tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56052780038268031462024-03-19T05:07:13.192+00:00Old Man Davecycling products and reviewsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.comBlogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-52450571080192630332012-02-12T15:56:00.001+00:002012-02-12T15:56:09.283+00:00Castelli Liquigas and CipoQuite an Italian feel to this weeks blurb and rightly so, firstly with the cold weather we took a look at <a href="http://castelli-cycling.com/it/home/" target="_blank">Castelli's</a> 2012/2013 winter collection "a bit early for that isn't it" i hear you say but its never to early for Castelli's clothing as it's all so good. The main theme for this on coming year will be <a href="http://www.teamliquigascannondale.com/2012/eng/main.php?mod=" target="_blank">Green</a>. This isn't me on a<a href="http://www.teamliquigascannondale.com/2012/eng/main.php?mod=" target="_blank"> Liquigas </a>rant saying i told you so and green is the future etc etc (although funny enough it is) but various Italian clothing manufacturers and ill expand on the various in a few weeks, have shown and told that 2012 is the year of green. Below are a few items that we at the shop all agreed on in the flesh are lovely, some will be a very definite yes or no for most but the UK is so boring, black black and black with a touch of grey/black no wonder cycling looks so dull to some people. Come on chaps and chapesses live a little and indulge.<br />
Firstly a few nice Jackets.<br />
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And for the Ladies.<br />
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Awesome jersey's<br />
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There is loads but ill wait until nearer the time to give full specs as the range can always change but look out for the winter suit which is a Transparente jersey joined to a pair of Sorpasso tights, colour aside (which is wicked) its a great suit for the long winter days and there is also a cyclocross set with a short and super Roubaix inner.<br />
Shorts tights and bibs stay as are really but as usual the collection is massive , well made and uber comfy and as soon as our Summer range lands next month ill post all the good bits up then. As for <a href="http://www.mcipollini.com/en/" target="_blank">Mr Cipo</a> and his cycles our first <a href="http://www.mcipollini.com/en/biciclette/logos" target="_blank">Logos</a> has arrived and we are very pleased, the frame looks very nice in the flesh as expected, a little more subtle than the <a href="http://www.mcipollini.com/en/biciclette/rb1000" target="_blank">RB1000 </a>with its angles and bends but equally as stunning and whats also nice and was embraced by us immediately is the removable cover under the BB area for cable routing and set up.<br />
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The frame weighs in at 1150g in a med which is highly acceptable given the ride quality of these puppies and they really do need to be seen in the flesh as images do not reflect the sexy lines of these bikes. RB800 and RB1000 on their way aswell so a full range on display shortly. The <a href="http://www.mcipollini.com/en/biciclette/rb800" target="_blank">RB800</a> just got a cracking <a href="http://www.mcipollini.com/en/biciclette/speed" target="_blank">10/10</a> from cycling weekly, Bianchi's Oltre just got a storming review from cycling plus and Cannondale ? well what can i say all our brands are kicking arse just ask <a href="http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/giro-della-provincia-di-reggio-calabria-challenge-calabria-2012/stage-1/results" target="_blank">Elia Viviani</a> as he snaps up what he can aboard his <a href="http://bicyclerichmond.co.uk/make-the-most-of-summer" target="_blank">EVO</a>. Isn't this a pretty thing Evo team and little brother <a href="http://bicyclerichmond.co.uk/road-bikes" target="_blank">CAAD10 </a>resting in the warm.<br />
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Well thats enough for today but keep an eye on our website <a href="http://bicyclerichmond.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bicycle</a> for info in the shop and our soon to be online store for all your Green needs or pop in for some Cipo love and a general natter about nothing in particular. Feed time <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciao" target="_blank">Ciao</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-58626675647434500852012-01-29T21:52:00.002+00:002012-01-29T21:52:28.929+00:00Bits and peacesAs it's been a week since the last post i suppose i should do something otherwise what is the point. We have had a few Ultegra Di2 bikes arrive these last few weeks from Bianchi and Cannondale but just had no time to build them so no road tests as yet but we have group sets in stock and i know they have been all over the web for months but now having them in the flesh shows just how simliar they really are. Excuse the usual standard of amazing quality photos but just so you can see both together thats all. Apparently the Ultegra is a little slower on its change than the Dura-ace but other than a few grams thats about it so really is worth considering and after the typical reliability shimano offer with Di2 the Ultegra will be just as reliable which is great from a UK weather perspective and daily user point of view and at the groupset cost makes me think is it time to go electric.<br />
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The mechs although really not interesting or exciting to look at still look just as good so money well spent me thinks, road test to come shortly.<br />
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Other things looking good at present are 3T's stealth stem and post , Mavic's cosmic ultimates and my belt drive hybrid from Focus, oh yes ive turned 40 and im doing my mid-life crisis on a budget. My newish commute monster is an 8 speed internal hub belt driven beauty, quiet as a ninja , faster than Usain Bolt and only for the most testosterone packed animals of us but an in-depth view into the belt drive shortly.<br />
Meantime Shabi oops i mean Szabi (personel joke) is preparing for his second holiday already this year sorry i mean training camp i dont know whats come over me tonight. His Cannondale Flash carbon 1 29'r trail muncher is due into the country in a few more weeks and Cannondale have already sold through on 29'rs in carbon for the year and strangely Scott have also ran out of bikes so maybe a factory in the far east somewhere forgot to order enough carbon ? i dont know but still it's a shame only January and already gone i wish i could say the same for politicians. So Shabi and his new bike will soon be back from holiday and rolling round the woods in the dark but hes feeling fit and has some great sponsors on board this year who he will do proud im sure. We are off to the Core bike show tomorrow for a little fun and to see what we can blag so photos and incredibly funny belly cramp inducing stories to follow from there im sure. Well off to bed as its gonna be a long day.<br />
Ciao.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-81891546962100853162012-01-20T23:02:00.001+00:002012-01-20T23:02:14.846+00:00Cannondale Evo 2012Our family of Evo's is growing nicely at present however some of you members of the cycling public keep coming in and buying them so we have to get more and they are already selling out for the year in certain sizes and models which makes me think come May and Giro time there will not really be any left.<br />
This may sound a little over the top but im afraid it isn't so hopefully Mr and Mrs Cannondale will get it on a little more often over these coming months and produce some more offspring.<br />
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So as it stands above you have the SRAM red bike nearest followed by the Di2 model them the (dribbling again) Liquigas Team model. All Evo's run the same frame and fork set up but different paint finished leave different weights. The Red and Team models both weigh 6.5kg dead without pedals (size measured team=56cm Red=54cm) the Di2 model 58cm weighs 6.4kg (54cm pictured) and your more than welcome to pop in to see for your self. The spec of all 3 bikes is great and doesn't require any upgrading at all unless it's for personel reasons on preferred equipment. Complete bikes begin at £4000 to ober £8k for the ultimate and we will be offering frame and fork sets from March onwards in the Dura-ace black and white but these will be ltd so if your genuinely interested let me/us know asap.<br />
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The ride quality is as expected with these, fantastic. Lots of people were quick to say its more comfortable than the old one and its less comfortable etc etc before the bike had even hit the tarmac. The bike is stiff fast and very agile even more so than the original Supersix and with the light weight it just fly's and climbs like thing that climbs really well, really really well it even makes fat blokes like me want a red poka dot jersey. The steerer tubes come through quite tall and 99% of them will probably get the chop but at least you have the option to play around as we are not all rubber band bendy.<br />
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As the CAAD10 is to the CAAD9 the Evo is to the Supersix all amazing bikes but still a step up the ladder in performance and all round usability. The Team model has always been my favourite since i bought my first Liquigas bike in 2008 i have loved them all and my collection grows, i know why ride a team bike if your not in the team or even race etc quite frankly who cares there are millions of people wearing football shirts who can barely string a sentence together so i feel justified and if your going to spend £500 or £10,000 on something then buy the something you want not what others suggest, your only here once as far as we know so make the stay a good one.<br />
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Yum to the Cannondale SI chainsets and BB30 bottom brackets that everyone now adopts and double yum to the SRAM red/black/green (Dear Mr SRAM colour options on the new group please how hard can it be)<br />
