Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]

[MattMM]

And I'm back! After a last minute holiday in Mallorca prior to kicking off the new job last week, this was my first chance to get out on the bike for a coupla weeks. Did a short loop from my new workplace along the coast road in Aberdeen, so much for my prognosis of it'll be flatter than the outskirts of Glasgow....eeeeshhh. 1000+ feet of elevation in about 8 miles, the highlight being a sneaky wee 7%er just next to a sewage works. Lovely. The Roubaix coped admirably, absolutely loving the smooth ride and smooth 105 shifting. Coulda done with a 32 rear cog on the 7%er but it was a very small part of the ride so I'll learn to cope I guess. Great to be back in the saddle though....

http://www.strava.com/activities/166294298

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Dam it Ribble have 10% off till today, I don't get my money till Midnight Triple 105 shifters, 105 cassette and 105 FD KMC chain less than £170 I could

Mind you worse things happen. @Mo1959 hope things are ok.

 

[stevey]

Went out with the mrs tonight done this little effort
http://www.strava.com/activities/166411845

Very pleased she averaged her best speed by a country mile

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Thinking of you @Mo1959

I was beside myself when my old dog went missing and was gone for a week. I found her, thankfully. I hope pussy cat comes home soon x

 

[Mo1959]

Thinking of you @Mo1959

I was beside myself when my old dog went missing and was gone for a week. I found her, thankfully. I hope pussy cat comes home soon x

Thanks Lesley. A Facebook group member thought they had seen her quite a bit across town. Just been for a quick scout around before it got dark but no joy. Did see a woman in her garden near the area who has cats and left her my number just in case. Bedroom window is wide open again tonight and some food on the window sill. Even draped a worn sweatshirt of mine over the window for my scent. Lol. Clutching at straws but their sense of smell is much better than ours. Doesn't help not being able to drive just now either.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Well its ordered got the discount too , so
Triple 105 5700/3 shifters ---£131.99
5700 10sp 12-27 cassette ----£24.99
KMC X10 (X10.93) Chain ---£17.75
Shimano 105(5703)Tple FD--£18.99
10% discount---------------------£19.37
Deliver Next Day------------------£3.99

Total--------------------------------£178.34

I know I could find a few items cheaper, but just made sense to order all together. I have also found these cassettes which are individual sprockets BBB 10 Speed though they are a little more expensive at £36 can make what I want with them

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Well its ordered got the discount too , so
Triple 105 5700/3 shifters ---£131.99
5700 10sp 12-27 cassette ----£24.99
KMC X10 (X10.93) Chain ---£17.75
Shimano 105(5703)Tple FD--£18.99
10% discount---------------------£19.37
Deliver Next Day------------------£3.99

Total--------------------------------£178.34

I know I could find a few items cheaper, but just made sense to order all together. I have also found these cassettes which are individual sprockets BBB 10 Speed though they are a little more expensive at £36 can make what I want with them

Good result for you - have fun fitting that lot!

 

[welsh dragon]

Well its ordered got the discount too , so
Triple 105 5700/3 shifters ---£131.99
5700 10sp 12-27 cassette ----£24.99
KMC X10 (X10.93) Chain ---£17.75
Shimano 105(5703)Tple FD--£18.99
10% discount---------------------£19.37
Deliver Next Day------------------£3.99

Total--------------------------------£178.34

I know I could find a few items cheaper, but just made sense to order all together. I have also found these cassettes which are individual sprockets BBB 10 Speed though they are a little more expensive at £36 can make what I want with them

Well done Nigel. Looks like you got yourself a hell of a good deal.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@SpokeyDokey & @welsh dragon thanks, price is dropping with the new 11sp 105 kit. @SpokeyDokey the only thing I am a little worried about (apart the account saying awaiting payment confirmation) is the gear cable run, as I have never fitted concealed gear cables.
The payment problem, the account shows two references to the same order one saying waiting processing and validation of payment the other says credit hold, which I can't understand as I paid via paypal (never had an issue with chainreactions or any other payments I have made), bank shows the money as not in my account this will update later as overnight transaction dont show till the working day, paypal shows receipt and payment to Ribble, now this again may be an overnight thing with Ribble and will clear itself hopefully by 10 ish, if not I will have to contact them. however I have a bit of a dry stone wall to build the rest of the soil to shift, and I hope to get that done today, hoping that the parts arrive tomorrow (paid for next day) and that I can get everything fitted including the pedals (many thanks hopefully they will be here today) and a quick spin to test as I am at the Hospital Friday morning.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

