there's only one thing for it - new carbon handlebars, bar tape and end plugs. There's no telling what structural damage the bars have sustained, so better to be safe than sorry

ROFLMAO.


Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement plug?

You're right. I hadn't thought of it that way. In fact there may be a hairline crack in the frame somewhere. That could fail catastrofffically and pose a potential risk to my well being. I guess I'll just have to buy a whole new bike. Bugger

At least the wife will be pleased that I'm looking after my well being. Thanks for the excellent advice 'vette

It's probably still in the gutter.

Yup, and it's probably in lots of little tiny pieces too!

stupid question but why can't they just close out the end of the bars with alu/carbon, whatever the bar is made of. why plugs? can't they make the bars close up during the extrusion process?

Weight?

Hey, talking about little pieces. My crash has left my pedal all hacked up and as well as the face of my rear derailleur. Me not likes the rash on these parts so I want to do something about it. I thought getting a dremel and cleaning up the pedal wouldn't be an issue, but what about the derailleur? Is that face a load bearing part that might fail if I take to much metal off in the process of smoothing it out?

{edit} for the worst typed post ever.

-would add cost
-some people like to cut down bars (Phil Anderson)
-where would you put your rolled up $5 note for coffees on Lygon?

true, but with some of these new fancy bars already costing about half the cost of my whole bike, what's a few extra bucks?

I'd say it'll be ok if you don't take too much off. Eddy drilled holes in his didn't he?

Thanks climbo. Didn't Eddies fall apart all the time though?


By the way Expat. Finally sent your maps today. Fark I'm a lazy, forgetful git.

Did I?

Oh hang on....wrong Eddy.

Kings Cross? Or one for your bars?

Geez you americans luv a plug... dont you

Were Mrs. & Mrs. Coyle from "Acid House" your typical Scottish couple?

"The nipples, Doreen.....gimme the NIPPLES!!"

That's what I'm saying. I can't picture Groundskeeper Willie ever uttering that though.

since the demise of "laneclosed", here's a laugh for you....if you've got time to read any of it....contains the 'heyday' of my racing career and the other goons who named me Climbo way back when....

Most fo the pics are missing but some of them are there in the race reports, some good ones too.

https://web.archive.org/web/200206082...s.com/Main.htm

Y'all watch American Chopper tonite?

That was great. Lance got some serious pace on in the Jay Leno car park!!

That thing sounded fully sick, mate!

I went for a lite roll this morning (first 4 o'clocker for a couple of months!) and all I can say is "OUCH!" I uncovered some more sore spots that I didn't know I had, and found out that the left knee is pretty goddamn dodgy (ie. unstable).

Should make for an interesting weekend of racing

4am start? was that you going down Karalta Rd at about 6am?

Man thats funny.... great TV..

'Who've you been seeing.... Madonna... Dolly Parton...!'

I hope you mean 4pm when you knocked off early yesterday..?

Funny? Or sick??


I saw Irreversible on World Movies last week. Bugger me....that was full on.


Monica Belluci.....13 out of 10. Stunner.