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krhall

14-04-11, 08:36 PM

maviczap

14-04-11, 08:38 PM

Fizik, I've got one of these, its really really comfortable. definately recommend it.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fizik-arione-saddle-with-kium-rails-black/

Yes, I was errring on a Fizik

So you are a snake, I'm a bull :D

http://www.fizik.it/spineconcept/

fizzwheel

14-04-11, 08:42 PM

I'm a snake.

maviczap

14-04-11, 08:42 PM

Not plumped for the carbon bike yet, not had much time and £1k still seems like a lot of dough, not compared to you lot, but the choice is too much - want someone to make it for me...Boardman is tempting, but I don't want the bike snobs to laugh at me!

Yes, 1k is a lot of dough, you could look on ebay for a bargain slighty used bike.

Highend bikes tend to get treated well by their owners, but you can pick them up cheap if you're lucky

krhall

14-04-11, 08:43 PM

Wow just shy of £90 for a saddle!

krhall

14-04-11, 08:45 PM

I went running tonight, but my dad's cycling club meet there too and there was some really sexy bikes on display, but a red/white pinarello really caught my eye...apparently over £6k's worth though - now that' is some hobby!

maviczap

14-04-11, 08:49 PM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Boardman-Road-Pro-20-speed-Shimano-Dura-Ace-Carbon-/150590058539?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item230fddf02b

This will go cheap enough, plus its Dura Ace, so top end stuff

fizzwheel

14-04-11, 08:52 PM

Boardman is tempting, but I don't want the bike snobs to laugh at me!

They wont, they have a bl**dy good reputation and they always score well in the bike tests that the magazines run. Ribble are the same, alot of bike for not much money, people who know about bikes, know this kinda stuff and wont turn their nose up at you. if they do well personally I'd find another club.

Its not about what you ride its how you ride it.

Fizz - the self confessed bike snob. I am and I never try and hide it. Saying that a chap at work has a Ribble EVO Pro Carbon in black and its a lovely looking piece of kit. One of these

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/specialedition.asp?action=GenerateConstructor&part=SERIBBLEEVOPROSHIM&sub=conf_SERC&bike=1

He went with 9 spd Tiagra, follow the link above and spec it like that and I think you'll be presently surprised about the price...

Edit - I've just done the same, comes out at £799, if you could I would spec that up a little and go for 10 spd 105.

maviczap

14-04-11, 08:53 PM

Here's a bargin

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LOOK-566-CARBON-ROAD-BIKE-NEARLY-NEW-/320683831650?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item4aaa3ef162

krhall

14-04-11, 09:11 PM

Here's a bargin

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LOOK-566-CARBON-ROAD-BIKE-NEARLY-NEW-/320683831650?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item4aaa3ef162

I'm a short a-r-s-e, only 5'8" (and a bit!)

krhall

14-04-11, 09:14 PM

Choices, choices...the thing is I am a runner, but after the other night going running with the club didn't seem the same. The cycling club were much more friendly and I enjoyed it much more...

Am watching a few on ebay...last season Focus Cayo on wiggle looks ok too...

Luckypants

15-04-11, 01:40 PM

Don't like white bikes (sorry LP) full stopLOL

Luckypants

15-04-11, 01:46 PM

Yes, I was errring on a Fizik

So you are a snake, I'm a bull :D

http://www.fizik.it/spineconcept/

I'm a snake! How surprised was I?! :D

Triton

15-04-11, 02:31 PM

Luckypants

15-04-11, 02:55 PM

I'm looking for a wee bit of advice.
I went for a 35 mile cycle yesterday (longest I've ever done in one day) and today my knee is pretty sore. (left knee only).

I think my seat may be 1 or 2mm too low, but it's so slight. I was wondering whether there is something that may be in my technique that could be causing the issue.

