Guest EPCC Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 19 Days to go Pave tip 1 gel inserts and double bar tape Are you excited yet? I can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted March 26, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Can't wait! highs of 21c in Lille this weekend lets hope it continues (no chance) http://www.accuweather.com/en/fr/roubaix/135632/month/135632?monyr=4/01/2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 18 days to go Tip 2 use metal cages to keep bidon in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanM Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Looking forward to all 19 tips Billy...I need them! I tried my new 27mm tyres on Sunday and got my first puncture for months, a 5mm cut in a brand new tyre. Then I hit a tiny curb and crashed. Got away with bruising and dented pride. Onwards and upwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Don't know if I have 19 was hoping for others to post Now my problem is that I remember the bits I hated most in Flanders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted March 27, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Only finished Flanders counselling in Dec 2013! Something to do with cobblitis I was told gregbalden 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted March 27, 2014 Life Members Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Chaps, I have a tip - bollards are tougher than you imagine, so try to ride round them! Seriously though, my tip of the day would be to put a "Chain Catcher" on to avoid dropping your chain. Bad luck with your new tyre puncture, Allan! I suppose its better to have t now than on the day Jodyc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted March 27, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 My tip of the day : Make sure you take the tues off work at least. Because simple walking and sitting movements will be near impossible......oh! And ehhh assos chamois cream wouldn't go a miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted March 27, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 And yes Billy, I'm excited. Well, I do know what is before me, so as excited as can be. :D Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted March 28, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 There was a bit about Paris Roubaix on the BeSpoke show on radio 5 last night (with the presenter riding a section of Pave) can listen to it again here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03yqmmj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted March 28, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 my tyres where meant to arrive today (vittoria 25 open pave) I called shop and they won't have any until after PR. looked everywhere and most online shops out of stock. another other recommendations for tyres and where to get them quickish. cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted March 28, 2014 Administrators Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Tried our sponsor? Thomsonscycles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted March 28, 2014 Life Members Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Paul, Try these: http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYVIPECG/vittoria-pave-evo-cg-ii-tubular-tyre http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/p/32361/Vittoria-Open-Pave-Evo-CG-Tyre?kw=%7Bkeyword%7D&fl=1000&ci=27296353622&network=pla&gclid=CICm8eX9tb0CFafKtAod1lkAiA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted March 28, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Cheers Chung will check them out, Will be in shop tomorrow Jannza will ask then Thomsonscycles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted March 28, 2014 Life Members Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Sorry Paul, just realised the Planet X ones are tubs only Good luck & let me know how you get on, Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted March 28, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 planet x tubs and other site only 1 left I will keep looking and check in shop tomorrow, saw some on amazon but 1-3 weeks delivery Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted March 28, 2014 Life Members Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Paul Give this shop a call, I seem to recall they have some: http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk Any luck with GB cycles? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted March 28, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Paul You will get clincher tyre at wiggle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanM Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Paul I bought the 27mm version on ebay from a seller 'highonbikes'. Ordered on Wednesday, arrived today. I think they had 25mm too. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vittoria-Open-Pave-CG-III-Isogrip-320tpi-Road-Bike-Tyre-Folding-700-x-27-/310901297559?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:3160 Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanM Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Tip for those sharing a cabin or hotel room with me....good ear plugs! chung 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted March 29, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Thanks guys but no 25mm anywhere atm just 27mm. Ordered a couple of 25mm off amazon(but not hopeful to get them in time), If they don't arrive soonish I will pick up 27mm and go with other bike. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Paul plenty 24 Pave on Amaspn that's what I will be using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 13 Days to go Sit back in the saddle and keep the gear moving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted March 30, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Guys, I am going to France next Saturday so which of you kind chaps will be taking my bike? I am fitting new tyres either Monday or Tuesday depending on when they arrive. I could drop it off on Wednesday. Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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