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Postby fat and old » Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:23 am
Looking at a 2014 R5, Di2, Racing 0 nites, etc. Any feedback on these....known issues, comfort....I'm 84kg going down. Weight an issue?
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Postby Dr_Mutley » Thu Apr 23, 2015 11:16 am
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Re: 2014 R5
Postby Dr_Mutley » Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:00 pm
Then your set!fat and old wrote:Thanks doc
I like a taller headtube.
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Re: 2014 R5
Postby fat and old » Fri Apr 24, 2015 2:34 pm
You were right!Dr_Mutley wrote:Then your set!fat and old wrote:Thanks doc
I like a taller headtube.
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Re: 2014 R5
Postby fat and old » Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:12 pm
gotta get that crappy bar tape replaced, and wait till I sell the present bike to buy the new wheels Fulcrum 3's a standard, better than me anyway.
I like Di2
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Re: 2014 R5
Postby singlespeedscott » Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:28 pm
Why the issue with the tall steerer? Looking to me you have too much drop. More the a pro cyclist would run.Dr_Mutley wrote:Pics or u haven't got one! [emoji6]
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Postby Dr_Mutley » Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:22 pm
The tall headtube means to get enough drop to be comfortable I, 1) have to use a stupid looking -17 deg stem instead of a traditional -6, and 2) have to use deep drop bars like the Tornova pictured, instead of my favoured, shallower, ergonovas... Annoying [emoji15]
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Postby Dr_Mutley » Sun Apr 26, 2015 11:12 am
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Re: 2014 R5
Postby fat and old » Tue May 26, 2015 1:26 pm
Stupid brake cable running along the head tube has graunched the paint. Rotten beautiful matte paint that marks up easy
To even things out.....I got a KOM yesterday!!! A real one, not a 2015 one. First ever! And I didn't even make the segment up!!!!
I like this bike It's a keeper.
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Re: 2014 R5
Postby Dr_Mutley » Tue May 26, 2015 2:08 pm
Most pics please!
If your brake cable is gouging the paint it must be a bit short? Post up pics of where etc...
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Re: 2014 R5
Postby jaseyjase » Tue May 26, 2015 3:01 pm
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Re: 2014 R5
Postby Dr_Mutley » Thu May 28, 2015 12:30 am
The best frame protection is helicopter tape... I use it for my chainstay, and seat tube where the back brake housing crosses it...
Heaps of different lengths and widths on egay..,
Like....
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Re: 2014 R5
Postby fat and old » Sat Jun 06, 2015 1:03 pm
If I wanted to be a pedant, would this be a warranty claim?
On another tack.... I got another KOM! Not a biggie, but it's mine
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Re: 2014 R5
Postby squizz_08 » Sat Jun 20, 2015 1:02 am
No.fat and old wrote:If I wanted to be a pedant, would this be a warranty claim?
Dr M, what size is your rig please? Trying to work out if I'll need a 120 or 130mm -17 for a S2 I'm planning on getting.
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Re: 2014 R5
Postby cyclotaur » Sat Jun 20, 2015 11:14 am
Getting a little personal ...Dr M, WHAT SIZE IS YOUR RIG please? Trying to work out if I'll need a 120 or 130mm -17 for a S2 I'm planning on getting.
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Re: 2014 R5
Postby macca33 » Sat Jun 20, 2015 7:46 pm
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Re: 2014 R5
Postby Dr_Mutley » Mon Jul 20, 2015 7:37 pm
Sorry squizz just saw this... 56squizz_08 wrote:No.fat and old wrote:If I wanted to be a pedant, would this be a warranty claim?
Dr M, what size is your rig please? Trying to work out if I'll need a 120 or 130mm -17 for a S2 I'm planning on getting.
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Re: 2014 R5
Postby fat and old » Thu Mar 17, 2016 1:15 pm
The creaking BB is driving me nuts!
Otherwise a fine, reliable steed that is providing many hours of enjoyment. App. 9,500 k's to date, give or take.
It's even started climbing
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