Cycling

BeaconJon said:
I rescued this early CAAD from the scrap heap. The paint was shocking but I never got round to rubbing it down completely and just wanted to ride it. It has a ding in one of the seat stays but not too bad. It has a mix of Ultegra and DA. The wheels are nice. Essentially early Hed/Specialized rebranded for Massi. It's a hoot to ride.
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Nice, I’ve always liked the Cannondale CAADs classic frame geometry, I’ve heard some routers that a Caad 14 is on the way.
 
Yes me too. One of the last mainstream manufacturers to hold onto a square frame geometry.
I've got a Fairlight on its way, delivery end of March. I'm looking forward to putting some miles on it.
 
Just picked up this nice steel singlespeed from a friend. Not sure which way to go with the build, retro or neo-retro.
 

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I used to do a lot of cycling during the late 80s through to about 2004. Haven'y cycled since but still got a box full of new Shimano 105 groupset parts plus a couple od Fausto Coppi frames and a couple of sets of Mavic wheels(one for tubular tyres).
I did do the BHF charity London to Brighton cycle ride twice and got my work mates to sponsor me to raise some money for the BHF charity.
 
Patrick said:
I used to do a lot of cycling during the late 80s through to about 2004. Haven'y cycled since but still got a box full of new Shimano 105 groupset parts plus a couple od Fausto Coppi frames and a couple of sets of Mavic wheels(one for tubular tyres).
I did do the BHF charity London to Brighton cycle ride twice and got my work mates to sponsor me to raise some money for the BHF charity.
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Can't beat Mavic tubs. I raced on them as a kid. Magic.
 
You should build one of your frames back up, get out on it once the weather brightens up (whenever that might be!)
 
I'm very on/off with cycling at the moment. A couple of days ago I spent the best part of 6 hours on Malvern hills, now I probably won't ride for another month!
Owly thinning down the bike collection too. Think I'm settling in a full suspension trail bike with two wheel sets, and a single speed gravel bike
 
My Fairlight arrived a couple of weeks ago and I got a proper ride on it on Saturday. Well, I'm not usually one for hype but wow, what a bike. Fairlight and Reynolds have done an amazing job creating a fab, lively frame and rolling on 35mm tyres is an absolute dream on the roads around here.
I'm struggling to find anything to change, which is unlike me with a new bike.
 

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Blast away some cob webs, been on a few local trails, usually when time allows and no rain!!! Hopefully get the lad out tomorrow too🤘🏻
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Trying to think mod wise, front and rear burgtec cherry red axles , Cannondale rear mud guard is about it recently. Oh nearly forgot, replaced the head set bearings (preventative ) last week. Also bled the brakes with shimano mineral oil, few little bubbles in the front brake🤷🏻‍♂️. Brake pads wise i went back to the Shimano XT pads, found simply they work better than all the aftermarket flavours.
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@ven I tried all sorts of aftermarket pads and ended up back with Shimano OEM finned pads (SLX). Slightly more expensive but last 3x as long as anything else
 
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GTS_Dan said:
@ven I tried all sorts of aftermarket pads and ended up back with Shimano OEM finned pads (SLX). Slightly more expensive but last 3x as long as anything else
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It’s so easy to get caught up in the after market stuff, but so far genuine seems better performance. No idea on life yet but can imagine they will last longer too . 👍🏻
 
Hotherps said:
I mentioned above Penny Farthings... I tend to be drawn to odd bikes etc. I learnt to ride a 36" then brought a custom 50" from Sweden.
(ended up selling that one as my knees are getting worse and these bikes require a lot of climbing up and down).
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Saw someone riding a penny farthing over the Forth Road Bridge on a windy day, he sat was well above the guardrail, a very brave /stupid man indeed.
 
Indoor only at the moment, Wahoo Kickr Bike and Zwift.
Was TTing, Triathlon/Duathlon and Roadie until being hit by a car whilst on my road bike back in July 22, still struggling mentally and physically but the need for a hobby took me to Pistol shooting the other month so now on the steep learning curve and looking to spend some ££ on my own pistol - using the sale of a couple of bikes to fund it :)

#staysafe folks that still enjoy the fresh air and chain oil/wax experience
 
alphacharlie said:
Indoor only at the moment, Wahoo Kickr Bike and Zwift.
Was TTing, Triathlon/Duathlon and Roadie until being hit by a car whilst on my road bike back in July 22, still struggling mentally and physically but the need for a hobby took me to Pistol shooting the other month so now on the steep learning curve and looking to spend some ££ on my own pistol - using the sale of a couple of bikes to fund it :)

#staysafe folks that still enjoy the fresh air and chain oil/wax experience
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I've got a Wahoo Kickr, not set it up yet though. Let's see how into it I get. 🤣
 
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