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Brake prob..
Thorn audax on 700 wheels, mavic rims.
the Shimano side pull 47/57 drop (front brake) is rubbing the tyre wall (28mm tyre). At the lowest setting it rubs about 2mm of tyre wall.
Can anyone recommend an alternative side pull which would give about 61mm drop.
Have checked the wheel sitting in the fork, centering, etc it all seems ok.
Alternatively what am I doing wrong..!
thanks...

James.
thanks for explaining..
love or hate, I'll find out !
A

think they're both BB30, is that what you would expect for likely compatibility.
Don't really understand what it signifies..
thanks
A

Please,
before I press the ebay button..
can anyone tell me if a gossamer left crank will fit onto a FSA sl-k light crankset.
This will be as a replacement, not ideal...but more affordable.
thank you

Found left in a roadside hedge in Trowbridge.
Carbon fibre Canondale Synapse. nice frame mens size. Ultegra
Serial number erased.
Missing wheels saddle and left crank, very sad.
Mid blue and Black
Would like to re-unite with owner...

Hi all
Given that I only posted this morning, I think you are all great for replying!!
This is super helpful. My wife says she is very happy to use flats, she just doesn't want painfully cold toes from 10 minutes into her ride.. so flats or normal boots is certainly a way to go. Snow boots could be a good idea - her feet seem to feel the cold way before mine...
Thank you for the offer of the shoes, Colin54 - I think they might just be a bit too roomy!
Loads of food for thought here - I'll start investigating. Thank you
Alan

Please, any tips for suitable shoes for cold weather cycling?
My wife is threatening to go on strike - her Shimano spd touring shoes are too tight in the toe box to take winter socks.
She usually takes a 39, although her current ones are a 40, and they are still too narrow (too much walking in bare feet I think!).
Has anyone come across winter weight shoes that are very wide in the toe box, or does anyone have any to sell?
Any ideas much appreciated
many thanks
Alan

ok thanks..a quiet getaway !!

Nick,
That's great, what a lovely piece of work.
I shall enjoy reading.
thanks and good luck
Alan

looks so easy I might offer it as a service !
thanks

thanks.
Ok I understand, so far. the soft jaws sound worrying, though, and there will be a risk presumably to the nice, though old, hub.
I am not worried about losing the freewheel...

This project hasn't quite gone to plan !
The bike shop, v helpful, tried and failed to remove the freewheel. Old style 2 pegs and turn, Suntour .Breaking both their tools !
So do I risk trashing a lovely campag record hub and probably the wheel or admit defeat, and get fit.
I think I know the answer, any suggestions .
thanks again for all the advice and info.

A quick look,... seems Tool station stock Rustin's rust converter £7.50 a 250 gm jar.
worth a go

Coincidentally I have also just bought a lovely early Orbit Gold Medal audax style with a spattering of light rust spots.
Have lightly oiled with a rag, but I fear the long term solution may be a re-spray. Replacement decals are available from H Lloyd.
Mine is a pearlescent white which is very attractive, but I fear it's gonna cost £200 plus to re-spray.
Apparently Argos bikes are good at re-sprays. Nice bike.

This is all really helpful! Thank you.
I'm getting the maps out again..
Thinking of travelling from place to place, not staying put, but that's not set in stone. Looks like 3-4 days may be a bit meagre with rich bike pickings In Devon!
I'm guessing in summer holiday season, one of the main things is to stay well clear of main routes through...