Guess what!!
- Thread starter RoubaixCube
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RoubaixCube
~Tribanese~
- Location
- London, UK
Because ive just got home after spending 4hrs in the car?
Pics will be up soon. I just need to have a shower and a cuppa as i was out in the rain getting soaked
vickster
Squire
I meant instead of replacing it, not now. The new one will get rusty soon enough on a winter commute
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RoubaixCube
~Tribanese~
- Location
- London, UK
I hate the idea of a rusty chain. When people see my bike, i want them to see that its well cared for even if its second hand. The scuffs on the frame i can do nothing about but the drivetrain is something i can do something about
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RoubaixCube
~Tribanese~
- Location
- London, UK
theres quite a bit of rust though :| specially between links.
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RoubaixCube
~Tribanese~
- Location
- London, UK
Im new to cyclist slang - What is this mickling you speak of?? Also... Pics incoming
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RoubaixCube
~Tribanese~
- Location
- London, UK
Doesnt get rid of the rust though :/ Just stops it from rusting further which is the point i guess.
ANyway. time for pics!!
The bike:
Note the Schwalbe Durano Plus tyres which are worth a pretty penny each.
All the other bits and bobs hanging off the bike such as lights, cycle computer and the mud guards are my own.
New Prologo bar tape:
Heres a little scrape on the crank - Im not sure how he done this but he might have been trying to remove the pedal and the wrench or whatever he was using scraped against the crank.
Here you can see the paint work on the left part of the frame (not sure what its called) - Notice the sh!tty paint job and and the scrape on the quick release lock. The black specs on the back of the cassette is actually mud
Now for the rusty chain - I gave the chain a bit of a scrub and put some lube on it, thats why it looks a little wet.
As you can see, the rust is literally EVERYWHERE.
There was still a little mud caked underneath the bike where he might of taken it off road a little.
In those 4 months of usage he probably got his moneys worth out of the bike. Rust on the chain tells me he probably didnt give the bike the TLC it deserved or was always out on the bike in damp/wet conditions.
He was a pretty serious cyclist though, we had a quick chatter about what he upgraded to - he planned to do more sportifs and such. This 540 was his training bike but he wanted something more suitable for his training which was his main reason for sale.
Got the proof of purchase, documents for the mavic wheels and the stock cassette that he took off
ANyway. time for pics!!
The bike:
Note the Schwalbe Durano Plus tyres which are worth a pretty penny each.
All the other bits and bobs hanging off the bike such as lights, cycle computer and the mud guards are my own.
New Prologo bar tape:
Heres a little scrape on the crank - Im not sure how he done this but he might have been trying to remove the pedal and the wrench or whatever he was using scraped against the crank.
Here you can see the paint work on the left part of the frame (not sure what its called) - Notice the sh!tty paint job and and the scrape on the quick release lock. The black specs on the back of the cassette is actually mud
Now for the rusty chain - I gave the chain a bit of a scrub and put some lube on it, thats why it looks a little wet.
As you can see, the rust is literally EVERYWHERE.
There was still a little mud caked underneath the bike where he might of taken it off road a little.
In those 4 months of usage he probably got his moneys worth out of the bike. Rust on the chain tells me he probably didnt give the bike the TLC it deserved or was always out on the bike in damp/wet conditions.
He was a pretty serious cyclist though, we had a quick chatter about what he upgraded to - he planned to do more sportifs and such. This 540 was his training bike but he wanted something more suitable for his training which was his main reason for sale.
Got the proof of purchase, documents for the mavic wheels and the stock cassette that he took off
roadrash
cycle chatterer
- Location
- sitting on the edge of wigan pier
looks like a good buy to me 
Spoked Wheels
Legendary Member
- Location
- Bournemouth
Ahhhh, that is the new bike. It looks like you did well. Congratulations!!!!
A wire brush might help with the rusty chain. I also hate rusty chains
A wire brush might help with the rusty chain. I also hate rusty chains
Racing roadkill
Guru
It's a brilliant bike, just be careful, when the front calliper comes loose (and it will), you tighten it with an Allen key from behind the fork, and don't over tighten it (easily done, and it will knacker the forks).Just won a B'TWIN TRIBAN 540 off ebay for 423 notes!! what a farking score!!!
Owner claims to have had it for 4 months. but upgraded to a Triban Ultra 700. According to the pictures it looks virtually new. Tyres have a little wear on them obviously but the frame looks pristine!!!
absolute steal!
Will be picking her up from oxfordshire on Tuesday
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RoubaixCube
~Tribanese~
- Location
- London, UK
Not actually had time to road test the new bike yet. I want to ride it to work but im afraid if something goes wrong while on route and i get stuck having to mess about with it to get it running again.
part of the problem is I dont have a pannier rack installed and transporting my entire uniform to work (shoes included) on my back will feel extremely bulky.
The other problem is Im not used to having so many gears and definitely not used to the whole STi shifters.
(I might actually be over analyzing things...)
But then again, 'You Only Live Once' right?
part of the problem is I dont have a pannier rack installed and transporting my entire uniform to work (shoes included) on my back will feel extremely bulky.
The other problem is Im not used to having so many gears and definitely not used to the whole STi shifters.
(I might actually be over analyzing things...)
But then again, 'You Only Live Once' right?
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Mrs M
Guru
- Location
- Aberdeenshire
Very smart bike, enjoy
