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maviczap
19-01-16, 04:14 PM
Yes, they do stack up well at the upper end of their range. Mine are like comfy slippers.
carelesschucca
19-01-16, 04:38 PM
I looked at a pair of Sidi shoes, I think as a biker it helps that you already know the name and quality but plumped for the Louis Garneau XR3's because they were buttons. TBH I still haven't tried my XR3's for more than 300yds, far to many vents to be wearing them the now, but they're plenty comfy just wearing them If they only last a year I can't complain at the price.
Colin I dunno how you cope riding through that bit of Glasgow, it's madness at the best of times never mind in the dark when the monsters are out...
Yarrghhh knee pain!!
Went from a slight niggle to a show stopper, in my strong knee as well! Some googling says it's common (front of knee/knee cap) and that it's probably not just going to go away...
Any tips you guys? Already raised saddle heights, but it's weird it's just started in the last 3 weeks when I have been cycling a lot for the last 6 months or so!
maviczap
22-01-16, 05:24 PM
Tight hamstrings & quads cause my left knee to hurt in a similar way to what you're describing.
So look up some stretches.
If you've raised your saddle, then lower it?
carelesschucca
22-01-16, 05:36 PM
From an inexperienced mind, I was staggered how high I ended up putting my seat to stop sore knees. It's now sitting level with the top of my hip when I stand next to the bike. I hope you get it sort AJC. We've got cycle runs to go out on. We'll need to drag Colin out with us too.
Talking muscle pain does anyone on here use a muscle roller, and is it worth it?
maviczap
22-01-16, 05:44 PM
Talking muscle pain does anyone on here use a muscle roller, and is it worth it?
saddle setback can also have an affect on knee pain too.
As for muscle rollers, yes ive got a foam one and a hand held roller one. The foam one hurts like hell when using it for a tight IT band, and I've found stretching to be of more use. The hand held roller is ok, but as to any benefit, i couldn't say for certain.
Cheers lads
I will get with the stretching, after giving it a rest for a few days to let the tendons loosen. My saddle was maybe a bit low when it started which is why I have tried raising it now. Unfortunately I haven't stopped long enough for the knee to recover to tell if the raising is making a difference.
Yeah Dean hoping to get out proper soon as the weather maybe starts to look up. To be fair I can cycle okay just now with painkillers but it is gradually getting worse.
Never used muscle rollers here!
carelesschucca
22-01-16, 07:13 PM
Yeah Dean hoping to get out proper soon as the weather maybe starts to look up. To be fair I can cycle okay just now with painkillers but it is gradually getting worse.
The weathers been fine ;) or am I just a daftie.
Don't do yourself in Alan take it easy mate...
maviczap
22-01-16, 08:03 PM
The weathers been fine ;) or am I just a daftie.e..
Do you want an answer to this :p
The weathers been fine ;) or am I just a daftie.
Don't do yourself in Alan take it easy mate...
Err, yeah...
Anyways, I know I should take it easy but I wanna start ramping up the training, arghh!
TheRamJam
22-01-16, 08:48 PM
Yarrghhh knee pain!!
Went from a slight niggle to a show stopper, in my strong knee as well! Some googling says it's common (front of knee/knee cap) and that it's probably not just going to go away...
Any tips you guys? Already raised saddle heights, but it's weird it's just started in the last 3 weeks when I have been cycling a lot for the last 6 months or so!
If you're still getting pain whilst off the bike i'd get it looked at mate.
As far as the bike is concerned just check a few things before you're next cycle.
Make sure you're saddle is completely level, not tilted up or down.
If you're using clipless pedals you'll need to take into take into account the stack height. So make sure you wear the same shoes when setting saddle height and go cycling. When sitting on the bike, you're knee should have a slight bend in it at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Basically when you pedal you're hips shouldn't be rocking from side to side.
Check you're cleat position, with you're shoe on try and feel for the little sticky out bone on the inside of you're foot. I tend to line this bone up with the centre of the cleat.
If not already, subscribe to the GCN YouTube channel. There is some really helpful videos on there to help you get set up correctly.
Cheers Colin, will check out the position and also that youtube channel.
