Longbarn Killer

I skipped a few pages so don't know if this was mentioned. That is Ultegra 6600. Probably more than 10 years old. No warranty I am afraid.

Nothing wrong with Microshift, they have some quality products. But just like Shimano, they also have some crap, entry stuff and I suspect that for a R7k bike, that entry stuff is there

Exapnd on your comment. What are the better choices and what makes them better?

Considering what servicing costs, might just be cheaper to buy new bikes (if they are cheapies as described). Seriously though, there is nothing to these bikes, I am sure he could do it himself or there could be a hubber willing to do it for a 6 pack and a kit Kat. I am in PE, otherwise I would've helped. Any bike shop would be able to service these bikes.

Nah, just insure it.

Is there anyone in Bloem that knows of a good mechanic, close to UFS that will not try and take advantage of a 20 year old female student? My daughter somehow ran her battery flat. The insurance company sent somebody out to jump start the car. He said that there is another problem and the car must be towed and he will arrange a tow truck. If I listen to what my daughter said, the problem is more than likely the battery and it doesn't sound as if he jump started it properly.

Stunning bike, like all Titan products.

Don't know what it is, but whoever did the respray, did a brilliant job.

Shouldn't a light be waterproof (at least against rain). Just asking.

I am not sure if they still are, but at one point ASG used to sell them. Also I seen to remember National Cycles having some connection

Just looking at your question, you have indirectly answered yourself. Unless you know what you are looking for, then you got to go new. Second hand, Ending up with a bike the wrong size will put you off cycling forever. Ending up with a broken or worn bike could end up costing a fortune. Perhaps, get your friend involved if you are wanted to go second hand. Maybe he/she can help

1. Yes I do. 2. How did couch potatoes do it a few years ago before eBikes? 3. I am not disputing that eBikes bring joy to some people and they are more than welcome to ride their eBikes whenever they want. I was merely voicing my opinion on the original question. The question was whether eBikes should be allowed to participate in races.

I don't think any lock will be 100% tamper proof. I have one of those really thick cable locks. It is as tough as nails. Unless the thief has a good cable cutter, it won't be broken that easily. I normally wrap it around a tall pole or something and try to leave my bike in a spot where there are lots of ppl. Hopefully someone will spot any would be thief trying to tamper with it. The best protection against theft is insurance. I am sure you will be safe with them if you can prove it was locked when they stole it

Interesting story

A new chain slipping is almost always a sign that your cassette is worn too.