I did a ride with a local one day and at a roundabout when we'd come down off the hills he just rode out into the traffic, stuck his hand out and nodded at the oncoming traffic. No one batted an eyelid, just waved us on. Not often that happens here. Same ride, went into a bar for a coffee and a snack, sweating like a pig when the lovely lady who was serving put her arm round me, asked me if I was tired and wanted some fresh water, gave me a sandwich and sent me on my way. God I love Italy. Yeah Its funny how the lunatic driving nations have such a reverence for cyclists. It was the same for me in France; riding on the Cote d'Azure, on the coast road, at rush hour: I thought I was being really brave; but no, motorists practically crashed into each other to give me space. Later in the holiday I rode over into Italy and the same again- masses of courtesy. I guess its the fact that there is a whole culture of cycling over there that we just don't have.
Does sound a bit small...you got a long stem on it too? The bicicleta boys will sort you out - leave your credit card at home if you want to play safe. The Lynskey Ti frames in there are nice
Yeah Its funny how the lunatic driving nations have such a reverence for cyclists. It was the same for me in France; riding on the Cote d'Azure, on the coast road, at rush hour: I thought I was being really brave; but no, motorists practically crashed into each other to give me space. Later in the holiday I rode over into Italy and the same again- masses of courtesy. I guess its the fact that there is a whole culture of cycling over there that we just don't have.
Those Planet X frames you mentioned the other day look interesting though and if I read it write are made by the Lynskey lot as well ?
Quote from: Dolly on June 01, 2008, 08:15:41 pmThose Planet X frames you mentioned the other day look interesting though and if I read it write are made by the Lynskey lot as well ?http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/?p=1319 £1599 for a dura ace equipped Lynskey?
You know he's right Joe - I will if you will. I only need the frame mind as I've got a new Ultegra groupset I can use. I've got an Ultegra 53 39 which I'll swap you for a couple of decent bottles if you fancy ?