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[Clandy]

I had the choice of TSR27 or TSR30, I spoke to people who know, and the consensus was go for the TSR27 because the triple on the TSR30 is too temperamental. As far as I am aware the frames in the TSR range are all the same (apart from material, i.e. a titanium rear triangle on the 30), only the running gear is different.
I kept the SRAM trigger shifters, which means the tops are a little crowded, but thats no problem. There is still room for a bell and Cateye Strada wireless computer.

[Torslanda]

Here's the real deal. My father's bespoke 1954 Bryars. Built by Owen Bryars of Putney..

Chain's a bit . . .

[Clandy]

Chain's a bit . . .

Probably because it's used regularly and isn't just some fashionista's piece of jewellery.

[geraldc]

You're new here, aren't you? 

Chain's a bit . . .

Probably because it's used regularly and isn't just some fashionista's piece of jewellery.

[Sigurd Mudtracker]

I had the choice of TSR27 or TSR30, I spoke to people who know, and the consensus was go for the TSR27 because the triple on the TSR30 is too temperamental. As far as I am aware the frames in the TSR range are all the same (apart from material, i.e. a titanium rear triangle on the 30), only the running gear is different.
I kept the SRAM trigger shifters, which means the tops are a little crowded, but thats no problem. There is still room for a bell and Cateye Strada wireless computer.

I hadn't realised that the rear triangle on the TSR30 was titanium.  Interesting comment about the triple being "temperamental" - I've tried to run a triple on my AM (62-52-39) with the inner being for granny gearing - but it too has proved temperamental, throwing the chain inwards with nasty results  .  The TSR27 might be a better way of getting a nice spread of gears, plus I'm not too keen the idea of a 10 speed cassette.

[Clandy]

I had the choice of TSR27 or TSR30, I spoke to people who know, and the consensus was go for the TSR27 because the triple on the TSR30 is too temperamental. As far as I am aware the frames in the TSR range are all the same (apart from material, i.e. a titanium rear triangle on the 30), only the running gear is different.
I kept the SRAM trigger shifters, which means the tops are a little crowded, but thats no problem. There is still room for a bell and Cateye Strada wireless computer.

I hadn't realised that the rear triangle on the TSR30 was titanium.  Interesting comment about the triple being "temperamental" - I've tried to run a triple on my AM (62-52-39) with the inner being for granny gearing - but it too has proved temperamental, throwing the chain inwards with nasty results  .  The TSR27 might be a better way of getting a nice spread of gears, plus I'm not too keen the idea of a 10 speed cassette.

It was an option when I bought the 27 in 2008. Don't know if it still is. I have also heard of people having problems with the indexing on the 10 speed cassette.

[ed_o_brain]

Sir, you have a woman's bike !

</Mad Captain Rum>



(I actually really liked your Kona, I'm afraid)

I'll indulge you with a picture of my Kona before long

And a review too.

[spesh]

It's like the McCarthy witch-hunts of the 1950s.  Zoidburg is the chair of the Un-Fixed Activities Committee and you can denounce the fakenger in the works bike shed simply by PMing him.

I would like to state at this time that I am not now and have never been... a Nathan Barley Fakenger... 

[Torslanda]

Back on topic . . .

I haz anuvver DynaTech 





I'm building this up with a 'period' mix of components but it is mostly STX RC and will feature BBB leather grips and a matching tan Spoon saddle, Panaracer Smoke and Dart folding tyres and a  . . . dessert to be announced!





And now I feel smugly justified in hoarding all that sh1te over the years.

[spesh]

If you want to be really old-skool, I haz a set of STX-RC cantis with Ritchey blocks.

[Zoidburg]

I had problems getting a dynatech - M-trax to work with Vs

My Dynatech of the space shuttle glued lugs era was too narrow for Vs.

Go canti!

 

[ed_o_brain]

Back on topic . . .

I haz anuvver DynaTech 

Hurry up and put it together.
And whilst ur at it, shrink it a bit so I can have a go!

[Torslanda]

If you want to be really old-skool, I haz a set of STX-RC cantis with Ritchey blocks.

I would be delighted to bid you for them if the Vs won't work! I'll keep you posted on that, you too, Zoiders, Old Chap.

Dan. I'll get it in the washing machine some time this weekend, K?

BTW, anyone want to come for a ride one weekend? Nothing too strenuous, in fact not strenuous at all really, due to the fact that I am now so fat that I have my own gravitational field

luv'n'stuff

J

[Andrew Br]

BTW, anyone want to come for a ride one weekend? Nothing too strenuous, in fact not strenuous at all really, due to the fact that I am now so fat that I have my own gravitational field

We're out for rides most Saturdays, going out into Cheshire from South Manchester and we sometimes do short rides on Sunday afternoons so we could be up for something.
Failing that, Chorlton Wanderers do sedate rides on the 2nd Sunday of the month. They leave Chorlton Water Park at 10.15 and, generally, go out to a Cheshire pub for lunch before cycling back. The Wanders were my introduction to regular cycling and they still get newcomers as well as more experienced riders as well.
Nowadays I tend to use them as social events involving bikes 

[Torslanda]

That's kind, Choccers but I'm afraid at the mo I wouldn't even make Chorlton without resorting to the train, never mind from Chorlton out to Cheshire and back again!

[ed_o_brain]

That's kind, Choccers but I'm afraid at the mo I wouldn't even make Chorlton without resorting to the train, never mind from Chorlton out to Cheshire and back again!

I should be able to get a pass out for half a day on Sunday?


[/ot]


Bad camera phone photo:



Third day of commuting today. It's turning out to be a great package. The wheels, or really the rims, really really let it down. They are heavy. They don't have a CNC machined braking surface either which lets braking down a bit. Reasonable hubs and stainless spokes tho!

Despite that, I'm averaging high teens going to work and mid-teens getting home. Thus far it's about 2 mph slower on average than the Focus Cayo and 3 mph faster than the Cannondale MTB on 1.5" Marathons.

The wheels/rims are only change I would make. Aside from trimming the steerer

[Andrew Br]

That's kind, Choccers but I'm afraid at the mo I wouldn't even make Chorlton without resorting to the train, never mind from Chorlton out to Cheshire and back again!

Sounds like the Wanderers rides are perfect for you Tor- we go at the speed of the slowest rider and, I'm guessing, it won't be you. Plus there's no shame in turning up at the start with "Bike inna car".
Next ride is 9 May. It's 40 miles to Goostrey and back. The lunch-time pub serves good food and BEER.

[CrinklyLion]

Somebody pointed out this picture, on somebody else's flickr stream, of the Very Lovely Valencia out for a spin the other day.
 
They were highly entertained by the tree hat effect.  What you can't see is me trying to work out where the eldest cub has gone!

(I'm also horrified by how gigantic my bum is!)

[mike]

I'd vote for flat bars    The black guards look better though.

[jogler]

Plan B looks better than Plan A.
Is P.B a better ride than P.A?

[gene hunt]

Plan B looks better than Plan A.
Is P.B a better ride than P.A?

Yes much better ride.

[TimC]

N+1. Thanks to my employer...



Genesis Core 40

This is what it replaced:

[Majorbloodnok]

Well, if you're gonna have bar ends, get some big'uns!

[Clandy]

Went to Wales last week, took the opportunity to get some side by side shots of my TSR and my mother's all original '60s Moulton Speed:

[LindaG]

Fantastic pics!  Maybe we could have that second shot on next year's calendar?   

So your mum still rides it does she?