enough as does Cancellara.

You first heard it here from the old bloke! Mr. Green

Dave, these are quite hard to find if you want decent quality ones. I recommend the Shimano BR-R451.

HTH.

I'd have been surprised if Froome would have got a medal.

He's a grand tour rider and wins these with high places day after day after day on stages of about 180-190km, not in single stage races of ...

Road calipers come in two standard sizes:-

Close clearance for bikes without guard clearance = 39 mm when brake shoe is at highest point to 49mm at lowest point.

Deep clearance for bikes with gu ...

I'm spending a bit too much time on various bike forums and unfortunately I've decided to put MTBE towards the back burner, at least for a while.

This 'Road Bike Discussion' section seems to have s ...

Decision has been made - I'm living on beans and toast for the next 5 years:-

http://www.enigmabikes.com/bikes/versatility/enigma-etape/

Everything swappable from my current winter bike but need ...

Just back from my 5-day visit to Derbyshire. Some great scenery but as expected, wasn't flat.

Based in Dronfield. If I lived there my climbing would s-o-o improve.

I'm a bit closer to you guys this week ....

My friend Lorraine and I are based in Dronfield and we're touring around the area, It's a lovely town and the touring is very pleasant, even though she ...

When I see Carlton bikes, I always think of this legend of time trialling, the most stylish rider I've ever seen:-

http://www.ttlegends.org/men-cyclists/?mid=1036

Dave Dungworth. He was at his ...

I replaced both my road Ultegra brackets with Hope stainless ones - a great upgrade as they're serviceable and of course, if anything's wrong, Hope will bend over backwards to help.

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	Topic: He's Got Legs, & Knows How To Use Them.................
	Steve Kish Replies: 2 Views: 2486	Forum: Road Bike Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:13 pm Subject: He's Got Legs, & Knows How To Use Them.................
	Steve Kish Replies: 2 Views: 2486	Nothing too serious! They're just efficient and hard-working blood pipes. Can't see any varicose. They'll settle after a couple of hours rest.
	Topic: Who?
	Steve Kish Replies: 1 Views: 7921	Forum: Road Bike Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:07 pm Subject: Who?
	Steve Kish Replies: 1 Views: 7921	Hi Richard Yes, of course I knew the late BB, CB and DB but won't ruin it for anyone else ,,, that's assuming that there are still any road enthusiasts still on the forum! I've seen BB m ...
	Topic: Rollers
	Steve Kish Replies: 4 Views: 3896	Forum: Road Bike Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:08 am Subject: Rollers
	Steve Kish Replies: 4 Views: 3896	I've ridden some for a couple of months about a year ago (on loan) and found them to be more fulfilling than a turbo trainer. They take a bit of getting used to in terms of confidence but when you've ...
	Topic: How to tell when chainrings are due for changing?
	Steve Kish Replies: 8 Views: 5134	Forum: Road Bike Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 12:40 am Subject: How to tell when chainrings are due for changing?
	Steve Kish Replies: 8 Views: 5134	Unlike a cassette sprocket that has far less teeth engaged and thus less wraparound, you can get by with far more wear on chainrings. Slightly strange as sprockets are hardened steel and chainring ...
	Topic: Rubber
	Steve Kish Replies: 12 Views: 12050	Forum: Road Bike Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 12:35 am Subject: Rubber
	Steve Kish Replies: 12 Views: 12050	For general riding I highly recommend Conti GP 4seasons 700 x 25. Far more reliable than the possibly more popular and lighter GP4000S. Your Ultra Race are fine but the new standard size is 25mm w ...
	Topic: Time to take a back seat ....
	Steve Kish Replies: 15 Views: 8444	Forum: Road Bike Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:26 pm Subject: Time to take a back seat ....
	Steve Kish Replies: 15 Views: 8444	watch the individual TT on Wednesday in a discipline that he knows well, strangely enough as does Cancellara. You first heard it here from the old bloke!
	Topic: Brake drop??
	Steve Kish Replies: 4 Views: 3716	Forum: Road Bike Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 11:04 pm Subject: Brake drop??
	Steve Kish Replies: 4 Views: 3716	Dave, these are quite hard to find if you want decent quality ones. I recommend the Shimano BR-R451. HTH.
	Topic: Time to take a back seat ....
	Steve Kish Replies: 15 Views: 8444	Forum: Road Bike Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 10:58 pm Subject: Time to take a back seat ....
	Steve Kish Replies: 15 Views: 8444	I'd have been surprised if Froome would have got a medal. He's a grand tour rider and wins these with high places day after day after day on stages of about 180-190km, not in single stage races of ...
	Topic: Brake drop??
	Steve Kish Replies: 4 Views: 3716	Forum: Road Bike Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2016 5:54 pm Subject: Brake drop??
	Steve Kish Replies: 4 Views: 3716	Road calipers come in two standard sizes:- Close clearance for bikes without guard clearance = 39 mm when brake shoe is at highest point to 49mm at lowest point. Deep clearance for bikes with gu ...
	Topic: Time to take a back seat ....
	Steve Kish Replies: 15 Views: 8444	Forum: Road Bike Discussion Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:37 am Subject: Time to take a back seat ....
	Steve Kish Replies: 15 Views: 8444	I'm spending a bit too much time on various bike forums and unfortunately I've decided to put MTBE towards the back burner, at least for a while. This 'Road Bike Discussion' section seems to have s ...
	Topic: Looking for a winter frame.
	Steve Kish Replies: 12 Views: 6129	Forum: Road Bike Discussion Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:38 pm Subject: Looking for a winter frame.
	Steve Kish Replies: 12 Views: 6129	Decision has been made - I'm living on beans and toast for the next 5 years:- http://www.enigmabikes.com/bikes/versatility/enigma-etape/ Everything swappable from my current winter bike but need ...
	Topic: Your ride today
	Steve Kish Replies: 7432 Views: 1050280	Forum: Road Bike Discussion Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2016 10:01 am Subject: Your ride today
	Steve Kish Replies: 7432 Views: 1050280	Just back from my 5-day visit to Derbyshire. Some great scenery but as expected, wasn't flat. Based in Dronfield. If I lived there my climbing would s-o-o improve.
	Topic: Your ride today
	Steve Kish Replies: 7432 Views: 1050280	Forum: Road Bike Discussion Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:54 pm Subject: Your ride today
	Steve Kish Replies: 7432 Views: 1050280	I'm a bit closer to you guys this week .... My friend Lorraine and I are based in Dronfield and we're touring around the area, It's a lovely town and the touring is very pleasant, even though she ...
	Topic: The 'Carlton Club'
	Steve Kish Replies: 2 Views: 2114	Forum: Road Bike Discussion Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:47 pm Subject: The 'Carlton Club'
	Steve Kish Replies: 2 Views: 2114	When I see Carlton bikes, I always think of this legend of time trialling, the most stylish rider I've ever seen:- http://www.ttlegends.org/men-cyclists/?mid=1036 Dave Dungworth. He was at his ...
	Topic: Bottom Bracket Replacement
	Steve Kish Replies: 5 Views: 9938	Forum: Road Bike Discussion Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 10:03 pm Subject: Bottom Bracket Replacement
	Steve Kish Replies: 5 Views: 9938	I replaced both my road Ultegra brackets with Hope stainless ones - a great upgrade as they're serviceable and of course, if anything's wrong, Hope will bend over backwards to help.