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Fair comment and I would have to place the single ring where the middle ring currently is (ie exactly in the "middle" of the cassette) to minomise stress/wear/friction.

I've had a serious mess about with it !!!!

34 is my middle ring atm and while I would go from 32 to 34 max at the back, there will be a massive difference in bottom gear, which I won't even contemplate running. 34 x 34 would give me 2.1 meters against my current bottom gear of 24x32 that gives me 1.6 meters, that's too much of a gap I...

Possibly but I know I won't like it as it's 34 rather than the projected future 28t.

It's more my level of fitness dictating it... The problem is that I live on the South Downs where the climbs are short, rare BUT steep and at 41, I still want an easy option equivalent to my easiest gear even at the detriment of bigger gears. 28t ring with 34t gives me 1.7m which compares...

I only need 1 ring. I never use the big ring and only occasionnaly the small one. I run a full M950 8-speed group with 24/36/46 and 12-32. So I am thinking of going 9-speed with a 28 ring and a 11-34 cassette. Benefits are sinplicity and saving maybe 350g. Questions: 1 - How do I...

I'll decide depending on weather while watching the GP. I am very likely to be there though. The forecast is getting better, ie rain only from 4.00 pm, by which time we'll have been riding for at least 10 minutes I hope.

Or maybe even yellow hubs ?

Fair enough. Wiggle have a Syncros 80mm stem in white for £16, at the moment.

Great frame although if you do ride with the seat post that low, it's about 2 sizes too big for you ? Steering with the long stem must be pretty weird too.

???? Was that a serious question ? If there are any discriminations based on the age of the bike I may not be "allowed" to take part, my retro bike only being a 2007 (hardtail though).

What route do you guys plan to take ? I was there yesterday and followed the river from Arundel to Amberley, and then joined the South Downs Way towards the East back to Chanctonbury but if you turn West at Amberley you go back to Whiteways and the forest obviously.

They can be brought back to 63mm no probs. It's just a matter of having the right spacer added back in. TF would help I am sure.

Fair enough, although the forecast for Sat is looking a little better (not difficult compared to now...). I am sick of getting fat this winter so I am deffo going, come what may.

Gonna try to brave the elements on Saturday AM. We could meet at Hill Barn golf course and do the "usual" Cissbury, Chanctonbury and cakes in Steyning ? Anyone interested ?

LOL. I am finding it difficult to justify riding the bike ATM. The South Downs are seriously clogged up. I only did 50 miles on the bike and I can't wait to get it through its paces but it's so gluppy. Thinking of upgrading the post and bars to modern Syncros items to match the stem... Black...

I am up for it on 28th March.

Great bike. Max would be proud. It's a M / 18 inch I assume. Out of interest, how tall are you ?

LOL. Remember, you seem to be saying I have broken rules? Gay? not sure what this has to do with sexual preferences but homophobia is bound to be against the rules. Never mind...