The Cycling Thread

[Dipper]

Yes the SKS Receblade Long's in apchara's link, very easy to fit and sturdy too.... Well worth the money IMHO.

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by Dipper

Yes the SKS Receblade Long's in apchara's link, very easy to fit and sturdy too.... Well worth the money IMHO.

Also if you ride in a group they are the best for reducing spray onto those behind. All other mudguards need crud flaps making and fitting to give the same protection to your riding buddies. My mate's club won't allow you to join club rides without these fitted.

I have SKS raceblade originals fitted and no one like to ride behind me in the wet. Suits me, I'm struggling to stay on the back right now!

Well didn't go for the Ribble in the end. Got a really good deal on a. Merida Scultura. Carbon frame and full carbon fork. 105 group with Aksium wheels. £1199.
Got some 105 pedals and picked it all up yesterday. Weather is proper crabby so only had it on the rollers so far. Very happy with it and the frame is upgrade worthy for when I've got some dollars in my pocket

[maviczap]

Cool

IMHO the only thing you really need to upgrade will be the wheels. I've got some Askiums, good solid wheel, just a tad heavy & a noisy freehub. But perfectly good training & crappy weather wheels

Ultegra or RS81's make a nice upgrade,plus Mavic Ksyriums elites or Fulcrum 3's

I'm coming from MTB Mav, so anything is "light" to me. Gonna tool around on the Aksiums for a while and upgrade to the Ksyriums at some point. Also looking at the Planet X 45mm aero wheels. These are quite heavy though.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Scoobs

I'm coming from MTB Mav, so anything is "light" to me. Gonna tool around on the Aksiums for a while and upgrade to the Ksyriums at some point. Also looking at the Planet X 45mm aero wheels. These are quite heavy though.

Yes, you'll be amazed at how quickly it accelerates compared to your MTB.

As for the Planet X wheels, yes very nice, but......

I had a pair of Shimano RS80 C50's (50mm deep rims), gorgeous looking wheels, but heavy. I wasn't fast enough to get them in their 'sweet' spot where the aero adavantage overtakes the weight penalty.

Plus if you're a lightweight like me, having a deep aero section front wheel can make it less manoeuvrable & liable to side winds, so much so a gust can catch you unawares.

I didn't use mine much, so I sold them. I'm thinking of getting some of the new RS81 C35's or Fulcrum Racing 3's. The C35's as the name implies have a 35mm rim.

The Racing 3's have a 30mm rear rim & a 24mm front, which I think is ideal, plus they only weigh just over 1500 grms.

I've got some Ultegra wheels & they are blooming lovely for the money, although I wouldn't mind some RS80 C24's or Dura Ace C24's.

But I've got a new build to fund, so they're out of the picture for the mo.

I'm not exactly a whippet (5"7' and 12st3lbs) so I don't think I'll be getting blown around too much. I also don't think that I will be fast enough for the aero benefit either. I think a nice set of low profile (24's) wheels like the Ksyrium Elites would suit me.

Good luck with your new build.

[mattSV]

Originally Posted by Scoobs

I'm not exactly a whippet (5"7' and 12st3lbs) so I don't think I'll be getting blown around too much. I also don't think that I will be fast enough for the aero benefit either. I think a nice set of low profile (24's) wheels like the Ksyrium Elites would suit me.

Good luck with your new build.

5'7"

That makes me 8'6" then

Originally Posted by mattSV

That makes me 8'6" then

Around the waist

Thanks for the input Matthew.

[pookie]

I have a front light for sale Magicshine 808 900+ lumens with battery 3 o rings and battery bag.
The straps came off but have included one you can use or maybe get another bag.

looking for £45 inc postage