The Cycling Thread - Page 159 - SV650.org

Drew Carey · 27-09-11, 09:33 PM

Howdy all, anyone off to the cycle show this weekend?

maviczap · 28-09-11, 02:35 PM

I was considering going, but I haven't got the dosh to go really, plus its the Copdock Bike show on Sunday.

So I'm out

Luckypants · 28-09-11, 04:21 PM

All photos from our France trip here now... (some of Maviczap's are in there too)

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...2297e47&type=1

pookie · 29-09-11, 10:22 AM

heads up for aldi cycling gear in today http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers...?WT.z_src=main

maviczap · 29-09-11, 08:26 PM

Phew what a great day it was for a ride today, just like France

56 miles and legs still good from the Pyrenees

Pity about the rest of the summer we never had

Unfortunately my mate bit the dust as we slowed for a car coming the other way down a narrow lane. Just a touch of wheels and a touch of sand

Bloodied, bruised but not broken

mattSV · 29-09-11, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pookie

heads up for aldi cycling gear in today http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers...?WT.z_src=main

I got there at 8:15 this morning, it was like a cross between a Croydon riot bloody African food parcel drop. Loads of people rummaging and walking away with armfuls of stuff.

I have already got loads of jerseys/leggings etc so restricted myself to a pair of gloves, a jacket, couple of pairs of socks, overshoes and the bike stand/rack

maviczap · 30-09-11, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattSV

I got there at 8:15 this morning, it was like a cross between a Croydon riot bloody African food parcel drop. Loads of people rummaging and walking away with armfuls of stuff.

I have already got loads of jerseys/leggings etc so restricted myself to a pair of gloves, a jacket, couple of pairs of socks, overshoes and the bike stand/rack

Always the same when there's cycling stuff, which must say that it can't be that bad if the old boys are queing up to fight over a pair of arm warmers

I just off to see whats left, although I only want some leg & arm warmers

13-10-11, 10:06 PM

I'm looking to change my pedals from M540 Spds to something which is purely roadie as I'm more than comfortable with clipless now. Do I go for Shimano R540/105 or should I look at Look/Time attachments?

maviczap · 13-10-11, 11:03 PM

Not much to choose between the Shimano/Look/Time pedals

Depends how much float you like to have, which the Look pedals have 9% I think, but Time have float built into the front as well as the rear, so better for your knees.

I've got Look Delta's not Keo's, I've had Look since the first ones came out, so I can;t give an opinion on the others.

Just depends on your budget, you know Shimano will be fine quality wise, as will Look & Time

fizzwheel · 14-10-11, 07:33 AM

Amount of float with the Look pedal system depends on what colour cleat you use

Black = No Float
Grey = 3% Float
Red = 9%

I think.

I used to use look and switched to Time after getting some twinges in my knee. Much more comfy on the time pedals and they are easier to clip in and out of IMHO.

I cycle with a mate who uses Simano SPD-SL which is their road based pedal and he is happy on them. Comes down to what you like the look of and price...

27-09-11, 09:33 PM	#1581
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: The Cycling Thread Howdy all, anyone off to the cycle show this weekend? __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

28-09-11, 02:35 PM	#1582
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread I was considering going, but I haven't got the dosh to go really, plus its the Copdock Bike show on Sunday. So I'm out __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

28-09-11, 04:21 PM	#1583
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,073	Re: The Cycling Thread All photos from our France trip here now... (some of Maviczap's are in there too) http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...2297e47&type=1 __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

29-09-11, 10:22 AM	#1584
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The Cycling Thread heads up for aldi cycling gear in today http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers...?WT.z_src=main __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

29-09-11, 08:26 PM	#1585
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Phew what a great day it was for a ride today, just like France 56 miles and legs still good from the Pyrenees Pity about the rest of the summer we never had Unfortunately my mate bit the dust as we slowed for a car coming the other way down a narrow lane. Just a touch of wheels and a touch of sand Bloodied, bruised but not broken __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

13-10-11, 10:06 PM	#1588
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread I'm looking to change my pedals from M540 Spds to something which is purely roadie as I'm more than comfortable with clipless now. Do I go for Shimano R540/105 or should I look at Look/Time attachments?

13-10-11, 11:03 PM	#1589
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Not much to choose between the Shimano/Look/Time pedals Depends how much float you like to have, which the Look pedals have 9% I think, but Time have float built into the front as well as the rear, so better for your knees. I've got Look Delta's not Keo's, I've had Look since the first ones came out, so I can;t give an opinion on the others. Just depends on your budget, you know Shimano will be fine quality wise, as will Look & Time __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

14-10-11, 07:33 AM	#1590
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Amount of float with the Look pedal system depends on what colour cleat you use Black = No Float Grey = 3% Float Red = 9% I think. I used to use look and switched to Time after getting some twinges in my knee. Much more comfy on the time pedals and they are easier to clip in and out of IMHO. I cycle with a mate who uses Simano SPD-SL which is their road based pedal and he is happy on them. Comes down to what you like the look of and 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

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