I use and MTB and a Road bike, both on flat pedals at the mo. Just thinking it's come about on the road bike so it's the position on that I am mainly gonna have to look at. Either that or my knee is just broken!
It's only a little sore off the bike but a trip to the docs might be worthwhile. I also get some physio sessions free with my gym membership so might be worth talking to one of them!
maviczap
22-01-16, 09:38 PM
If you've got access to a physio, go see them first. Unless the doctor is interested in sport, then I've found them to be a waste of time.
Physios are much more in tune with sportspersons
carelesschucca
22-01-16, 09:47 PM
This might sound daft Alan but could it also be because your trying your best in the back of your mind to not hurt your other knee? It could be a bit of over compensation? But who am I to know? Its just a wee thought though...
Yes I'm a daftie BTW!!! But bar the wind the weather was perfect this afternoon...
Also, as a note for the local guys, coming down the Crow Road towards Fintry is Epic. Nearly 7 minutes of averaging 30mph, and the climb out isn't too bad either (its a little rough though)
If you've got access to a physio, go see them first. Unless the doctor is interested in sport, then I've found them to be a waste of time.
Physios are much more in tune with sportspersons
Yeah agreed. I will swing into the gym on Sunday and book and appointment
This might sound daft Alan but could it also be because your trying your best in the back of your mind to not hurt your other knee? It could be a bit of over compensation? But who am I to know? Its just a wee thought though...
Yes I'm a daftie BTW!!! But bar the wind the weather was perfect this afternoon...
Also, as a note for the local guys, coming down the Crow Road towards Fintry is Epic. Nearly 7 minutes of averaging 30mph, and the climb out isn't too bad either (its a little rough though)
This sort of thing is most likely to happen on the stronger leg apparently, and in my case there is probably a bigger difference in strength than most. So you are probably onto something.
Weather today was awful this morning but did look fine in the avo. Ooh I really do wanna do whole of Crow rd from Lennoxtown to Fintry. Highly considering hitting the co-codamol and doing it tomorrow but that's probably a bad idea :p
carelesschucca
22-01-16, 10:59 PM
Tomorrow, well I'm gonna be looking at E-Bay and seeing what happens with the bike I'm looking at. I'm guessing the price will go way past what I'm willing to risk on a bike I haven't seen but if it doesn't I might stick in a cheeky wee bid :)
I also need to get some new inner-tubes, which will hardly break the bank.
I'm planning on going out on Sunday if your interested Alan, I've spent the evening trying to work out routes on Strava.
TheRamJam
22-01-16, 11:30 PM
I'll be free Sunday too if you fancy some company. Sat am busy with car stuff as its due it's MOT.
Overtime on Sunday til 12 :(
Good luck with the eBay bike!
Just got my free SiS gels just there, thanks Mav and Dean for the heads up!
carelesschucca
23-01-16, 03:35 PM
I didn't get it. Not to worry, I have a bike and I'll get another one soon. :)
maviczap
23-01-16, 06:29 PM
Just got my free SiS gels just there, thanks Mav and Dean for the heads up!
My free SIS gels weren't in the package, but I got the extra items I ordered to get the free postage :mad:
Complained to SIS customer services, free SIS gels in another package, plus 25% off my next order as a way of apology :smt098:smt098
carelesschucca
28-01-16, 08:28 PM
I'm really starting to wonder about myself...
All the colour schemes I like are ladies bikes.
http://www.quadriobike.com/open2b/var/products/25/26/0-29cd2efc-844-CUBE-AXIAL-WLS-C-62-SL-DISC-2016.jpg
This Cube is prime example. I love the colour scheme. I did the same in Dales the other week all the bikes I liked the colours of were womens...
Adam Ef
28-01-16, 08:36 PM
...colour schemes...
Have you seen Ritte bikes?
http://ritte.cc/
Don't look! Not cheap. $ome very nice ones though.
I was doing the same with running trainers when in America. Kept picking up ones I liked then wondering why they were tiny sizes...
I also really like the look of that bike, maybe us Weedgie types aren't so manly after all.
