I'm assuming that there a few people who ride compacts for this next question.I had my new Ultegra (with compact chainset) groupset fitted today. Went out for a blast tonite. Have to say I was a little disappointed. It was as smooth as you like, but in the smaller cogs on both chain rings I was experiencing chainrub.I've had a compact before, but assumed the chainrub was because of various parts of a groupsets assembled over the years, so not quite synching correctly, slightly different sizes etc. This is brand new, fitted by trained mechanics etc. have they done a bad job or is everyone's compact groupset like that ?
bubba, if i didnt want your children i'd -ve karma you for that... I know you're simply in denial... remembe those lyrca BIB SHORTS you used to downhill in mate? I for one will never forget!!
Salt beef Condor bikes -London based heard mixed reviews, from really good to arrogant shit.You could try the new place on Greystones Road, looks like where one may buy an armani suit. Lord knows how they expect to make money. There were 2 chaps in there doing naff all the other day.Compact / triple ring = Weak. AKA Granny ring for obvious reasons. Fair enough in the alps maybe.
now then.it is my birthday coming up so i may come into some money if my rentals think i have been nice enough to them.i am attracted to the idea of a single speed bike to ride to work on, more to the point to build one myself up so i can get some practice doing bike building stuff.does anyone have any experience doing such tasks?i see that some parts are avaliable on chainreaction.com and such like. (chain tensioners etc...)basically i just want a bit of advice...where for example can i get a frame and forks from, £150 from ribble (any cheaper? im not sure weight is really an issue...)oh, i want it to free wheel too, i take it that that is possible?!in the mean time, as a thankyou, i present you with this:
Chill fatdoc, I was only kidding. I've never ridden a compact or triple, so can't comment. I do live in Sheffield and ride most of the peak as training, and have thought about changing to a compact.I agree Stanleys is the place to go. Good honest advice, and they really know about the bikes they are selling. No shit just the advice you need. They let you test bikes for a whole day quite often, which is great. But a single speed, you obviously don't live near a hill or something.
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not my usual french DH lift assisted fun, but "real" bike type riding