The Cycling Thread

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Originally Posted by EssexDave

Believe I've done that road on the motorbike. I can tell you, it was hard work with an engine, let alone pedal power. Not too sure I'd fancy doing that one - although maybe worth a go next year?! Perhaps we could get an Org Group trip?

it is the Bealach na'ba road to Applecross which is quite windey but steady enough at the start to be doable. I'd be up for an org group cycle up there.



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Heads up for those of you who might need some kit, Aldi have some on offer next Thursday

Looks like its had a revamp since the last lot. It is pretty good kit for the money if you haven't tried it and this new stuff looks better than before

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuy...21st-november/

I binned it!

Yup my second time tarmac surfing on the push iron has been experianced. This morning was all my own doing though, as I head into Leeds I have 1 roundabout which sits on the route of speedy traffic. Its a very "wait wait wait GO GO GO GO" sort of round about. As I approached I saw my chance to ride straight in, did so but as I enter my exit is at 3'o'clock by the time I'm at 12'o'clock Id carried a bit more speed than the conditions allowed thus down. Managed to make it from a riding position to a sliding one to back on my feet and back to the bike without either of us stopping. Righted the bike and jumped back on, it was all over in seconds and felt quite smooth lol... all apart from the hitting the floor bit that felt hard.

Sit Rep -
Bike:
Bent the RHS shifter again (same as when the taxi hit me before so I think thats just how its going to be when ever I knock it).
Bent the rear mech hanger which sucks.

Me:
Gravel licks on the RH knee,
Trousers are ruined,
Jacket may be drafty now

Perfect timing on the Aldi Mavi' looks like I need some more gear ASAP.

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I'll award a SEVEN for the fall & remount

At least you & the bike are relatively unscathed, is it a replaceable hanger?

If not a good shop should fix it easy enough?

I was out the other day & all the back lanes are pretty treacherous in places

Bloody hell matt, what is it with you and binning it?!

Hope you get sorted soon pal

Anywhooo, just came across this via twitter http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/tech/...roup-test.html - could be quite handy this time of year.

I;ll take the 7, I'm happy with that.

The strava upload, when I zoomed right in shows me as doing 19.9mph down to 5.2 up to 18.6mph as I head around and off the roundabout. hehe impressed it only dropped down to a jog, brilliant

The hanger is a seperate part thank god, ebay have them available for £10 so I cant gripe too much.

Originally Posted by Roberrrrt

Bloody hell matt, what is it with you and binning it?!

To be fair the first time I was knocked off.
Twice in 6 months though does sounds far more frequent than I'd have hoped.

How many lumens would make a good front road bike light for riding mainly on road unlit roads? After advice in the mtb thread i got a 6000 lumen light for my mtb which is great for off road but blinds anyone that is coming towards me (not really good when they are in a car). I still need to see where i am going though ie potholes and grids etc.
Also is there a law on how bright your light can be?

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Don't know, as I don't ride at night (if I can help it)

Try this guide

http://guides.wiggle.co.uk/lights-buying-guide/

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I'd probably go for half your MTB lights as the battery should last longer on less lumens?