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Forum: Commuting
06-16-15, 09:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,843
Posted By thxxx

I was curious about this thread, because my times...

I was curious about this thread, because my times have plateaued. At the moment I am blaming it on the weather and the fact the wind is forever in my face at this time of year, whereas last year when...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-15, 08:51 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 209,828
Posted By thxxx

451112 Does this count? Sorry for the crappy...

451112
Does this count? Sorry for the crappy non driveside pic, and it has been further updated since this picture, but it is:
1989/90/91 (not sure) Giant Cadex 980c
Running new 105 compact crank...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-15, 02:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By thxxx

Thanks for that link, bookmarked for future ref!...

Thanks for that link, bookmarked for future ref! :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-15, 08:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By thxxx

This is amazing information, and makes a lot of...

This is amazing information, and makes a lot of sense (May have just prevented me spending a small fortune on wheels as well... as I have been browsing). Apologies for the late reply, I have been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-15, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By thxxx

Thanks both, I am looking for some much lighter...

Thanks both, I am looking for some much lighter wheels, so this may work quite well. I had a look on eBay, but in terms of getting the modern technology with light wheels and a decent hub it's not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-15, 08:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By thxxx

Freehub and freehub body question...

So, I have an older CF frame bike with 126mm rear spacing, and currently running a 9 of 10 speed system using a 7 speed HB-1055 Shimano 105 freehub with 7 speed freehub body. I know the OLD has to be...
Forum: Charity Events
02-13-15, 04:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,223
Posted By thxxx

It's ok, we certainly don't have the experience...

It's ok, we certainly don't have the experience yet so are throwing ourselves in the deep end... literally!

Thanks for your support, we will be keeping on top of things, and at the moment this is...
Forum: Charity Events
02-12-15, 06:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,223
Posted By thxxx

Row2Rio 2016 Challenge

In celebration of the Olympics moving from London to Rio, myself and a team of 3 others (4th to be decided as unfortunately one team member dropped out) will be attempting to follow the Olympic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-14, 02:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,397
Posted By thxxx

Good luck! You'll have some fun with that, and...

Good luck! You'll have some fun with that, and probably recoup a reasonable amount for the old 600 components as they aren't that easy to get hold of (from my experience). If you were in the UK I may...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-14, 02:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,397
Posted By thxxx

Reading that I'm assuming you're spreading the...

Reading that I'm assuming you're spreading the frame, and in that case it should give you a lot of options! I don't know too much about the Microshift components but as long as they play with Shimano...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-14, 09:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,397
Posted By thxxx

I have in the last week completed this project. I...

I have in the last week completed this project. I have a 24yo 7 speed Giant Cadex 980c which had downtube shifters, but had 105 components throughout. I debated for ages the upgrade to brifters,...
Forum: Commuting
08-05-14, 06:03 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 13,782
Posted By thxxx

Typically average between 19mph and 21mph traffic...

Typically average between 19mph and 21mph traffic dependent on my 26 mile round trip commute to work, but I am pushing hard. Normally slower on the way there due to the overall climb and faster on...
Forum: Commuting
08-04-14, 08:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,588
Posted By thxxx

My commute to work is approx 20k/13miles, and...

My commute to work is approx 20k/13miles, and every time I get on the bike I push hard. Have my Garmin on the front trying to beat yesterday (or the previous days) time and slowly getting the times...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-14, 04:09 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,809
Posted By thxxx

I am riding an old racer for this commute, with...

I am riding an old racer for this commute, with the idea of showering when I get to work/home, so I'm generally working very hard. I can't do 5 days a week as I'm generally knackered after two days...
Forum: Commuting
07-15-14, 06:01 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,809
Posted By thxxx

Sorry for the late reply, the guy has caught up...

Sorry for the late reply, the guy has caught up to me and sat on my back wheel each time. I've never overtaken him and only notice him later on, so have no idea when/where he comes from. Which is...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-14, 06:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,809
Posted By thxxx

Thanks for all the input guys, it matches my...

Thanks for all the input guys, it matches my thoughts of 'not quite acceptable'. I defo wasn't shoaling, as I only noticed him 2k into the 10k uninterrupted stretch, and it is the same guy every...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-14, 08:06 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,809
Posted By thxxx

My commute is fairly flat, which helps :) I kinda...

My commute is fairly flat, which helps :) I kinda feel a bit stupid now, and I wasn't quite sure I believed they guys in the office who think it's very achievable to average 20mph on a mountain bike!...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-14, 07:00 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,809
Posted By thxxx

I need to learn these hand signals for debris and...

I need to learn these hand signals for debris and potholes, but I would be loathe to use them for a cyclist who has not communicated with me in some way before. The only reason I even knew he was...
Forum: Commuting
07-11-14, 05:30 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,809
Posted By thxxx

Drafting On Commute... Etiquette Question

I'm curious as to the etiquette of this practice...

If I set the scene a bit, I am relatively new to cycling. I have an old road bike (Giant Cadex 980c). I am cycling 3/4 times a week to work (26...
Forum: Introductions
07-07-14, 07:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 374
Posted By thxxx

Cheers dude, I'm currently doing a 26mile daily...

Cheers dude, I'm currently doing a 26mile daily round trip on it to Farnham and back, which I am enjoying a lot. Running gear is old, but other than that the bike seems pretty sound! 1991 according...
Forum: Introductions
07-07-14, 06:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 374
Posted By thxxx

Howdy! :)

Hi All,

A quick introduction, I'm new to cycling and appear to have developed the bug. I have picked myself up and old Giant Cadex 980c, which I realise is now considered vintage, but thoroughly...
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