Cycling UK Forum

I'm putting together a Steel Audax so am playing with the headset. I've had your problem in setting up and it was caused by the mudguard range fouling on the bottom bit of the headset. Maybe that's your problem?

I have Tektro RX5 at the front combined with Sora 3400 STIs, which I guess have the same pull as the Tiagra 9 speeds, being the same generation. These replaced CR720 cantilevers because I couldnt get enough braking power, canticables make forkcrown light mounting difficult and an uphanger was calle...

I've got 2 Spa Tourers (a Ti nice one built by Spa and my steel commuter which is a bitser). The Ti has new SSLR Sora (no washing lines) and the 85mm and it works fine. With my commuter I have old Sora (washing lines and thumb levers) and 80mm mini fees and actually it has a bit too much MA so very ...

I originally used to wheel my B around using the mini wheels. I quickly worked out that the best approach is to unfold and roll a proper bike and then fold up again when needed; since the fold is so quick this works well for me.

Networkman, interesting about your sizing conclusion being like mine and thanks for the 72 degree head angle. The fork is interesting as I have a compatible carbon fork on my current frame. I may discuss with thorn a fork swap so not needing 270 quid extra but we'll see. Mind you it only saves 200g!...

I'm looking to change the frame of my Dawes Century SE (Audax bike) as it has never really fitted me; size issues are too steep seat angle (I have to push the saddle back further than the limits to be comfy) and it's also a bit shorter than I like. My Spa tourers are longer and I find much more comf...

As an owner of two Spa tourer (steel for commuting (bitser) and Titanium for fun) I find that I hardly ride my road/Audax bike. Yes the audax does accelerate a bit better and the steering is a bit more "fun" but the Ti one in particular is my go to bike. It feels fast and since it's so sta...

I take my rack off for audaxes. I've also swapped to Marathon Supreme tyres

I've bought loads from them and continue to do so. When I ordered my tourer the process was brilliant. There were a few issues (forgot to pack the pedals and a wheel had got bashed so was out of true) which all got sorted and they gave me discount on my next order.

Ti tourer is brilliant BTW

Blurb as per website and magazine

All Cycling UK blurb talks of 10% YHA booking on-line but nothing explains how! Anyone know the magic incantation needed for success!

Interesting to hear someone else having similar issue.

I ordered a replacement spa ring and they sent a stronglight one!

I have them on my hack tourer. They are a faff to set up but are OK (not super powerful just ok). My old Horizon had a semi compact with an awful cable run. Switching to continuous cable run on top of the crossbar made Oryx better.

SE suntours are very cheap so worth a punt!

New Spa ring on order. Gone for silver, maybe it'll be better!

I wonder if I got a duff one! Brucey suggested that a possible cause would be poor heat treatment.