Cheapest Tiagra roadie for 1st time/ cleet advice

[Andrew_Culture]

and dont forget the show us your giant thread!!!

I have no idea why, but I can't find it!

 

[vickster]

I have no idea why, but I can't find it!

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/show-off-your-giant.96532/

I need to add mine too!

 

[Omario7]

and dont forget the show us your giant thread!!!

Nice one. wishing you many happy miles on it.I have the same pedals.If you havent used spd Pedals before make sure you adjust the pedal to its loosest adjustment until you get used to them. This allows easier release if you have to stop in a hurry or the chain comes off or some other mini disaster occurs while you are clipped in.

I'l bear that in mind thnx

 

[Andrew_Culture]

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/show-off-your-giant.96532/

I need to add mine too!

Ta

 

[Omario7]

Sorry to be pesterin u guys, but do u hav any ideas on sum decent lightweight mudguards for the defy?

 

[vickster]

ONLY the Crud road racer Mk2s will fit and they are an utter pig and rub a bit, nothing else will unless you want the ugly MTB ones that clip on the seatpost. The guy tried 3 different types for my Avail which is basically the same

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=54934&gclid=CND5zNGQ5bECFcIPfAod0GIAmg Buy from the LBS and get them to fit the buggers is my advice!

 

[Omario7]

ONLY the Crud road racer Mk2s will fit and they are an utter pig and rub a bit, nothing else will unless you want the ugly MTB ones that clip on the seatpost. The guy tried 3 different types for my Avail which is basically the same

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=54934&gclid=CND5zNGQ5bECFcIPfAod0GIAmg Buy from the LBS and get them to fit the buggers is my advice!

Just bought the crud road racers mk2 from CS for...£21.50!!! Result all around i say!!! :-)

 

[vickster]

Be warned they will most likely rub and rattle but you'll have a clean backside !

 

[Thomk]

Be warned they will most likely rub and rattle but you'll have a clean backside !

Mine rubbed a bit on my Defy 2 2011 until I changed the tyres to 23mm and now they are fine. I think the 2012 model comes with 23mm tyres so they might be good to go.

 

[RAYMOND]

Just got shoes and pedals,
road shoes/giro £64.95
pedals/cleats pd -r540 spd-sl £34.95

comes to under a 100 quid
good delivery, excellent service got a call after making the order to get 44 rather than the 43 i thought would fit as im a size 9
the 44 fits perfectley.
www.velo ecosse

in edinburgh

 

[vickster]

Mine rubbed a bit on my Defy 2 2011 until I changed the tyres to 23mm and now they are fine. I think the 2012 model comes with 23mm tyres so they might be good to go.

I think the Avail is on 25s

They are ok on one side, but rub the other - any tips to make them stand proud on both sides. They do seem a bit flimsy, but then they are light and were free!

 

[Thomk]

I think the Avail is on 25s

They are ok on one side, but rub the other - any tips to make them stand proud on both sides. They do seem a bit flimsy, but then they are light and were free!

When you change the tyres pop 23s on instead?

 

[vickster]

OK, thanks. Probably be a while and this is my commuter so fatter tyres quite helpful, but cheers

 

[Omario7]

Mine rubbed a bit on my Defy 2 2011 until I changed the tyres to 23mm and now they are fine. I think the 2012 model comes with 23mm tyres so they might be good to go.

Yep, 2011 defy had 25mm tyres whereas 2012 hav 23mmm!!!

 

[Thomk]

Sorry vickster not much use.....I know roadrash has a defy 2 with 25mm tyres and CR2 guards....he might have a tip or 2 (it might involve a hacksaw!).