@SpokeyDokey & @welsh dragon thanks, price is dropping with the new 11sp 105 kit. @SpokeyDokey the only thing I am a little worried about (apart the account saying awaiting payment confirmation) is the gear cable run, as I have never fitted concealed gear cables.
The payment problem, the account shows two references to the same order one saying waiting processing and validation of payment the other says credit hold, which I can't understand as I paid via paypal (never had an issue with chainreactions or any other payments I have made), bank shows the money as not in my account this will update later as overnight transaction dont show till the working day, paypal shows receipt and payment to Ribble, now this again may be an overnight thing with Ribble and will clear itself hopefully by 10 ish, if not I will have to contact them. however I have a bit of a dry stone wall to build the rest of the soil to shift, and I hope to get that done today, hoping that the parts arrive tomorrow (paid for next day) and that I can get everything fitted including the pedals (many thanks hopefully they will be here today) and a quick spin to test as I am at the Hospital Friday morning.

I have 105 on my bike Nigel and whilst I never fitted anything as it was on when I purchased it the under tape cable routing doesn't look too onerous - although saying that it probably takes longer than it looks!

I guess there are instructions on here somewhere from members who have done it themselves.

Mine come out top/back of the hoods and angle inwards to the front wheel and then go diagonally down across the front of the bars - maybe you use electrical tape to get the position right before taping?

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Thanks Lesley. A Facebook group member thought they had seen her quite a bit across town. Just been for a quick scout around before it got dark but no joy. Did see a woman in her garden near the area who has cats and left her my number just in case. Bedroom window is wide open again tonight and some food on the window sill. Even draped a worn sweatshirt of mine over the window for my scent. Lol. Clutching at straws but their sense of smell is much better than ours. Doesn't help not being able to drive just now either.

Thinking of you Mo' - presume you have contacted local vets? They often have find a pet networks.

Any use?:

http://www.animalsearchuk.co.uk/index.php?gclid=CO6Nxty-yb8CFeyWtAodEmMAsQ

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I have 105 on my bike Nigel and whilst I never fitted anything as it was on when I purchased it the under tape cable routing doesn't look too onerous - although saying that it probably takes longer than it looks!

I guess there are instructions on here somewhere from members who have done it themselves.

Mine come out top/back of the hoods and angle inwards to the front wheel and then go diagonally down across the front of the bars - maybe you use electrical tape to get the position right before taping?

Its not so much the cabling I do the brake cables, it's the angle of the gear cable run, but as it's such a popular range it can't be that bad, and lets face it I get all sorts of stuff working together, even put a 2nd radiator in a SWB landrover in the 90's for some extra heat in the rear.

Seems the order has gone through ok, like I guessed an overnight thing.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Its not so much the cabling I do the brake cables, it's the angle of the gear cable run, but as it's such a popular range it can't be that bad, and lets face it I get all sorts of stuff working together, even put a 2nd radiator in a SWB landrover in the 90's for some extra heat in the rear.

Seems the order has gone through ok, like I guessed an overnight thing.

I think you'll find it has a 'natural' routing once you get going - there'll be pic's on here somewhere for sure. This might help:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8UvjI_lPtU

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@SpokeyDokey I was watching this on BBC i-player
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00t6ylx/ride-of-my-life-the-story-of-the-bicycle

 

[Mo1959]

Thinking of you Mo' - presume you have contacted local vets? They often have find a pet networks.

Any use?:

http://www.animalsearchuk.co.uk/index.php?gclid=CO6Nxty-yb8CFeyWtAodEmMAsQ

Thanks. Have registered with it. It is worth a try. Neighbour is passing the vets this morning and is going to pop in. Someone thought they had a sighting last night but I think it was too far away but I shot out and had a wander around anyway and went back this morning about 4.30am when it is really quiet but no luck. From what I have been reading they are usually holed up quite close to home but just so terrified that they won't show themselves or even answer their own owner's voices.