On another note spotted this earlier: https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/boardman-team-carbon-road-bike-56-cm-frame-/1152610947
Pretty decent bike for that sorta money, though he says it is a 2012 bike but I am almost certain it is a 2010 with new wheels!
carelesschucca
28-01-16, 08:44 PM
On another note spotted this earlier: https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/boardman-team-carbon-road-bike-56-cm-frame-/1152610947
Such a shame I'm ferking short arze. I'd be there for that and still have cash to put a different groupset on it and I can even have it sprayed a nice colour.
I am reasonably tempted, it would likely fit and it is a good bike. Nicely at the 8kg weight as well and by all accounts the only thing wrong with them was the wheels, which have been upgraded.
But! It's not really what I am looking for and I reckon I am better saving for a couple of months at least...
maviczap
30-01-16, 07:43 AM
Have you seen Ritte bikes?
http://ritte.cc/
Don't look! Not cheap. $ome very nice ones though.
Saw a Ritte frame on ebay, looked very nice.
maviczap
30-01-16, 07:48 AM
I was doing the same with running trainers when in America. Kept picking up ones I liked then wondering why they were tiny sizes...
I also really like the look of that bike, maybe us Weedgie types aren't so manly after all.
On another note spotted this earlier: https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/boardman-team-carbon-road-bike-56-cm-frame-/1152610947
Pretty decent bike for that sorta money, though he says it is a 2012 bike but I am almost certain it is a 2010 with new wheels!
Great price, can't figure why its got Askiums on it, as they weren't standard, i think they came with Ritchey wheels?
Yes, upgrade wheels to something lighter and more fitting to that frame. New bar tape!
Probably new chain and cassette if it needs it.
Great price, can't figure why its got Askiums on it, as they weren't standard, i think they came with Ritchey wheels?
Yes, upgrade wheels to something lighter and more fitting to that frame. New bar tape!
Probably new chain and cassette if it needs it.
Yeah they did come with Ritcheys but they apparently weren't too good so a lot of folks changed them (failing hubs etc). Looking closely though it looks like it has internal cable routing, hard to tell, which would make it a 2012. But the 2012 came with Shimano gears, weird.
Either way it looks very good value, even if it is a 2010 frame, so I am going to go have a look. Justifying it along the lines of knowing I could sell it for the same or more after the summer, it will be more than good enough for me this year and the frame is worthy of upgraded bits!
Will let you know if I abuse mt bank account some more soon!, cheers Mav.
carelesschucca
30-01-16, 06:41 PM
I'm tempted to go and look at it myself but its probably too big :(
To be fair if I thought it would fit you Dean I would have sent you the link. Taken me two days to decide to check it out :)
maviczap
30-01-16, 09:25 PM
To be fair if I thought it would fit you Dean I would have sent you the link. Taken me two days to decide to check it out :)
Its all right I'm sending him loads of links to bikes :p :D
I am the devil on his shoulder he doesn't need :smt082 :smt077
Well, much to Dean's annoyance (haha!) I purchased the little Boardman road bike:
http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u472/fac83ajc/IMG_2429.jpg (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/fac83ajc/media/IMG_2429.jpg.html)
And took it out for a first little run:
http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u472/fac83ajc/IMG_2431.jpg (http://s1069.photobucket.com/user/fac83ajc/media/IMG_2431.jpg.html)
Well, it's lovely! The difference in weight, shifting and rolling compared to the little B'Twin I have been using is pretty eye opening. i am pretty impressed with he SRAM chainset, well, once I learned how to use them anyways. Fine after the first 15 mins but I was still shifting the wrong way a few times on the way home.
Issues, well nothing to particularly worry about. The bar tape is both filthy and hasn't been put on very well. I usually always have black bar tape and haven't actually ever replaced it, so suggestions for what to buy welcome. Dunno whether to just go black, or maybe yellow. Or maybe bright pink :)
It's running fine but i will likely throw on a 10spd Ultegra/105 chain and cassette to make sure. I will swap the 25c Gatorskins from the B'Twin onto there after getting a puncture on the 23c Ultra race tyres. Getting punctures on my commute isn't as annoying as I am only 2.5 miles to work. Apart from that I will look to replace the Aksium race wheels in a month or two.