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Tidy internal cable routing for the rear brake which exits from the top tube alla Synapse on the smaller framed models.<br />
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Lastly and we have been asked, why no go aero tube shapy, Cannondale wanted to keep and better the ride quality and comfort as you get more aero you get stiffer and heavier so they adopted the sensible bit, the tubes have been downsized to cut through the air quicker basically but with a different carbon lay up to allow the stiffness etc to be kept. Think 5 Chocolate biscuits in your mouth apposed to one biscuit, one biscuit gets the job done quicker, strange analogy but it works on my level. Well all that talk of biscuits has made me hungry so im off, i hope you have learnt some new words today and enjoyed the pictures. Todays blog has been bought to you by the colour Green and the number 6.<br />
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Bless him he's last again.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-88261674142098205812012-01-15T21:05:00.004+00:002012-01-15T21:05:56.027+00:00It's beginningWell after a fairly dull year last year this one has started with a bang. It may be cold out round here but the sun was shining this weekend and the cycling has been mental. Are the Olympics having an effect im not sure. It's far to early to tell but im seeing Nike posters every where of Cavendish and <a href="http://harrymainia.com/" target="_blank">Harry Main</a>, the local area is rammed with roadies, you cant drive round Box hill for all the cyclists churning up the Olympic course to be and even the local skatepark is stacked out with kids from 5 years old upwards doing tricks i would of said were impossible when i was a teenager (very very long time ago). Now whilst i mention skateparks and how well cycling seems to be doing here in blighty at present can i just throw a few facts out there. English down hill world champions Steve Peat and Tracey Moseley, world champions for feck sake and who new about generally yet premiership footballers shed a toe nail and it's front page of the papers. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5aODukatCs" target="_blank">Jamie Bestwick</a> anyone , anyone no never heard of him well imagine if we won the world cup, what an achievement we would spend the next 60 years bragging about it, <a href="http://jamiebestwick.com/" target="_blank">Jamie Bestwick</a> holds and has held the past 5 X-Games vert gold medals (world cups) and 7 Dew tours as well and when you watch what he does you'll know why. Its about time these athletes started getting the recognition they deserve as they push their sports forward day in day out , they dont earn Manchester United wages and they work extremely hard and have done to get where they are so i hope 2012 see's these guys and girls up there in the public eye.<br />
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Cycling covers all different disciplines so lets support them all and make it a great year for the UK, who knows a few Golds wouldn't hurt now would they.<br />
In other news lots of nice shiny things leaving the shop over the last few days and lots more shiny things to come, there is a lovely EVO Di2 custom build around the corner, ltd edition Sidi shoes, Kask helmets new Cavendish model to come , Ultegra Di2 first ride and Scalpel 29'rs so im going to be busy over the next few weeks and then come April we go for a spin with Cipo, the Lion King as he lives and breathes so lts to do. The shop site is now and to an extent still being updated with the web shop due in Febuary.<br />
Well tomorrow is my day off so i have an early appointment at the Gym then ill send a few hours at Harrow skatepark on my BMX whilst all the kids are at school pretending im Jamie Bestwick as i hop over a coke can and generally hurt myself so enjoy your week peoples and i will return.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-7682562797108377372012-01-09T21:47:00.003+00:002012-01-09T21:47:40.604+00:00Back to normalWell finally we are back to normal, as much as i love Christmas and all that festive stuff i do love to get back to a routine, mainly for my stomach i think as one week a year of traumatic expansion is enough. So we are 200 days away from the Olympics and we all wonder here in blighty if it will be great or a traditional cock up. To be honest i was thinking along the cock up route but over the last week seeing the amount of people in the shop looking, enquiring and buying bikes to get in shape and ready for this massive summer i now begin to think it's actually going to be ok medals or not im sure it will go down well and hopefully get such viewing numbers here it will help prompt kids to get out off the X-box with their massively over worked opposing thumbs and zombie stares and find out just how much of a laugh sport can be with your friends which brings me round to Cav, S.P.O.T.Y what a result and a truly deserved one plus the guy is so much a team player hes just what the sport needs so well done to him.<br />
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So more 2012 product is beginning to land in the shop and ill be displaying it as the weeks go by and we get to use it but for now the Sidi Ergo 3's are in and looking lovely. Firstly the speedplay specific sole offers more adjustment for and after than a std shoe would do it also lowers the stack height and saves you weight 62g to be precise. The carbon is T700 and comes from a factory that also makes parts for believe it or not Ducati and Ferrari, Come on it's Italian what do you expect. New this year is a vent at the front of the sole which opens to allow air flow up into the mid part of the shoe keeping your feet cooler in the hotter weather. The shoe has 4 closure systems on the upper, your standard security velcro strap nearest the toe, the second is the techno 2 system (twisty dial bit) in the middle a buckle and strap at the top of the foot which can be adjusted on the non buckle side side to allow for a high or low instep giving closure and pressure on the correct part of the foot and lastly the heal closure system which was tested with Liquigases Ivan Basso a few years back. This lets the shoe give a secure fit above the heal that does not squeeze or pinch or effect blood flow but means if you were running your straps looser due to very long miles, aches, discomfort or just need a little room to keep your feet awake it keeps the shoe in place and feeling safe.<br />
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The current RRP is £309.99 and their in stock now, a full range of colours and models from Sidi will be on our web shop come mid Febuary when it goes live. Keep an eye on here or <a href="http://bicyclerichmond.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a> for more info.<br />
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CiaoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-62671116146735107572012-01-01T21:13:00.000+00:002012-01-01T21:13:55.350+00:00Happy new yearWell we are here 2012 has just begun and hopefully a great year for us all. This will be a big year for us in the UK with the Olympics and high hopes for Gold medals especially in the cycling.<a href="http://www.markcavendish.co.uk/" target="_blank"> Cavendish</a> at SKY will im sure make for a very interesting Tour, how will the team work it with Wiggo will they go for sprinter, overall points and placement and so on and that's if there are no injuries or changes due to the Olympics but whatever happens im sure it will be a memorable year and hopefully one where we stop hearing about all the doom and gloom of recession. So far the shop has been buzzing over christmas with people eager to get riding, a mix of mild weather and the excitement of whats to come i think.<br />
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I will try to run a good mix of things this year from whats new in the shop to what just plain works regardless. Lots of cycling miles to do this year and comment on and also just general fitness achievements. I have managed to drop 2 stone in the last 10 weeks so hills are feeling enjoyable now and ill share with you how i did it. <a href="http://soloszabi.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Szabi</a> has a busy year of races this year with his 24hr solo career and his first year with a group of top notch <a href="http://soloszabi.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-sponsorships-and-long-rides.html#more" target="_blank">sponsors</a>. Follow his blog for all that goes on but i will keep you informed anyway with a pre season write up to follow this week.<br />
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Turning 40 this year has messed up my thinking and made me buy a hybrid to commute on, dark times i thought but actually not thanks to Focus bikes and my new belt drive beauty, also the addition of my BMX via<a href="http://www.zealbmx.com/" target="_blank"> ZEAL BMX</a> (thanks <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io7lIINa1Q4" target="_blank">Mr Hitchcox</a>) ill admit i love BMX and have done since the age of 9 and quite frankly couldn't imagine the last 31 years without it in my life, its character building, it keeps you fit, it makes you determined and to continuously push yourself plus keep A&E busy so works all round but ill do a stint on my visits to XC in Hemel and Harrow skatepark with my son soon.<br />
The shops online store will open shortly which we are all quite excited about and hopefully will give people a bigger insite to what we sell and what we are about.<br />
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I will give an up to date link shortly for the shop just awaiting a few amendments to be done first. <a href="https://www.strava.com/login" target="_blank">Strava</a> what fun this site is after a bit of a slow year for me and lack of interest in the road bike this site kicked me straight back into touch with routes and records to break all over the place including competitions and so on so if you havent seen it yet take a look and feel free to join our<a href="http://app.strava.com/clubs/bicycle" target="_blank"> club Bicycle richmond </a>to help us build those KOM points. Now i must go and ready myself and get my blogs, tweets and god knows what other things in place so once again Happy new year folks, get out on the bike get down the gym be positive and lets make 2012 a year to be proud of. I will leave you with this video Congrats to Robbie and Levi what a way to kick off the year.<br />
