The Cycling Thread

Originally Posted by Bluepete

Will we be getting knee-down pics then Tim?


Pete

I hope not!

[punyXpress]

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

Well, I just got my flight dates for SA and I'm not leaving until the 21st September

Which means I can do this with my boss who's also a bit of a keen cyclist:

http://www.sunseaandcycling.com/hill...formation.aspx

The 14 hills one, ~55miles IIRC, orienteering and all

Any advice / technique / condolences to offer?

GUIDO’S

PILES CREAM

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If all else fails, use our EXOCET Suppositories

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by punyXpress

GUIDO’S

PILES CREAM

50kg

If all else fails, use our EXOCET Suppositories

Thanks for that...

14+ miles today without breaking a sweat (a metaphorical sweat that is, as I'm generally like a blind lesbian in a fish shop when exercising)

Looking forward to the 14 hills now...

Well, rad am Ring was great, will do a mini trip report to go on this thread later in the week.

So if I fit fat slicks to my mtb rims are they any more prone to punctures than a normal tyre ? and can anyone recommend me some good tyres, Im not too up on the cycling scene just yet but want to use the bike for a duathlon next year and also use my commute to work as a training session albiet a short one at 15 miles.
Thanks
Stew

[maviczap]

No, no more than a knobbly tyre, in fact as they run at higher pressure then they should be a bit better.

As for brands, then depends on your budget. I've got some semi slick Michelins, but Schwalbe seem to have a bigger range on Ebay.

If its only one race, then don't spend the earth on tyres. There are some budget slick/semi slicks on Ebay, they'll be better than knobblies

Originally Posted by stewie

So if I fit fat slicks to my mtb rims are they any more prone to punctures than a normal tyre ?

No more prone that mtb tyres model for model. Some tyres have puncture protection built in.

Friends that have fitted more road-biased tyres to their mtbs swear by Schwalbe Marathon Plus. Grip well, last a long time and have amazing puncture protection

Cool, Ill have a look around then, thanks pal

Originally Posted by Jabba

No more prone that mtb tyres model for model. Some tyres have puncture protection built in.

Friends that have fitted more road-biased tyres to their mtbs swear by Schwalbe Marathon Plus. Grip well, last a long time and have amazing puncture protection

Wonder if I could get me knee down on these ?
thanks

[the_lone_wolf]

Oh dear, I suddenly came over all flush and bought myself a new frame/forks and possibly brakes

M4 FSR XC Pro frame, Fox Triad shock / Reba SL forks and maybe some hope M4 brakes

It was a bargain, honestly...

Looks like I'll be rebuilding my bike for the Hills...