The Cycling Thread - Page 77 - SV650.org

30-01-11, 10:10 PM

Praying for some decent weather later this week as I'm off Thurs- Sun. Been far too icy for me to attempt getting out on the roads these last few days so I'm still only one ride down. I want to be able to put a 30-40miler in to see how I react to it.

Luckypants · 30-01-11, 10:47 PM

Was cold but dry yesterday, a lovely ride except that our water bottles froze. Cold is not a problem with decent gear and I'm lucky I have some experienced cyclists to guide me in that regard.

30-01-11, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckypants

Was cold but dry yesterday, a lovely ride except that our water bottles froze. Cold is not a problem with decent gear and I'm lucky I have some experienced cyclists to guide me in that regard.

What clothing is good for this weather? I just find it all cost so much, need to find a happy balance between the two of them.

Luckypants · 30-01-11, 11:04 PM

OK for warmth yesterday I wore..

Aldi thermal base layer - £7.50
Aldi longsleeve jersey - £10.00
Aldi winter jacket - £15.00
Unbranded thermal socks - £2.00??
Endura thermalite bib tights - £45.00 (and now even more expensive at about £70!!)
Endura neoprene overshoes - £15.00 (now £22.00)
Porelle winter gloves - £25 IIRC
Endura thermalite headband - £8

So when you add it up it is quite a bit, but it does last a while. The Aldi stuff I got when they had their special sale before this winter, but the rest of it I got when I started back cycling about this time last year. All of it is good for several years yet I would say.

maviczap · 31-01-11, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckypants

OK for warmth yesterday I wore..

Aldi thermal base layer - £7.50
Aldi longsleeve jersey - £10.00
Aldi winter jacket - £15.00
Unbranded thermal socks - £2.00??
Endura thermalite bib tights - £45.00 (and now even more expensive at about £70!!)
Endura neoprene overshoes - £15.00 (now £22.00)
Porelle winter gloves - £25 IIRC
Endura thermalite headband - £8

So when you add it up it is quite a bit, but it does last a while. The Aldi stuff I got when they had their special sale before this winter, but the rest of it I got when I started back cycling about this time last year. All of it is good for several years yet I would say.

Decathlon branded windproof thermal jacket £20
long or short sleeved cycling jersey £20
Berghaus long sleeved thermal top £15
Wiggle branded DHB thermal bib tights £39
Aldi under helment cap & windproof shoe covers £3.99
Thermal socks
Aldi windproof thermal gloves £3.99

When its really cold I'll use a pair of neoprene overshoes, but I've got a couple of Aldi thermal jackets for when the weather warms up at bit.

The Aldi & Lidl cycling stuff will be out on sale soon I guess, as it tends to be punted out every spring. I can't fault it for the money

fizzwheel · 31-01-11, 09:44 AM

Mate of mine is selling his Giant SCR 3. Will upload a pic and spec's if anybody is interested...

Luckypants · 31-01-11, 09:45 AM

I am looking for a new summer bike Fizz, so I'll take a peek

fizzwheel · 31-01-11, 10:01 AM

This is the bike, its a Giant SCR2 not a 3 sorry...

This is the spec

Medium Frame SCR 2

Shifters: Sora 9sp STI
Brakes: Tektro Dual Calliper
Chainset: Tiagra Hollow Tech Compact 50/34
Cassette: SRAM PG950
BB: 105 BB Cups
Wheels: Brand New Pro-Lite Cromo with new tyres.
Forks: Giant Carbon Forks will ALU Stearer.
SeatPost: Ritchey COMP 31.6
Saddle: Charge Spoon cromo rails.
Frame: Giant SCR2

The paint is chipped / scraped on the top tube. Otherwise the bike is in really good condition, the chap that owns it is completely an*l about keeping it clean and maintaining it, it is in tip top condition apart from the scrape on the top tube

He wants £300 for it, but I think he'd negotiate a little on the price.

