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My front wheels not straight is this called out of true? When it goes round it rubs the brake block at a certain point.
How do i get this sorted? How much does it usually cost?

ive got some now just went for some cheap ones in the end made a difference in the time trial felt so much more comfortable than when i did one without

Ok cheers ill have another look any bars in particular that you recommend?

Hi anybody got any old clip on tri bars they want to sell or know where i can get some decent ones cheap?

CTC Heart of England Meriden audax 160 km 16th May Start - Meriden Route sheet easy to read 3 info controls First control at garden centre cafe after big climb and off road section Second control at village hall come social club they put out sandwiches biscuits cakes coffee etc with a jar to put mo...

cheers for the advice ive gone for the michelin

Lol yeah realised that cheers for the advice

Cheers do they wear out quick though?

Hi Ive been shopping around for some new tyres and just wondered if conti 4000s michelin pro 3 race etc are worth the extra fifteen quid per tyre over something like Vittoria Rubinos

Ok cheers for all the help Ive checked it with a ruler and it seems fine Ive looked on the net and it looks like i can manage changing it which type do i need Ive got a shimano eight speed just any chain then reduce links to match length with old one?

Ok cheers ill have to get one of those tools whats the average time in your experience or is it always different

Hi just wondering when anybody replaces their chain and cassette do they just go on a mileage? Just wondering cuz Ive got some long rides coming up and i dont want my chain to break half way round do they give warning when Theyre on the way out or just break?