Alex Metcalfe

Excited for the future. cyclingindustry.news/alex-metcalfe-…

@Ian___Alexander Yes. I was too vain, so had to go either clear or black. Didn’t want coloured elastomers conflicting with my anodised red scheme.

@Ian___Alexander Oh wow. Onza HOs. Super tough to get into when it was cold, easy when warm. Crazy light though.

#ProjectRudyProject ‘s only remaining dilemma is which pedal spec to restore it to. At the beginning of the 1990 clipless pedal revolution, I was using PD-M650 with PowerGrip (quite good actually). But later went with Onza’s temperature sensitive H.O Found both, new, on eBay 🤔

Right then... time to move the little one’s Islabike on... Amazing these little things; Buy one 💶 Spend 18months trying to prevent it from getting completely trashed 🤦‍♂️ Completely refurbish it 🔧 Sell it on for the same money 🤞 ebay.co.uk/itm/1142304051… ⁦

@Ian___Alexander Not a fan of the colour. Bit of a blast from the past. Silver disco shoes. It’s all about navy in SS20!

Well, the Shimano soft goods team can pat themselves on the back; these RX-8 Gravel shoes are superb.

@VecchioJo Agree. Good to see it’s a lock down zip though.

zip puller pointing up annoyance #details

@Ian___Alexander Glad you’re liking it

Got caught in a proper downpour earlier... This thing is remarkable... #IntoTheElements #ShakeDry

@singletrackmag Promise the jacket looks great!

It's been a while since we let Chipps model anything, and now we've remembered why... ow.ly/Skt230pR81s

@davearthur I chose the Bokeh which I love. But riding Stainless Steel on the road.

Steel versus aluminium which would you choose? Who wants to see a comparison video of the Mason Bokeh and Fairlight Secan? instagram.com/p/B4mnbSOl_ZU/…

@RedKitePrayer Great piece. Thanks for sharing.

"That lavender should be so brilliantly purple when mature seems a kind of justice, truth in advertising on the part of the universe. I mean, what else should something that can cause you to lose your train of thought look like?" redkiteprayer.com/2019/08/in-the…

@harrismonkey Honestly don’t like the look. Would prefer an S-Line shape with all of the engine & performance gains. Wheels look OTT and rear end fussy. Really enjoying my boring diesel version which 8 months in continues to impress.

Jahoooosus the leaked pics of the new RS6 look fantabulous. Still think the current one is a belter. Why is Audi so good at fast estate car design?

@holdmyale This just made me laugh. Just one small movement and then it all went wrong.

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@ChptIII @millarmind This is great.

Most brands test and shoot their clothing with models, all polished and posed. We use Mission Impossible stuntman James Harris to put our casuals through their paces: Read our Q&A with James here: buff.ly/2ujOXr4

Anybody locally any good at glueing tubs? Can I ask for a hand? Don’t fancy rolling tires off due to my lack of mechanical competence.

@mikedswinford Too many Audi drivers like me! Those are an important optional extra

One thing Cheltenham doesn't have. People who use indicators.

@BikeDibley Use either ODI Longneck ST (with bmx style inner) or original ODI Yeti on my faster XC bikes. Never ever lock on. Would prefer to replace grips every 6months than have lock on.

Hey folks. I’m compiling a list of handlebar grips with their respective thicknesses to help people choose which thickness Revgrips to buy based on what they’re used to. . What grips do you use (and if you know what thickness they are, that would be really handy)?

@davearthur @off_roadcc I was a slow adopter on a MTB but now have one on all. Still reckon I might be faster point to point without it. I really have to consciously choose to keep putting it up to maintain speed. Round UK trail centres, I’m faster at full height.

My review of the new Nukeproof Digger Pro now up on @off_roadcc in which I talk about the important issue of whether you really need a dropper post on a gravel/adventure bike . #cycling… instagram.com/p/Bs8vItLFlQu/…

@BruceDaltonCX @4seasoncol On my radar at moment the guys engaging with their consumers are: Alpkit, Pas Normal, Cafe Du Cyclist, Finisterre, Vissla wetsuits. Outside of this Nomos watches. Patagonia & Howies are always there. Noronna for consistently doing stylish tech

@Ian___Alexander Best ride I had down Sandy Lane was a bit like this. Except it was melting snow on the sides. So the run off created a cracking technical bedrock singletrack down the middle.

The search for positives when out testing in torrential rain; So much water has been running down the hill, that the track has been washed down to the bed rock... so it’s actually really easy to ride on again 😬