Recent content by britinbe

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    11 speed chainrings: necessary?

    Stronglight also do patterned rings, I got a 36 and a 39 for a CT S record chainset and the work fine. I also use 10spd rings on my winter/commuter with 11spd with no issues.
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    Belgian toothpaste anyone?

    As someone who has lived in NL and BE, I can say that very few riders use mudguards, a few use clip on ones. I have a bike that I use for commuting and for the winter that has full guards fitted that usually gets a few comments. So the clubs don't really insist on them. All that being said...
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    The Rapha hater thread

    Rapha I've always seen Rapha as being "Soho Chic". I have a couple of their items and I like them, they are well styled. For good kit, I'll spend the money, and lets face it, there is a lot of crap over priced stuff out there.
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    Should You Wear Team Kits?

    I remember a winter club run when I was in the Brereton Wheelers in the UK, we were on the road from Uttoxeter to Ashbourne (late 80s) and down the road in front of us was a guy dressed in KAS gear. One of the guys on the run shout back "look at that tosser, who does he think he is? Sean...
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    Prep for RvV

    Rvv It was an excellent day with great weather, a real change from last year. I was pleased to see so many brits taking the trip across the Channel. I see there are a few people on here that live in Belgium, I'm to the east of Brussel; I've seen someone out and about wearing a "Cycling"...