Any advice welcome :)

thanks

No advice, but the same thing has put me out of action for a good 6 weeks, I have a pro coming round to look at my whole set-up and see whats wrong

I took mine to the LBS for a proper fitting. It has made a big difference to the comfort, to the extent I did 80 hard miles last week with no sore knees/hips/back. I would normally have a twinge or two with those kind of miles. Muscles were sore, but that's fitness :(

I would recommend investing in a bike fitting if (like me) you are a novice in bike set up techniques. It cost £40 without using the 'body-fit' software, £80 with the software set-up. They put me and my bike on a turbo, measured a few things, watched me peddle at various intensities and positions and adjusted the seat height/lay-back, stem height, saddle angle, bar angle and so on. They would have adjusted cleats, but mine were correct. Worth it for the price of a pair of shorts. :cool:

Triton

15-04-11, 03:39 PM

Worth it for the price of a pair of shorts. :cool:

After 6 weeks of hobbling around I can verify this to be true - just hope the guy can sort me out this w/end or I will have to find somewhere to 'fit me up' [-o<

maviczap

15-04-11, 06:42 PM

I've been lucky as I don't suffer many aches or pains, although a proper bike fit is something I should do.

But as part of the bike fit, has anyone,or know someone, who has had the cleat wedges fitted or thermal moulded insoles done?

As I've got one leg thats quite a bit shorter than the other, I'm sure I would benefit from having cleat wedges fitted.

Luckypants

15-04-11, 08:22 PM

My mate got the full 'body-fit' thingy with computerised analysis at The Bike Factory in Chester. They fitted both cleat wedges and insoles to straighten up his 'gait' on the bike. He says it fixed his problems - can find out more tomorrow out on the ride if you want.

maviczap

16-04-11, 09:15 AM

Yes please Mike, I am aware of my right leg being slightly outward, when I feel it should be straight

Luckypants

16-04-11, 03:56 PM

Sorry Mav, you were too late (was riding at 10) to jog my memory and I completely forgot about it. Certainly nothing wrong with Craig's 'gait' now, after watching him closely today as we had a two man chase to catch the leader who had time trialled off the front. 52 miles at 18mph average, we averaged 24 for 15 miles on the catch :shock:. Could be said I'm a little tired!

I will see Craig at spin class on Tuesday, so will ask about the wedges/insoles. Is there anything specifically you want to know.

maviczap

16-04-11, 04:20 PM

Do the cleats wedges help with leg size descerepencies?

I'm sure because my right leg is shorter and extends futher, then I get sore in my inner thigh, because my left side tips more on the saddle.

Most folks legs are different in length, but my legs quite a bit different in length. Which also has caused my spine to develop a curve, and would explain my lack of upper body flexibility

If I was sitting and peddalling equally, would I notice any improvement in comfort?

mattSV

16-04-11, 06:55 PM

Few things to consider first Dave.

What kind of shoes were you wearing, trainers or proper cycling shoes.

Clipless or toe clips

The way I've set my saddle height is to measure my inside leg (in cm) to the floor in socks and then times by 0.885

so for my inseam my saddle height is 75.5cm from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the saddle following the line of the seat tube.

Everyone has their preferred method of working out their saddle height, but this worked for me.

If you're pushing a big gear that will make you knee hurt, so spin a smaller gear rather than push a gear thats too big. Its the most common thing I see when I pass cyclists

If one knee hurts, then maybe its not as strong as the other leg. Perhaps one leg is slightly longer than the other. My right is shorther than the left.

Get the saddle height set to the correct height first, its the most fundamental position on the bike.

Hmm - interesting. I have just been out and measured my saddle height on the road bike and I have it set at 40mm too high, which might explain why my hip gives me grief after a ride.

After cycling for 30 years, it looks like I still have a lot to learn!

I'll drop it down a bit and see if it helps

maviczap

16-04-11, 07:02 PM

Don't take my word for it Matt, I've used the formula out of Bernard Hinault's road racing, technique & training

Do a couple of google checks on how to set your saddle height. The results will vary.

If you do drop it, do it bit by bit, so your muscles adjust to the new position

krhall

20-04-11, 07:14 PM

Not bought the bike yet, but am tempted by this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260770078172

Better than the others I was looking at?

fizzwheel

20-04-11, 07:26 PM

Looks OK, 105 10 speed, Pinnarello are a decent brand. £2000 bike new sounds about right when new.

The shop you are looking at buying it from is 5 minutes from my house. They have a very good reputation in the local area so no worries on that front if you were concerned about buying it via ebay.

Personally if the size is right for you and you like the colour then go for it, spec is pretty good IMHO.

maviczap

20-04-11, 07:53 PM

Yep, my mate in NZ has a Pinnarello and he rates it, plus Team Sky ride them, although theirs are the Dogma.

