The Cycling Thread

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by EssexDave

Real shame for Froome, I feel for the guy. He's taken such a hit on that hip so many times, I wouldn't be surprised if he's out for some time now.

Yep, when I crashed in March I landed on my hip, I knew when I got up, I knew I wasn't going to be able to ride home.

Took me 3 weeks to get back to normal. But I am old and take longer to repair.

Froome for the Vuelta?

[pookie]

its seems bizarre they dont run a 1-2 system. All that work is gone down the pan. Strange that team sky havent learnt or moved on seeing how strong their squad is.

Well Porte is a possible contender but I'm not convinced he's as good as Wiggins. I think people do overrate Wiggo mind you. He's a great rider, but he even admitted himself, he doesn't think he's a multiple tour winner and he only won because the field that year wasn't that strong.

Don't get me wrong, he's quick on stuff up to about 6-7% but on the real steep climbs, he doesn't seem to have the same staying power as Froome or Contador.

It would be good to see him going for the Vuelta and would make sense, although I guess only Team Sky know their own training plan!

[kaivalagi]

Finally got the bike in running order again after fitting the much needed external BB (to replace the old knackered power spline thing), along with new chainset (Sram Apex) to work with it, chain, rear cassette (11-25) and nice new pedals



Next is new road tyres and maybe some decent shoes to use the spd side of the pedals Any recommendation for either? I don't want to spend more than £15-20 on a tyre or £60 on shoes.

[Dipper]

Conti Gatorskins should fit the bill nicely, get the folding version if you can wire beads are heavier and more difficult to fit.

[kaivalagi]

I was thinking something with a little more tread for all weathers, but not as much as my trail tyres that slow me down? Is it the case that any of the contis are good for puncture proofing and mile munching? Thinking more like the Contact II Reflex ones in 28mm

[Dipper]

The only use for tread on a bike tyre is grip on loose surfaces, water makes no difference as there's no chance of aquaplaning. I've no little experience of commuting/touring tyres... these do have the same puncture protection as the Gatorskins but come a hefty weight premium.

[kaivalagi]

Thanks for the advice, I'll take a look about for best prices / deals etc on the Gators, so far > £25...

[carelesschucca]

So how many of you guys have been watching The Tour?

I've been watching it avidly for years, that and The Giro, my god it makes me wanna take up riding a push iron (he says smoking a fag and drinking a beer)

My real question is how good are the roads they've been riding for taking a motorbike up and along, some of the roads on the stages between 8 and yesterday's stage look brilliant.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by kaivalagi

Thanks for the advice, I'll take a look about for best prices / deals etc on the Gators, so far > £25...

Agree with Dipper on Gatorskins especially as they stick well to the road with the Black Chilli compound.

Originally Posted by carelesschucca

So how many of you guys have been watching The Tour?

I've been watching it avidly for years, that and The Giro, my god it makes me wanna take up riding a push iron (he says smoking a fag and drinking a beer)

My real question is how good are the roads they've been riding for taking a motorbike up and along, some of the roads on the stages between 8 and yesterday's stage look brilliant.

I've watched it since the 1980's when I first appeared on World of Sport

As for the roads you'd hate them, really really boring, nothing to see crap views, hairpin bends for miles and not many cars, so not great really