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Some updates ,but minor There's no doubt the Rohloff is a very viable option for the V. It gives the required range I need . it changes gears in the blink of an eye, its reliable , it eliminates the front derailleur . Its also a touch heavier even though one chainring and the fd...

Eric, no experience with Eric, no experience with dynohubs at all, but some long distance randonneurs fit them to their bikes in preference to battery operated systems, this in spite of the fact that most I've spoken to, report being able to feel the slight increase in drag when the lights are...

Aside from the cycling what Aside from the cycling what do we make of what was written in LA 's books ,training guides , dvds and so on , and those of his coaches / managers at the time?

 "Fthills, Dan, or other V "Fthills, Dan, or other V owners - can one of you post a picture or two of how the front wheel goes on and comes off? The assembly instructions and other photos I've found are not very clear on this. Do you pull the QR skewer all the way out to allow the wheel to...

Re the disc brakes on the new Re the disc brakes on the new vendetta. Absolutely brilliant news. The V picks up speed mighty quick even on modest descents . It'll be very reassuring to have the stopping power available especially when the bike is loaded and the descents are long ...

Brief update : The dual brake Brief update : The dual brake system , i.e , One lever operates two brakes does not provide sufficient braking power to bring the V to a stop going down a hill at more than 30km/hr if like you me you have modest strength in your hands. I'll reconfigure to a two...

forgot to mention: 170mm forgot to mention: 170mm cranks on the medium frame. If you need fotos with a ruler next to the cranks and frame let me know.

Hi Eric ,based on the fotos Hi Eric ,based on the fotos and measurements there is not enough overlap between the pedal crank and the frontwheel to pick up the cadence. This is on a medium frame. John should be able to confirm the length of the chainstay between the different models .

Re the second vendetta. Its Re the second vendetta. Its not such a bad idea. As I was riding the V around the track it occurred to me that in a perfect imaginary world I would be able to make an instant switch between a Rohloff V on the climbs and a derailleur V on the level ground and...

Took the V with its new Rohloff to the local bicycle track for a 2 hr test ride covering a distance of about 30 km. The great features are : The range of gears available is very useful . I had a 39 front chainring and a 16 tooth cog at the back ..With this i get 2 or three more gears...

Yes indeed. All very good Yes indeed. All very good points. On the bench the front brake engages just a fraction before the rear. Its funny how in cars we only have one brake pedal and I don't have a clue how the car assigns rear to front proportion. Again on the bench when I put the...

 Thanks again Charels , Thanks again Charels , you're always generous with your feedback. I don't have a good answer to the brake thing , and it may be that in the end I end up with two brake handles. One thing for sure the time trial brakes designed for bull horns don't feel...

I'm ready for a test ride : I'm ready for a test ride : some fotos follow , bear in mind these are straight off the test bench , so it hasn't been prettied up with bar tape , shortening of cables to ideal length , makeup etc. This is what test configuration looks like. Time trial...

Congratulations !! Really Congratulations !! Really well done.

these are the 2 bolts first these are the 2 bolts first on the non drive side at the 8 o'clock position Second picture ,on the chainring side