I like the colour too, not too much white

Luckypants

21-04-11, 09:10 AM

Not bought the bike yet, but am tempted by this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260770078172

Better than the others I was looking at?Well I'm going to sound a little down on this... Not that the Pinarello is not a good bike - it is.

However when I was looking I looked at the same bikes as you (Pino, Ribble, Planet-x, Boardman) and tried them all for size / fit. I found the Pino to have a very low front end, not comfortable for me for the length of time I'd be riding it. I would get yourself on one in a bike shop before making a decision to buy.

krhall

21-04-11, 10:13 AM

It's sooooo shiny!

maviczap

21-04-11, 06:01 PM

That sums my week up.

Hurt my ribs at work last week, so have't been sleeping well, then my youngest picks up a nasty bug (38.8 deg temp!) and with my wife on early shifts, even more interupted sleep.

So surfice to say, I only got out today for the first time in this glorious weather and not feeling my best.

But to cap it all, ordered a Fizik saddle & some energy fuel from Wiggle yesterday, only to get an email today with 15% off purchases over £50 :smt019

Shizzle :smt072

krhall

25-04-11, 09:35 AM

What's the main difference between simano 105 and ultegra, apart from the cost?

fizzwheel

25-04-11, 11:25 AM

What's the main difference between simano 105 and ultegra, apart from the cost?

Weight and the Ultegra shifts a bit nicer. Levers etc nicer to use. Theres nothing wrong with 105 though.

krhall

25-04-11, 12:40 PM

oh ok, so what about tiagra and sora? I am guessing weight and shifting again?

fizzwheel

25-04-11, 12:48 PM

Weight, and shifting again. The Sora is very budget but it does work OK, it might take a little more fiddling with to get it to shift. Tiagra is probably as low as I would go in the Shimano range TBH.

Tiagra and Sora arent availabe in 10spd configuration, only 9, which can be a PIA if you want to upgrade to 105 or upwards in the Shimano range later.

The shifters on the Sora are different as well, using a thumb lever on the hoods to shift down the cassette rather than the 2nd lever built into the brake lever itself as the 105 and onwards use.

Its basically cost / expense, niceness to use. Tiagra will do the job just fine. As will Sora, but you might find the Sora a pain to setup / keep it shifting well. Whereas the higher end kit seems to work and last better. But its all relative depends on how you look after it. I had 105 on my best bike and it shifted better than the ultegra on my friends bike does, because I look after my kit and he doesnt.

I dont think you can go wrong with 105 TBH if you have the money for it go with that. But like I said Tiagra will do just as good a job.

maviczap

25-04-11, 03:53 PM

+1 to what Fizz said, don't buy anything lower than Tiagra and makes more sense to buy 105 as its 10 speed, although I think Tiagra is due to go to 10speed, but don't quote me on it.

If you buy Sora the bike snobs will laugh at you ;)

krhall

25-04-11, 08:20 PM

I can get a Ribble New Sportive Racing with 105 groupset for £1160 ish or Ultegra for £1360...both are over budget!

...but I have got to order something, before the wife kills me for looking at bike porn.

fizzwheel

25-04-11, 08:35 PM

Go for the 105 and save your money. The difference in price isnt IMHO reflected in the difference in the groupset.

krhall

26-04-11, 11:52 AM

Sorry for all of the dumb questions, but here is one more...can I turn this http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/planet-x-stealth-carbon-tt-bike-medium-black/77852166

Into a road bike, or not worth the hassle...\I promise I will buy a bike this week so no more questions after that (well not about what to buy anyway!)

fizzwheel

26-04-11, 02:00 PM

can I turn this...Into a road bike

You can, you'll need a set of drop bars and some shifters. Looks like its 7spd which you'll find is a ballache to find shifters for. Also if it has a MTB rear mech I dont know if it will work with road shifters, as the pull on the cable can be different.

Personally, I wouldnt bother, its alot of hassle and not really worth it. Its only a cheap ish bike in the first place, it wont ride like the carbon bikes you've been looking at will.

Go with the ribble with 105 would be my advice out of all those you have looked at so far.

