Idle Banter For non SV and non bike related chat (and the odd bit of humour - but if any post isn't suitable it'll get deleted real quick).![]() |
![]() |
|
Thread Tools |
![]() |
#1241 |
Super Moderator
Mega Poster
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Somerset
Posts: 3,614
|
![]()
Well done Mike.
Thats my aim for this year is to try and do a sub 30 minute 10 miler. Trouble is nowhere around here is billard table flat so I'm struggling a little. Best I've done was 32 minutes the other week so not far off now.
__________________
Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1242 | |||
Member
Mega Poster
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 9,097
|
![]() Quote:
Anyway 10's are a young mans event ![]() Aero bars will take a significanct chunk of time off that 29mins, so doing it without makes 29mins a good time Quote:
Quote:
Trouble is round our way there aren't many young guys & gals racing I understand, so the future isn't great
__________________
We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1243 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
![]()
I thought Id give a little update in this thread following my recent commitment to ride to work, I am aiming for a minimum of 3 times a week.
I bought my 2010 Kona Dew Duluxe about two months ago, and have since covered about 220 miles, its a really good bike abut I think i could have done with the next frame size up, but Ill learn for next time. I am doing 6.5 miles each way and aiming for 3 times a week, I am on my 12th or 14th day of doing it now and have managed to drop my time from 27 minutes each way to 23 or 24 minutes, and I have lost just over 4kg in a month, including a week in France eating a lot of cheese and bread. I am using Smartrunner to track my rides which is nice to see the miles stack up and the average times come down as the average speeds go up. Couple of questions, I currently have Hybrid tyres on the bike, but i was wondering if a slick centre with a bit of grip at the edge will make a difference as the rolling resistance seems quite high on these tyres... And how much of a difference do SPD's make? or just shoe clips? as my feet keep slipping and turning the pedals over? Many thanks All |
![]() |
![]() |
#1244 | ||
Super Moderator
Mega Poster
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Somerset
Posts: 3,614
|
![]() Quote:
Quote:
You dont need to spend alot of money either, but look for a SPD pedal that is double sided so that you dont have to flip it over before clipping in.
__________________
Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition |
||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1245 |
Moderator
Mega Poster
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Nr Ruthin
Posts: 7,079
|
![]()
Regards the tyres, if you are on roads all the time then slick tyres will be faster. You might also look at your pressures, cycle tyres run very high pressures, especially if they are narrower ones. I would run about 60psi in my MTB 2.35" on the road and I run 110-120 in my road bike 700-23c tyres. The high pressure reduces the contact patch and do reduces rolling resistance.
Clipless pedals (there are other types besides SPD) make a big difference to you, especially if you are slipping off the pedals now. Being attached to the pedals allows you to lift on the upstroke, so you give power right around each revolution, you can pedal faster without slipping off and are more comfortable IMO. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1246 | |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
![]() Quote:
Trouble is I have 700 x 35 tyres, cant find any slicks... Ill do another search.. Right off to find SPD's in size 14 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
#1247 |
Super Moderator
Mega Poster
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Somerset
Posts: 3,614
|
![]()
Thats fine, you dont need the width with a road based tyre, so you could fit something narrower on it. It depends on the rim, but I'd think you'd get a 28mm tyre onto that OK.
Or you can get a Conti Gatorskin in 35mm see here : http://www.wiggle.co.uk/continental-...kin-road-tyre/
__________________
Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1248 |
Moderator
Mega Poster
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Nr Ruthin
Posts: 7,079
|
![]()
Conti Gatorskin is a great tyre, almost puncture proof! However, check the stock level at Wiggle....
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1249 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
![]()
I've got Shimano MT32 shoes and Shimano M520 pedals on my training / commuter bike. If you want something that is fairly priced, reliable and easy to use I dont think you could do much better.
Slicks are defo worth having. Good work on the TTs lads. I started taking my cycling more seriously at the end of last summer, trained through winter and started road racing at the start of the season. Had some good results and have earnt myself 33 points this year (a win, 5th, couple of 7th's, an 8th and a couple of 9th's in a mix of cat 4, 3/4, 2/3/4 races) At the end of last year I did a fairly hill 10 in 29.33 (course record 23 min something, also I think its only really a local course). Haven't done it again, but have done a sporting 25 (1.0 ![]() Its great though, nothing like seeing your performances improve! |
![]() |
![]() |
#1250 |
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
![]()
I need some more shorts for cycling...any recommendations?
I have soem rubbish ones from decathlon and some from wiggle (bib one) which are ok at the moment. Bib ones from wiggle are about £30. |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Oi, no cycling on my pavements! | northwind | Idle Banter | 21 | 23-04-09 03:24 PM |
Cycling to work | MCN_LiamM | Idle Banter | 19 | 01-11-08 08:48 AM |
The cycling thread! | rob13 | Idle Banter | 11 | 27-08-08 02:00 PM |
So what did I do to deserve this ( warning cycling based thread ) | fizzwheel | Idle Banter | 45 | 16-07-08 11:05 AM |
Cycling to France | pencil shavings | Idle Banter | 2 | 18-03-08 12:28 AM |