Good run out on it today, took over 2mins off my time up a climb so weight makes a decent difference after all :p Also was on slippy crap plastic pedals as I left my 15mm spanner in the car and couldn't put my clipless ones on. Good to see how much more advantage gain i can get when clipped in.
Anyways, happy me!
maviczap
31-01-16, 04:11 PM
You're a brave soul, going out in weather like that!
I found carbon fibre to be a revelation, compared to alu or steel.
Bloomin bargain by the look of it
TheRamJam
31-01-16, 04:50 PM
Bargain man. Ride it like you stole it lol
Black hides the dirt better bit maybe a bit of colour would lift it. I use fizik tape, it's reasonable price wise and feels good.
You're a brave soul, going out in weather like that!
I found carbon fibre to be a revelation, compared to alu or steel.
Bloomin bargain by the look of it
The weather wasn't too bad today, that pic was taken at about 1100ft.
Been a few years since I had a Carbon bike, guess I had just forgotten how nice it was.
Bargain man. Ride it like you stole it lol
Black hides the dirt better bit maybe a bit of colour would lift it. I use fizik tape, it's reasonable price wise and feels good.
Trying to ride it like I stole it, just not fit enough!
Yeah I reckon yellow to match the bits of the frame, but that's almost as bad as white for getting manky looking. So might pick something random, will have a look at the fizik stuff cheers.
Yeah bargain alright, so long as the frame doesn't randomly snap it's a steal.
maviczap
31-01-16, 05:33 PM
I must stop looking for bikes, just seen a lovely Genesis Equilibrium for £425, which would have made a lovely winter bike. My size too
carelesschucca
31-01-16, 05:39 PM
Mav you're looking for me OK.
AJC, you are dead too me. DEAD I TELL YOU!!! ;-) Lets be honest though if it fits you my stumpy little legs wouldn't cope... Gotta say I went past the Crow Road today looked at the snowline and thought Strathblane was the better option.
maviczap
31-01-16, 06:01 PM
That's the trouble, I'm also looking for me :-)
I must stop looking for bikes, just seen a lovely Genesis Equilibrium for £425, which would have made a lovely winter bike. My size too
Good looking bikes, buy it! I have just bought one and I am still checking out Gumtree. It's an addiction!
Mav you're looking for me OK.
AJC, you are dead too me. DEAD I TELL YOU!!! ;-) Lets be honest though if it fits you my stumpy little legs wouldn't cope... Gotta say I went past the Crow Road today looked at the snowline and thought Strathblane was the better option.
Yeah yeah :p I have the Boardman and the B'Twin sat right next to each other and the top tube/standover height is just slightly higher on the Boardman so you would likely struggle.
I saw the snow and was just praying the road was nice and clear, it was fine. Freaking myself out on the way down though, pedals were slippy and I was scared the bike might slide on the sharper corners.
TheRamJam
02-02-16, 01:48 PM
Anyone owned any BMC bikes?
Looking at a Team Machine SLR03 :-)
I used to ride a sr01 . Loved the frame it was very responsive, spritely and smooth. Wish I'd kept it as a winter bike ...I would get another.
maviczap
02-02-16, 03:15 PM
Anyone owned any BMC bikes?
Looking at a Team Machine SLR03 :-)
My colleague bought one last year, can't remember which model, but he likes it.
carelesschucca
02-02-16, 03:34 PM
Looking at a Team Machine SLR03 :-)go for it :-) you changed your mind about disc brakes? You were set on them the other day.
I now have full access to the Wattbikes in work. Just need to research how they work it was all circles and percentages when I had a 10 minute go at lunch.
Remember Colin you need to buy the bike soon time is getting tight ;-)
go for it :-) you changed your mind about disc brakes? You were set on them the other day.
I now have full access to the Wattbikes in work. Just need to research how they work it was all circles and percentages when I had a 10 minute go at lunch.
Remember Colin you need to buy the bike soon time is getting tight ;-)
http://wattbike-media.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/uk/docs/eddie_fletcher_training_guide.pdf
have a look through that
Anyone owned any BMC bikes?
Looking at a Team Machine SLR03 :-)
A friend has a TMR01 and its a lovely bit of kit.
carelesschucca
02-02-16, 07:20 PM
http://wattbike-media.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/uk/docs/eddie_fletcher_training_guide.pdf
have a look through that
Thanks I shall have a good read.