Luckypants

26-04-11, 02:42 PM

On the groupset debate, I have Sora on my winter bike and it works fine and dandy after 3000 odd miles (only half of them by me!). It sets up fine and has not needed constant fiddling to stay sweet. The shift quality is no where near as crisp or easy as the Ultegra on my Ribble, but really is fine - just don't try changing under pressure. To me the biggest difference between the Sora and the Ultegra is the brakes, Ultegra has more power and feel.

Fizz is right though, 105 is very good and when set up right you would be hard pushed to tell a difference between 105 and Ultegra. Again it's the brakes that I see most difference - had a go on a Bianchi with 105 at the weekend and would say downhill the Ultegra has an edge (but maybe it's just the brake pads?). Fizz is spot on with his assessment of 105, it's good kit.

fizzwheel

26-04-11, 03:51 PM

(but maybe it's just the brake pads?)

I would think it probably is the pads TBH.

Best braking increase I ever got was by replacing the standard 105 pads with Koolstops and then again with Swissstops.

105 with swisstops is enough to lock the front wheel if I am hamfisted with the brakes so I never felt I needed anymore braking power TBH.

Filipe M.

26-04-11, 03:58 PM

I would think it probably is the pads TBH.

Best braking increase I ever got was by replacing the standard 105 pads with Koolstops and then again with Swissstops.

105 with swisstops is enough to lock the front wheel if I am hamfisted with the brakes so I never felt I needed anymore braking power TBH.

Don't forget the wheels themselves also make one heck of a difference, I still remember changing from normal braking surface wheels to Mavics with machined braking surfaces on my MTB and it completely changed the braking characteristics, even though I didn't touch anything else.

Of course, then changing the levers from the normal Shimano thingies to Avid SD3.0 took care of the rest...

Of course now I'm lusting over disc brakes, but can't justify the investment.

maviczap

26-04-11, 05:23 PM

There's a big difference between the Ultegra brakes and the Tiagra's. Ultegra have a definite bite to them, with more feel to them.

The Tiagra feeling is more wooden, and certainly less initial bite than the Ultegras.

But its also down to the rim suface as well, my Ultegra brakes are biting on Ultegra wheels, with machined brake surfaces.

The Tiagra are braking on Mavic hard anodised rims, so a bit smoother.

Plus I got some lube or WD40 on the rear which doesn't assist the stopping power, quite the opposite :p

krhall

27-04-11, 06:00 AM

Talking of brakes I went out with my dad's club last night, then on a reasonable down hill I noticed the back brake lever was coming back to the bar...one of the brake pads had dropped out!!! Managed to stop though (eventually) but it was a bit of a hairy moment...

maviczap

29-04-11, 05:41 PM

Cycling stuff next week at Aldi

I've got a couple of the soft shell jerseys and they're really good for the money

http://uk.aldi.com/uk/html/offers/offers_week18Thursday11.htm?WT.z_src=main

Luckypants

03-05-11, 11:23 AM

Got a few good rides in over the break and am really enjoying it at the moment. Did a 70 miler that included a climb over Long Mynd, a real tough climb at 20% for over a mile, I was really pleased with how we went (17.5 average) and how I felt afterwards. I paid for it on Saturday though, the climb up The Beast of LLansilin (my first time) finished me and I struggled all the rest of the ride, hiding in the pack from the wind. Got found out on the sprint into Oswestry and threw up on the bike! :puker: This cycling lark is hard!

It fascinates me how one day you are on top form then the next you struggle badly, it's not just about being fit it seems but also how you feel.

fizzwheel

03-05-11, 01:14 PM

I've puked on the bike before, not nice...

But I'm picking up my new bike tomorrow, got 1/2 day off work, cant wait.

Luckypants

03-05-11, 01:18 PM

But I'm picking up my new bike tomorrow, got 1/2 day off work, cant wait.

We expect bike porn photos.... :smt007

maviczap

03-05-11, 01:39 PM

Got found out on the sprint into Oswestry and threw up on the bike! :puker: This cycling lark is hard!

It fascinates me how one day you are on top form then the next you struggle badly, it's not just about being fit it seems but also how you feel.

Glad to see you're training hard :D, yes I've done this, once at the end of a 25, once after a crazy tandem ride in Holland, which was part of an its a knockout type competition. We rode on a typical Dutch sit up and beg bike.