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The Orca range itself has 20 bikes and that's not including the women's models which alone has 17.<br />
The range goes like this- Orca Bronze 105/ultegra/athena/ultegra Di2<br />
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Orca Silver ultegra/ Ultegra Di2/ Athena/ force/ dura ace/ record/ red/ Di2<br />
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Orca Bronze 105 £1800<br />
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Orca Bronze Ui2 £3000<br />
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Orbea will be putting more effort into their road bike production this year as last year was just terrible for them so expect availability to be a lot better and hopefully they will start marketing themselves in the UK properly as they are wonderful bikes but still relatively unknown in this country, fancy a go on one we have a demo Orca Gold so get in touch.<br />
Now fancy something big and filthy ooer misses the Alma 29'er YURSE PLEASE SANTA<br />
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I could rattle on for ages as it is such a big range but i honestly can not be bothered as i do have a life that i manage to fit in here and there so if you want more info then contact<a href="http://bicyclerichmond.co.uk/location"> me/us</a> as that will be the best way.<br />
We have quite a line up planned for next year so keep watching as ill post up 2012 Cipollini's shortly which look dead funky this year and you can see the first one released into the wild by us <a href="http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=92045">here</a> already.<br />
Bianchi will be late September when we get back from Italy the best country in the world ever and our new secret hush hush brand that everyone knows but just wont sus it out.<br />
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Meantime this snippet of cycling info has been brought to you by the new <a href="http://redhotchilipeppers.com/">Red hot chilli's </a>album I'm with you, a large fruit smoothie and an overly loud washing machine.<br />
Until next time children check<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhBoR_tgXCI"> this </a>out with muchos base and relax.<br />
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CiaoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-51653190268283661322011-08-19T23:32:00.001+01:002011-08-19T23:37:29.787+01:00Felt 2012 and the futureWell 2012 has well and truly arrived at <a href="http://bicyclerichmond.co.uk/">Bicycle</a> with <a href="http://www.mcipollini.com/en/">Cipollini's</a> and <a href="http://www.cannondale.com/gbr/">Cannondales </a>already on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/bicyclerichmond">shop</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/bicyclerichmond">floor</a> and in customers garages and when you have seen what we have seen for the coming season it's going to be a truly great year kit wise for you guy's and girls it's just a shame it comes during such a financially crap time in the world. This could actually be a good thing as we all look for something that is fun and enjoyable that can transport us away from the hassle and stress of day to day living cycling offers freedom, health and fun all in the one great escape also the amount of couples now cycling together and families aswell in the UK is great, you see so much more on your bike rather than being stuffed in a car or bus your children/friends/partners indulge in conversation with you and when all is said and done you fell a little fitter and happier with things in general.<br />
Enough with the life lecture i think as cyclists we already know this but introduce it to someone who isnt, after all it doesn't cost you a penny and they benefit 10 fold. Now soon to hit our shiny shop floor will be amongst others some that will remain a secret until Eurobike and some you already know of is <a href="http://www.feltbicycles.com/United-Kingdom.aspx">Felt</a>.<br />
Their 2012 range expands on what was already there opening up the price points even further with a varied range of road, aero road, TT-Tri and CX bikes thats without touching the MTB's and hybrids.<br />
Below are a few models but be aware the prices and spec/colour could eventually differ slightly as nothing is confirmed until we open the box it comes in.<br />
First up the F75- aluminium frame, carbon fork and post, 105 groupset and Mavic rims at a respectable £1175<br />
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Next and in no relevant order as that would be far to easy is the DA3 with it's full carbon frame and fork and SRAM red TT groupset it hits the wind tunnel at £3699<br />
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Next the AR3 aero road bike, full UHC advanced carbon frame and fork, and the new Ultegra Di2 groupset and Mavics cosmic elites which are cropping up on lots of bikes for 2012.<br />
Kerrching £3599 Batteries included.<br />
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The equally loveley AR2 with full red in white £3999.<br />
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The very discreet F1 Di2 for you under the radar types. £7499 sneak it passed the wife tips with each one sold.<br />
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Now i havent at present got UK prices for the next 2 but they are both on my winter bike list but who will triumph, disc brakes and SRAM or neon yellow and buzzing Di2, who cares they both look good.<br />
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Now i have more but we could go on all night and wheres the fun in that, im an old bloke i need sleep and rest but if there is a certain model your interested in drop me a mail or post a comment and ill give you what i can. As i get the full specs over the next few days ill post bits up here and there and also to come soonish (if you follow this blog regularly youll know soonish can mean very longish) 2012 Cipollini, Mr Mario has been busy with his glue and scissors whipping up the LOGOS for 2012 and he has even flicked the paint brush around the current stuff aswell as making it all pretty and shiny and very Italian. Cannondale we kind of did a while back but them is arriving in the shop now so me get big pics for some soon. Bianchi we dont see until Mid September and there is also a new brand to the shop which i think will cause a stir amongst you guys in 2012 with some amazing and i mean amazing value high end bikes so watch this space, we've seen em and the man from del monte says ooh yeah baby.<br />
I still pick up our EVO every morning to remind me how much cheaper it is than a Cervelo frame that cost's twice the price oh and if you like the Cannondale EVO wait until Euorbike thats all im saying incase they decide not to do it ooh have i said to much i just dont know.<br />
Lots of Castelli stuff, DMT shoes, sidi and Northwave and the list just goes on, right time for some quick self tanning lotion as i get in to Vuelta mode, come on Sagan explode into your first proper tour.<br />
Ciao.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-310493408954298102011-07-23T21:41:00.002+01:002011-07-23T21:41:48.674+01:002012 WilierWell i did promise some Wilier news a while back so here it is. The laveredo and Escape disappear this year to be replaced with the Monte Grappa (sub £1k) the Triestina gets a facelift and the Izoard stays untouched along with the Gran Tourismo. The Imperiale becomes a frame-set only and i feel this bike has missed out big time, it had the looks and performance a year before spesh and Scott started doing aero stuff but it's been completely missed by the cycling world especially in the UK, sort your marketing out guy's. The Cento starts at £3500 for a complete bike and obviously the new Zero7 is the big news for Wilier this year however im sure their new TT bike will go under the radar without some kind of push advertising wise and there are a couple of nice single speeds chucked in for good measure and cheap £500 the blue one is a must, look at the pics below and see for yourself. As soon as i get the proper images next week ill post them up but until then you will have to make do with <a href="http://soloszabi.blogspot.com/">Szabis</a> photography.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-56572733781822011282011-07-09T23:26:00.005+01:002011-07-09T23:28:04.566+01:002012 Cannondale continuedJust thought i would add a few more images before we move onto next years Wiliers and other stuff. As i said previously i have no exact UK line up yet so these images are mainly europe and U.S bikes and basically if it's black, white or black and white it will be UK bound (how exciting). Thank god for Italian manufacturers and loud colour schemes.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-48115166812118670692011-07-06T17:39:00.001+01:002011-07-06T21:29:39.558+01:002012 CannondalesCiao everybody, firstly i apologies for the lack of blog recently but a mental few months has just simply not allowed me to dedicate the time. Not that much has changed but i have a small window between family and superhuman duties so i thought i would use it wisely.<br />Below are some pics of the 2012 Cannondale range. Now at present we do not have our confirmed UK model and colour range as that's a few weeks away yet however i thought i would share a little info with you on what's happening.<br />All CAAD's seem to be staying the same except paint obviously, the same goes for synapse ally, Super X and standard trim supersix's. The EVO is all new and we may even see some Jeckyl's this year even though we are still awaiting the current one's (thanks for that Cannondale). And it seems although theres lots of spy shots of the NEW slice floating about that the bike stays as is with no deep rim spec just a ladies and a couple of bloke very std versions. Potentially the new model will be a late or early release next year so we do not get another Jeckyl balls up. The carbon Synapse gets a little tweak if you notice it or not is another matter but until i have the official what have we done to it im saying naff all about the seat post's.