Review: Dolan GXC Gravel Bike
I’ve done almost 1000km on this now so a chat about it is probably a little overdue but here are my thoughts so far on it. First up a bit … Continue reading Review: Dolan GXC Gravel Bike
Category: Ribble CGR AL
Green for Go
My new Dolan GXC bike came this week. Out of the blue, just in time for my trip to Scotland tomorrow. Yesterday I spent a few hours swapping wheels, rotors … Continue reading Green for Go
Buying for Bonnie
This time next week I’ll be well dug in to a 2 bed cottage all to myself in Aberfoyle, Scotland. I’m there for a week in gravel heaven, Loch Lomond … Continue reading Buying for Bonnie
Oval does it
If not ordering a new bike is enough to make me happy, friends and readers of my blog will know of my affection for oval chainrings, in particular sub compacts. … Continue reading Oval does it
Button Pushed
It took a while to get there but I’ve just pressed the button on a new bike. In my last post I was gushing about the Dolan Tuono and how … Continue reading Button Pushed
Just Press The Button
I worked a rare Saturday in one of our stores yesterday to cover some annual leave. Typical then, it was a beautiful sunny morning. Knowle near Solihull is a bit … Continue reading Just Press The Button
Hola! New pads and discs
When you ride, it’s important to be able to stop. My Ribble CGR has just not been performing recently. I’ve had a consistent front brake pad contamination problem which eventually … Continue reading Hola! New pads and discs
Prescribed
I took delivery of some new wheels a couple of weeks ago from Scribe Cycling. Destined for my Ribble CGR for commuting, the original Mavic Asksiums on there had performed … Continue reading Prescribed
Shimano Shame
I’ve just had to spunk £185 on a new right hand hydraulic shifter for my Ribble. That follows another £60 for a new front caliper a couple of weeks ago. … Continue reading Shimano Shame
New Hoops
My Ribble CGR AL hasn’t been immune to a few issues. Firstly the paint flaked off at the dropouts which, in my opinion, was premature and unusual but Ribble washed … Continue reading New Hoops