Good mood was blown out of the water about five minutes after my post when my work, confirmed that they WILL NOT do any type of Cycle to Work scheme for anyone that has joined them under TUPE. I have to change my contract to get their own scheme. Changing contract is never going to happen. I'd loose 9 days annual leave and they would also cut my wages.
Thank the lord the gym in our place has nothing to do with the company I work for and is run by our hosts.
I'm now highly tempted to just buy the bike I have been looking at, and cope with the grief from the gaffer for spending even more money SOO soon.
What are you looking at getting?
punyXpress
02-02-16, 08:03 PM
Thanks I shall have a good read.
Good mood was blown out of the water about five minutes after my post when my work, confirmed that they WILL NOT do any type of Cycle to Work scheme for anyone that has joined them under TUPE. I have to change my contract to get their own scheme. Changing contract is never going to happen. I'd loose 9 days annual leave and they would also cut my wages.
Thank the lord the gym in our place has nothing to do with the company I work for and is run by our hosts.
I'm now highly tempted to just buy the bike I have been looking at, and cope with the grief from the gaffer for spending even more money SOO soon.
Would she rather you worked those 9 days for someone?* that would pay for a decent bike
* ( mine would ! )
carelesschucca
02-02-16, 08:30 PM
Would she rather you worked those 9 days for someone?* that would pay for a decent bike
* ( mine would ! )
NO nine days more work and lower wages too. But I would have the option of buying my leave back.
maviczap
02-02-16, 08:32 PM
NO nine days more work and lower wages too. But I would have the option of buying my leave back.
How kind of them :smt097
carelesschucca
02-02-16, 08:54 PM
How kind of them :smt097
They seem to struggle to understand why we don't give a flying hoot about them, saddest part is our prime-minster vouched (as he does) to never use them for any other contracts after they destroyed the last one they had. But they paid their big fine just before the contract was finalised and got the work. Hey ho, I don't choose my employers the government do.
I can choose my bike though and I'm still staring at the Sensa.
maviczap
02-02-16, 09:06 PM
Time for a O% deal or 0% credit card.
carelesschucca
02-02-16, 09:09 PM
It is 0% :)
Oh Alan and Colin, do you think we could manage this (https://www.strava.com/routes/4064587)without being complete burst baws at the end of it? I've never done the Tak twice. Its weather dependent.
TheRamJam
02-02-16, 09:13 PM
Time for a O% deal or 0% credit card.
Yeah defo go for it and while you're there get a lighter set of wheels and you'll have a bike thats pretty close to the UCI minimum weight limit.
7.4kg is pretty impressive for a bike less than £1100 :eek:
Only thing i'd look at is the position looks very aero. Does it come with stem spacers??
carelesschucca
02-02-16, 09:29 PM
*7.4kg aprox :)
The review on the 2013 bike which to my eye looks the same says its a good mix of race and mile muncher, the guy even moans the front end is too high.
It is 0% :)
Oh Alan and Colin, do you think we could manage this (https://www.strava.com/routes/4064587)without being complete burst baws at the end of it? I've never done the Tak twice. Its weather dependent.
That looks fun...
carelesschucca
03-02-16, 08:38 AM
Anyone unfortunate enough to live near the Van Den Driessche family :-D
So one brother is banned for doping, his sister is likely to be banned for putting an 'engine' in her bike. (bike doping sounds ridiculous to me) and the other brother and father are stealing birds from Pet shops...
It's like a soap opera :-D
Come to think of it where do I buy these motors? Strava KOM's are on their way...
maviczap
03-02-16, 09:16 AM
Come to think of it where do I buy these motors? Strava KOM's are on their way...
http://www.vivax-assist.com/en/unternehmen/
Ssssh, don't tell anyone :)
TheRamJam
03-02-16, 01:38 PM
Surplus to requirements.