<br />From what i have seen theres lots of 29er's and a big women's range which most of will hopefully make the UK rather than 50% of the range and everything in black.<br />Oh yeah and Ui2 on various Supers. Enjoy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcT21omS0djF6Q5dq_CnNekM_n8y4jc1uIvbjl7lONre4ws-JKeoaVDDPLwu2fBEyaLZCF4uXccpiOUZ8-GwPoxaWbw1FB3lGHIBb3W6DvDWSa_Tjs-PxTmJCMrpxjJUXu7d2X45H5V8/s1600/c_12_2FA3_grn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcT21omS0djF6Q5dq_CnNekM_n8y4jc1uIvbjl7lONre4ws-JKeoaVDDPLwu2fBEyaLZCF4uXccpiOUZ8-GwPoxaWbw1FB3lGHIBb3W6DvDWSa_Tjs-PxTmJCMrpxjJUXu7d2X45H5V8/s320/c_12_2FA3_grn.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">F3</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRo6SHtmUhfh9hL4cD6o4fG9ZgmFCyf2faBOnGEGdj5eKCrhxNCdcKE0xsmM7KguCjdv97Zg5EZcoYYrYFqxRt6BUXaosvhjSP7enf-Yw3r2_IfyHDDMUDRWpNWDRiigL5oyws5tH-zgQ/s1600/c_12_2FS3_wht.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRo6SHtmUhfh9hL4cD6o4fG9ZgmFCyf2faBOnGEGdj5eKCrhxNCdcKE0xsmM7KguCjdv97Zg5EZcoYYrYFqxRt6BUXaosvhjSP7enf-Yw3r2_IfyHDDMUDRWpNWDRiigL5oyws5tH-zgQ/s320/c_12_2FS3_wht.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SL3</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-03u64SMe30Rd7Y2eEOH2Ix00VmBU323XPApz0eop8ePtNTwIlqU2NHk-6Puz9Et-cEvQJ58i0g-Yw36xr0U84UAjIf95i3XEVKmcv7_Ir86sGpPANUyLwh1qMJtQJxW-x-CD2RKdEVg/s1600/c_12_2FS291S_slv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-03u64SMe30Rd7Y2eEOH2Ix00VmBU323XPApz0eop8ePtNTwIlqU2NHk-6Puz9Et-cEvQJ58i0g-Yw36xr0U84UAjIf95i3XEVKmcv7_Ir86sGpPANUyLwh1qMJtQJxW-x-CD2RKdEVg/s320/c_12_2FS291S_slv.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Flash 29r</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSbjI50eryjDwWjx6P7e625gU4hmDYUgq5dcH3DbwA8OV57kKw_GFU1o64gXD9d0ulJ5O2Lf9tPmVhStw2dmwsZPNE4r1FVfsN8OFyBifV9PZuIp6xoBmPHjlBTO20NvWPeM32ArNs7Q/s1600/c_12_2RA85C_blu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSbjI50eryjDwWjx6P7e625gU4hmDYUgq5dcH3DbwA8OV57kKw_GFU1o64gXD9d0ulJ5O2Lf9tPmVhStw2dmwsZPNE4r1FVfsN8OFyBifV9PZuIp6xoBmPHjlBTO20NvWPeM32ArNs7Q/s320/c_12_2RA85C_blu.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">CAAD8</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfO9qZjmYBgCq2BQhYuzw1dvFfuj6WqV_YIukNY3PkukShAlMW8FBYOyByDyc1a5MeqoQeMIyVCTjlNjqICtkolMEBr6Z6Jq0J8aPSH4AcJE9kr968ehdIaRzFAvhuo9FYd5kGJVy9bBY/s1600/c_12_2RAX5C_rep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfO9qZjmYBgCq2BQhYuzw1dvFfuj6WqV_YIukNY3PkukShAlMW8FBYOyByDyc1a5MeqoQeMIyVCTjlNjqICtkolMEBr6Z6Jq0J8aPSH4AcJE9kr968ehdIaRzFAvhuo9FYd5kGJVy9bBY/s320/c_12_2RAX5C_rep.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">CAAD10</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_nZ7ghPSu9LYaAWpuWI-Jk_tPmYESePbEc71c4D31L_B1kyp-J_gEugxAqM5i-Q0pMJzFHTUEBGEE5eGjs7E9ofE247BmVWaQPkCMdN1hyl4krDIf5BtwLgTXQlFZF-Y6-7s1F0-1FTk/s1600/c_12_2rse0d_liq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_nZ7ghPSu9LYaAWpuWI-Jk_tPmYESePbEc71c4D31L_B1kyp-J_gEugxAqM5i-Q0pMJzFHTUEBGEE5eGjs7E9ofE247BmVWaQPkCMdN1hyl4krDIf5BtwLgTXQlFZF-Y6-7s1F0-1FTk/s320/c_12_2rse0d_liq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Evo Team</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYo54ZFttNEhIpWhMwwV-P5YTgvHBB6MUjq5zUYYT0CCG40a84FONPewy-ySxLJTxDq1XuDklqDBsAlzvcyfSjh0JHNIwZ9Hyd9qAt74kHxc1i5fZvvw-9Q-CbkQTOQckNTZst2nIRDU/s1600/c_12_2RCL2C_crb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTYo54ZFttNEhIpWhMwwV-P5YTgvHBB6MUjq5zUYYT0CCG40a84FONPewy-ySxLJTxDq1XuDklqDBsAlzvcyfSjh0JHNIwZ9Hyd9qAt74kHxc1i5fZvvw-9Q-CbkQTOQckNTZst2nIRDU/s320/c_12_2RCL2C_crb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Synapse Hi-mod</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjNsRKzRlrjHkIcdoxUQFB3PaD6TED0H_YT7rFUhjb1fZFtzUCei__lZaQWkKKJzeftc1dc21mn5Pg-ZetRZp2pLE5sha1AcEnROS4qT0mSB7-IpQc7q3zEWp3FKS2U_Q8eocMmRKm5N4/s1600/c_12_2RSSIC_bbq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjNsRKzRlrjHkIcdoxUQFB3PaD6TED0H_YT7rFUhjb1fZFtzUCei__lZaQWkKKJzeftc1dc21mn5Pg-ZetRZp2pLE5sha1AcEnROS4qT0mSB7-IpQc7q3zEWp3FKS2U_Q8eocMmRKm5N4/s320/c_12_2RSSIC_bbq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Supersix Ui2</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimrzeqQWerB9WhgQU_PaXPulLrhCgjJPEfXiEOkc-CIyYivr4oGXX3QHVZnssAdwnFSBKVbAq2BXsHqGLC3tSzNXzxtyw6hqfgts2S0ZyXzh2dtet-tarLgYXmXfgaAqZ80WGx6TfDk8/s1600/c_12_2VP0_rep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimrzeqQWerB9WhgQU_PaXPulLrhCgjJPEfXiEOkc-CIyYivr4oGXX3QHVZnssAdwnFSBKVbAq2BXsHqGLC3tSzNXzxtyw6hqfgts2S0ZyXzh2dtet-tarLgYXmXfgaAqZ80WGx6TfDk8/s320/c_12_2VP0_rep.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Scalpel Hi-mod</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhblABmgF_P7PqMQINlxWCIKAirTWGM1jQ_oXkQkmEzXUhmMI7q5I4Lt3yI7cr5pRTDdFfrHLwjk9b15e4NmROg7_GQR20oA7Y4tFDSTYbPwr7SkigofO_DII51U2gfJCkDaSkfROeWods/s1600/c_12_2VP91_bbq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhblABmgF_P7PqMQINlxWCIKAirTWGM1jQ_oXkQkmEzXUhmMI7q5I4Lt3yI7cr5pRTDdFfrHLwjk9b15e4NmROg7_GQR20oA7Y4tFDSTYbPwr7SkigofO_DII51U2gfJCkDaSkfROeWods/s320/c_12_2VP91_bbq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Scalpel 29r</div><br />Oh yeah and helmets, mmm not so sure but we will see.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5f4B9bhOzlJkxwTjw7nTyFS2g42aDOjssn7HBrlHsn89kgoFBjUFPbdr8z1wdfh7nsUGS_Qa722dtZrcDBu731VINAyynE8cybn-pknNZlmXciivHoCt4ZGxAJ-KSvpY-37XOYbJoZc/s1600/c_12_2HE02_BLS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5f4B9bhOzlJkxwTjw7nTyFS2g42aDOjssn7HBrlHsn89kgoFBjUFPbdr8z1wdfh7nsUGS_Qa722dtZrcDBu731VINAyynE8cybn-pknNZlmXciivHoCt4ZGxAJ-KSvpY-37XOYbJoZc/s320/c_12_2HE02_BLS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Want some info drop us a <a href="http://bicyclerichmond.co.uk/">line or email </a>etc and soon we will have 2012 Wilier up as soon as images are ready.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-87352336666615059632011-05-31T21:51:00.000+01:002011-05-31T21:51:23.608+01:00DMT shoes and OakleysWell the giro is over with for another season and although Nibali didn't claim a second year on the trot for Cannondale Liquigas it was a close run race with Scarponi putting up an equally good fight and Contador head and shoulders above the filed especially on the climbs , almost a bit to good but i will not let my personel feelings interfere here and just say well done to all. Now the shop has been busy of recent with what seems a funny year so far with sales up and down all over the place but far more expensive bikes rolling out the shop this year than ever before which is great and the workshop is rammed and has been for months now, i dont think poor little Szabi has seen day light for ages but as long as he has his daily 2 tons of fruit he seems quite happy. Now we do like an Italian product or two in the shop and our newest is <a href="http://www.diamantdmt.com/en/">DMT</a> footwear.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKMculkygb4iZisgjRna_J6MNEBgU0WdfRAvd-MHnlDRhJ0Ch6yrHjhYMhWCaot-CPWuFq4IXdmdOxVoNGh1Po5O6NGhaGtlOP_krfALjyFkV3oviU1yj1H5yCqkllXp037Fv659CWYs/s1600/Picture+146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKMculkygb4iZisgjRna_J6MNEBgU0WdfRAvd-MHnlDRhJ0Ch6yrHjhYMhWCaot-CPWuFq4IXdmdOxVoNGh1Po5O6NGhaGtlOP_krfALjyFkV3oviU1yj1H5yCqkllXp037Fv659CWYs/s320/Picture+146.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://bicyclerichmond.co.uk/">DMT</a> have been around since the late 70's producing various forms of sporting footwear and are a main contributor and supplier to NIKE yes thats right the biggest sports company in the world get their cycling shoes from these guy's just ask the likes of Cavendish for starters who makes his shoes with the tick sawn on them. The distributor is bringing in 2 models at present the Prisma pictured above and the Radial pictured below.<br />
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The Prisma although weighing the same as the Radial offers a one peace lace system called the RAM, which as you adjust the widget on the side of the shoe tenions evenly across the foot top so although giving a secure fit allows an even pressure across the foot for comfort. For those of you like myself who live and breathe speedplay pedals DMT even offer a speedplay specific fit which is great and offers a stupidly low stack height aswell. The full 2012 range beginning under £100 will be available from around September but if you fancy something a little different and not on everyone else's feet this summer pop in the <a href="http://bicyclerichmond.co.uk/">shop</a> and ask to try some. I am awaiting my first pair to arrive in the next week so i can let everyone know what kind of fit and comfort they offer as i ride Northwaves due to a wide fit so keep checking back for updates.<br />
<a href="http://bicyclerichmond.co.uk/">Oakley's</a> have also landed in the shop now and we have all been busy using the custom order option and coming up with the silliest colour ways possible on Jawbones which are still the glass of the moment it seems.<br />
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We have found that so far all custom orders have been delivered within 4 working days so treat yourself for the summer. If you need advice on which colour/type of lenses to go for which really is the important bit just give us a call or pop in with your requirements.<br />
Apart from the amazing world of bicycles i do also have some form of a private life which this weekend involved my lovely wife's 40th birthday and a visit to <a href="http://www.bournemouthtattooconvention.com/">Bournemouth ink</a> which is a yearly Tattoo festival here in the UK and all i can say is that the<a href="http://www.fuelgirls.co.uk/book_the_girls.asp"> entertainment </a>was great and the artists were awesome it's such a shame my pics were crap as there were some amazing peaces and my photos will do them no justice however if you get a chance to check out <a href="http://www.xoticatattooingandpiercing.com/30260/info.php?p=4&pno=0">Rakhee</a> her portraits are just stunning.<br />
Well that's it for tonight folks the shop website is being updated as we speak and over the next few days will get a little more up to date as will my I tunes collection as i need something to listen to while pressing all these buttons.<br />
If your into health and diet's and stuff check out <a href="http://soloszabi.blogspot.com/">Szabi's blog page</a> for the latest on Fruitarians.<br />
