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I’ve been called a lot worse anyway 🤣 If the clown emoji was intended for yourself , don’t be so harsh on yourself. It’s perfectly acceptable and sensible to ride from spring through to autumn, unless you have no choice, that’s what I intend to do. So I guess this pain will be relived for me...

Yeah, I guess all of us clowns trying to reintroduce ourselves to cycling have to get through the pain barrier too!

Kudos on the commitment, I’m aiming for 2-3 shorter rides a week, closer to home so I know I’m going to make it back. I’m a lazy bugger though so let’s see how that pans out 🤣

Fair enough, I guess we are all out there for different reasons and with different mindsets. I bet you’re not that slow though. What pained me today was the hills, I had to get off and walk halfway up two of them. That will hopefully improve in time though. It was still great to be out on the...

Sometimes friendly advice doesn’t go down too well, I would have done the same as you. As for the helmet, you done good, at least they know now 😜

I went and had another look, it’s a cracker.

Thanks Bob 👍🏼 I think I remember seeing a limited edition TDF you picked up in mint condition. Very tasty! This one rides really well. It was a very enjoyable ride, even more so because I’m not saddle sore and can still walk 🤣

Today I rode a 20 plus mile ride for the first time in over 30 years. I was on a recent purchase that I am very pleased with, a 1992 ish Carrera Corsa Record. I was wearing a loose fitting cycling jersey, mitts, mesh shorts over padded base layer with some very comfy cycle specific shoes on...

I finally got around to fitting the bar tape today. I didn’t go with the tacky Fizik Vento, instead I opted for some period new old stock Isca Max Tape. A little Marmite I guess! The Basssno Frontera saddle was fitted a while back, along with some cheap new old stock Odyssey Svelte Sport pedals...

Matthew offered a Gianni Motta Personal 2001r as Karma, wow. Great comms arranging the collection and arrived bang on time. Matthew told me the bikes history that he gained from the previous owners son. It was a real pleasure to meet and deal with Matthew, a great bloke indeed. Good luck with...

That is a cracker, me likey!

Thanks for your kind comments. It really was a good find and a lovely bike. The paint really pops in the sunshine, it’s a gorgeous colour. My sister has reported that it rides really nicely, it’s nimble and quite nippy. Thanks again

Apart from a degrease of the drive chain and a soapy wash she’s all done. My sister loves the bike and is now on the road. We fitted a nice clean Selle San Marco Lady saddle, bars to my sisters liking along with some 80’s Weinmann levers and some new grips and brake cables.

Thanks guys, I feel more jokes are on the way after seeing Nobs product of choice. Gimp suit territory perhaps? Being honest, these tyres will not see too much action, especially anything too taxing for them. I thought they would look cool on my early 90’s Bio Racer which is purple ish.

evilBay!

I took this shot many years ago on a crappy phone camera.

Yes agree, I guess they are either good or bad. Not concerned about the rubber in this case, more the carcass underneath. I’ll let you know if I’m worrying about nothing when they arrive. Thanks

I’ve heard that about petroleum based products, some have used coconut oil or cream. It’s been long debated before, I know. I won’t know if they are dry until I receive them, I’m just thinking ahead. They look OK though, here’s a pic. Thanks for your reply.

I have just bought a bundle of nos tyres, mainly for the 2 purple Vredestein Fortezza TriComp included. They look ok in the listing pics but it was a late night purchase and a gamble. Do any of you road guys have any tips for treatments to add a bit of life into the tyres before fitting? I know...

BMX bikes are great for short rides and giggles, my advice would be to buy another BMX 🤣