"I've tried bottom pull front mechs with pulleys and without by routing the cable under the bottom bracket on my Kuotas. Just switched to a cx70 it works really well with my Campagnolo shifters."
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FOR SALE: Dirty Disco 52cm with Di2 ultegra bike
Selling this seasons Dirty Disco bike which has been professionally converted to internal Di2 cabling.Full Di2 Ultegra group set with carbon wheels and Hope V twin hydraulics. Used for racing only…Continue
Started Nov 20, 2012
Campag friendly disc hubs for Carbon tub rims - is there anything out there?
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Hi, I am after a set of Campag friendly disc hubs with the added complication of wanting to fit carbon rims. Hope have a hub but only down to 28H and I cant find a carbon tub rim that is compatible.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Philip G Aug 14, 2012.
Tub question - base tape fixing.
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Just been unfortunate enough to roll both front and rear tubs in the same race. On removal the glue had become dry and brittle - fair enough - serves me right for not checking! But the base tape has…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by barry davies Oct 5, 2011.
Shoe spikes
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Anyone know where I can get a couple of sets of toe spikes (not blunt studs) from? Gotta get ready for the new season, might need to do some racking after the 1st corner pile up ;-) Cheers.Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Myk_ee Sep 1, 2011.
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racin' roddy posted a discussionFOR SALE: Dirty Disco 52cm with Di2 ultegra bike
Selling this seasons Dirty Disco bike which has been professionally converted to internal Di2 cabling.Full Di2 Ultegra group set with carbon wheels and Hope V twin hydraulics. Used for racing only since start of this winters season.Looking for 2 grand for this race bike.See More
racin' roddy replied to Ian Tunnicliffe's discussion Best handlebar tape for CX?"I've been using this Specialized bar phat stuff for a couple of seasons, I find it to be spot on.
You get silicon pads which are fitted under the tape so very good if the ground is rough. The black tape washes well and will last a season, bar…"
Giles Perkins replied to racin' roddy's discussion Black sidewalls on me tubs."Aquasure or Urethane Sealant, much of a muchness? For new Limus 33 open tubulars - should I coat before installing onto the rims? Cheers G."
Philip G replied to racin' roddy's discussion Campag friendly disc hubs for Carbon tub rims - is there anything out there?"There are normally 28h chinese carbon rims on ebay in 28h from the likes of carbonbicycle99. I've got a pair and I know a few others who have built them up with no problems.
Otherwise Corima do some very nice rims in 28h but these aren't…"
racin' roddy posted a discussionCampag friendly disc hubs for Carbon tub rims - is there anything out there?
Hi, I am after a set of Campag friendly disc hubs with the added complication of wanting to fit carbon rims. Hope have a hub but only down to 28H and I cant find a carbon tub rim that is compatible. Does anyone know of another option. Cheers!See More
racin' roddy replied to mobyverulam's discussion 5 year old child"Both my 5 and 7 year old boys ride the Southwest league. The important thing is that they enjoy it and want to take part. Most local leagues encourage the future of CX racing to start young, parents are usually allowed to assist the younger kids…"
racin' roddy replied to Tom Randall's discussion Gluing Tubs"For what it worth here is my 'belt and braces' method. It takes best part of a week to complete but I haven't lost a tub using this method (fingers crossed). I did roll a tub 2 weeks ago but that was a glue only method.
1. Pre-stretch…"
barry davies replied to racin' roddy's discussion Tub question - base tape fixing."t.he correct adhesive to use for base tapes is Copydex, been using it since the 60's"
racin' roddy replied to racin' roddy's discussion Tub question - base tape fixing."Thanks for the information. The dreaded black Dugast mold has got under the base tapes, I think I'll send to http://www.tubular-repairs.com/ see what Peter can do."
Kristian Spreckley replied to racin' roddy's discussion Tub question - base tape fixing."I know very little about cross tubs but have always thought they were the same in construction as normal tubs. I have never come across a tub that has a stitched base tape?? In my experience they are all glued. I have had a few come away and always…"
Chris Pedder replied to racin' roddy's discussion Tub question - base tape fixing."Apparently, when re-fixing base tape, your best bet is "barge cement" (it's the same sort of stuff that cobblers use to stick shoes together) - it's available on American Amazon, but surprisingly difficult to find on this side of…"
Alan Dorrington replied to racin' roddy's discussion Tub question - base tape fixing."The first layer of base tape is not normally stitched on (depending on tub type). If the base tape has come right off, I would recommend sending it to Pete Burgin http://www.tubular-repairs.com/ as he will put on a better quality…"
richard replied to racin' roddy's discussion Tub question - base tape fixing."i wouldnt just glue it, it would definatly roll off again, the tape is normally stiched on to with a strong thread so you should stich it back together then (just like you would when you unpick it to fix a puncture then sew back up) be carful not to…"
Dave Haygarth replied to racin' roddy's discussion Tub question - base tape fixing."I've only ever lost base tape when yanking a tub off but it's annoying isn't it. In theory, it's just a job for tub glue. Both surfaces are absorbent and rough (tape to carcass) so my guess is that tub glue…"
racin' roddy posted a discussionTub question - base tape fixing.
Just been unfortunate enough to roll both front and rear tubs in the same race. On removal the glue had become dry and brittle - fair enough - serves me right for not checking! But the base tape has come away from the carcass, is there a fix for this? Can it simply be glued back on with tub glue? How do you keep it flat. Cheers!See More
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