Luckypants · 31-01-11, 10:10 AM

That would be a great first bike. I'm looking for something a bit more exotic though really. Looking for at least 105 groupset but would like Ultegra (still looking in the sales

). That's a similar price I paid for my current bike (Trek 1000SL) and similar spec.

fizzwheel · 31-01-11, 07:40 PM

Yep that'd make a good first bike for anybody thats after one. He's certainly no slouch on it and it is proof that you dont need the latest thing in carbon bling in order to make good progress !

But my goodness it was bl**dy freezing here today. Cycled to work this morning, then home and back at lunchtime to let the pups out. Then the long way home.

Clocked just under 19 miles today. Hoping to do that all week. Best start to the cycling season I've had all year, hopefully I can keep it up.

30-01-11, 10:10 PM	#761
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread Praying for some decent weather later this week as I'm off Thurs- Sun. Been far too icy for me to attempt getting out on the roads these last few days so I'm still only one ride down. I want to be able to put a 30-40miler in to see how I react to it.

30-01-11, 10:47 PM	#762
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: The Cycling Thread Was cold but dry yesterday, a lovely ride except that our water bottles froze. Cold is not a problem with decent gear and I'm lucky I have some experienced cyclists to guide me in that regard. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

30-01-11, 11:04 PM	#764
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: The Cycling Thread OK for warmth yesterday I wore.. Aldi thermal base layer - £7.50 Aldi longsleeve jersey - £10.00 Aldi winter jacket - £15.00 Unbranded thermal socks - £2.00?? Endura thermalite bib tights - £45.00 (and now even more expensive at about £70!!) Endura neoprene overshoes - £15.00 (now £22.00) Porelle winter gloves - £25 IIRC Endura thermalite headband - £8 So when you add it up it is quite a bit, but it does last a while. The Aldi stuff I got when they had their special sale before this winter, but the rest of it I got when I started back cycling about this time last year. All of it is good for several years yet I would say. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

31-01-11, 09:44 AM	#766
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Mate of mine is selling his Giant SCR 3. Will upload a pic and spec's if anybody is interested... __________________ 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

31-01-11, 09:45 AM	#767
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: The Cycling Thread I am looking for a new summer bike Fizz, so I'll take a peek __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

31-01-11, 10:01 AM	#768
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread This is the bike, its a Giant SCR2 not a 3 sorry... This is the spec Medium Frame SCR 2 Shifters: Sora 9sp STI Brakes: Tektro Dual Calliper Chainset: Tiagra Hollow Tech Compact 50/34 Cassette: SRAM PG950 BB: 105 BB Cups Wheels: Brand New Pro-Lite Cromo with new tyres. Forks: Giant Carbon Forks will ALU Stearer. SeatPost: Ritchey COMP 31.6 Saddle: Charge Spoon cromo rails. Frame: Giant SCR2 The paint is chipped / scraped on the top tube. Otherwise the bike is in really good condition, the chap that owns it is completely an*l about keeping it clean and maintaining it, it is in tip top condition apart from the scrape on the top tube He wants £300 for it, but I think he'd negotiate a little on the price. __________________ 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

31-01-11, 10:10 AM	#769
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: The Cycling Thread That would be a great first bike. I'm looking for something a bit more exotic though really. Looking for at least 105 groupset but would like Ultegra (still looking in the sales ). That's a similar price I paid for my current bike (Trek 1000SL) and similar spec. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

31-01-11, 07:40 PM	#770
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Yep that'd make a good first bike for anybody thats after one. He's certainly no slouch on it and it is proof that you dont need the latest thing in carbon bling in order to make good progress ! But my goodness it was bl**dy freezing here today. Cycled to work this morning, then home and back at lunchtime to let the pups out. Then the long way home. Clocked just under 19 miles today. Hoping to do that all week. Best start to the cycling season I've had all year, hopefully I can keep it up. __________________ 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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