Sportful Reflex 2 Rain Over Jacket - Size Large - Used twice £12
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/cmcfa2/2.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/cmcfa2/media/2.jpg.html)
SealSkinz Winter Water proof gloves with Gel inserts - Size Large - Used £8
Gloves are these ones
http://www.highonbikes.com/clothing/gloves-winter/sealskinz-winter-waterproof-cycle-gloves-black.html?gclid=CMiZy8Lb28oCFQ0SGwodKc0H2g
Cheers for looking
carelesschucca
03-02-16, 02:08 PM
Yep, I'll have a look at both.
They won't match my new bike, or the old one for that matter. :-D
It is 0% :)
Oh Alan and Colin, do you think we could manage this (https://www.strava.com/routes/4064587)without being complete burst baws at the end of it? I've never done the Tak twice. Its weather dependent.
I reckon I might need carried back to the train station but I am up for giving it a go. Weather for Saturday looks decent just now.
Colin that jacket would match my bike, but it's likely too big for me!
new bike ..new motivation for the new year :)
carelesschucca
03-02-16, 08:02 PM
new bike ..new motivation for the new year :)
Its not as if the other bike is old I've only ridden it 36 times.
This is the new bike.
A little bit of Dutch Fun. Sensa Giulia Ultegra 6800.
I like the look of that.. a real feather weight. Now the next question is what are you going to use when there are 31 days in the month? :)
I have a fatty and a thinny now
carelesschucca
03-02-16, 09:51 PM
Hopefully it's a light as they claim. reading the reviews it's quite stiff so I'm already looking at better bartape and gel inserts and maybe a carbon seatpost.
Certainly not going daft and buying stupidly expensive light stuff. I kinda laughed saying to AJC that I'll not be drinking water anymore as a 750ml bottle will be a 10th of the bikes weight. That in itself scares me.
What I do like is if I do upgrade wheels I can transfer the ones I take off onto the Triban. eventually it could end up an Ultegra Triban. That would be novel...
And downright lunacy... I like lunacy :-D
maviczap
03-02-16, 09:58 PM
The nice thing about that frame is that it is DI2 ready, so when the time comes, its a straight forward job, nice clean lines. No messy cables on the outside of the fame
carelesschucca
03-02-16, 10:05 PM
I know I'm so excited, ... I bought Shimano pedals for it too.. PD-R550s whoop.
Going into Evans tomorrow to get a Tophills seatbag holder as I'll just use the same one on both bikes.
I've still to inform my olds that I'm gonna take up more garage space at theirs.
MattCollins
04-02-16, 03:37 PM
Hey guys,
Has anyone found/used a protein mixer bottle that fits into a bottle cage properly?
I'm kinda sick of tucking them into my shirt because they don't fit in a cage and ultimately having them leak their contents down my bum.
maviczap
04-02-16, 03:57 PM
No, I have my shakes when I get home. When I do that, then I use a standard bottle anyway.
MattCollins
04-02-16, 05:40 PM
It was born from necessity. I was having trouble keeping my weight up so I'm into a high calorie brew first thing in the morning, but barely started when I'm walking out the door so it comes with me. Knocking it over out on the road settles a lot better than guzzling before leaving... breakfast when I get back then another brew. I do a lot better with that morning shot than without.
MattCollins
04-02-16, 06:17 PM
The Blender bottle looks like the best bet atm. Maybe a bottle cage will take it maybe not.
http://www.blenderbottle.com/shaker-bottles/blenderbottle-sportmixer
carelesschucca
04-02-16, 07:08 PM
I don't use stuff like that. I'm still at the Robinson diluting juice or fresh fruit juice and Haribos stage of my nutrition.
On a different note does this (http://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/189901)look OK to be used with the new toy?
Talking new toys. When does yours turn up Matt?
maviczap
04-02-16, 07:26 PM
On a different note does this (http://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/189901)look OK to be used with the new toy?
Talking new toys. When does yours turn up Matt?