But I'm picking up my new bike tomorrow, got 1/2 day off work, cant wait.

Yay, yes bike porn required :smt007

Went for a ride Saturday, nearly got mown down by a mum in a Zafira who didn't stop at a roundabout.

Went for another ride today, did 45miles, headwind out, mostly tail/side home. But man was it cold, when I got back, my feet were black with frostbite, despite the sun. It may be 14deg, but with the wind chill its much colder.

But I tried my new Fizik saddle and I was very impressed, better than my Specialized, even after nearly 3 hrs in the saddle hardly a grumble, although my cold feet had distracted my mind somewhat

http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/fizik-aliante-versus-11-med.jpg (http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/fizik-aliante-versus-11-zoom.jpg)

Saw some with the same Ribble as you LP, looked very nice

Jackie_Black

03-05-11, 07:01 PM

I bought a new bike today, its for my 4 mile (each way) commute. Its not my only bike but I bought it as its a proper old man bike that i can ride in work clothes.
http://84.19.224.73/products/full/00000433/00013009.jpg

I've had it decked out with mudguards too, reminds me of the old Raleigh grifter.

fizzwheel

03-05-11, 07:20 PM

Went for a ride Saturday, nearly got mown down by a mum in a Zafira who didn't stop at a roundabout.

Glad that was almost and not a was. If that makes sense.

Oh there will be pictures a plenty. Got my final bike fit booked for 3pm so hopefully will be out of the LBS quite quickly and away for its first spin.

maviczap

03-05-11, 07:46 PM

Glad that was almost and not a was. If that makes sense.

Oh there will be pictures a plenty. Got my final bike fit booked for 3pm so hopefully will be out of the LBS quite quickly and away for its first spin.

Its the one roundabout where I know that drivers don't stop, because they can see any cars on the roundabout, so slow down. But they can't see cyclists. :pale:

So I always look to see if there's any cars coming before, and I could see that this one hadn't seen me and her approach speed meant she wasn't going to stop. She was too busy talking to her kids or someone else in the car. :smt018

So she got a wavy fist, and some choice language, dopey mare :smt071

The weathers going to be nice for your first ride. Whooo hoooooo :p

fizzwheel

04-05-11, 04:52 PM

Its here, taken it for a bit of a test ride, need to tweak the saddle angle and I'm going to take a spacer or two out of the stem height and maybe flip the stem.

It feels lovely, turns on a six pence but it sooo stable. Its really comfy but I can get a bit lower on the front and still feel comfy to.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/look/DSC_0284.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/look/DSC_0283.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/look/DSC_0282.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/look/DSC_0285.jpg

diamond

04-05-11, 04:56 PM

chav

fizzwheel

04-05-11, 04:58 PM

chav

:p

maviczap

04-05-11, 05:09 PM

Nice! So sexy in black :smt007

Although I'd flip the stem for a more traditional look

Have you changed to Time pedals Fizz?

fizzwheel

04-05-11, 05:17 PM

Stem has been flipped already, looks much better now. Will leave it like that and try it again before I take any spacers out.

Yep changed to Time pedals last year, was getting knee pain on longer rides and the times have more float / adjustment than the looks even with the red look cleats. Knee pain is now banished. So sticking with them.

Scoobs

04-05-11, 06:14 PM

Just got this:

http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co.uk/images/wethepeople_reason_blue_11.JPG

maviczap

04-05-11, 06:17 PM

So we'll be seeing you don't some more cuning stunts at this years AR :D

fizzwheel

04-05-11, 06:47 PM

Just got this:

Nice but its a bit big for you Scoobs isnt it ? ;)

Scoobs

04-05-11, 07:01 PM

So we'll be seeing you don't some more cuning stunts at this years AR :D

Ha ha :D

It's not really for me. It's for my boy. I'll show him a thing or two though. Expect a "Can'r ride my motorbike cos I've broken my arm" thread shortly. ;)

Scoobs

04-05-11, 07:01 PM

Nice but its a bit big for you Scoobs isnt it ? ;)

Git!

maviczap

04-05-11, 08:27 PM

Ha ha :D

It's not really for me. It's for my boy. I'll show him a thing or two though. Expect a "Can'r ride my motorbike cos I've broken my arm" thread shortly. ;)

Don't forget to wear a crash helmet when you show him, set a good example.

