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  • Addickted4life
    Addickted4life Posts: 7,467
    edited June 2021
    Hi CL I know this is a stretch but any help with this would be greatly appreciated. If you could share this post - https://www.facebook.com/Joseph.D.Clifford/posts/2210173655780776 - on FB and other social media that would be amazing.

    STOLEN. PLEASE SHARE.
    My Friend's Cipollini MCM (pictured) has been stolen from the Penge area (South East London) . The bike is extremely rare and distinctive, specification as follows:

    Frame - Cipollini MCM Disc Frameset
    Wheels - Spin On These Wheels
    Groupset - Full Mechanical Hydraulic R8000 Shimano Ultegra
    Saddle - Specialized Oura Expert Gel Saddle
    Handlebars - Specialized 38cm width

    If you have any information regarding the location of the bike please message me directly on here. If found please return the bike to SE20 Cycles in Penge.
    May be an image of bicycle and outdoors

  • buckshee
    buckshee Posts: 7,866
    Anyone subscribe to Strava? Been wondering if paying the extra £4 a month is worth it. 
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,036
    Litelok cycle locks. Any good?

    I’ve been given one and I’m not sure whether to trust it. I usually use an Abus D lock (with pit lock skewers) and feel ok with that. The litelok looks so different and even though it’s gold sold secure I’m not sure if I should use it.
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,036
    My new bidons have arrived.

    Cheers!
  • Horsfield9
    Horsfield9 Posts: 3,082
    iainment said:
    My new bidons have arrived.

    Cheers!
    Shaken,  not stirred ?
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,036
    The old and the new!
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,736
    Off on a 5 day bike packing trip on Monday. @Charlton_Charlie and I are heading from Ayr up the west coast via Jura, Islay, Oban and Mull and ending up at Fort William.

    Neither of us are fit enough, neither of us has prepared properly or tested all out kit......

    Suspect it is going to be a scenic sufferfest! Your prayers would be welcomed!
  • EastStand
    EastStand Posts: 4,109
    Whisky tour!
  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,640
    Clem_Snide said:
    Off on a 5 day bike packing trip on Monday. @Charlton_Charlie and I are heading from Ayr up the west coast via Jura, Islay, Oban and Mull and ending up at Fort William.

    Neither of us are fit enough, neither of us has prepared properly or tested all out kit......

    Suspect it is going to be a scenic sufferfest! Your prayers would be welcomed!
    Don't forget some smidge.
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,736
    Baldybonce said:
    Clem_Snide said:
    Off on a 5 day bike packing trip on Monday. @Charlton_Charlie and I are heading from Ayr up the west coast via Jura, Islay, Oban and Mull and ending up at Fort William.

    Neither of us are fit enough, neither of us has prepared properly or tested all out kit......

    Suspect it is going to be a scenic sufferfest! Your prayers would be welcomed!
    Don't forget some smidge.

    Have bought one of their survival kits!
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  • Huskaris
    Huskaris Posts: 9,844
    edited July 2021
    Considering cycling as a deliveroo/Ubereats/Just Eat driver outside of work, purely for some exercise (getting married in spring next year, could do with shifting 20-30 lbs) on an old single speed. The regular breaks/stops and the need to get to places quickly etc, as well as learning the local area (I'm quite new to where I live) really appeals to me. The money side obviously doesn't (I'd be happy to do it for free, and considering just donating any money I make to a charity).

    Am I missing any obvious reason why this is a stupid idea?

    Edit: Just read about some of the grief they get... Not a great idea...  :|
  • kigelia
    kigelia Posts: 2,582
    Anyone have a recommendation for cycling groups up here in the dartford/gravesend area? As much as I enjoy just going out for a ride on my own I suspect the best way to increase speed/distance is to join a group of others. 
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,736
    2 days before departure for Scotland I finally get round to testing my kit. A lot of extra weight and the trunk bag is only a 3rd full 🙄🙄🙄
  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,640
    Clem_Snide said:
    2 days before departure for Scotland I finally get round to testing my kit. A lot of extra weight and the trunk bag is only a 3rd full 🙄🙄🙄
    B&B's or camping?
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,736
    Baldybonce said
    Clem_Snide said:
    2 days before departure for Scotland I finally get round to testing my kit. A lot of extra weight and the trunk bag is only a 3rd full 🙄🙄🙄
    B&B's or camping?

