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by Carl_Williams
11 Aug 2020 21:06
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: K36/4.5 12/08/20
Replies: 5
Views: 3143

Re: K36/4.5 12/08/20

Thanks I’m hoping to get there early enough straight from work. Are we racing without numbers?
by Carl_Williams
11 Aug 2020 17:30
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: K36/4.5 12/08/20
Replies: 5
Views: 3143

K36/4.5 12/08/20

Hi,
Is the first rider off at 19:00? And if entries are online in advance are they automatically allocated a number?
Thanks,
Carl
by Carl_Williams
28 Nov 2017 14:41
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Help on '90s 'TT' build
Replies: 12
Views: 13309

Re: Help on '90s 'TT' build

Hi Dave,

Sorry I've only just realised you replied to my comments re: parts. They're all still available so PM me if you'd like to have a look at any of them.

Cheers,
Carl
by Carl_Williams
28 Jul 2017 16:36
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Help on '90s 'TT' build
Replies: 12
Views: 13309

Re: Help on '90s 'TT' build

Hi Dave, I've a pair of Cinelli Spinaci for 26.0mm bars that I'll sell, they must be c1995. As Pete said rims would definitely be alu; I started racing in '87 and all my bikes had alu rims from then. You probably want to look for a Turbo, Rolls or Flite saddle, they were basically what everyone rode...
by Carl_Williams
30 May 2017 12:35
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Carbon frame repairs
Replies: 0
Views: 5303

Carbon frame repairs

Has anyone any experience (good/bad) of carbon fibre frame repairs?

I'm hopefully only looking at superficial surface damage not actually structural broken tubes but want peace of mind and a smart painted finish.
by Carl_Williams
22 May 2017 14:20
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Gorilla Coffee Cafe, Kings Heath
Replies: 3
Views: 3054

Re: Gorilla Coffee Cafe, Kings Heath

I can only vouch for the espresso and cakes being very good. They've recently improved the bike stands (which are always in view). Worth calling in if you're passing through KH but can get busy on a Saturday afternoon.
by Carl_Williams
04 Apr 2017 14:57
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: 500kms Club Run
Replies: 51
Views: 30868

Just noticed this thread. As an ex-Shropshire lad you've picked some nice old familiar roads. I used to ride to Bala via Hirnant & Vwyrnwy and back over Berwyns and back to Shrewsbury as Etape training. And as a schoolboy we used to ride to the YHA in Borth one day and return the next. Jumpers for g...
by Carl_Williams
28 Sep 2016 18:57
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Velo Birmingham Closed Road Sportive
Replies: 52
Views: 96278

From Birmingham Cyclist on Twitter:
"That's a 'No! from me, then. £78.75 to ride my bike for 100 miles is very steep. Unlike St Kenelm's Pass, which is merely quite steep." <@>
by Carl_Williams
22 Jan 2016 18:46
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Byways not highways
Replies: 3
Views: 7046

Thanks Steve. I'd looked on Sustrans and expected to find more too. I remember when I first moved to Birmingham I rode some of NCN5 on my race bike and wished I was on my cross bike then :wink:
by Carl_Williams
19 Jan 2016 23:35
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Byways not highways
Replies: 3
Views: 7046

Byways not highways

I'm thinking about putting my 'cross bike to more use than commuting and after some route ideas.
Has anyone suggestions on towpaths, gravel tracks, byways etc. heading south from Birmingham. I'm looking to make a 40 mile route similar to the Tour of the Black Country.
by Carl_Williams
19 Jan 2016 23:30
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Bike storage....
Replies: 9
Views: 5714

I'm at the same point in trying to work out the best solution but for a narrow corridor. I've a solid brick wall to mount brackets (and lock hasps to) and have found this so far: http://www.bikemation.com/gadgets/cycle-storage/horizontal-wall-mounted-bike-holder-rack/ The Tacx version looks good as ...
by Carl_Williams
30 Apr 2015 21:52
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Tour de Yorkshire
Replies: 4
Views: 4385

I'll be long gone by then; off at 8:06. And probably in the rain looking at the current forecast...
by Carl_Williams
28 Apr 2015 15:32
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Tour de Yorkshire
Replies: 4
Views: 4385

Tour de Yorkshire

Are any other Beacon riders entered for Tour de Yorkshire on Sunday? I can only see one other (Helen Jamieson) on the entry list.

