NotSoBigBen

It's not the arrow, it's the Indian! Note the protection between the bar and tar as I was taught by the Sheriff 😜

Colour doesn't bother me, tyre make centralised at the valve .... simple 😜

Bloody hell man @Shebeen 😂😂😂😂 - you owe me!

Yip I must say that's something that does bother me .... I make sure I get it correct, as @openmind says I check the drive side only ... @ChrisF there's your answer 😎 In my opinion it does show, as @droo says that the person that worked on your bike has given it some thought and not just slapped it on.

I guess it depends which and whose 'science' and testing you choose to follow ... without too much trouble i could find something to 'back up' my totally unscientific thoughts about this matter. Like I said that was just my ramblings 😝 https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a69308814/fastest-road-tire-size-test/ As an aside I did 94.7 on 30's, didn't feel any difference really but then again I ain't racing and I probably pumped them too hard. That's what old timers do and always did.

Must be honest I also think gatorskins give a bit of a 'dead' ride feel, might just be me though

As a weekend hacker I'm not an advocate of the 'wider is better' generalisation .... how wide is good depends on what you want out of your ride. 28 IMHO is probably as wide as you want to go if speed is your priority, if you want comfort then go 30 plus. Speed <> Comfort make your choice Anyway just some end of week ramblings 😜

Sjoe tough crowd .... I fortunately have an LBS that is everything and more than I would ever need! Grumpy at The Workshop in Alberhoughton, pedantic AND his ability to solve problems make him an exception in this humdrum cycling industry

You're welcome, she will request the site to be deactivated/ taken down

Ok so she says DEFINITELY NOT IN OPERATION DO NOT ORDER.

I know the previous owner very well, I just asked if she maybe knows the status of the online store, will let you know what she says ...

Riding that bike on the road ... like a one legged man at a butt-kicking contest 😏

Jeez man not even a NSFW warning? Wow, now that's a super cool wheelset IMHO of course!

"After you ride, and set your bike at the stand or whatever, if you don't find yourself lingering to look at it for a couple seconds thinking, 'nice...', something's not right" 😎 Decided to toss those tan sidewall tyres, they look like when you put 20" spinners on a Camry and they are bloody unreliable 😤

It has crossed my mind whether there really is sufficient benefit/difference using a Gravel 'geo' frame/fork vs using a hardtail MTB frame/fork in monstercross guise? Maybe as a weekend hacker like myself it's OK but if one is racing at the 'pointy' end there could be? Wonder maar net ....

I'll probably take some stick for this but to my mind if you call something a gravel race the route should at the very least be 'traditional' gravel bike friendly ... shouldn't need suspension or phat tyres But probably just me, I have my hat and my coat nevermind

And me ..... BUT its the whine and the smug faces 🤪

Ben 1 - 🌧 0 Rather exhilarating racing the rain home, a few drops in the last few meters 😎

Is not only you 😉 ... I also know its a subject best held amongst your mates at a braai at your house than on any public forum 🤪

How much did he weigh?

At the risk of repeating myself, ja ja I have mentioned it before .... To a certain extent, 'WhatBiking' and virtual training when used as the primary training tool as opposed to for bad weather or specific focused work has had an influence on bunch riding skills and etiquette. You end up with pretty strong riders that can keep up but at the expense of safety, maar nou ja hier sit ons!

My 19th amble on the closed roads ... that alone makes the other little inconveniences there might have been of little consequence! A nice solo effort for me, by choice and it's also the way I like it these days 😎 I have no complaints but could also be because I am not a social coffee/beer rider .... went there did my ride, got my medal and a Pepsi, found my car and went home God willing my brother will be here again from the land of the long white cloud next year and do my 20th with me That youngish fellow with the black flat bar single speed, kudos my friend!

Don't know, I'm not that desperate to look 'cool' 😜

🤯 no surely not ... jeez I heard you buy an e-motorbike before you take such a drastic step 🤪