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you could start by trying to date the lug pattern and fork crown

yes, looking forward to this after efforts put in at TdF and Giro. Who's going to win?

Some screens in some apps might not want to be seen in landscape on the iPhone no matter what

those bikes (planet x) look terrific deals, I am sure they are, lightweight, fun ride I imagine.... but I am saying I would make sure some of the kit is what you want; some of the spec is what makes the bike relatively 'cheap' ...I wouldn't want the wheel-set for instance, thats my opinion.

although that said, the likes of planet x (see above) and Ribble seem to offer a pretty good carbon / 105 or ultegra or equivalent deal year round though I cant vouch for the goods myself and would pay attention to wheels, chainset, brake calipers and finishing kit you get at that price.

always used to be end of August into September when retailers would discount to clear lines

I only use the self adhesive cloth tape ( ie:velox) and when applying try to get a good tight tension but certainly not over stretched. I am careful to use the correct width for the rim and make sure it gets laid absolutely dead centre, quickly re-applying it if not going down centrally.... and I do...

sweet woodruff

as an update on those prices Ribble are doing the 100g Fenwick @ £4.79 ....

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I bought a dry lube with PTFE yesterday to try for the first time too. (Muc-off) It is for a new chain and the advice is to degrease the chain first, but is that really necessary given a new chain? I expect i will be told it is but would also welcome any comments re. this type of lube. I have the s...

I love Eurosport because they show TONS of cycling! I can watch it on TV (though 'buffering' can be a problem here) my PC and my phone! Also you can watch most events for many days afterwards, in full or fastforward through it. Of the other sports they show you get a fair amount of tennis and they a...

yuk

I bought a dry lube with PTFE yesterday to try for the first time too. (Muc-off)
It is for a new chain and the advice is to degrease the chain first, but is that really necessary given a new chain? I expect i will be told it is but would also welcome any comments re. this type of lube.

have you watched it yet?? Amstel Gold race today! I cant complain that it costs me 3.99 a month for Eurosport; less than a couple of bottles of Amstel!