Something for the weekend sir...?

[Snoop Doug]

Don't mind if I do... . Picked it up today - ole faithful is being converted into my TT machine as we go to press.....roll on Saturday!

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[Stu Merckx Man]

hmmmmmm lurvely

[Kasper]

You're right Snoop that definately needs a protective sheath for the weekend.

Wouldn't want it getting scratched!!!!!!

[Jon H]

Very nice.

Must line up the logos on the tyres with the valves though.

[Mike I]

And turn the crank so we can read the (non-Japanese) name on it.

The hedge looks nicely trimmed though.

[Elliot M]

very cool but lose the red tyres!

[Will]

and line up the logos on the tyres with the labels on the rims

[Snoop Doug]

I've asked for a refund - I can't take all this

1 - The hedge is OK but could do with a bit of fine tuning
2 - the tyres are from my old red stelvio, I xferred my Roval Fusée wheels across and felt too tight to bin a set of perfectly good tyres. I will be looking for blow out opportunities soon
3 - I refuse to line up logos and such like. It takes me about 40 mins to change a tyre plus much swearing and sore fingers. Trying to line up logos will likely mean I end up battering some poor innocent bystander, not nice. You will note that my valve tubes aren't even the same length. I confess I did that on purpose to wind up the narcissists and no one bl**dy noticed
4 - I went with Campag as that's what came on my Stelvio. I wanted the option to switch wheels easily if required. My old bike has served me well for thousands of miles without so much as a grumble from the gears, brakes etc. Personally I couldn't give a tuppeny doo dah about whether or not Shimano is worse/better than Campag but based on where me and ole faithful have been together I know this, Campag is reliable, mega durable and has never let me down. I'm sure both makes have their Friday afternoon dodgy ones .
5 - I think you are right about the saddle, but it's too wet to get out there and have a go - the Ranmore hill climb will be the first try out, and methinks I won't need a saddle for that

Next!

Snoop

[Paul on the Pearson]

As one Pearson rider to another I'm going to have to say that that Mr Doug is one fancy looking steed. And although this may go against the general tide of public opinion I'm gonna stick my neck out and say that the red tyres, in my humble opinion look pretty good. Not sure about the yellow valve caps though and if it wasn't already raining I'd suggest you stop admiring your bike and water the grass!

[George]

Snoopy you need to line the valves up with the tyre logo

[Elliot M]

tha's quite a drop from saddle to bars, you must be flexible (and aero!)

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

I'm feeling a bit old fashioned now - my Pearson has straight tubes

Nice to see a "proper" groupset on it though.

Full marks Snoop - won't be in need of Guru's attention.

[Snoop Doug]

Latest news

Yellow valve caps replaced with black
Saddle lowered a bit and straightened out - think I need to put it back up a tad
Judging by how many time is was given logo recommendations yesterday I reckon we need a logo lining up class at the club house
Guru Paul - fear not, my cables will stretch and I will need more teaching, ye've a job fer life