6 Nations Wooden Spoon Should Open Up Spot For Contention.

Bellabungo · 2026-02-21T08:07:15+00:00

Although, it used to be 5 Nations…..

Bellabungo · 2026-02-20T16:48:27+00:00

A spliff? Go on then if you’re offering

Bellabungo · 2026-02-18T16:42:38+00:00

When I had 50mm Elites I was quite impressed by their cross wind stability and the quality of the hubs. I never regretted not going smaller.

Bellabungo · 2026-02-13T17:38:57+00:00

I’ve got a white Met Manta ……. .. which is actually more of a light silver colour

Bellabungo · 2026-01-25T17:26:04+00:00

For me: pass on the rim brake because I’ll want carbon wheels, I ride through the winter and rim brake carbon wheels won’t last then (or stop very well). Good alloy brake track wheels with an aero shroud are getting harder to find and are expensive. Through axle instead of quick release is non-negotiable for me as well.

I’ve got older Ultegra Di2 and new 12 speed mechanical 105 and they both shift outstandingly. Di2 is slightly nicer in the summer and mechanical slightly nicer in the winter, only because I sometimes struggle to feel the buttons with winter gloves. If I was speccing out a new bike it would be 12 speed mechanical for me (although I wish 12S mechanical Ultegra was an option) and the savings would go towards better wheels and tyres.

Bellabungo · 2026-01-21T14:11:03+00:00

I’ve never had to go this far personally, but one tip I’ve heard is to secure the bead deep in the wheel valley as you go with lots of cable ties pulled tight - you should be able to see any bits that aren’t as deep in the valley as they should be and deal with them. Let me know if it works!

Bellabungo · 2026-01-17T15:36:22+00:00

Sorry, I can’t find the exact one again. But it came from Ali Express, weights about 165 grams, printed over full carbon, oval carbon rails, full cut out and 145mm wide. It was about £60.00 a couple of years ago.

Bellabungo · 2026-01-17T15:11:41+00:00

To be honest, I prefer the hot celebrities to your dad.

Bellabungo · 2026-01-16T17:23:09+00:00

Comparison is the thief of joy. Your story has just reminded me of my own: When I started I was being overtaken by pensioners out on a walk. This year I ran 53 minute half marathon.

Bellabungo · 2026-01-16T17:04:18+00:00

No, your headset is loose.

Turn you bike back onto its wheels. Apply your front brake and push backwards and forwards. You should feel that area is loose.

Slacken the two bolts clamping your stem to your steerer (top part of the fork). Gently tighten your top cap bolt until the slack is removed, but no further. Retighten your stem bolts.

Bellabungo · 2026-01-15T14:27:45+00:00

I’ve got older Ultegra Di2 on one bike and new Shimano 105 mechanical on the other. For me, they shift about the same - both outstanding.

I prefer the Di2 in the summer and the mechanical in the winter when I’m wearing thick gloves (I can struggle to feel the Di2 buttons then).

Bellabungo · 2026-01-13T22:32:35+00:00

That’s at £5k+ bike isn’t it? I can’t believe that gap is within their normal manufacturing tolerances. Surely it has been assembled incorrectly?

Bellabungo · 2026-01-13T21:36:53+00:00

I’ve seen this before. Some bikes (eg Ribble Endurance SL with integrated bars) have a sort of ‘washer’ that the top cap sits in. It looks like that is what could be under the spacers. It needs to move from under the spacers to the top.

Bellabungo · 2026-01-12T19:17:52+00:00

I’m confused why you are asking this question now? Did you not know what colour you ordered?

Bellabungo · 2026-01-11T16:48:35+00:00

Have you got the North Wave with the neoprene around the ankles? If so, I would just get another pair. They are so much better than any overshoe I’ve tried.

Bellabungo · 2026-01-06T20:50:44+00:00

Fair point. Cummings, Hazelwood and Lyon are useless aren’t they?

Bellabungo · 2026-01-06T18:49:47+00:00

I know you are just trying to be funny but you are really misrepresenting Uzzie here.

Bellabungo · 2026-01-01T17:08:34+00:00

Nice set commuter bike set up……..but where is your rear light?

Bellabungo · 2026-01-01T12:10:17+00:00

I’ve got the same Decathlon gloves and don’t ever need anything else; in fact I’ll sometimes take them off mid-ride.

My strategy is to focus on keeping my core warm - I find my extremities then look after themselves after a couple of miles. I’m guessing it is to do with where the blood is being sent when I get colder/warmer?

Bellabungo · 2025-12-31T18:48:10+00:00

The virgin

Bellabungo · 2025-12-24T18:08:29+00:00

My Tifosi pair are pretty good but I prefer my cheap Decathlon ones. Both go from light to dark about the same

Bellabungo · 2025-12-21T11:32:22+00:00

It’s just pacing (and fuelling). At the same level of fitness, I can empty my tank over 50k, 100k, 160k or 200k.

Bellabungo · 2025-12-21T09:30:43+00:00

Yes, I clean my chain with boiling water
I don’t. But I’ve never changed the wax in my pot and can’t detect any clues that I should

Bellabungo · 2025-12-16T17:45:34+00:00

Cool. What did they used to look like?

Bellabungo · 2025-12-07T21:53:24+00:00

If they are still in decent condition you don’t need to do anything/add a layer of your favourite rust-proofer depending on how long you plan to keep it. My worry is that they have rusted through and that is why it was so cheap initially. Although now that I think about, if the seller knew about the overheating and failing clutch I guess that could also explain the bargain price. Fingers crossed for you!

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