Cool present Scoobs :cool:

fizzwheel

04-05-11, 08:35 PM

Git!

:p

Tis pretty cool. I'd really like an old school Raleigh Burner like the one I had when I was a kid. I wander if my old one is still in my parents shed, I shall have to have a peek in there when I go over there next.

maviczap

04-05-11, 08:37 PM

:p

Tis pretty cool. I'd really like an old school Raleigh Burner like the one I had when I was a kid. I wander if my old one is still in my parents shed, I shall have to have a peek in there when I go over there next.

I never had any cool bikes when I was a kid, not until my BIL gave me his old Dawes racer.

My brother had a cool Raleigh Chopper :)

fizzwheel

04-05-11, 08:41 PM

The burner I had was the first cool bike, but it was a poverty spec one, i.e. the base model and I got some stick for it. It was red with yellow pads and tyres and I loved that bike.

fizzwheel

04-05-11, 08:45 PM

It was the same as this one

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/red_burner.jpg

Jackie_Black

04-05-11, 08:45 PM

I recently sold a reissue gold ultra burner. With Skyway Tuff 2 mags on it. Lovely looking bike, had a blue and yellow one as a child.

http://www.bikes2udirect.com/bikes_html/images/items/B2250.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h156/kowtec/augebay003.jpg

Luckypants

05-05-11, 08:12 AM

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/look/DSC_0284.jpg

:cool: Lovely looking beast Fizz.

fizzwheel

05-05-11, 06:34 PM

A few miles this morning and then a 10 miler tonight. Feels so fast. Like riding with a constant tailwind. Ride comfort is excellent, smooths out all the road vibrations and copes with the cr*ppy road surface around here beautifully.

Pretty happy with riding position now I have flipped the stem to. Its responsive, but not overly twitchy like my Van Nic was.

maviczap

05-05-11, 07:56 PM

Bought myself another winter hack bike today, or a donnor bike for its components.

Saw it in my local paper, Raliegh Ultimate £100 complete bike

Ultegra 9 speed sti's
Mavic MA2 on Tigra hubs
Sora Chainset
Tigra front & rear mech
Continental tyres
SHimano Spd pedals
Ad said it had Ultegra brakes, but unfortunately not, but dual pivot all the same.

Frame is aluminium, with carbon forks, incl seat post,saddle, stem & handlebars

All the above was hardly used

Didn't get it for £100, as it would have been a steal at that price, but for £160 I got all the bits to throw on my other frame, plus a few bits to sell. I was going to buy some wheels and other bits to build up another frame I have, but now I don't need to.

I couldn't have bought these items seperately for the money I paid for this complete bike, so I'm happy.

Or make up a cyclocross bike with the spares

fizzwheel

05-05-11, 07:59 PM

You got all that for £160 thats a bl**dy bargain.

maviczap

05-05-11, 08:01 PM

Thats what I thought :p

Imagine if I'd got for £100 :D

fizzwheel

08-05-11, 07:33 PM

After it rained all day yesterday I didnt think I'd get out today, but it dawned sunny so out I went, arranged to meet up with a mate planned to do a 40 ish mile ride

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/84218862

Did a little more, legs were dead for the last 10 miles or so and I really struggled. Especially because of the monster headwind that seemed to blow in our faces for the entire ride.

Longest ride I've done since last year and the biggest ride I've done since I got knocked off. The look performed wanderfully, its beautiful to ride. So response and it climbs well to.

maviczap

08-05-11, 07:50 PM

Similar distance to my ride on Wednesday Fizz and I died on the last bit home too

You need to try a bit harder though as you max HR isn't good enough ;)

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/83223580

Mind you I've been struck down with a cold and sore throat since Thursday, so I'll be going like a bag of spanners next time out.

fizzwheel

08-05-11, 07:55 PM

I didnt want to push it to hard today, I just wanted to get round the route we had planned.

I was taking it easy on the big climb at the start of that ride, ( well that my excuse and I'm sticking to it )

maviczap

08-05-11, 08:12 PM

Well I was riding out into a headwind, and my peak HR was of course at the top of that hill.

I was trying to take it easy, as I knew a lot of the ride was into the freezing cold headwind of last week.

