The Cycling Thread - Page 252 - SV650.org

maviczap · 07-09-12, 10:52 AM

Cheers

Looking forward to it

07-09-12, 11:48 AM

My new Endomondo GPS service on my phone shows the following data from riding my MOUNTAIN BIKE, all my workmates tell me I need a road bike because riding like one will be much easier. I am riding a 12Kg bike when I can easily shave off 4kg and be quicker/faster timed.

Mountain biking
Total workouts: 4

Total duration: 1h:47m:31s

Total distance: 33.99 mi (two of these rides were just 3 miles, then one 11 miler and a 16 miler ish)
Average speed: 18.97 mph

Average pace: 3m:10s per mile ridden

Calories burned: 1379 kcal
Show Statistics

maviczap · 07-09-12, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SV-net

My new Endomondo GPS service on my phone shows the following data from riding my MOUNTAIN BIKE, all my workmates tell me I need a road bike because riding like one will be much easier. I am riding a 12Kg bike when I can easily shave off 4kg and be quicker/faster timed.

Mountain biking
Total workouts: 4

Total duration: 1h:47m:31s

Total distance: 33.99 mi (two of these rides were just 3 miles, then one 11 miler and a 16 miler ish)
Average speed: 18.97 mph

Average pace: 3m:10s per mile ridden

Calories burned: 1379 kcal
Show Statistics

Riding a MTB on the road is like riding through porridge IMHO, heavy tyres & frame (even a lightweight MTB), plus big gaps between gear ratio's, don't make for riding quick. The only thing is that they are more comfortable on rough roads.

You could fit slick MTB tyres and a closer ratio rear sprocket cassette, that'll help immensely, but still won't be as razor sharp a ride as a proper road bike

07-09-12, 12:23 PM

I do have road tyres 26x1.5 which have made a massive difference. been keeping my eyes peeled for a road bike at sensible money, by that i mean sub 500 quid. I dont mind second hand.

maviczap · 07-09-12, 12:51 PM

Well EBAY is good for that, or your local paper, but pays to know what you're looking for.

But up to £500 will get you a decent bike.

pookie · 07-09-12, 12:54 PM

I saw this carbon bike http://www.decathlon.co.uk/btwin-fac...d_8127608.html for 599 on sale.. shame its a bit on the large size..note the seat tube extends a bit above the top tube so check for size

maviczap · 07-09-12, 12:57 PM

Still its a good price for mostly 105

The whole 105 groupset is £419 at Merlin

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-sho...set-black.html

maviczap · 07-09-12, 07:54 PM

This looks a bit ominous on our last days ride, apparently we're going to Die

copy these co-ordinates into Google maps

44.7590 N, 5.37044 E

fizzwheel · 07-09-12, 08:12 PM

Enjoy your trip Mav

Total Milleage for me this week ( Mon to Fri ) 111 miles. I bonked really badly on the way home tonight, no power in the legs and felt all wobbly and really hungry as well.

I'm thinking for a bit of fun, of creating a group on Strava for the org. I know we dont ride the same routes, but it'd be fun to compare speeds and distances etc

Anybody else up for it ?

Luckypants · 07-09-12, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

This looks a bit ominous on our last days ride, apparently we're going to Die

He He We had lunch there on our recent jaunt around France. The gorge ride down to it is awesome. Here's a photo of the bike with a different kind of horsepower in Die

I actually recognised a lot of the places on your itinerary, it's going to be AWESOME!

07-09-12, 10:52 AM	#2511
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Cheers Looking forward to it __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

07-09-12, 11:48 AM	#2512
SV-net Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread My new Endomondo GPS service on my phone shows the following data from riding my MOUNTAIN BIKE, all my workmates tell me I need a road bike because riding like one will be much easier. I am riding a 12Kg bike when I can easily shave off 4kg and be quicker/faster timed. Mountain biking Total workouts: 4 Total duration: 1h:47m:31s Total distance: 33.99 mi (two of these rides were just 3 miles, then one 11 miler and a 16 miler ish) Average speed: 18.97 mph Average pace: 3m:10s per mile ridden Calories burned: 1379 kcal Show Statistics Last edited by SV-net; 07-09-12 at 11:50 AM.

07-09-12, 12:23 PM	#2514
SV-net Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread I do have road tyres 26x1.5 which have made a massive difference. been keeping my eyes peeled for a road bike at sensible money, by that i mean sub 500 quid. I dont mind second hand.

07-09-12, 12:51 PM	#2515
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Well EBAY is good for that, or your local paper, but pays to know what you're looking for. But up to £500 will get you a decent bike. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

07-09-12, 12:54 PM	#2516
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The Cycling Thread I saw this carbon bike http://www.decathlon.co.uk/btwin-fac...d_8127608.html for 599 on sale.. shame its a bit on the large size..note the seat tube extends a bit above the top tube so check for size __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

07-09-12, 12:57 PM	#2517
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Still its a good price for mostly 105 The whole 105 groupset is £419 at Merlin http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-sho...set-black.html __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

07-09-12, 07:54 PM	#2518
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread This looks a bit ominous on our last days ride, apparently we're going to Die copy these co-ordinates into Google maps 44.7590 N, 5.37044 E __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

07-09-12, 08:12 PM	#2519
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Enjoy your trip Mav Total Milleage for me this week ( Mon to Fri ) 111 miles. I bonked really badly on the way home tonight, no power in the legs and felt all wobbly and really hungry as well. I'm thinking for a bit of fun, of creating a group on Strava for the org. I know we dont ride the same routes, but it'd be fun to compare speeds and distances etc Anybody else up for it ? __________________ 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

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