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Liam
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30th Jul 13 at 21:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
What hubs do you have on the Flows? How much did you pay for them (full wheel build)

I'm going tubeless next and thinking of buying Hope Hoops @ £306 with blue hubs
Cole
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30th Jul 13 at 21:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I've got stans flow on superstar switch Evo hubs £200 the pair built

http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=74&products_id=496&osCsid=1ioh743j0dqak8qivugdtean45

[Edited on 30-07-2013 by Cole]
Liam
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31st Jul 13 at 22:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Watch the build quality on them, hear a lot of horror stories about them! Good price though.
Cole
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31st Jul 13 at 22:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah I heard same story's they are not hand built they are machine built then trued by hand best thing I've heard is to just take them to a decent wheel builder and get them tightened up solves any issues
gavin18787
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1st Aug 13 at 20:35   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hmmmm to buy a team additon felt f4 or not. been offered on with £800 off rrp

Drives supercharged Tec with torque
Doug
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1st Aug 13 at 20:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Couple pictures after fitting the new groupset. Gone from 3x9 to 2x10 and it's got a lovely spread of gears.
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1st Aug 13 at 21:15   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Good choice havent looked back since going xt 2x10
Apart from one or two times i never need to change on the front anymore. get enough spread through the rear cassette


Drives supercharged Tec with torque
Cole
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1st Aug 13 at 21:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Ive got the same groupset as doug took me a little while to dind my feet with the gears and what felt comfortable glad I done it now though
Nic Barnes
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3rd Aug 13 at 17:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
http://7stanesmountainbiking.com/Kirroughtree

going to tackle that tomorrow on a social ride thing. possibly only do the red as some of the people who go on these rides cant half pedal, so the black might be a bit too much for me at the pace they go at. looks nice and rough terrain though, not really done much riding on complete rock surfaces really.
kennySRi
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3rd Aug 13 at 19:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thought this would be the best place to ask, has anybody got or been on a time trial bike?

I was after a new bike and much preferred the look of the TT bikes so went and bought one, hasn't been delivered yet but I've been trying to find some info about them (bit late I know lol).

I know that the top tube is shorter and the handle rest thing is further out, does this mean I'll have to sit a lot further forward? Ie. my back will be lower? I've been on road bikes and enjoy just going as fast as I can really, will a TT be ok on any roads? They're meant to be quicker and more nimble, is there any disadvantage with them? Any info would be great
Rick Draper
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3rd Aug 13 at 20:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Have you bought a TT bike for general riding?
kennySRi
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3rd Aug 13 at 21:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah

Edit to say that I've been reading up on it and maybe it wasn't the best idea! Seems that hills could be a problem and uncomfortable. My options could either be thinking of putting drop bars on or just sell it and buy a road bike lol.

[Edited on 03-08-2013 by kennySRi]
Jamie Walby
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4th Aug 13 at 16:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Uncomfortable for long rides and probably got a big 53/39 chain set which will be a bugger on any steep hills.

What one did you buy?
Nic Barnes
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4th Aug 13 at 18:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
kirroughtree ride today was a bit average. couple of rocky drops to do other than that really simple ride. probably a good thing it wasnt that hard as im just dead at the moment. done far too much far too close together.
Rick Draper
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4th Aug 13 at 18:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Jamie Walby
Uncomfortable for long rides and probably got a big 53/39 chain set which will be a bugger on any steep hills.


Its probably got a close ratio cassette on it as well just to top things off!

I would sell it and buy a road bike IMHO.
kennySRi
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4th Aug 13 at 20:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Jamie Walby
Uncomfortable for long rides and probably got a big 53/39 chain set which will be a bugger on any steep hills.

What one did you buy?


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Giant-Time-Trial-Bike-/261254329848?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=KAkJ7qkDfkCzqDQK%252FlS%252FUA8HKMc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Was only a cheap ish one and I haven't bought any wheels yet. I could just sell it on but before I do that I might test some drop handles on to see if the position will be ok for me. I thought the gears would be the same but I obviously should of checked beforehand lol. I like the frame so would be a shame if I can't make use of it but if not ill just sell it on.
Rick Draper
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4th Aug 13 at 21:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My new road bike:
Whittie
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4th Aug 13 at 21:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
That looks like it wants to race off and is annoyed it's at a standstill! Epic looking bike
Jimbothebarbarian
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4th Aug 13 at 22:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
How much did that badboy sting you for?
corsadonk
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5th Aug 13 at 05:58   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Jimbothebarbarian
How much did that badboy sting you for?


More than a new car.
Matt L
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5th Aug 13 at 06:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
That looks amazing can't imagine it being cheap.
Jimbothebarbarian
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5th Aug 13 at 06:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Is it an S-works venge?
Jamie Walby
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Its the Cavendish edition one isnt it?
Rick Draper
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5th Aug 13 at 10:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Jamie Walby
Its the Cavendish edition one isnt it?


Yep its a Cavendish edition S-Works Venge. Number 22 of 310.
Cole
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5th Aug 13 at 20:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Erm isnt that bike like 8kish

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