Maybe it was just too much, so I picked this cold as a result.

krhall

09-05-11, 07:47 AM

I haven't used garmin connect for ages...might give it a go later.

Cycled the hilly route to work this morning, with my legs still aching from football Saturday and actually managed it. Hamstrings are tight now though.

Cars/Vans/Buses are even worse on a cycle than when on the motorbike...I am getting a helmet cam I think.

Still haven't actuall bought a CF bike, but got an email from wiggle with this beauty attached http://www.wiggle.co.uk/giant-tcr-advanced-3-2010/ a bit over budget, but it does neatly negotiate my biggest hurdle to spending £1k plus on a bike (the missus) as I doubt she will notice the difference between that and my current Giant...what do you cycling folks think?

I have virtually given up running and using the motorbike now, instead opting for the cycle each time, which is a bit strange as when I'm commuting on the m/bike in winter I pray for sun. Then I got some and have only used the husky a handful of times...

Luckypants

09-05-11, 09:50 AM

Went for a shorter ride on Saturday, about 45 miles. 10 miles in and the heavens opened, we got ****ed on all day after that, except for the climb up the Horseshoe Pass. During the ride my friend's front mech packed up, so we had to improvise a fix to that onto the little ring (due to the impending climb up the Horseshoe) so that kept the speed down after that. By the time we got to the top of the Horseshoe we were mightily fed up, cold and wet. We succumbed to pie and chips in the Ponderosa and a bimble home. :pale:

maviczap

09-05-11, 11:52 AM

maviczap

09-05-11, 06:03 PM

fizzwheel

09-05-11, 06:36 PM

I've just been out for a pedal and Liz told me what happend when I walked in the door. Very sad news indeed.

krhall

09-05-11, 07:44 PM

How about this. Nice colour too

Doesn't state the size though

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/ribble-sportive-racing-full-carbon-frame-pro-light-wheel-set-not-specialized-trek/79258276

Got all excited then, sadly the bloke informs me it is a 57cm in need a 53 or 54 I think.

maviczap

09-05-11, 08:01 PM

shizzle

krhall

10-05-11, 05:38 AM

gutted...

krhall

10-05-11, 07:42 AM

Legs were aching this morning, but I cycled anyway (did elect the flat route though) enjoyed it all the same!

Luckypants

10-05-11, 02:17 PM

http://www.fanhouse.co.uk/2011/05/09/tragedy-as-top-belgian-rider-wouter-weylandt-killed-at-tour-of-i/?icid=main|uk-ws-bb|dl8|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fanhouse.co.uk%2F201 1%2F05%2F09%2Ftragedy-as-top-belgian-rider-wouter-weylandt-killed-at-tour-of-i%2F (http://www.fanhouse.co.uk/2011/05/09/tragedy-as-top-belgian-rider-wouter-weylandt-killed-at-tour-of-i/?icid=main%7Cuk-ws-bb%7Cdl8%7Clink4%7Chttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.fanhouse.co.uk %2F2011%2F05%2F09%2Ftragedy-as-top-belgian-rider-wouter-weylandt-killed-at-tour-of-i%2F)

RIP wouter, a sad day in the Giro

My brother told me and warned me not to watch the live coverage as it was quite unsettling. I saw a photo in the paper today, nothing distasteful but definitely one to ponder.

RIP fellow cyclist. :(

maviczap

10-05-11, 03:09 PM

My brother told me and warned me not to watch the live coverage as it was quite unsettling. I saw a photo in the paper today, nothing distasteful but definitely one to ponder.

RIP fellow cyclist. :(

Luckily I wasn't watching it live, as I'd gone to collect the kids, I only caught the end of the broadcast with David Harmons comments.

Then I clicked on the news. :(

Such a sad day today watching the start today, as bad as when Casatelli died in the Tour.

There seem to have been quite a few bad accidents in the Giro over the last couple of years, which hasn't been the case in the Tour?

fizzwheel

10-05-11, 07:55 PM

maviczap

10-05-11, 08:10 PM

I havent been watching the Giro coverage. Is there an evening show with highlights ? I can only imagine what todays stage was like. I still remember when Casatelli died.