I'm riding the 140km but will be in plain kit as the club summer kit hasn't arrived yet!
by Carl_Williams
03 Feb 2015 18:49
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Wheel building at Birmingham Bike Foundry
Replies: 15
Views: 8456

Fin at Bike Foundry taught me back in 2011. The course was over two evenings. I supplied my own components so I kept the wheels at the end. They survived a few years of commuting over Birmingham's finest pavé but now the rims are shot. I'm just waiting for some new rims to replace them. I've paid my...
by Carl_Williams
28 May 2014 21:08
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Result K36/4.5C 28th May
Replies: 11
Views: 5480

It didn't rain and there wasn't much standing water?????

Thanks to all involved for pushing off, timekeeping and marshalling. At least riding you can keep warm(ish).
by Carl_Williams
31 Jul 2013 22:13
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Best wheel rims
Replies: 10
Views: 6375

I built myself a set of Ambrosio Zenith with Ambrosio Excellence at The Bike Foundry. The course was £50 and their Tool Club was £5/year. I've only trued them once after a couple years of commuting across the city. I recommend all of the above. I only chose Ambrosio over Mavic due to lots of pro mec...
by Carl_Williams
02 May 2013 19:53
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: New Bike: Pinarello FP Due vs Specialized Tarmac Elite
Replies: 5
Views: 4228

Pat, I stripped the Veloce off mine and built it back up with the same Record & Neutrons off the Dogma. The only differences were bars, stem & saddle and even then it was less than 8kg. So, probably 500g for the frame & forks. But my new Dogma is barely UCI legal! The selling point for Pinarello for...
by Carl_Williams
01 May 2013 21:59
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: New Bike: Pinarello FP Due vs Specialized Tarmac Elite
Replies: 5
Views: 4228

I had an FPDue last year following my Dogma 60.1 being totalled in an accident. Apart from a slight weight penalty and not having the full Italian glitter paint job they were almost the same. I was so impressed with the ride quality. I've since sold the FPDue to my brother who's been equally impress...
by Carl_Williams
12 Apr 2013 22:22
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Deda Dog Fang
Replies: 7
Views: 4870

I use them as a precaution on a couple of old bikes and would recommend one. They only work on round seat tubes though so you'll need a chain catcher on a 'modern' carbon frame.
by Carl_Williams
09 Oct 2012 07:07
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Skinny shorts
Replies: 10
Views: 6585

I have the same dilemma :wink:

Giordana small fit me and I'm a 28" waist.
by Carl_Williams
02 Oct 2012 20:21
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT: Big Hand for Gary Mac. Three Peaks CX
Replies: 28
Views: 12729

Well done Gary. Big achievement. Has anybody released you from the straight jacket yet?
by Carl_Williams
09 Sep 2012 22:46
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULTS Hill Climb Championships 9th Semptember
Replies: 22
Views: 11411

Well done Paddy and echoing many others, commiserations to John - you went down fighting. I never realised you'd held the trophy for that long; an incredible achievement. Ditto Nic's comment. I turned myself inside out today and never thought I'd ride a 3:35. Oh well there's always next year… And th...
by Carl_Williams
09 Sep 2012 16:10
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Hill Climb Pics
Replies: 22
Views: 10416

Brilliant photographs Ed. I was certainly feeling as bad as I look at that point!
Are you selling prints/digital files?
by Carl_Williams
02 Sep 2012 14:42
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Hill Climb 2nd Sept Volunteers wanted
Replies: 18
Views: 7827

Thanks for all volunteers involved today.
by Carl_Williams
24 Aug 2012 11:04
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 2894649

Neil, "Whatever happens he will still be the winner in my eyes until he either admits he cheated or some real evidence comes to light. " Fair enough, I liked Pantani for his racing but not for his drugs. Armstrong will never admit to doping. He's never denied it either, just continued with the line ...
by Carl_Williams
12 Mar 2012 19:56
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Carbon repairs
Replies: 0
Views: 1612

Carbon repairs

A friend of a friend has told me of a new company specialising in carbon repairs:
http://www.cfrbikes.com/index.html

My Pina was beyond repair so I've no experience of them but handy to know for the future.
by Carl_Williams
03 May 2011 18:48
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: CAMPAG ULTRA TORQUE NOISE
Replies: 18
Views: 7751

Yes no problems. Just let me know when you need it doing. I've a workstand and all the tools so literally a 5 minute job.
by Carl_Williams
03 May 2011 13:13
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: CAMPAG ULTRA TORQUE NOISE
Replies: 18
Views: 7751

Hi Nic, I've run UT for years and it's probably the bearings. There's usually only a seal on the drive side and the non-drive side goes rusty. Have you stripped it down yet? I was paying £25 from a local 'specialist' but they weren't fitting genuine bearings, or even using the correct tools. After t...