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matthewn5
I’ve had brilliant service
I’ve had brilliant service from them many times. You must have been unlucky.
BTW, epic dredge!
matthewn5
Well here we are a week later
Well here we are a week later and its still rubbish. This is only happening with Road.cc. I’m a subscriber, I’m logged in and all ad blocking is turned off and the site whitelisted. Images spend ages with the ‘three blobs’ gif and then just disappear without loading.

matthewn5
I am a subscriber.
I am a subscriber.
matthewn5
Yes I’m logged in.
Yes I’m logged in.
matthewn5
No script blocker here, all
No script blocker here, all adblockers turned off and I’m a subscriber.
matthewn5
Still awful here, I’m staring
Still awful here, I’m staring at those three blobs gifs for ever, and it’s not my internet that’s the problem… and I’ve whitelisted road.cc so it’s not adblock either.
Sort it out, road.cc!
matthewn5
I’d recommend replacing the
I’d recommend replacing the seatpost clamp with a rack mount seat clamp to get the top fittings, and then mount to the axle. There are fittings for either QR or through axles (see below). That way the load is taken straight to the wheel and the front rods take the horizontal load through the seat clamp, which is a strong point.
Rack mount seatpost clamp:
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/seat-posts/286-passport-seat-clamp-with-rack-mount/Rack mount for QR axles:
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/carriers-racks/tubus-adapter-set-for-quick-release-axle-mounting/Rack mount for through axles:
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/trailers/robert-axle-project-yoke-mounted-rear-axle-m12-x-15-159165mm/
matthewn5
Depends on the pads. Those
Depends on the pads. Those cork style pads are pretty average, but Campag red (carbon) pads and Swissstop yellow (carbon) pads work very well indeed on modern carbon rims. Indeed, compared to alloy rims you might find them a bit ‘grabby’ or ‘on/off’ than an alloy rim. I find them brilliant – absolutely no problem stopping. Just don’t ever drag them, so you don’t overheat the rims.
matthewn5
High end Fulcrum (Campag)
High end Fulcrum (Campag) hubs are brilliant. Roll beautifully and are completely adjustable and serviceable. Don’t know about the rims though.
matthewn5
How much did it cost in the
How much did it cost in the end and what had gone wrong?
matthewn5
Some tourers and trekking
Some tourers and trekking bikes are made to 132.5mm spacing, so they can take either qr ‘road’ wheels (130 mm OLN) or ‘touring’ wheels (135 mm OLN). Spreading/closing a steel frame that much will not hurt it – see Sheldon Brown’s advice if you’re worried.
January 22, 2021 at 9:12 pm in reply to: Bikester (and other EU suppliers) delays and import duty #975279
matthewn5
I just discovered one of
I just discovered one of those in the shed. In good condition too. Thinking of converting the bulb to an LED and running it for the retro vibes :))
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garsent-Replacement-Flashlights-P13-5S-Emergency/dp/B07GQWTJWR/ref=pd_all_pref_n_10January 16, 2021 at 8:35 pm in reply to: Light tourer alternatives to Surly Crosscheck – with cantis, not discs? #975139
matthewn5
Indeed.
Indeed.
January 16, 2021 at 8:34 pm in reply to: Light tourer alternatives to Surly Crosscheck – with cantis, not discs? #975137
matthewn5
That’s Rourke isn’t it? I’ve
That’s Rourke isn’t it? I’ve got a lovely Rourke… but thanks for the suggestion!. Longstaff look like beautiful bikes, but a bit spendy
January 16, 2021 at 8:31 pm in reply to: Light tourer alternatives to Surly Crosscheck – with cantis, not discs? #975135
matthewn5
That Ti Touring is lovely –
That Ti Touring is lovely – thanks for the suggestion!
It’s a bit more than I was hoping to pay… but it’s shiny, mmmm.Cheers!
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