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Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-12, 02:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,812
Posted By clx1

To have made this comment you clearly know...

To have made this comment you clearly know nothing about Campagnolo.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-11, 01:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 947
Posted By clx1

Shiny Bikes, certainly for Campagnolo, almost...

Shiny Bikes, certainly for Campagnolo, almost trade prices.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-11, 11:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,271
Posted By clx1

So that they don't detach from the rim when you...

So that they don't detach from the rim when you are going down a hill at 40+mph!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-11, 11:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,447
Posted By clx1

+1 This is exactly my experience!

+1 This is exactly my experience!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-11, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 801
Posted By clx1

Can't comment on the Dolan but the 1500...

Can't comment on the Dolan but the 1500 difference you mention is nothing to do with spec. or frame quality, it's simply that you are paying for the big name brands. Just total up the component cost...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-11, 01:06 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 8,820
Posted By clx1

I have a $9,000, a a $7,000 and a $6,000 bike. I...

I have a $9,000, a a $7,000 and a $6,000 bike. I ride minimum 10,000 miles a year and I'm not rich. Bikes are what I like to spend my money on. So my answer to the original poster is no, it's not...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-11, 03:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,138
Posted By clx1

I have them on two bikes, highly recommended for...

I have them on two bikes, highly recommended for comfort and performance.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-11, 01:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,176
Posted By clx1

Bib shorts and nothing should ever be worn...

Bib shorts and nothing should ever be worn underneath them.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 02:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,213
Posted By clx1

Proper Road cyclists wear Bibs, end of!

Proper Road cyclists wear Bibs, end of!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-11, 03:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,986
Posted By clx1

Two Camel Podiums which I bin for new ones every...

Two Camel Podiums which I bin for new ones every three months.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-11, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,349
Posted By clx1

I have Fizik carbon railed saddles on two bikes...

I have Fizik carbon railed saddles on two bikes both of which have covered many thousands of miles. Something was clearly wrong with the saddle/clamp/fixing arrangement in the OP example.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-11, 04:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,073
Posted By clx1

"the same basic style has been in use for...

"the same basic style has been in use for decades"

Perhaps this is the answer to your question, no further progression is required.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 02:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,281
Posted By clx1

Smallest seat pack possible, Fizik look...

Smallest seat pack possible, Fizik look reasonably stylish, other than bottle cages nothing else on my bike.
Co2 Unit, cartridges, tyre levers and multitool in seat pack. Tube, phone, food, cash and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-11, 04:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,635
Posted By clx1

I retired early at 55, am a keen cyclist, have...

I retired early at 55, am a keen cyclist, have four bikes and am pretty friendly with the guys at my LBS. They opened a high end "Road Only" boutique style bike shop in a nearby town. Shop sells...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-11, 03:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,423
Posted By clx1

Completely different tyres that can't be...

Completely different tyres that can't be compared, clear description of the two on Continentals website.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-11-11, 03:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,369
Posted By clx1

You can buy door openers that are smaller than a...

You can buy door openers that are smaller than a matchbox and weigh next to nothing, I have one and I've accidentally put it in the washing machine a couple of times and it still works fine.
If the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-11, 03:56 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,796
Posted By clx1

[QUOTE=rousseau;12849015]Eh? England isn't in...

[QUOTE=rousseau;12849015]Eh? England isn't in Europe!

England is a full member of the European Union and is geographically and always has been part of the continent of Europe.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-11, 05:11 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,796
Posted By clx1

I'm in Europe and always carry two bottles, you...

I'm in Europe and always carry two bottles, you can't possibly generalise about a topic like this.

On a completely seperate subject and I'm going to generalise here, Triple chainsets have all but...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-11, 01:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,639
Posted By clx1

When I first got into Road cycling a couple of...

When I first got into Road cycling a couple of years ago I bought a lot of stuff without doing any research or looking at any forums and wasted a fair bit of money, I put that down to a learnng curve...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-11, 04:08 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 6,895
Posted By clx1

You must be one of those who haven't ridden a...

You must be one of those who haven't ridden a good set of wheels or you wouldn't talk such crap.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-11, 12:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,474
Posted By clx1

I have experienced the same problem so now I...

I have experienced the same problem so now I carry my spare tube in my jersey pocket. I use Continental lightweight tubes which hardly take up any room at all in a pocket.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-11, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,784
Posted By clx1

I would concentrate less on the groupset and...

I would concentrate less on the groupset and think about the frame and the wheels, these are much more important than the groupset.
A lot of people speak very highly of Planet X, personally I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-11, 03:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,488
Posted By clx1

203696 Colnago CLX Record Groupset ...

203696


Colnago CLX
Record Groupset
Zipp 101/303 Wheelsets
FSA Bars and Stem
Fizik Arione CX saddle
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-11, 03:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,892
Posted By clx1

The problem with triple chain sets are that many...

The problem with triple chain sets are that many of the gears have the same ratios, there are many gears that you don’t need or use with a triple and there is extra weight involved.
You have an...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-11, 11:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,995
Posted By clx1

PDedes, What is your evidence that Zipp hubs...

