The Retirement Thread

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Paulus

Started young, and still going.
Location
Barnet,
You're right. It's just three weeks. I've been getting chain rub and the noise has been getting worse. No amount of adjustment seems to sort it. I've just examined the 50T chain wheel with a magnifying glass, it's looking pretty worn out already, some teeth seem to have about a third missing from them. I touched one with a file just to see how hard the metal is - result - soft as sh!t, just as if it's aluminium rather than steel.

When I was looking I went first to my local bike shop - Solent Cycles. They didn't have anything in my price range and size. I also set a budget because as I've been recovering from illness, I was unsure how well I might manage. I ended up buying on the net from a shop about 120 miles away and paid £40 for Parcel force to deliver it. Returning it is not so simple, nor is popping in for the free service.

I do want to keep cycling, but this Claris kit is not impressing me much. Also the steerer has shaken loose three times in as many weeks - I've not offroaded it or anything.

I think I'll p/ex this at first opportunity. It's a shame, as I do like it as a bike.
Couldn't you keep the frame and just upgrade the group set. Claris is the lowest in Shimano's road groups. Tiagra and 105 are very good for the price.
 

dickyknees

Guru
Location
Anglesey
Slobbing it is then :cuppa:
Slobbing for me as well after yesterday’s 50 km bimble.
 

welsh dragon

Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Now be honest Welshie..... who will be changing the tyre ??


I have nominated Mr WD of course.:laugh::laugh:. Looks like my tyre might get here today after all
 

monkers

Veteran
Couldn't you keep the frame and just upgrade the group set. Claris is the lowest in Shimano's road groups. Tiagra and 105 are very good for the price.

Thanks ... yes ... about £600 for a new group set. I can buy a new Trek Domaine with Tiagra kit from stock. The shop is closed now, but I think I'll be there in the morning looking for a deal. There's nothing in women's bikes available, so I'm going to spend the evening practising cocking my leg. :laugh:
 

Flick of the Elbow

less than
Location
SW Edinburgh
Stunning views. I'm sure I've walked out that way when visiting our daughter. Out of interest, what's the nearest pub/eating place?
Difficult to say, they stretch for I guess over 10 miles skirted by Penicuik and various villages of Edinburgh eg Swanston, Colinton, Juniper Green, Currie and Balerno, all of which have eating places and access points into them. Flotterstone Inn is popular, near Penicuik.
 
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