The Cycling Thread

That looked a big pothole!!!

Not keen on puttin food in me pockets, it might squash me cheese butties!! An there'll be bananas stickin out

Does a couple of kilos on the bike really make that much difference?

Is it not the same as havin the weight in your pockets, or does it not work like that? Power to weight ratio an all that.

50 - 60 miles is about tops, but im not an head down, full on time trialer.
Im out for the day and enjoy the journey. Basically a potterer.

I'll have a look in Halfrauds an check the weight/size of em out first. See what the crack is

[maviczap]

Ok, Aldi have got some cycling stuff on sale this weekend.

As usual most gear I have got or wouldn't buy from Aldi.

However, there's windproof fronted base layers at £9.99, which is a bargain.

I've got a Gore short sleeved windproof base layer, which is very good, which cost at least £35.

So a tenner is worth a punt, as some of the Aldi jackets & stuff I've bought in the past has been pretty good.

[Dipper]

Originally Posted by maviczap

Ok, Aldi have got some cycling stuff on sale this weekend.

As usual most gear I have got or wouldn't buy from Aldi.

However, there's windproof fronted base layers at £9.99, which is a bargain.

I've got a Gore short sleeved windproof base layer, which is very good, which cost at least £35.

So a tenner is worth a punt, as some of the Aldi jackets & stuff I've bought in the past has been pretty good.

The gloves are great for £3.50 and the lightweight gilet may be worth a go too.

[maviczap]

Yep, I've got a couple of pairs of their gel mits and they're great.

The gillet are ok, I have a Lidl one, which I think was a size too big, so its a bit too flappy.

I've got a much nicer Ventoux gillet, which I can pose about in

[Scoobs]

Looking for a wheel upgrade. Currently got Aksium's. Looking at Mavic cosmic Carbone SLS or Fulcrum Red Wind 50. Both sets are a similar price. What would you recommend?

Cheers.

[maviczap]

If you're set in your mind about about getting deep section wheels, then either will be fine, what about Shimano RS81's C50 or Dura Ace C50's?
Ignore this if you're running Campag.
But deep wheels don't come into their own until 20mph and will be sluggish up hills, both these sets won't be much lighter than your Askium's. The front will be harder to turn and will catch side winds.

Be wary of claimed weights by manufacturers.

Whichever you decide on they will look cool.

[Luckypants]

RS81 is a good wheel, basically ultegra. They are pretty tough too. If I had the money a set of Dura-Ace C50 would be on my bike, but in my dreams I weigh 20kg less as well!

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[maviczap]

Something going on cycling wise in the Winchester/Southampton area on Sunday, as the team cars & support vehicles for Madison Genesis team were staying at the same hotels as us.

IMAG0215 by maviczap, on Flickr

Hi! Me with another beginner question... I'm now clocking up about 20 miles per trip and I'm planning on a wee tour of some of the Scottish Islands soon. However today I got a puncture. No drama. Out with the old inner and in with the new!
Although the tyre has quite a nick in it. Was chatting to someone the other day and he said something about road tyres that are more or less puncture proof! Anyone any idea what he was talking about. Or could anyone recommend me some new tyres to buy. Not really wanting to spend anymore than £30ish. It's only for a triban 3. Thanks again in advance.

[Luckypants]

I use continental sport ultra with gatorskin tyres that are very puncture resistant. There are other makes with similar technology. I swear by my gatorskins though.

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