Only use that with the clamp around the seatpost, not on the frame.
ive got an Aldi one, but i dont use it much, as the clamp isnt the best. I'm probably going to get one that holds the bike by the front fork, without the wheel and BB sits on the middle of the stand.
maviczap
04-02-16, 07:55 PM
Like this one
https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/tacx-spider-team-t3350-assembly-stand/aid:713852?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=criteo2
just wondered why not the frame.. by the same token is it not advisable to hang the bike on the back of a cycle carrier on a car. I stick mine in the car as I'm pretty sure my bikes werent designed to travel at 70 mph down a motorway :) I wince when seeing posh carbon on top of a car hurtling head first at 70 +.
maviczap
04-02-16, 08:22 PM
All too easy to overtighten the clamp, or put pressure on thin carbon frame tubes. I've used mine just to rest the frame in, but not clamp it in place. Compared to a frame a seatpost is far cheaper & made of stronger/thicker dia tubing
Ok with alloy, steel or Ti
Careless is getting a carbon frame, so best practice to start with
gotcha.. phew... yes i let mine rest in between the clamp and slide it along to find that point of equilibrium.
Randomly just saw this:
https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycle-accessories/topeak-prepstand-max-foldable-workshop-stand-/1153662670
Dunno if it's a good deal or not, and it's a little bit away from ya Dean.
maviczap
04-02-16, 09:08 PM
Randomly just saw this:
https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycle-accessories/topeak-prepstand-max-foldable-workshop-stand-/1153662670
Dunno if it's a good deal or not, and it's a little bit away from ya Dean.
Although its a good price, I'd not recommend that one for carbon frames, the clamp is even narrower that the other one and you can't clamp around the seatpost. I know the frame is resting on the stand, and the clamp isn't putting much pressure on the downtube, but the tubes are really thin in those locations.
Fair play, I get that as when I tap on my diagonal tube (dunno correct name, just not the top or down tube) it seems freakishly thin, like plastic :)
maviczap
04-02-16, 09:50 PM
Downtube :-)
Seattube
headtube
top tube
seat stays
chainstays
= bicycle frame :-)
+ bottom bracket shell ;) (or those fancy press in jobbies)
Ah so it was the Downtube I was talking about, Doh!
Adam Ef
04-02-16, 11:11 PM
Downtube :-)
Seattube
headtube
top tube
seat stays
chainstays
= bicycle frame :-)
+ brake bridge
or just to throw a spanner in the works...
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http://usercontent2.hubimg.com/4805077_f520.jpg
Adam Ef
04-02-16, 11:15 PM
+ Bike stands. I use the cheap Lidl one at home, just to get bikes off the ground to clean and tune up, but no heavy work like removing stuck bottom brackets etc. I use Kestrel stands at work and they're amazing but £500+ . Everything else I've used inbetween seems to have been dissapointing as they don't live up to the Kestrel and aren't as cheap as the Lidl one. There's similar £30 ones to the Lidl one on amazon. Bit plasticky and the clamp can be a pain, but ok for light work.
MattCollins
05-02-16, 02:17 AM
All too easy to overtighten the clamp, or put pressure on thin carbon frame tubes. I've used mine just to rest the frame in, but not clamp it in place. Compared to a frame a seatpost is far cheaper & made of stronger/thicker dia tubing
Ok with alloy, steel or Ti
Careless is getting a carbon frame, so best practice to start with
Agreed...
Mine's one of those jobbers that the bike rests on its centre bracket and the front wheel is removed and the forks are clamped with a QR. Can't remember the brand.
The other is home made thing with a two plastic coated hooks that the top tube rests in. No clamps, just a couple of velcro straps to stop it from jumping out.
Pookie, 70mph isn't a problem on the roof. It is carports and parking structures that account for a lot of frame fatalities.
I've got a van/bus that I can squeeze seven bodies and as many bikes into or 10 bodies, plus a weeks worth of gear and their bikes with a covered trailer - it's built for six motorcycles btw, but the conversion is quick and easy. Don't do that very often though. I've got a carrier on the single track trailer behind my 1200RT. My GF does the same behind her K1600GTLE.
Dean, the new toy arrived in December... I just didn't see it until a few weeks ago and I've been riding it a a couple of times a week since. Sweet ride of course, but it'd want to be... The Bianchi is still number 1 for daily use.
New trainer too. I started doing some high intensity sessions on the Cyclone, but knew it wasn't going to do the job. I was maxing the fans. Rode my GF's Road Machine with a couple of riser blocks under it to simulate 20% for a week until the Cycleops FT2 arrived. The Road Machine has way too much flywheel for my tastes btw - bikes don't coast uphill so the rider doesn't get to take those micro breaks.
carelesschucca
05-02-16, 06:33 AM
Agreed...
