The Cycling Thread

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by kaivalagi

I got a Boardman Comp MX recently and it's great....for 500 notes (minus discounts that come and go) you can get the Comp, the frame is great as are most of the components for that money

The only issue I have is with the bottom bracket and chainset...it's using SRAM's own power spline based components which aren't compatible with anything else so no decent replacement BB's are available that work with the existing chainset (which is good) ....I'll be looking for a new external BB and chainset (SRAM GXP Rival maybe) to replace what I have very soon...the BB is on it's way out big time already just from a daily 6 mile commute.

Get your self a Hope external BB, a it pricey to start with, but the bearings are replaceable, unlike Shimano & most of the other OEM BB's.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/hope-stainle...ottom-bracket/

Unfortunately I got mine in Wiggles sale, for about £56

But I've bought others off Ebay.

Just make sure you get the correct width for your BB shell.

ie the width across the BB on the frame, face to face.

Most road frames are 68mm, but MTB's vary

[kaivalagi]

Yeah it's 68mm, dovthey come with all the various spindle options? I still need to find out if mine is 113 or 118mm...

[maviczap]

Knowing Hope they probably do, but I'd go to Hope's main site to make sure.

[Ch00]

Managed to get out on the bike this morning. Its been well overdue last decent ride was before Christmas.

Out for 16 miles and just over and 1 hour. Not bad I thought.

[maviczap]

The weather's finally improving, but no ride for me.

At least things seem to be improving after Thursday's fall.

Takes much longer when you're older

[Ch00]

I have a Altura night vision evo jacket which is very good but getting to be a bit warm now.

Can anyone recommend a jersey type top that can be seen so either bright coloured or reflective that could fit the bill?

[maviczap]

For this time of year, when its tricky to pick the right top I've got one of these

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-we...tshell-jacket/

Removable arms if its too warm.

The Gore stuff is well made & fits well

Either this, or arm warmers and a bright coloured gillet.

Thanks for the help.

Bought a trek 7.3 fx today. Grand bike.

Had a quick blast today, an its very comfy and pretty fast. Test rode a Specialized but didnt ride as sweet.

Does anyone else have this issue - the first mile of a ride an im fooked, instantly run out of puff and nothin left in legs. But after a short rest im ok an can ride for miles. Am i just totally unfit?

[maviczap]

Start off a bit slower!

Thats a ruddy good idea, i do go a bit mad when i set off.

Gotta warm me little legs up first!!