If you suffer from a really short memory go back to the top of the page.<br />
Lastly 1st June Ace cafe london, hot rods and rockabilly's its a good night out for free.<br />
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CiaoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-75405016020710709842011-05-16T10:45:00.000+01:002011-05-16T10:45:24.932+01:002012 Cannondale EVOWell firstly the <a href="http://bicyclerichmond.co.uk/">EVO</a> has not only made it's debut at the Giro but we have ordered ours and have been told delivery is in July. Im a little dubious about this to say the least as im still awaiting 2011 bikes but the info comes direct from the big C so there has to be some truth to it. Get your orders in peeps as they wont be hanging around. Now the Giro is not even half way through and apparently Contador's already won it, come on people we are only on stage 9 of 21 there is a way to go yet including another great climb and maybe Contador will win it although i still look forward to an Italian taking a home victory and although all eyes will be on Nibali in this house i must say so far there has been some great showings from <a href="http://www.farneseneriteam.com/">Farnese Vini</a> aboard their Cipo's and <a href="http://www.androniteam.it/">Androni Giocattoli</a> with their Bianchi's. The bigger teams dont seem to making as much of an impact so far but maybe that will change toward the last few stages.<br />
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Visconti's RB1000 looks gorgeous in this paint job i think, a ltd edition beckons Mr Mario please maybe a bit over the top for a London commuter but dam it looks good. Well while the riders take a day to rest and look at their strategies im going to sooth my latest ink with some cream and hit the Gym in preparation for tomorrows Giro stage and to see if the Tour of Cali actually gets going. Travis Barker quede up on the pod so off we go.<br />
Ciao<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZMUIaf7o7rIltnuOVVRJJB96P5E20aoGUfWFAN42jCGai7uM8vCmM7dEst0S-qupvkNGr-c2PYJHsXhyphenhyphenEp4sW7Vjk8-F0xjLRg6ibGAPNhhqppQb28gPshHEeV15fR-OOfEUJk6PBjVY/s1600/liqevofull.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZMUIaf7o7rIltnuOVVRJJB96P5E20aoGUfWFAN42jCGai7uM8vCmM7dEst0S-qupvkNGr-c2PYJHsXhyphenhyphenEp4sW7Vjk8-F0xjLRg6ibGAPNhhqppQb28gPshHEeV15fR-OOfEUJk6PBjVY/s320/liqevofull.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Now the EVO will replace the Hi-Mod frames only beginning at around £4k fior the SRAM red model then going up to Dura ace , Di2 , Team and Ultimate which as a full build is just shy of 5kg ouch !.<br />
I will not go into all the tech stuff as it's all over the web but reading our dealer pack is quite interesting.<br />
Now it looks as though the new Slice and short travel Jeckyl have been shelved for 2013 release as the big C need to concentrate on just getting bikes out their at present and dont want the same problem as they did with the Jeckyl this year which we are still awaiting delivery of (not impressed) but the std supersix will stay as is but looks as though all prices will go up 5-10% next year for everyone.<br />
Now revel in the EVO's beauty before we finish off.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs5K0tloVZEFJciFtxh57HpOJMBAuiR5xBVL93KRuID7nFtRYXrf3iXct0O2MTxgfAZpR-fCyED7v3nBzh3kyLdDpVD9izpZD3P21gq4llk97B80fYm6i0hu-Tu-SR89HIn-pS5fKY7FE/s1600/evored.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs5K0tloVZEFJciFtxh57HpOJMBAuiR5xBVL93KRuID7nFtRYXrf3iXct0O2MTxgfAZpR-fCyED7v3nBzh3kyLdDpVD9izpZD3P21gq4llk97B80fYm6i0hu-Tu-SR89HIn-pS5fKY7FE/s320/evored.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Sorry for small images but it's all <a href="http://bicyclerichmond.co.uk/">Cannondale</a> have given us so far. Now as things evolve ill tell you more but still to come this month, <a href="http://bicyclerichmond.co.uk/">Willer's</a> new 07 , various new gear and builds, my CAAD10, and Vanilla goes Lavender this will make sense shortly and trust me it's worth waiting for.<br />
Giro is less than 24hrs away will Liquigas green retain pink with Vinnie or will Contador take the pink only to have the title stripped when the UCI do him for something if that ever gets finalised, they seem almost as useless as the <a href="http://www.muppetcentral.com/">Government here in the UK</a>. well im back to some old school Jay-Z and looking at shite on eBay but before i go,<br />
Grant rims due Tuesday bike being built midweek.<br />
Mum is your car fixed.<br />
Moped rider that i took on both acceleration and top end coming home tonight, 1 large stuffed crust meat feast please.<br />
And finally to all who arranged hot rod night at the <a href="http://www.ace-cafe-london.com/">Ace Cafe</a> on Wednesday wicked evening and thanks.<br />
BrrrraaaaarrrpAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-13147913248073386672011-04-28T23:35:00.000+01:002011-04-28T23:35:34.711+01:00Di2 Builds new shoes and the Girowell 9 days left until the 2011 Giro gets underway and it's going to be a biggy. This will be the 150th anniversary of the Giro and im sure the Italians will be looking for a home win and fingers crossed <a href="http://www.vincenzonibali.it/cms/">Vincenzo</a> will have the stuff to do it. As a rider he has matured a lot it seems over the last few seasons and you never know this could be his time but if it is or isn't one thing is guaranteed, with the likes of Contador and Menchov wanting a nice shiny cup and Mount Etna it's going to be seriously exciting.<br />
The likes of Basso and Evans will be missed after last years battles but the line up so far looks strong across the board so it should be good viewing on the old Eurosport and if anyone fancies dragging me along for free around the 15th of May let me know.<br />
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Now these last few weeks we have gone a little Di2 crazy it seems with quite a few custom builds rolling out the door which has been very nice and there are still a few in the pipeline so lot's to come on all of those shortly and also Electronic Ultegra, yes it's real being launched at the Tour de France and supposedly available from August. I have had rough prices and specs but ROUGH these will probably change over the next few months but lets say 50% of Di2 for now "bargain" you say, wait to here the full spec first and it is cheaper for a reason but all shall become clear.<br />
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Nice to see <a href="http://www.lightweight.info/en/sports/team-farnese-vini-neri-sottoli.html">Rabottini</a> grab a victory today in Turkey on his <a href="http://www.mcipollini.com/en/">Cipo</a> and i have to say i always had Turkey down as a bleak place to go but after the coverage on Eurosport i must admit it looks bloody lovely so ill add it to the must go to list.<br />
The Cipollini booth is coming along nicely and there is even word of a £3k frame-set for 2012 with std seat post to make life a little easier and we are also due our demo RB100 shortly so a true reflection of the ride quality to come asap.<br />
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Lastly new shoes, i was going to wait and see what Sidi offered in a mega fit for 2012 to see if i could buy anything top end,ish colour wise etc but i couldn't wait and my current <a href="http://www.northwave.com/eu/shoes_det.php?itemid=837&catid=1&area=1#">Northwaves</a> have lasted 2 seasons and been great so i grabbed another pair which feel even more comfortable and as far as shoe prices go for a top end model they are cheap and for us wide footed freaks super comfy.<br />
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Well that's about it for tonight as im pooped and still need to watch the rest of fight club again for like the 50th time as it's just great.<br />
Tonights instalment was brought to you by PHD nutrition, musically assisted by the Asian dub foundation and the general need to talk bike stuff.<br />
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BonjourAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-11213236852177313322011-04-18T22:04:00.002+01:002011-04-18T22:04:29.984+01:002012 Cannondale Felt Wilier and so onWell while the cycling world gets its knickers in a twist over 2012 product that wont be available until the 2013 stuff is on show let's roll back the clock and tip toe through those precious 2011 beauties that are only just washing up on our little island shall we. This year has been a bit of a let down to say the least as most manufacturers havent managed to get 2011 product into the UK yet but are quite happily showing 2012 stuff already when there are people who have paid their deposits on bike porn that they may now not get. The bikes below are all truly awesome machines and really dont need to be superseded or tweaked as much as they are as most owners will never get them to perform to there limits anyway if the truth be known. Firstly Orbea's Orca gold an ultra high modules carbon frame served up in this case with a SRAM red groupset slipping in at £6600 and this particular beauty is a demo model so if you fancy a spin id and deposit please. Orbea run 3 levels of carbon the gold as mentioned the silver which is High modules and then Bronze which is on the likes of the Onix. Bronze is comfy and buzz absorbing, Silver is still comfy yet lighter and stiffer giving a slightly flightier ride then Gold which is Pro level aimed at stiffness weight and power transfer.<br />
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The following 3 bikes have also shot out the door this week to be used and abused for the summer.<br />
Cannondales Supersix team model.<br />
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This weeks blog update was brought to you by Blink 182, Galaxy hot chocolate and my youngest son locking me in my room for embarrassing him in front of his friends, being a dad has it's plus points.<br />
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Next time on why do i read this crap, none of the stuff i promise to write about like Martin @ Suppleworx for fixing my old knackered body, my CAAD10 (it does exist ive seen it) and other random mythical babblings.<br />
