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Old, custom frame (Easton ultralite) with XT 10x2 groups and some yummy Hope race brakes. Very light package and great fun to ride. Note the horribly retro bar ends 
Only irritating part about the frame is the 26.8mm seatpost which limits choice (and means I couldn't fit a dropper even if I wanted to).
Only irritating part about the frame is the 26.8mm seatpost which limits choice (and means I couldn't fit a dropper even if I wanted to).
My first foray into road riding (I'm a MTBer).... Trek Silque - some sort of clever tech in the seat tube to help with road vibration. My main gripe buying this, was the difficulty in finding any women's frames in stock anywhere to have a demo ride on 
Loads of blokes bikes, and some small women's ones, but no larger ones even at specialist shops. Evans was the best bet as they would order one in, but was struggling with availability as it seems to be the end of Trek's model year so v low stock. In fact I might've bought the last one of these as they aren't in stock anywhere now !
First ride was on Sunday - 50km loop in 2 hours - very comfortable except I need a new saddle !!!
And so he doesn't feel left out, this is the MTB (not a great photo!)
Loads of blokes bikes, and some small women's ones, but no larger ones even at specialist shops. Evans was the best bet as they would order one in, but was struggling with availability as it seems to be the end of Trek's model year so v low stock. In fact I might've bought the last one of these as they aren't in stock anywhere now !First ride was on Sunday - 50km loop in 2 hours - very comfortable except I need a new saddle !!!
And so he doesn't feel left out, this is the MTB (not a great photo!)
ChrisMCoupe said:
After deliberating over a 56 or a 58 S-Works, I'm pleased I went with the 56, seems to ride superbly so far, super stiff front and and much more compliant on the bumpy stuff than my S5. Also the paint work in the flesh is outrageous, I should hang it on my wall really
Very nice.
louiebaby said:
How do you get on with the cage-less water bottles?
Think this is them http://fabric.cc/shop/waterbottle/BlueNGT said:
louiebaby said:
How do you get on with the cage-less water bottles?
Think this is them http://fabric.cc/shop/waterbottle/Apologies for being a bit vague.
louiebaby said:
How do you get on with the cage-less water bottles?
They get a mixed review from me. They're very cheap, light and look so much better than a cage which got me to buy them. In use they're very secure, can be quite difficult to replace especially when empty as they need a good firm push to get them seated and it's not quite the effortless high cadence replacement I'm used to with a normal bottle, but I reckon that'll become better with time. The worst bit is the drinking valve which is pretty crummy and a bit leaky, unfortunately I haven't found any other lids which fit yet either. With a Camelbak bite valve I'd love them.And if running a tri-spoke wasn't hipster enough, here's my latest toy.
SheikhYerBouti said:
This is mine. I just bought it from eBay for £10 as it was around the corner from where I work. With a bit of effort I think it should clean up ok and make a decent pub\canal bike.
This is the bike now it's finished, it rides pretty well and I'm happy with the way it has turned out.
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