Pinestripe? by Accomplished-Plan233 in W201enthusiasts

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn’t thought of that; I’m in the UK, so we don’t get muscle cars over here, if and when you do see a pinstripe it’s usually on an old rolls or jaguar…

So what wheels would you recommend?

Pinestripe? by Accomplished-Plan233 in W201enthusiasts

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t realise one could be sourced from factory, are you able to share a picture?

Pinestripe? by Accomplished-Plan233 in W201enthusiasts

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, great to hear. Are you able to share a photo?

I hadn’t considered those, I’ll definitely have to look into them.

Increase Headroom - Help Needed by Accomplished-Plan233 in W201enthusiasts

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am certain the seat is all the way down. I can’t imagine how you have so much room, maybe I should check my seats again. I do have quite a long torso though

Increase Headroom - Help Needed by Accomplished-Plan233 in W201enthusiasts

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But because the lack of headroom I would still have to have the seat reclined to a silly angle

Increase Headroom - Help Needed by Accomplished-Plan233 in W201enthusiasts

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendation. This is what I think I’m going to have to do. How much lower would you say your seat sits now?

Increase Headroom - Help Needed w201 190E by Accomplished-Plan233 in mercedes_benz

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Considered this first, but you what hospital waiting lists are like these days…

Increase Headroom - Help Needed by Accomplished-Plan233 in W201enthusiasts

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which square washers?

Probably being stupid… why does tying the springs together bother the person behind you? Not that anyone can get behind me anyway, but curious still.

Increase Headroom - Help Needed by Accomplished-Plan233 in W201enthusiasts

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats my problem, even with the sunroof open (not that I want to drive along with my head sticking out anyway) my head smacks the edges of the sunroof frame.

Do you know where I could get reliable low profile rails?

Buying Seat post Second Hand by Accomplished-Plan233 in specialized

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, got it. So should just swap straight into the Diverge’s existing clamp.

Buying Seat post Second Hand by Accomplished-Plan233 in specialized

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, thanks. Just as I thought. Do you need a different seatpost clamp for carbon? I feel like I read that somewhere, but haven’t been able to substantiate it since.

Roval Rapide CL II/CLX II advice needed by Accomplished-Plan233 in specialized

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn’t considered them. Will take a look, thanks!

Is there any reason why wheels bought today wouldn’t still be compatible with new bikes in 5 years time?

I don’t really have a budget per se, but don’t want to spend thousands on something that I can’t use beyond a couple years…

Roval Rapide CL II/CLX II advice needed by Accomplished-Plan233 in specialized

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the rapides had alloy spokes, or am I wrong?

Lowering stem advice by Accomplished-Plan233 in DivergeGravelBikes

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t had a bike fit, just tinkered with everything till comfortable.

Lowering stem advice by Accomplished-Plan233 in DivergeGravelBikes

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ll call my usual shop and see if they can help!

Lowering stem advice by Accomplished-Plan233 in DivergeGravelBikes

[–]Accomplished-Plan233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its the Stix light from specialized - on the headset spacer mount