Been out tonight again, suffering a bit with my back. Especially when climbing, think I over did it on Sunday. But found a good loop now with some decent climbs in it, elevatin graph doesnt look particularly flat, but the big lump in the middle is a complete b*stard to get up.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/84801643

Yes there was live coverage and highlights tonight, although it was showing as MCE British Superbikes on the SKY EPG

Same as the Casatelli stage and I'm afraid I had a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye at the end of the stage. :(

The only thing that helps, is that the pathologist said he died instantly from the fall.

But it doesn't help that much i'm afraid :(

krhall

10-05-11, 08:31 PM

I haven't seen any of this, sort of glad...how did it happen?

maviczap

10-05-11, 08:35 PM

I haven't seen any of this, sort of glad...how did it happen?

Fell on the big descent, apparently his pedal dug into a wall and he came off.

But I haven't seen the footage, I was out when it happened on the Live coverage

Luckypants

10-05-11, 11:22 PM

although it was showing as MCE British Superbikes on the SKY EPGExplains why it didn't record then. Not too fussed about missing that stage though! For some reason SKY+ does not series link the Giro highlights program.

BTW, spin was evil tonight. We had the lady instructor from Wednesday nights subbing in for Alan, she sits at the front with big grin looking sweet, sweaty and sexy - challenging you with a look to try harder while spinning away at an unimaginable cadence! Jeez average HR about 5bpm higher than usual, maximum heart rate of 95% MHR and in my anaerobic zone for over 15 minutes of 60 minute class. :pale: She's back next week, I can't wait! :D

maviczap

11-05-11, 07:40 AM

Explains why it didn't record then. Not too fussed about missing that stage though! For some reason SKY+ does not series link the Giro highlights program.:D

As expected it was a neutralised stage, so you didn't miss anything, just the same as when Casatelli died and the team rode over the line as one, but they included Tyler Farrar join them, as he was his best mate.

Unfortunately I was editing the footage from stage 3 and I saw the footage, I wish I hadn't, as it was particularly graphic. :(

metalmonkey

12-05-11, 09:11 PM

hehe Well my first ride out last summer on my fancy 'bike2work' Chris Boardman wheels, I went for a spin round Richmond Park and was getting overtaken by cyclist after cyclist. Eventually one guy came past, saying hello as he did, but he was only just edging past me. I thought to myself, 'yeah I'm not all that out of shape... go me!'. Then I looked down at him as he passed and saw he had one false leg :/ Damn'it.

Trying to ride to work at least once a week now the weather is better, a nice 12mile journey. Although now I've got a motorbike, this might suffer.

Found a few iPhone apps lately to report potholes etc. A handy tool after getting a puncture last week. Within two days the holes were sprayed up for repair. Not passed that way since so will be interesting to see if they've been fixed.

I'm not sure if replied to your post before or not...

Anyways I go cycling in the park as well, i'm actually very local to you. If you want to meet up for a cycle let me know, have you tried the Richmond Park challenge, i'm 8 mins off targert atm per lap.

Luckypants

12-05-11, 10:00 PM

Went out for a ride tonight on my normal 30 mile loop, got to the bottom of the Nant-y-Garth and realised I was going well so kept the hammer down. New PB for the loop, lopped 5 minutes off me time. Well chuffed.:D

Right! Just set myself a target for the summer to do the loop at a 32kph (20mph) average. Need to find an extra 1.6kph (1 mph) from somewhere.

Triton

14-05-11, 07:41 AM

metalmonkey

14-05-11, 01:29 PM

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150584758685597&set=a.10150584758680597.668397.594565596&type=1&theater

Not sure if u can see that or not, but that what I did my leg earlier this week.

ThEGr33k

16-05-11, 01:08 PM

Hello road cyclists.

Im thinking about getting a road bike. Seems like an interesting idea. Im not planning on going mental and spending even hundreds of £ on a bike incase im not too fussed. What im looking at atm is a reynold 531 from the 80's. Got to love the old school huh?

I have had a look at frame sizings, and tbh it varies alot or so it seems... Anyway, im 5'6" tall and have an inside leg of just under 30". Would a 22" frame be ok?

Luckypants

16-05-11, 01:39 PM

I doubt it, that would be 55cm frame which is big. My old Carlton in 531 was a 21" frame and on the big side. I have a 32" inside leg and am 5' 9" - reach was fine but cross bar / saddle height at the limit for me.

ThEGr33k

16-05-11, 01:55 PM