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Old 20-08-14, 12:49 PM   #3651
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Old 20-08-14, 12:51 PM   #3652
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I have the single sided SPD pedals on my commuter bike, currently I always wear normal shoes/trainers to get out and about to do things so it makes sense, I don't even have any SPD shoes right now but will do shortly for the more recreational riding. If the bike was just for riding and not getting on with daily chores too then I would have double sided pedals but it's not so I need a side of the pedal I can use with normal footwear

I use these Shimano M324 things now:
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Old 20-08-14, 02:09 PM   #3653
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Old 04-09-14, 06:33 PM   #3654
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National cycle to work day today. Anyone else partake?
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Old 04-09-14, 07:13 PM   #3655
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No, day off & ill
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Old 04-09-14, 07:21 PM   #3656
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Nay, still waiting for my cycle to work voucher to turn up, and didn't fancy slogging to work on a full bouncer with knobblies on...
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Old 08-09-14, 09:06 PM   #3657
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Quick tyre question.

I currently have Bontrager H5 Hard-Case Ultimate, 700x32c's and i'm looking to change to Schwalbe Smart Sam 700cx35's....... Am i right that I should just be able to use the same tubes?

Also the spare tube I have is a 700 x28/38C 277x 1 1/8" - 1 1/2"..... I'm right in saying that will be ok for anything up to a 38 wide tyre?

Finally, for 75mile off-roader how many tubes would you take with you? I've done about 360 miles so far, at least 50% of which have been off-road (including follow the dog once, which isn't completely suitable for a CX).... not had a puncture so far.
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Yes, yes & don't know. Take 3 or 4
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you could stick some slime in the tubes or get some with them in
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycl...0c-x-32mm-38mm

they do add some weight compared to standard tubes. I've got some of those sealant in a can but not used them yet.

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Old 18-09-14, 07:51 PM   #3660
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Usual shout out for Aldi cycling stuff next week.

But there's a few new items, which could cross over into motorcycling too, such as the waterproof socks & neck warmer. Doubt the socks are going to AS good as pukka Sealskinz, but knowing Aldi stuff its going to be ok.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuy...-25-september/
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