mylovelyhorse
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Post by mylovelyhorse on Aug 15, 2013 20:12:22 GMT
Thanks for the tip - I've just ordered a pair for my T7 as I'm fed up furtling around trying to get my feet locked to the standard ones. At least I say a pair - I've ordered one of the item shown at that link and I hope it's a pair (it enigmatically says "pedal" on the website)... Don't think you'll regret it but are the welgo ones that bad? Actually they aren't bad, although the new ones are easier to get me feet into
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Post by mylovelyhorse on Aug 15, 2013 20:15:16 GMT
T7. 1. Wheels - need i say more... (keep tyres though, bit of a bargain there...) 2. calipers - Again, just matching up the groupset to look more respectable. 3. Pedals - The reason this after calipers. Use these to help ractice with so if you scratch or break them, its not the end of the world. Trial and error on the one's pre-equipped then go to some nice looking ones. But get the good shoes first so you know you've already got the quality to start (+ no-one will notice the crappy pedals underneath unless you show them.) Hmm, wheels eh? But what to...? Ditto the calipers?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2013 22:12:53 GMT
T7. 1. Wheels - need i say more... (keep tyres though, bit of a bargain there...) 2. calipers - Again, just matching up the groupset to look more respectable. 3. Pedals - The reason this after calipers. Use these to help ractice with so if you scratch or break them, its not the end of the world. Trial and error on the one's pre-equipped then go to some nice looking ones. But get the good shoes first so you know you've already got the quality to start (+ no-one will notice the crappy pedals underneath unless you show them.) Hmm, wheels eh? But what to...? Ditto the calipers? Well depends on how much, what for and what brand. You've got to start off with is mavics. Bombproof, bladed spokes and light as anything compared to other entry level wheels. Aksiums start off at 145 at mecca. Shimano's you've got the R500, R501 and RS10. These vary in price but on par with aksiums. From there you start looking at better quality wheels and some even cheap carbons. But id stick to the mavics for now.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2013 21:53:50 GMT
I put a pair of Crank Brothers Eggbeaters pedals on Gustav and they are great. Plenty of float, easy to clip into and out of, cleats fit on SPD style shoes, 4 way spring means you can always clip no matter what the pedal rotation.
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Post by mylovelyhorse on Sept 4, 2013 11:48:05 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2013 13:36:42 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2013 16:15:41 GMT
No idea but it definitely comes with red so the photo is wrong. I think I'd have preferred it n grey though as it's now the only red on my bike.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2013 16:46:34 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2013 17:50:49 GMT
If i used something like that, it would look like a 3 year old had set about it with crayons haha
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2013 10:45:55 GMT
I've upgraded the wheels to Shimano R500's (bought hardly used second hand at Β£40) which made a noticable difference in accleration, plus swapped tyres to Conti 4 Seasons which made the bike much smoother on the road.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2013 22:04:20 GMT
First of all new pedals - decathlon's btwin road pedals with look delta cleats. Next was bike computer from decathlon. Some Vittoria zaffiro slick tyres. Now for the big one: new wheels, shimano r501s with some new Michelin pro 4 endurance tyres; a complete group set overhaul (new sora with the good shifters); a new sells italia Q-bike flow saddle and some nice new deda perforated handlebar tape. Absolutely loving my 1 year old T3 but just fed up of the triple chainset and thumb shifters so changing it up a bit.
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Post by raboldi135 on Oct 17, 2013 22:39:28 GMT
this may be a silly question but if I want to upgrade the brake pads to the Clarks Gold Race pads do I need to buy one set or two. Amazon doesn't really state how many come in pack. I got two packs - you get two pads plus two in the shoes so could get away with one pack. This may also be a silly question. If I want to replace the brake pads with these Clarks brakes. Will I first have to buy the cartridge holder too, or can i just buy the Clarks blocks and slide them into the current cartridges that are on the bike.
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Post by mylovelyhorse on Oct 18, 2013 17:36:03 GMT
Just buy the packs, you'll see. The packs come with shoes and holders.
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Post by joby on Apr 16, 2014 19:38:19 GMT
The only things I've upgraded on the T3A so far:
1) Rear cassette and chain, both out of necessity. Basic Shimano 8-sp cassette and a KMC chain 2) Tyres - swapped out the 23c OEMs for 25c Vittoria Rubino Pros. This has made a staggering difference to the smoothness of my ride.
I will probably end up changing the wheels - already been through 2 sets of front bearings and now I can hear the rear hub playing up, which implies the seals on the standard hubs aren't that great.
I've also got designs, eventually, on swapping out the gearset for a 10sp double, probably when the time comes to replace the front chainrings.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2014 13:05:50 GMT
First, pedals. I have an mtb so spd was my start, but now I use sl's so they are easy more efficient, more faff, but better. Then I got rid of the crap shifters (I have the red T3 with carbon fork) after a bad spill trying to find a bigger great going down hill. The shimano 2400's are less than Β£100 but have dual levers and are very smooth. Shop around, you'll find then under the ton somewhere. I actually find the saddle better than the charge spoon, which I bought, but tried and sold on eBay. People are buying cheap wheelsets, but generally they save little weight so why bother? Wait, spend a bit more and get a craftsman to build them, well worth it if you're serious about cycling.
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