    Hotels! Far too lazy to camp!
  • Huskaris
    Huskaris Posts: 9,844
    Although I massively respect people who do massive bike rides etc and camp... If you have the money, you surely have to treat yourself to a proper bed each night!
  • Cordoban Addick
    Cordoban Addick Posts: 5,448
    Clem_Snide said:
    2 days before departure for Scotland I finally get round to testing my kit. A lot of extra weight and the trunk bag is only a 3rd full 🙄🙄🙄
    By heck, they don't build racks like they used to.
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,736
    Cordoban Addick said:
    Clem_Snide said:
    2 days before departure for Scotland I finally get round to testing my kit. A lot of extra weight and the trunk bag is only a 3rd full 🙄🙄🙄
    By heck, they don't build racks like they used to.

    Its made by this company: https://www.tailfin.cc/

    Their kit is lovely, expensive, but it works so well on road bikes. Mine is a hybrid with carbon struts and alloy top frame, you can get an all alloy or all carbon version. They also make them for pannier bags rather than trunks. Would highly recommend them.
  • Cordoban Addick
    Cordoban Addick Posts: 5,448
    Clem_Snide said:
    Cordoban Addick said:
    Clem_Snide said:
    2 days before departure for Scotland I finally get round to testing my kit. A lot of extra weight and the trunk bag is only a 3rd full 🙄🙄🙄
    By heck, they don't build racks like they used to.

    Its made by this company: https://www.tailfin.cc/

    Their kit is lovely, expensive, but it works so well on road bikes. Mine is a hybrid with carbon struts and alloy top frame, you can get an all alloy or all carbon version. They also make them for pannier bags rather than trunks. Would highly recommend them.
    Gorgeous stuff but as you say it aint cheap.
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,036
    I may be old fashioned but don’t see the advantages in bike packing. Unless speed and aerodynamics is your thing. I’m slow and have no appetite for being any faster.
    I use panniers, just ordered new Arkel Orca 45s, which seem to me more capacious than any bike packing set up.
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  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,736
    edited July 2021
    200+ miles in the Highlands and Scottish Islands done. Amazing experience. So tough in the heat with all the kit on the bike as well. Worth it as the islands and Highlands are all beautiful.

    10 min ride from Kings X to Charing X to get the train home and I immediately have road rage. Not till you ride away London that realise just what a high percentage of drivers there are total knobbers.
  • iainment
    iainment Posts: 8,036
    Clem_Snide said:
    200+ miles in the Highlands and Scottish Islands done. Amazing experience. So tough in the heat with all the kit on the bike as well. Worth it as the islands and Highlands are all beautiful.

    10 min ride from Kings X to Charing X to get the train home and I immediately have road rage. Not till you ride away London that realise just what a high percentage of drivers there are total knobbers.
    In the last photo have you taken the pedals off your bike?
  • Rylo
    Rylo Posts: 860
    Clem_Snide said:
    2 days before departure for Scotland I finally get round to testing my kit. A lot of extra weight and the trunk bag is only a 3rd full 🙄🙄🙄
    Absolutely love that. 
  • Rylo
    Rylo Posts: 860
    Sure it’s been covered already, but is there a turbo trainer in particular that people would recommend? Many thanks 
  • Fumbluff
    Fumbluff Posts: 10,122
    Wanted to take the kids to “Ballamory” when they were little, too late now…
  • Cordoban Addick
    Cordoban Addick Posts: 5,448
    Fumbluff said:
    Wanted to take the kids to “Ballamory” when they were little, too late now…
    What do you want to know?
  • Fumbluff
    Fumbluff Posts: 10,122
    Did Archie ever invent anything that wasn’t utter shite?
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,736
    iainment said:
    Clem_Snide said:
    200+ miles in the Highlands and Scottish Islands done. Amazing experience. So tough in the heat with all the kit on the bike as well. Worth it as the islands and Highlands are all beautiful.

    10 min ride from Kings X to Charing X to get the train home and I immediately have road rage. Not till you ride away London that realise just what a high percentage of drivers there are total knobbers.
    In the last photo have you taken the pedals off your bike?
    Nope, they are Speedplay pedals and are pretty small. If you zoom in you will see them.

  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,736
    Rylo said:
    Sure it’s been covered already, but is there a turbo trainer in particular that people would recommend? Many thanks 

    Depends if you want a wheel on/off and whether you want a smart trainer or not. Personally think wheel off, smart is the way to go and if that is your route look no further than the Wahoo Kickr.
  • Rylo
    Rylo Posts: 860
    Clem_Snide said:
    Rylo said:
    Sure it’s been covered already, but is there a turbo trainer in particular that people would recommend? Many thanks 

    Depends if you want a wheel on/off and whether you want a smart trainer or not. Personally think wheel off, smart is the way to go and if that is your route look no further than the Wahoo Kickr.
    Thanks, much appreciated.

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