Peace out BraAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-1567021878389379752011-03-19T18:33:00.001+00:002011-03-19T18:34:22.551+00:00Cipollini Sidi and MoreI have been a little pre preoccupied for the past week with various bit's and peaces from trying to source bicycles for customers that according to manufacturers cant be made, random illness and general madness so im taking 5 minutes to chill this weekend and sort stuff out. The weather has been pretty good the last few weeks and customers are beginning to come out of the wood work to find their new weapon of choice for the season so are the good times ahead of us for cycling ?. With the olympics in the UK in 2012 it should be a great year for sports in general but we need the weather as this changes more than just the chance of a ride in the sun but our moods and general attitudes. We are all so much happier when the sun is out all day and life just seems simplified in general so fingers crossed we have a 6 month stint of glorious weather in front of us, bright enough for car drivers to actually see us, so sunny that all the idiots who run red lights on their bikes will just chill and enjoy those few extra seconds in the sun, warm enough that getting ready in the morning isn't the standard sprint relay from bed to bathroom to wardrobe and as you get home the neighbours are sat in the garden with a cold beer for you after a long hot commute.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgehQZXe_nPoIBA1fjyJKcUOWALh30czt0xOnRo_x8nCpksxXGLAg15ib06Xpr1_cGMvbHNLqVTSUhKD-MuUWiWGUwh7EI__-EfyfX1dekbTFUgYlo_zwiVUYMvozlb8XFicxPWfnFj81I/s1600/IMG_1216.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgehQZXe_nPoIBA1fjyJKcUOWALh30czt0xOnRo_x8nCpksxXGLAg15ib06Xpr1_cGMvbHNLqVTSUhKD-MuUWiWGUwh7EI__-EfyfX1dekbTFUgYlo_zwiVUYMvozlb8XFicxPWfnFj81I/s320/IMG_1216.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkLb4trRVLGQ-4-ak-eWKbxAZ8DzkyDGRSvXiUtGOoThu-T2Ggx8Iy6hYZRrKivL2o8biqbjdBDYHfSNi4OZy2Zw3HxcfZs628kYuVFjlvrFtn8s7WgIz-LA694Af-apR6gc3w4alEpg/s1600/IMG_1219.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkLb4trRVLGQ-4-ak-eWKbxAZ8DzkyDGRSvXiUtGOoThu-T2Ggx8Iy6hYZRrKivL2o8biqbjdBDYHfSNi4OZy2Zw3HxcfZs628kYuVFjlvrFtn8s7WgIz-LA694Af-apR6gc3w4alEpg/s320/IMG_1219.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>In the meantime life goes on so we at the shop are trying to get all the lovely bits and peaces in that you lot want for your super summer rides and my god there is a hell of a lot of stuff. We have Oakley eyewear this year which is a no brainer in the eyewear department and joining our range of footwear is Giro and Sidi, Giro we mentioned a while back and the shoes have been steadily trotting out the door with a great welcome from there new owners. The ltd edition Rapha shoe will be us shortly as will Sidi whos range of shoes is massive and when you break them down the attention to detail and finish is wonderful, the fit is like a slipper even in the Mega shoes for wide footed freaks like me.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicTLIlLqQtoe6MBI3wRCEzph7I2_LzNuzohZHIrkReD_4X2eq0BvZNMW6opTSrVkV_fYZGi5hdbpjOhf2numH1a_uXfbwd-IGDpqlbf_rlb4584HvczD2uJZIOuhThT4e1wY8z_T8M_D0/s1600/IMG_1224.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicTLIlLqQtoe6MBI3wRCEzph7I2_LzNuzohZHIrkReD_4X2eq0BvZNMW6opTSrVkV_fYZGi5hdbpjOhf2numH1a_uXfbwd-IGDpqlbf_rlb4584HvczD2uJZIOuhThT4e1wY8z_T8M_D0/s320/IMG_1224.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zCwcDVxjK_H27K2SLf0bqLP2_Q_b5vJcSSRTjU3Rfi5aBvePpUe9WmpfXwZTwNq6cL68Z7a4M83A-xIOJpmFU3oJ8_hbNPYr-Uvi9rac7r-eFUtYf5B5kNiyhdss25kT1t4vNac5Ii0/s1600/IMG_1223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zCwcDVxjK_H27K2SLf0bqLP2_Q_b5vJcSSRTjU3Rfi5aBvePpUe9WmpfXwZTwNq6cL68Z7a4M83A-xIOJpmFU3oJ8_hbNPYr-Uvi9rac7r-eFUtYf5B5kNiyhdss25kT1t4vNac5Ii0/s320/IMG_1223.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>The 2 shoes above show a std fit on the left and a mega on the right, it's a lot easier to see in the flesh but the mega is a fair bit wider across the toe box. Every shoe is hand made in Italy which is why Sidi can only produce so many shoes per month but general stock in the UK is getting better and better.<br />We have also had our Selle Italia test saddles delivered to run alongside our long standing Fizik range and they come in some very funky colours which the camera just doesn't do justice to.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_jkNadFylB-8epMcvYBezuY0lH3krQHzXkIZbwfBOHnvB0K28C1s6bOAD2rhpHSRtW5-YBqLT6DJR392TCgpAvPzUxetwNP7ErAgOBv7NxuvmnUghp-qHqv06SLeD5NAy_VcKJUSfEV8/s1600/IMG_1203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_jkNadFylB-8epMcvYBezuY0lH3krQHzXkIZbwfBOHnvB0K28C1s6bOAD2rhpHSRtW5-YBqLT6DJR392TCgpAvPzUxetwNP7ErAgOBv7NxuvmnUghp-qHqv06SLeD5NAy_VcKJUSfEV8/s320/IMG_1203.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>We also have got round to getting all our signed Liquigas jerseys out on display in the shop aswell its amazing how the smallest things can take so much time to do but they look great none the less and hopefully a few more victories to be added this year by the boys in Green.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHNaoGgH2wsyG2GwlXcfzR_htM0ADmkVt0oOgJLu30jUm89hDXl8dKLMRTotARlD7oVHMbl-ZOSVgEncl6HlPx_5PHcx8NaW92n7exjEvile0SiXA1gbyDOdf0_zcaImty0vD4YVHGhkk/s1600/IMG_1230.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHNaoGgH2wsyG2GwlXcfzR_htM0ADmkVt0oOgJLu30jUm89hDXl8dKLMRTotARlD7oVHMbl-ZOSVgEncl6HlPx_5PHcx8NaW92n7exjEvile0SiXA1gbyDOdf0_zcaImty0vD4YVHGhkk/s320/IMG_1230.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Well that's my 5 minutes of chilling up now it's time to go back to work so enjoy your weekend all and keep em crossed for the sunshine.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-69266634702392814232011-02-25T23:05:00.000+00:002011-02-25T23:05:14.100+00:002012 supersix evo ?Well we are just receiving 2011 models as we speak but these images are doing the rounds at present so thought id pop on them on. Rumours are it's the 2012 supersix evo question is is it ?. It seems to be a carbon CAAD10 or Super X with tweaked geometry so is this the big EVO we have all been waiting for or just the entry level supersix for 2012 who knows but as long as it rides like the current model thats all that matters. The only real thing you notice is it seems to be running a 27.2mm seat post like its little ally brothers and sisters so will this be a 700g frame as speculated, 5 or so months and i guess we will all know but ill have one regardless.<br />
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Now as for the present our Cipo's have started to arrive and they look good and should offer some amazing custom builds this year and judging by Australian mag Rides road test on the RB1000 it's one hell of a bike. If your local to the shop come in and have a look as much nicer and sharper in the flesh as always and i am talking about the Cipo of course.<br />
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Now a little more down to earth literally as <a href="http://dannyjbent.wordpress.com/">Danny Bent</a> embarks on his latest adventure on Shirley across south America only days after his first book gets released. Now the book although only half way through is a really great read about his journey to India on his little Surly we built up for him (shirley) so dig deep it's the same price as a visit to subway and will last you a lot longer and will not make your fingers as messy. The book pictured below is available on Amazon and various book shops we even have a few copies in the shop. Dan can be followed on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/dannybent">@dannybent</a> and Facebook and will be worth following as He and Caroline head in to the unknown you can share there fun, good luck buddy and look after Shirley and her little sister.<br />
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Well a big happy birthday to @cleopompom today and have a great weekend and for any budding photographers out there who twitter @wiggys has been posting pics like those below of his Aurora adventure and i am now sold on it and off there myself in the next few years to witness this phenomena up close before our continual destruction of the planet makes the sky every where look like it.<br />
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Well thats pretty much it for now everyone but lastly my quest to become a world conquering <a href="http://www.triathloneurope.com/">Triathlete</a> continues as i reach a mile stone this week and start hitting my first 10K runs. 10K whats so great about that some of you may say well ill tell you, this is the furthest i have ran in 25 years possibly my life and along with it im loosing weight and gaining strength which is a personel bonus but like the swimming and time in the gym it's all about the journey, i couldn't give a toss about the destination at this point but i have to say that with all the sports i have been involved with over my life Tri seems to be the warmest and nicest bunch of people i have ever met so for anyone considering it just jump right in now who cares how fat or old you are if you can only run upstairs or cant even ride a bike you'll learn and their are people that will gladly help you on your way and it just breaks up the day to day monotony called life we all know and love so much and you know what, you might just enjoy it.<br />
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Night peepsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-16389915471400024292011-02-18T23:58:00.000+00:002011-02-18T23:58:21.183+00:00YUM YUM New ShoesHello everyone i hope your all enjoying the lovely english weather unless your reading from another country in which case you probably are not, lot's of bit's and peaces arriving this week and we start with one for the Ladies, new shoes. Giro have dipped their toe in the shoe market with a few offerings that i touched on briefly a while ago but now we have some lets have a closer look. Top of the pile is the Prolight SLX available in 2 colours black or white simple and safe. The upper is made of Teijin microfibre which is very soft and helps to take your foots shape giving great comfort the 3 strap's D-rings are offset so they do not cause any real pressure points across the top of the foot their are made of Titanium for weight and you will also notice the lack of a ratchet on the top strap for the same reason.<br />
