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Thanks chaps, keep ‘em coming. I stayed for a few days just up the road in La Giettaz last Autumn, pneumatic - did the col des Aravis both ways, Colombière, la Croix Fry... There’s a wonderful view of Mont Blanc from the top of Aravis. And a horrible dark, but thankfully short, tunnel after La Giett...

I’m about to set off down to the Alps with the bike in the back of the car to ride about a bit and stay in various places - a mix of hotels and B&B’s, maybe camping, depending on the weather. I’ve no itinerary planned as yet, and enjoy just heading where the fancy takes me. (No, "the fancy&...

Ayesha wrote:Then its not 80s, and might not be a Treviso, or not even a Pinny.

According to the ad, the Columbus SL frame and fork are both pantographed "Pinarello".

Best zoomed-in view I can do... looks like a triple. http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp324/prudence_travaux/ScreenShot2013-09-12at095747_zpsbd203296.png And definitely not downtube levers. http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp324/prudence_travaux/ScreenShot2013-09-12at100018_zps5d0ee2fc.png I'm g...

Good lord - everything I need to know, overnight...!

Thanks, chaps. Much appreciated.

[Edit: I've renamed the thread so that it's hopefully more specific for anyone seeking similar info.]

Apologies if this subject has been covered before - I imagine it has in various forms, but I tried a search and nothing came up that specifically addressed my question. I've seen a nice secondhand Pinarello Treviso (I'm guessing late 80's) at a fair price that interests me, but as I've had knee prob...

Bakers open 7 days per week In fact, outside big cities, generally they don't. Most close all day on Mondays, to compensate for the fact that they open on Sunday mornings (and only Sunday mornings). In fact it's worth bearing in mind that in small towns and villages throughout France, small, family...

Anyone travelling to France might like to know that those tick removers can be bought in just about any pharmacy. Same shape, just without the fancy grip. They come in a small plastic bag and you get 3 sizes, for about 3 euros (roughly - I bought some for an Australian friend last year who does a lo...

I don't commute, but I ride on some pretty horrible roads. If you're not going wider than 23c tyres, Vredestein Fortezza TriComp are very good - a nice balance between rolling resistance, grip and durability. My bike shop recommended them to me and despite hitting a serious pothole or two on blind c...

san0, I think you're looking for shoes to provide comfort on a pedal that is inherently uncomfortable. I suggest you switch to some BMX pedals. There are any number of variations on this design out there... http://www.evanscycles.com/products/4-jeri/1-2-inch-bmx-pedals-ec008928 ... made by different...

You could try Oregon Cyclewear. http://www.oregoncyclewear.com/woolcyclingjersey.html They do a range of rather nice merino wool jerseys, with a customising facility to add lettering and designs however you like. I suppose the cost can mount up a bit depending on what you have printed, but when I go...