Recent content by Notso Swift

THey have been "upgraded" to be heavier to stop the flex in the last 2 months, but I still will not be getting them because of my weight. I did ride a set of the old ones and I think if some one is a smooth type they could get away with maybe 75-80, but sprinters need not apply even if they are...

OR he is just genuinely big/long in the torso I have a 140mm stem, a 25mm set back post AND still ride a slack frame (by modern standards (71.9) with a 595mm TT. Yes, it is custom (...and I am relatively short in the Torso for my 195cm)

Nothing wrong with an old ride as long as it is safe and comfortable, but I would REALLY look at a set of shoes and pedals, I would not say clips and straps like Jay has said, I think they are not the best option I would say either a second hand road pedal that some one has upgraded from or if...

Something second had that has either been well looked after (normal consumables) or been bought by someone who thought it was a great idea to get a bike then rode it twice a few years ago. Ebay is the most obvious but buyer beware as I would always suggest an inspection. Your location may have...

Ditto in Australia, I know a shop that charges $80 an hour... plus GST (10%)! Minimum charge 1 hour and there is a 1 week wait to get on the service schedule. To put this into context I drive a reasonably expensive car and I pay $90+ from the Main dealer, including a coffee, a lift, tickets to...

Aggh you also need to have it in the big ring! :p Super sweet result, 7800 fits perfectly and I bet the unit gives you a nice "zing" when you ride it

CS500! crikey I still have a CS200 ;) I am actually leaning towards de-computering entirely except the only thing I really want is a heart rate monitor and I don't want to wear a watch

Yes Sydney based but made in China and it is a world wide market. I have Vapours, they kill any shoe I have ever had Sidi doesn't come close... except for price Time were just as stiff, but uncomfortably so as they would restrict blood to bits and I would get numbness after 1 1/2 hours or...

Castelli make a race cut which is fairly tight and high, not Tommy V high, but not too bad Don't get craft. probably only 10cm above my knee and I am 195cm

I would definitely go compact for a newer rider... and for almost anyone not a PRO looking to do real mountains (Personally I would be on 11-25, but I do not know your ability) An good call with Veloce, it is a level above the Shimano Sora. My biggest tip is don't forget you pedals and...

IMHO You are better off spending $2k and $1k on wheels Mind you the 'Dale is an excellent choice and 105 is where the good level groups start = best value/performance Consider a runout, big savings for no real detriment

Love my Bont Vapours, being heat moldable they do fit very well, which I am sure is some benefit. But the benefit is all about fit and if something else works there is no issue. As for the gear, well I personally found myself more likely to have numb feet from high pressure points before (with...

THe rules for bike photography are quite clear, Drive side, cranks at 90 deg and valves at the bottom. :p Apart form that it all looks good:)

I would dismiss them on the basis of tyres! I have a Reynolds bias, I have my wet bike on Alu clincher, another has 46 (well actually one DVT and one 46) for race wheels

Out of interest, what was the freight