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by wimpy
05 Aug 2014 12:33
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Mtb rear wheel
Replies: 0
Views: 5147

Mtb rear wheel

Wanted MTB rear wheel/wheelset for v brake in good condition 9 speed. Do not need cassette. Many thanks
by wimpy
12 Jun 2011 20:34
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Cotswold Audax -- entry update
Replies: 6
Views: 4153

Im sorry but i will have to pull out of the Audax as my kids have something planned for me, so if anyone want my place please feel free to take it. :(
by wimpy
08 May 2010 13:12
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: New Cassette or Not
Replies: 15
Views: 7540

I thought sod it and got a newer bike as i needed one anyway....so i purchased a Trek 1.9.........Niceeeeee
by wimpy
16 Apr 2010 20:07
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: New Cassette or Not
Replies: 15
Views: 7540

Well cleaning it didn't work so i have to buy another freehub but i need one for sunday so where would i be able to find one at such short notice??? I need a shimano 7 speed freehub does anyone know where they stock these......Many thanks.
by wimpy
31 Mar 2010 19:18
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: New Cassette or Not
Replies: 15
Views: 7540

Well i gave it a clean and tried it out for 10 mile on the turbo going thru the gears and all seems fine at the moment.
by wimpy
30 Mar 2010 21:06
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: New Cassette or Not
Replies: 15
Views: 7540

Thanks for all your advice i think i will change the freehub to be on the safe side and go from there.
by wimpy
30 Mar 2010 14:54
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: New Cassette or Not
Replies: 15
Views: 7540

it is a shimano i think im going to give it a good clean and see where i go from there.......hope it works.... using an old steel wheel at the mo with 6 gears so im not very amused. There only old Mavic xp12s but i love em ive had them ages and they still run true as ever.
by wimpy
29 Mar 2010 14:02
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: New Cassette or Not
Replies: 15
Views: 7540

New Cassette or Not

Whilst riding the other day I noticed my cassette just started spinning for no reason can anyone advise on what has happened and what my choices are as to have a new one or could it be something else.....Thanks
by wimpy
24 Feb 2010 23:30
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Upgrade of my old machine
Replies: 16
Views: 6752

Im currently biding on a Focus Variadio Expert Ultegra sl on Ebay.............what do you think?? item num... 260556363529 feedback please......
Thanks
by wimpy
23 Feb 2010 23:58
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Upgrade of my old machine
Replies: 16
Views: 6752

Thanks for all your advice and input on this subject, it certainly is a lot to think about, but overall i think it might be better to buy another bike and keep my old one for winter training due to costs,labour etc... I wish i had taken cycling up years ago and probably by now i could have built my ...
by wimpy
22 Feb 2010 20:37
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Upgrade of my old machine
Replies: 16
Views: 6752

Thanks Andy, but unfortunateley i cannot make Thursday night as i have family commitments, but thanks for your input on this matter. Would it be possible to send you a few pics of the bike and you could have a look and tell me the best option because i dont want to spend too much if it is not needed...
by wimpy
21 Feb 2010 22:07
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Upgrade of my old machine
Replies: 16
Views: 6752

Upgrade of my old machine

Wanted....Advice on buying a bike, at the moment i have a down tube shifter alumininum frame bike but would like the sti shifters preff 105s or if poss could i upgrade my bike to the sti gears and how much would it cost?? your help would be much appreciated.