PDedes, What is your evidence that Zipp hubs suck(or was it just an ignorant comment)? I have two pairs of Zipp wheels with a combined 15000 miles on them and they have never caused me a problem
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-11, 04:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,707
Posted By clx1

Decent quality correctly fitting bib shorts do...

Decent quality correctly fitting bib shorts do not rub anywhere!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-11, 01:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,585
Posted By clx1

I decided to get some Nokon cables and had read...

I decided to get some Nokon cables and had read they were a pig to fit so I got my LBS to do it for me, it took them nearly all day, to be fair to them it was the first time they had fitted Nokons....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-11, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 720
Posted By clx1

incoherent babble!

incoherent babble!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-11, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By clx1

I have experience of both Speedplay and Keo...

I have experience of both Speedplay and Keo Blades, I totally agree with the OPs coments with regard to the Speedplays, they are good pedals but the double sided entry is not all that it is cracked...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-11, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 539
Posted By clx1

Very nice but the bars look like they need to be...

Very nice but the bars look like they need to be adjusted so the drops are more horizontal.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-11, 12:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,249
Posted By clx1

2900 miles since Jan.2nd in the cold, rain and...

2900 miles since Jan.2nd in the cold, rain and wind. At least the weather is starting to improve now.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-11, 03:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,097
Posted By clx1

What he said!

What he said!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-11, 05:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,397
Posted By clx1

I've got Look Keos on three bikes and decided to...

I've got Look Keos on three bikes and decided to try a set of Speedplays as they get such good reviews. I liked them a lot and would recommend them, however, not over Look pedals. If you have knee...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-11, 03:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,755
Posted By clx1

I have a pair of Ultegra rims that can be run...

I have a pair of Ultegra rims that can be run Tubeless , also most Fulcrum and Campagnolo wheels can be run with tubeless tyres(Two Way Fit).
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-11, 05:36 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,783
Posted By clx1

You could just clean it when you get home!

You could just clean it when you get home!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-11, 03:03 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 9,629
Posted By clx1

This assumes that pure performance is the only...

This assumes that pure performance is the only factor related to cost, comfort, pleasure of ownership, feel good factor, something you have always wanted are also reasons for purchase.

It doesn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-11, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By clx1

Wiggle is one of the biggest online retailers in...

Wiggle is one of the biggest online retailers in the UK, massive range of products, reasonable prices. I have bought many items from them over the years and never had a problem. They also have a good...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-11, 05:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 17,714
Posted By clx1

10500 miles in 2010, 2200 so far in 2011, not...

10500 miles in 2010, 2200 so far in 2011, not fast though, average 15.5 mph, no commuting.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-11, 03:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,667
Posted By clx1

I have 101s, they are absolutely great.

I have 101s, they are absolutely great.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-11, 04:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By clx1

Recently bought a Record groupset from them, very...

Recently bought a Record groupset from them, very low price, delivered within 72 hours. Previously bought a pair of Zipp wheels again great price and delivered within 3 days.
On both occasions I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-11, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,316
Posted By clx1

Sidi Ergo 2, one Velcro Strap, One BOA type...

Sidi Ergo 2, one Velcro Strap, One BOA type closure and a Ratchet plus adjustable heel, the be all and end all of cycling shoes(as long as you don't have wide feet).
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-11, 01:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,336
Posted By clx1

I had exactly the same problem, I dropped the...

I had exactly the same problem, I dropped the saddle a couple of mms and it cured it.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-11, 04:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,867
Posted By clx1

R&R Gold every 200 miles irrespective of the...

R&R Gold every 200 miles irrespective of the weather.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-11, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 894
Posted By clx1

Are you sure you have used the right screws, mine...

Are you sure you have used the right screws, mine are much more flush than the one in your photo(you get two different lengths in the cleat pack).
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-11, 03:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By clx1

I'd go for it, R1s are a significant upgrade on...

I'd go for it, R1s are a significant upgrade on the 5s and it's a great price.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-11, 11:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,139
Posted By clx1

Cleat covers for emergencies such as the one...

Cleat covers for emergencies such as the one described by the O.P. and as pointed out by someone else, road shoes and cleats are for riding not walking. Look cleats last me at least 5000 miles/6...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-11, 02:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,049
Posted By clx1

I have both Fulcrum and Shimano 2 way fit wheels...

I have both Fulcrum and Shimano 2 way fit wheels and fitting tyres, irrespective of make, are a pig to mount. I think it is the design of the two way fit feature. I have a Var Tyre Lever which just...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-11, 06:11 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,829
Posted By clx1

This is my TI Bike and it is every bit as stiff...

This is my TI Bike and it is every bit as stiff and fast as my carbon Colnago!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-11, 12:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,427
Posted By clx1

A thread about the joy of cleaning pedals, the...

A thread about the joy of cleaning pedals, the worlds gone mad!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-11, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,417
Posted By clx1

Just to let you know there have been some wildcat...

Just to let you know there have been some wildcat strikes by certain Postal workers in the UK. They say it could take up to three weeks to clear the backlog.
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