The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

I have Ultegra and it's great albeit an old version, 6770 Di2. The latest 105 is supposed to be excellent and only difference is a slight weight increase but shifting etc identical. So unless the cosmetics are a big thing for you I don't think you'll gain much other than a slightly lighter groupset and a significantly lighter wallet by opting for Ultegra over 105.

As for wheels, I've had both Hunt and DT Swiss and for me DT Swiss much better. DT Swiss are expensive though so maybe money saved on groupset goes on them. My bike though is rim brake so options for rim braked wheels reduced these days. No doubt yours is disc so probably endless options.

I would go for Di2 if it's in the budget, not needed of course but it is great to have.

Thanks. I have Di2 on my GRX Kinesis ATR. It's part of the reason to get a new bike. I fully agree on Ultegra. I have a manual version on my Cervelo C3 - love it. I like aesthetics but they're not a game changer. However this bike doesn't have a budget - the funds are from the small compensation I got from the RTC. My wife has stage 4 cancer, my attitude is there's no point in leaving this unexpected cash in the bank. I need to enjoy life.

My regular cycling buddies are also advising DT Swiss, that or get Paul Hewitt to build something based around Hope hubs.

I know this might sound extravagant but if I've learned one thing this year is life truly is too short.

 

[Dave7]

Thanks. Yes, this is the reason for considering GRX. I have it on my gravel bike and it is very good.

I'm unsure about 1x. It's a mental thing. It took me a long time to move away from a triple when compact arrived. I rarely used the small triple ring but it was like a security blanket. I probably only actually used it when touring.

I went with a double (105s) but soon after swapped it to a tripple.....I was much happier.

 

[Dave7]

Thanks. I have Di2 on my GRX Kinesis ATR. It's part of the reason for a new bike to get a new bike. I fully agree on Ultegra. I have a manual version on my Cervelo C3 - love it. I like aesthetics but they're not a game changer. However this bike doesn't have a budget - the funds are from the small compensation I got from the RTC. My wife has stage 4 cancer, my attitude is there's no point in leaving this unexpected cash in the bank. I need to enjoy life.

My regular cycling buddies are also advising DT Swiss, that or get Paul Hewitt to build something based around Hope hubs.

I know this might sound extravagant but if I've learned one thing this year is life truly is too short.

here here.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Had to go out this morning and get some more wrapping paper

My wife says she has no idea how she will wrap my present but it will take a lot of paper

I THINK i GETTING A NEW BIKE!!!!!

(ok - wild optimism - but I can dream!!)

 

[Dave7]

Had to go out this morning and get some more wrapping paper

My wife says she has no idea how she will wrap my present but it will take a lot of paper

I THINK i GETTING A NEW BIKE!!!!!

(ok - wild optimism - but I can dream!!)

A BIG empty cardboard box maybe ???

 

[Dave7]

Thanks Dave. It's a great film that's not available anywhere at the moment. I'll be recording it for viewing later. Highly recommended here.

I have also set it to record.
It will be a difficult watch as it was one Sue and I enjoyed together. I have a few films/CDs I have not yet been able to watch/listen to.

 

[Binky]

Ho ho ho
Tis the season to go cycling

 

[Chief Broom]

Afternoon folks i dont really do xmas but always cook myself a curry as i do like to eat well over the festive period. This year its prawn recipe from Madhur Jaffrey, ive just made the base sauce which has cumin/coriander/cinnamon/ginger/garlic/chillie/cardamom/tumeric/garam massalla/yoghurt/tomatoes, i'll let this rest for an hour or so and then remove the whole spices [ever chomped on a whole cardamon!] then add the prawns and let them marinate until i cook them later. I still have fresh mint in the garden so will make a cucumber/mint raita together with a indian salad and chutney

 

[Dave7]

Afternoon folks i dont really do xmas but always cook myself a curry as i do like to eat well over the festive period. This year its prawn recipe from Madhur Jaffrey, ive just made the base sauce which has cumin/coriander/cinnamon/ginger/garlic/chillie/cardamom/tumeric/garam massalla/yoghurt/tomatoes, i'll let this rest for an hour or so and then remove the whole spices [ever chomped on a whole cardamon!] then add the prawns and let them marinate until i cook them later. I still have fresh mint in the garden so will make a cucumber/mint raita together with a indian salad and chutney

That sounds good.
Its over a week since I had a curry. I have 2 different types in the freezer.

 

[Chief Broom]

That sounds good.
Its over a week since I had a curry. I have 2 different types in the freezer.

I always get a sense of well being after a curry! reckon its all the garlic/ginger/spices whizzing around my system

 

[Dave7]

I always get a sense of well being after a curry! reckon its all the garlic/ginger/spices whizzing around my system

Indeed. One of my favourite (and simplest) has.......
Canned tomatoes
Coriander
Paprika
Ginger
Chilli powder
Turmeric
Cinnamon
Cloves (if I have any)
Stock
Plus chicken, onion, bell pepper and mushrooms
Slow cooked for 6-8 hours.
I am now salivating.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I think we are nearly there

most of the presents are wrapped
I do that and have had to resort to doing it on the table as I did the kids ones last night and my knee is complaining that it didn;t like being bent like that
Something to do with getting old!

anyway turkey came out of the freezer yesterday and all food is in - which should just scrape us through until Boxing Day!

 

[Dave7]

anyway turkey came out of the freezer yesterday and all food is in - which should just scrape us through until Boxing Day!

Would that be this years boxing day or next year's

 

[PaulSB]

A BIG empty cardboard box maybe ???

'Cos she likes a good wind up????? 🤣

 

[PaulSB]

I have also set it to record.
It will be a difficult watch as it was one Sue and I enjoyed together. I have a few films/CDs I have not yet been able to watch/listen to.

Yes, I get this. Already there's music that hits me hard.......