Mine's one of those jobbers that the bike rests on its centre bracket and the front wheel is removed and the forks are clamped with a QR. Can't remember the brand.
The other is home made thing with a two plastic coated hooks that the top tube rests in. No clamps, just a couple of velcro straps to stop it from jumping out.
Now I was thinking about doing something like that. It'll mostly be for washing the bike and very light maintenance. But then think hmm I should just get a proper stand.
If I'm honest last time I was adjusting the derailleur the bike was hung by its seat by a mop that sat on across two kitchen work surfaces. It wasn't ideal as I had to sit on the kitchen floor but it meant I could turn the back wheel and check things at the same time.
carelesschucca
05-02-16, 06:38 AM
You need to post pictures and give a review Matt. God knows I'll be posting plenty of my bike when it turns up, and boring everyone with post ride interviews* about it.
*uniformed opinions on how good/bad it is.
fizzwheel
05-02-16, 07:31 PM
Going shopping tomorrow, Power Meter purchase time...
maviczap
05-02-16, 07:47 PM
Ooooooooooh!
Still waiting for my No Limits power meter to be delivered, sometime late Feb or March
TheRamJam
05-02-16, 08:41 PM
Power meters puh!!
My power is about the equivalent of 2 candles :-)
carelesschucca
05-02-16, 08:44 PM
Power meters puh!!
My power is about the equivalent of 2 candles :-)
And one of them has blown out in the wind.
MattCollins
06-02-16, 03:01 AM
Now I was thinking about doing something like that. It'll mostly be for washing the bike and very light maintenance. But then think hmm I should just get a proper stand.
If I'm honest last time I was adjusting the derailleur the bike was hung by its seat by a mop that sat on across two kitchen work surfaces. It wasn't ideal as I had to sit on the kitchen floor but it meant I could turn the back wheel and check things at the same time.
It's proper... it just didn't come out of a factory in China.
Alternatives include upending the bike on your wife's best bath towel in the kitchen or on the lounge coffee table while you watch re-runs of the Tour de Whatever. :p
It's a bit ghetto, but is very low risk... except the wife going machine gun ninja on ya! :smt068
There's probably a whole bunch of do's and don'ts when working with bike stands to avoid damaging the bike. A good thing can turn sour pretty quick.
Bike cleaning... now there's a subject that would keep a cycling forum going for days. :smt018
carelesschucca
06-02-16, 12:20 PM
Alternatives include upending the bike on your wife's best bath towel in the kitchen or on the lounge coffee table while you watch re-runs of the Tour de Whatever. :p
It's a bit ghetto, but is very low risk... except the wife going machine gun ninja on ya! :smt068
ATM I use a big bit of carpet and turn the bike over when I'm cleaning it, but it's far from ideal and I don't wanna do that with the new toy.
Might sound daft but one thing I will miss on the Ultegra groupset is the indicators on the hoods.
I should have been out today but Tequila Took over last night. I might get out later.
Adam Ef
06-02-16, 08:59 PM
Power meters puh!!
My power is about the equivalent of 2 candles :-)
Amazing how little power even strong riders put out compared to the power we take for granted everyday around us...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4O5voOCqAQ
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MattCollins
08-02-16, 04:47 AM
There was something off in that test... I'd have expected better from someone like Mr Muscles Forstemann who is an impressively strong young fella.... I like the way he twists the machine around like he's trying to tear it apart and in another video 200kg squats like " Ja, I can do dies all day!" ...but yeah, we're all pretty weak.
The Limit power meter is interesting if for no other reason than it is a step towards pushing the price on power meters down further.
punyXpress
08-02-16, 11:10 AM
Toasting a slice of bread is nothing!
Rumour has it that Dean is the reserve power supply for the Falkirk Wheel ;)
MattCollins
08-02-16, 11:58 AM
Eight kettles of water then. ;)
the dilemma of the week is white, gold or red rims ? Its going on a silver road bike :) . Now I want to go faster so the red ones have the edge so far!
This is all part of the rehabilitation process of motivating myself onto the bike
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