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</div>The sole is EC90 slx hi-mod carbon giving great stiffness to weight ratio's and with Ti hardware. The shoe also comes with 2 insoles 1 super light for racing and one slightly heavier ( a little over the top i think) and 3 different arch supports that attach to the insole on a fine velcro style attachment. All in all a very light and good looking shoe with full road test to follow soon. Dropping 2 models lower is the Trans at almost £100 cheaper this shoe takes a cheaper carbon sole and upper material adding 70g in weight but has a buckle and a semi fetish shiny bit which i really like and in terms of value for money about £169 i think is a fantastic value for money shoe. The Trans also comes with a medium arch support but the arch kits are sold separately.<br />
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The 81mm deep rims sit at a porky 27mm width but for a reason, im not going to go into all the tech detail quite frankly because it bores the shit out of me but if you really want to read it click <a href="http://www.zipp.com/technologies/aerodynamics/firecrest.php">here</a>, basically by testing different rim profiles Zipp have managed to move the centre of pressure caused by wind on the rim nearer to the centre of the wheel giving a much more stable feel and allowing the wheel to be far more efficient.<br />
Even the skewers and hub/bearing covers are shaped to help cut through the air so if your already running Zipps make sure everything is facing the right way or you could be giving away precious seconds on the commute home. Now while on the subject of aero rims we all know EDGE/ENVE dont we ? well you should as this year they are set to place a foothold on the market in the UK with their product. Now i can not tell to much yet as that would be unfair on the UK distributor but there are a few new rims on their way and they look very good and offer some very interesting wind tunnel results but more on this later im afraid all i will say is start saving as the wheels will be offered in complete build packages with Chris King hubs to name but one variety, that should make your life a little easier Grant because i know i dont, sorry but Grant knows who he is and for those of you that dont hes the bloke that will have blinging Enve/king wheels in 2 months time. reference to the wind tunnel bit good news for Cannondale owners but again ill spill the beans later.<br />
Well i need some rest after this mornings early run and bike session but thank you Cytomax for todays energy boost.<br />
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Night YallAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-62574879523598329452011-02-15T21:49:00.000+00:002011-02-15T21:49:29.888+00:00TCR show and jolly nice peopleWell this weekend gone saw the TCR show at sandown park to which myself and <a href="http://soloszabi.blogspot.com/">Soloszabi</a> made a visit, i have to say that the show lacked a certain something and i think the words happiness and excitement should cover it. There were various trade stands their i new and they were quite happy go lucky but the general mood seemed some what British really, if it were a colour it would of been grey. There were various bike shops their but it didn't seem to be the right place for them i think trade only plus loads of talks and demos/workshops would make it far more interesting or maybe i just visited it at a down point in the day however Tim from <a href="http://www.compressport.uk.com/">Compressport</a> was on form as usual with what i have to say is the best compression gear on the market full stop. There was also a stand for <a href="http://www.cytosport.com/">Cytosport</a> those lovely people who brought you Muscle milk which if you havent tried is awesome, they are a switched on focused company using a great distributor who are 100% behind their product and make sure you know the ins and outs of all if it and SiS have this mentality aswell which brings them to the top of the pile in the nutrition market i feel so expect to see <a href="http://www.cytosport.com/">cytosport</a> take a big standing in <a href="http://www.triathloneurope.com/">Triathlon</a> and cycling in general this year.<br />
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</div>I picked up some new ZOGGS goggles aswell along with a pool buoy to crack on with my swim training which i have ignored for a week due to a cold so we will see how that goes in the morning with all the old bobbing biddies in the pool when i wash them aside as i pass like a torpedo (floating doughnut) in the cold morning water. Lots of energy product tried and all quite scrummy including new Zipvit flavours and <a href="http://www.yumyumbros.com/home.html">Yum Yum flapjacks</a> that really are Yum Yum and must be tried but we will have them next week (oh thank you god) so expect pics of empty wrappers.<br />
Also spotted on the Compressport advert that was everywhere was one <a href="http://soloszabi.blogspot.com/">SoloSzabi</a> in full <a href="http://bicyclerichmond.co.uk/">Bicycle</a> kit which was nice, hes taking a year out from racing to do stupid stuff like 100km running races and the like but will return next year with a vengeance so keep em peeled peep,s.<br />
There is more to come this week in the way of new products from Giro and Zipp, Compressport and others and also my CAAD10 build tee hee new toy joy.<br />
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Some things that are rockin it this week- Giro shoes, <a href="http://www.buzzle.com/articles/fruitarianism.html">Fruitairianism</a> , yum yum bars, muscle milk, slipknot and early morning runs.<br />
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Things that definitely are not rockin it are - early mornings, people who run red's , the cost of my son's driving lesson's , my fruit bill and ticket prices for the Olympics.<br />
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Darren wheels in progress buddy, Grant i have all the ENVE info now and bikes due 1st week in March, Hello @cleopompom and @Tbag75.<br />
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Whatever your doing make sure it's fun or stop it immediately unless it's reading this which you must keep doing like every day and all that.<br />
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Oh and the shape of things to come.<br />
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So what news do i bring to ye readers of this tripe, not much really as im on a Happy Tuesday come down now and feeling just a little tired oh yeah just a little. We blinged up a Slice a little this week which has been noticed by everyone and their mother so far and i must admit 2 sizes bigger and i would of taken it already.<br />
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Now i with deep regret have to share some bad news, today after a serious phone call to which i am still in a state of shock was told that Mavic will not be releasing these puppies to the public this year.<br />
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Yes its true my summer wheels the CC80's will never be however there is a help line for all of you feeling the need to talk to someone about this cruel act 0800 you bastards , yes dial 0800 you bastards now to help come to terms with this pain.<br />
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Oh my god another picture im so sorry the tears meant i couldn't see what i was picking oh the agony, but suddenly.<br />
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Let me break it down for you chick a chick ah, The black rim has had the Exalith process which basically strengthens the rim and slows braking wear whilst leaving the lovely blackness, this process allows the rim to be made slightly lighter (thinner) without risking strength and quality. The purpose of the carbon spokes "Tracomp technology" traction and compression is that they will work better under the loads of compression and traction giving a wheel that is both more responsive and gives less flex and if you dont believe me then ask my mum cause she know's its true she does so in your face. Actually my mum does know as i have bored her to death almost with the entire process but anyway lot's of change from Mavic in 2012 but thats enough info for now as it's only Febuararary.<br />
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Right what else what else, the Liquigas boy's have been track testing to get them super aero for TT's this year and as usual Mr Basso was killing it in the hat department and i would post a pic but apparently ill get sued or something if i do it again, actually it's Happy Tuesday corporate bullies wheres your soft side.<br />
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ooooh that kit rocks shame Trek LEO pard (careful how you say it or get sued) didn't get someone that was alive to design their kit.<br />
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Right weekly shouts- Grant and Emma super6 is on it's way and ill buzz you about fork tomorrow dear boy.<br />
Darren hub and rims ordered chap, Ollie rims on the way for project super x, Fi im chasing Orbea, Mum put my zipp 2-11 presentation down you tech freak.<br />
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Goodnight John boy.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-74371740972220553222011-01-27T21:28:00.000+00:002011-01-27T21:28:06.221+00:00Almost the weekendFriday is almost upon us people so a general lift in mood will be noticed across the board im sure but if this weather keeps on being typically british it's not a great deal to get excited about really. so whats been happening in my head this week ? well im glad i asked because i was going to tell you all anyway.<br />
We have managed to get our hands on a few more Supersixes in various sizes and set ups to make up for the fact that the bike is pretty well sold out until April/May now some models are June which is crazy but what can you do if their selling faster than they can be produced. Our mechanic Szabi is now running our Saturday ride outs from the shop which is great but as you can see from the picture below even after 5 years in this strange country he is still finding simple tasks very hard to grip.<br />
