"Agree that you don't need to be too fussy, I just use a junior hacksaw and take it carefully - just leave a couple of mm for the top cap to fit into the stem - I haven't experienced any splintering with carbon, it usually cuts very cleanly…"
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On the cadge. Anyone got a Park SG-8 saw guide clogging their garage up.....
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On the principle I might as well make a mess of cutting a carbon steerer rather than the LBS, I was after the loan of a saw guide, some confidence inspiring advice and maybe a shoulder to cry on when…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Lumsdon Jun 8.
Commuting mishap
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Had a bit of a crash this morning on my commute. Not sure what happened exactly but I think these stupidly cheap rubbish tyres I fitted at the weekend just slipped from underneath me. Bruised ribs…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Dines Oct 22, 2012.
Any G1/G1+ types out this Sunday?
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Is anyone planning a ride from the Green, tagging along for a bit of the CoK or just staying in bed? Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Terry Brigden Sep 7, 2012.
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Simon Lumsdon replied to Steve Gale's discussion On the cadge. Anyone got a Park SG-8 saw guide clogging their garage up.....
Jonathan Harris replied to Steve Gale's discussion On the cadge. Anyone got a Park SG-8 saw guide clogging their garage up....."Agree with Simon. Just a fine tooth blade and a stem / spacers as a guide. I even start the process with the fork still in situ, and put a spacer on top of the stem as the guide for where I want to cut. That way, there's no way you can cut it…"
Simon Clarke replied to Steve Gale's discussion On the cadge. Anyone got a Park SG-8 saw guide clogging their garage up....."Superstar components do a saw guide for £15.
Standard Hacksaw 24tpi. Just went gently.
No alcohol required. Deep breaths and go for it. Alright, I did do a practice run higher up the steerer and I filed all the edges nice and smooth…"
Steve Gale replied to Steve Gale's discussion On the cadge. Anyone got a Park SG-8 saw guide clogging their garage up....."Not on your lovely Ridley? Did you have a stiff drink before to steady your hand?
Were you fussy about the hacksaw blade as some manufacturers say carbon specific blade or at least 32tpi steel blade?
They'll be making forks out…"
Simon Clarke replied to Steve Gale's discussion On the cadge. Anyone got a Park SG-8 saw guide clogging their garage up....."I'm going to get shot down for being a rough bodger, but I've always used a standard hacksaw blade and an old stem as a guide. Measure twice, cut once. And go careful while you cut - I've had no problems. Done this on steel, ally and…"
Steve Gale posted a discussionOn the cadge. Anyone got a Park SG-8 saw guide clogging their garage up.....
On the principle I might as well make a mess of cutting a carbon steerer rather than the LBS, I was after the loan of a saw guide, some confidence inspiring advice and maybe a shoulder to cry on when I no doubt cut it too short....I was thinking it best to go with a carbon fibre specific blade (the Park CSB-1) but this needs the slightly wider Park SG-8 saw guide. I don't suppose anyone has one knocking around? The LBS only charges half as much as just the guide on its own costs so can't…See More
Steve Gale commented on secretsquirrell's blog post SPORTIVES"This one looks horrendous:
http://bowlandbadass.com/
Easy to get carried away by the entertaining website and lose focus on how nasty it must be. Anyone keen?"
Steve Gale replied to michael farla club captain's discussion AVANTI RIDES SUNDAY 31 MARCH 13"This looks suitably punishing for next year if you forget how unpleasant hills with cobbles on are:
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12915413&p=18248055#p18248055"
Steve Gale replied to secretsquirrell's discussion Crash test dummy, now used 5 of my 9 lives."Can't believe the year you're having!
I assume you'll be claiming for a real Cervelo from their insurance? You should also point out that the impact made your chainrings wonky.
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Steve Gale replied to Jonathan Harris's discussion Clearout bargains!"Great, can I have dibs on that. Are you going to the anniversary dinner as that would be ideal pick up time."
Steve Gale replied to Jonathan Harris's discussion Clearout bargains!"I assume you haven't been able to fit a car into your garage for years going on the above!
I was after a cheap helmet to leave at my parents but hadn't thought of "pre-owned" before. Have you sweated buckets into the…"
Steve Gale replied to Johnny Edwards's discussion Daz's China mk3"Last stupid question for you today - did you cut down the steerer on your fork yourself? Is it tricky and did you use a tool (other than a hacksaw and a bit of luck)?
I was just looking at pricing a Rotor 3D+ crank and 7900 chainrings - comes…"
Steve Gale replied to Johnny Edwards's discussion Daz's China mk3"Being sucked into the half price R5 offer at the moment. How much grief is it building up Cervelos with all the BBright issues. Did you use two types of loctite you hear about? What type of BB did you use? "
Steve Gale replied to Lee Staples's discussion Turbo Training Winter 2012/13"Really sorry to hear that Martin and hopefully you'll have a speedy recovery.
We need a club log on Strava for cummulative days incapacitated..."
Chris Dines replied to Steve Gale's discussion Commuting mishap"Well, I'm now using a turbo (yawn) and have done a couple of short canalside runs in Belgium. Can't do much else at present. Can't use sti shifters on right hand for starters, nor turn my head to the right!!
Can't believe you…"
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Went out for a quick ride today (couldn't spend my whole paternity leave changing nappies) and thought I should mention Kent have been busy resurfacing roads or, more accurately, dumping loose gravel on them. Parts of the road after you've gone through Plaxtol and the bit near Hadlow Hall are a bit of a death trap. Take care if you're out that way and it rains on Sunday.
As an aside, I was told that bikes aren't allowed inside Brookside garden centre although they'd let me off…
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- At 9:09 on March 1, 2012,
Christopher Moss said…
Steve,
yes I'm concerned about not being fit enough for Flanders. I'll be at the G on Sunday and Rye on the 10th. I''ve entered for the V02 on the 18th and Chris is up for a Rye run on the 25th. Any thoughts.
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