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I'ts not a definite no, but it's a tough one to sell to the family.
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I'ts not a definite no, but it's a tough one to sell to the family.
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<Tommy>
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I remember you mentioning brands hatch and me thinking it sounded great. Would you think about doing something similar again?
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Would really like to go with you guys to conquer Ventoux, but we have been spending silly money traveling this year. We're going to Maspalomas, Gran Canaria in October, so I'll be satisfying my mountain-hunger there. Also finally spend money on an upgrade for the ToC TT (don't tell my wife):
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Which wheel do you think wheighs the most?
The disc is lighter? Looks very pro either way
. I bet it makes a lovely sound too! Have you used it yet?
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Lucky your mate spotted by the sounds of it mate. Any idea how it happened?
It only occurred to me a few days ago that I probably should’ve put a claim in for my handlebars after I crashed in the alpes. I’ve not taken the bike out of the box yet. Let alone taken the tape of the bars to give them a good once over. But I’m not sure I want to use the bars again now.
No haven't tried it yet. Also got some specific TT tires along to try on. Yes the disc is lighter, but with a 10 spd Sram cassette it will be 35 grams heavier. Still much lighter than my current HED disc wheel...½kg actuallyThe disc is lighter? Looks very pro either way
I'll need to check for their name, as its the mechanic who has the relationship with them and has made the booking.
They've done paintwork for me before on another bike.
They're based in Leatherhead.
That'll be these guys then
https://carbonbikerepair.co.uk/
Another that is well regarded
http://www.targetcomposites.co.uk/
No idea how it happened.
The mechanic asked if I transported the bike with the bottle cages in place, as the split is at one of the bottle cage mounts.
Apparently he says this is a weak spot for carbon frames and recommends that you remove the cages when transporting the bike. I'm going to check this with him again when I see him. I often transport the bike by a roof carrier, so I'm guessing that's what he means. I can't see that transporting it in a box would be a problem.
Yep.
That looks like them.
The timescales are the ones quoted to me, although they're said they think they can bring min forward 2-3 days to allow the mechanic time to reassemble the bike and get it back to me before we go.
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<Tommy>
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Yeah that sounds like a wierd one doesn’t it. If it can happen in transit like that then is that force stronger than removing / inserting a bottle? Even a heavy bottle cage is only 60 grams or whatever. Dunno... I’m no expert. I’d be interested in what he says though if you wouldn’t mind posting it.
For what it’s worth I’ve used carbon bike repair and they did a brilliant job matching the paint on my colnago which has lots of different shades of colour. I was really impressed.
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Norry best of luck this weekend. I see it’s looking dry but quite hot. What start time did you get?
Thanks mate, real shame you are missing it.
Start time is 05:56! Loading opens at 04:44. Hardly worth going to bed.
They repaired a mates Bottechia which had the top tube in two bits after he was knocked off, you can't tell, the paint work they did is top class.
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Nice!
I checked my strava just now and I think that must be the start time I got when I did it. Hopefully you get a good clean run.
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Yeah flawless