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Also in the workshop this week was Daniel Bents Surly. For those of you who dont know or havent heard of Dan amongst all the weird and wonderful things he has done, last year he rode his little Surly to India hence gathering the decoration you see on it. Dan has since written a book on his journey which is being published as we speak and more details will appear on here as soon as i have them. I am sure the title is "you've gone to far this time Dan" but it would seem he hasn't gone far enough as he is now heading off to do south america which i am sure will bring forth another book, I see a theme here old boy.<br />
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This Sunday brings the Core bike show to the UK trade arena and im hoping to make an appearance their on Sunday but with family duties on the card i fear it may not happen but let's wait and see. Now i did mention some time back i was training (that sentence even makes me laugh still) for Triathlon's for 2011 and despite my legs having a very different view on this i am struggling on. A torn calf muscle has lead to the last 2 weeks of no running still with another 2 weeks or so to go its quite frustrating so i have taken my few spare minutes and hit the pool twice this week which for me is a lot. I can swim no problem or fast bobbing as my son calls it but i have lost the knack of the whole breathing thing and after realising that i should inhale while my mouth is above the water i have taken action to get some adult lessons so i can reach a stage at which Coach Fi can turn me into a super hero or mega bobber the latter being more likely. The only thing that really stumps me here is pool etiquette, firstly why do OAP'S swarm the pool like locus at 6.30am when they seem to have far more time available to them than lets say someone who works all day secondly when lane swimming and following the clockwise/anticlockwise rotation system why do some of the said OAP'S feel it is perfectly ok to just turn around at any point they want and cut you off. The first few times this happened i looked around for someone at pool side given instruction in the sudden change of direction only to realise it was just complete random madness on the bobbers part. I feel something should be done about this as the elderly should set an example to all of those naughty youngsters (notice i did not include myself in the youngsters bit) so i put forth that each lane well at least the ones at the sides have a life guard that carries a long pole with a small electric discharge in it that can be administered at random to any non conforming old biddy or person (gotta keep the balance) . Ok the chance of mild spasm, potential drowning and heart attack may occur but hell if they have been swimming for the past 500 years then they should be able to hold their breath or something right. Anyway my swimming continues along with the gym and bike and soon ill even add some structure to it all so it feels like i really know what im actually doing hell we all gotta start some where havent we. Well beauty sleep, children's homework and the smell of doughnuts in the kitchen some 2 floors away are calling so i must dash. Check out the links top right for people who know what they are doing or pop back here in a few days for someone who clearly doesn't.<br />
CiaoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-73915820064140089282011-01-21T22:09:00.000+00:002011-01-21T22:09:31.119+00:00F1 FridayHappy weekend everyone, well almost and i have oodles of stuff to talk about but as history proves ill just waffle for a few lines and do no more about it so let's get waffling. Firstly we had our first drop of <a href="http://www.catlike.es/ingles/index.html">Catlike</a> helmets delivered today with the Whisper. Not to be confused with the Wispa from big choc company which plays havoc with your hair on hot days and only offers one colour way. Pictures below for anyone still unsure which is which.<br />
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The Whisper has a very nice retention system and i feel offers a great looking lid and with all those 39 holes to stick stuff in offers hours of off the bike entertainment. The only downside i can find is at 61cm for the large it will not fit me and after trying them of various passers by would seem that you need to have a catlike head to get in one properly so to all you who have and fit them i envy you. Various colour ways and models dropping to us over the coming months which is lucky as i saw sunshine and everything today so it's like riding weather isn't it. Whilst arranging delivery of said helmets the courier did ask me my street name to which i had to point out that being middle aged and staying in a lot im not cool enough to have a street name so just stick to Dave but apparently that's not what they meant ho hum.<br />
Now the photo collective below will show a little number that popped in to us today thanks to one of our very oldest customers. The <a href="http://www.factor001.com/">Factor001</a> , cutting edge, formula 1 tech, futuristic bla bla etc etc cut away all the silly hype and you have one very pretty extremely stiff fantastic bicycle.<br />
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Now i will not dribble on with the tech side of this bike as the <a href="http://www.factor001.com/">website </a>for it is great and all info is their ready for you needing a tech fix. but ill skim briefly over the beast, one of the stiffest bikes i have ever ridden bar none in every way, i can usually get a good bit of flex on with most kit due to my chocolate powered motor but this wouldn't budge, bars wheels forks nout which although great took a while to compute. Di2 with lots of carbon jiggery going on like the custom hoods that encompass a hydraulic brake master cylinder on top of them.<br />
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Custom carbon battery cover to look funky, the crank measure torque for each leg, speed and cadence etc which is all viewable via the integrated enterprise bridge esq dashboard.<br />
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Ok so the pics upside down but for £23K yours will be the right way up trust me. Rolling on spangly carbon wheels and disc brakes corners and stoppies are superb fun and strangely it's a real head turner.<br />
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Now this is a 56cm and a touch small for me and as i only got a tiny ride in i could not say anything bad about it, people always love to find fault with this kind of thing and maybe it has some maybe it doesn't but riding a £23k bike round was quite a nice experience and shows where the future of cycling is going but on a personel note a bicycle or 2 weeks surfing and bmxing down Newquay way with a new team van and a hefty deposit to my savings account i think i know what id be doing for the moment.<br />
Yall come back now ya hear me.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605278003826803146.post-10861932235559486812011-01-18T22:47:00.001+00:002011-01-18T22:48:51.784+00:00About TimeFinally our first Supersix 105's have arrived and sadly almost gone as quickly. I know i go on and on about the C word but what an awesome f*****g bike for under £2k of your earth pounds people, this would kick the arse out of pretty much any bike on the road however the plus point here is that you get a 105 groupset and shimano wheels so it's affordable and ride/raceable out of the box, sprinkle a few quid on it at a later date and that's good by competition, i cant wait until EVO day.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIHXNt_9I8clQxXp0MilYel9tGGTLdSFopX3SG1MD4E_SGo2rVa2Zxqk0e6Pjdgcgx_ZryS6xamKuoI1kVUNlltq3zzrWxQPEcxImvlCi_Is6Za4tJy0EXoVm-NW9hi0WWK62194uQAY/s1600/IMG_0997.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIHXNt_9I8clQxXp0MilYel9tGGTLdSFopX3SG1MD4E_SGo2rVa2Zxqk0e6Pjdgcgx_ZryS6xamKuoI1kVUNlltq3zzrWxQPEcxImvlCi_Is6Za4tJy0EXoVm-NW9hi0WWK62194uQAY/s320/IMG_0997.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /> on a completely different note i have been informed that when viewing this blog on various PC's not all my images are being displayed and alas i know not why for this is down to the gods of electro wizardry and those little gremlins in the internet stealing my images of joy but i will do my best to investigate.<br />Now so far this week i have looked at clothing by Fusion, Dunning and X bionic and it's all pretty good stuff and shop bound over the coming months but ill pop stuff on here as i get it and try it also to come ISM saddles and wetsuits by 19 and a few hush hush bits as well.<br />Tamsin's Di2 TT bike build will start this week as soon as the rest of the bit's arrive and as soon as our websites updated both Tams and Mr Heaton-Armstrongs schedules will be up there with results and everything. Now as i write this im questioning my sexuality as after a huge I tunes download fest i noticed that the majority of my albums were - Erasure the best of, The pet shop boys, A-Ha's greatest hits and Simon and Garfunkel to name but a few. A large dowsing of the chilli peppers i think is needed to calm my fears "he thinks to himself in a deep manly voice".<br />Nutrition is set to grow next month as well with new items from Mulebar and Honey stinger to be added to the below collection and Mulebar's new cherry bomb gel rocks.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaM4mDylEy7gSoLPyB8YUEUV-u0xQaw3jHW0DCuKLyFheeS2t3k27ldUbsl_k0uAzeQwv5BG7IReIBGNwHRoaJUm68yRJniHai952U90C47kU3r_1uUwb4UqJrV1B1p4oeDVu2yfmm3K4/s1600/IMG_0834.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaM4mDylEy7gSoLPyB8YUEUV-u0xQaw3jHW0DCuKLyFheeS2t3k27ldUbsl_k0uAzeQwv5BG7IReIBGNwHRoaJUm68yRJniHai952U90C47kU3r_1uUwb4UqJrV1B1p4oeDVu2yfmm3K4/s320/IMG_0834.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Now going back to earlier there are 2 pictures on this page if you can only see 1 or less than that i urge you to write to your local MP about something far more important. Finished.<br /><br />More <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFRLETklSsQ&feature=related">Micky</a> and a little <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwNkUxCQi90">Cam Sinclair</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356083837021414669noreply@blogger.com0