The Cycling Thread - Page 370 - SV650.org

maviczap · 09-10-14, 05:50 PM

Its mudguard time and if you want a good deal, Planet X have a super deal on SKS long Raceblades

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FSRBLNG...-long-mudguard

I bought a pair earlier in the year for my winter bike after Dipper mentioned them on here.

I've just bought a pair for my Ti bike, as its going to get used soon.

These a good for bikes with close clearance frames with narrow tyres, as the guards mount either side of the brake bridge/front fork using a metal quick release plate. So you don't have to have them on the bike all the time, as they can be removed or put on quite quickly. No good for Ultra close clearance frames

They're a bit more robust and wider than Crud Race guards, and have decent mudflaps, so if you ride in a group, your mates will like you more.

Only 6 black sets left, so be quick.

Bluepete · 14-10-14, 01:08 PM

My trusty old North wave shoes gave up the ghost!

So a quick Google and a trip to Leisure Lakes and now I have these Specialized for just £35!

Very comfy and great value! !

Pete

maviczap · 14-10-14, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluepete

My trusty old North wave shoes gave up the ghost!

So a quick Google and a trip to Leisure Lakes and now I have these Specialized for just £35![/URL]

Very comfy and great value! !

Pete

LOL those Northwaves have had it

Good price on them Specialized

shiftin_gear98 · 14-10-14, 02:55 PM

Random I know, but it is kind of bike related.

http://www.delcam.tv/delcam-video.asp?VideoId=380

Pretty cool either way.

maviczap · 14-10-14, 03:04 PM

That's well cool

Mark_h · 20-10-14, 07:23 AM

Derbyshire info.

I'm going to be spending a week with the family in Hope which is just outside of Castleton south of Lady Bower.

This gives me an opportunity to nip out for some cycling at breakfast time while the kids get up ready for action. Looking at the OS may it looks a tad hilly round those parts. Do any of you know the area?

Questions:-
1. Is it possible to find sensible, non-vertical 20-30 mile loops in that area?
2. Would you take our road bike or mountain bike?
3. Is it flat/quiet enough to warrant taking the kids (7&9) bikes up there too?

I'm not really into doing massive hills for pre-breakfast runs and it's a bit of an **** to take a rack full of bikes on a 500 mile round trip for them just to spend a week leant against a wall in the rental cottage.

Thoughts, advice?

maviczap · 20-10-14, 07:39 AM

From my knowledge of that area, it's fuggin hilly, although I've never cycled it.

If you're from the flat lands, take your mountain bike.

As for cycling, some of the roads & lanes are lovely and quiet

Dipper · 21-10-14, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_h

Derbyshire info.

I'm going to be spending a week with the family in Hope which is just outside of Castleton south of Lady Bower.

This gives me an opportunity to nip out for some cycling at breakfast time while the kids get up ready for action. Looking at the OS may it looks a tad hilly round those parts. Do any of you know the area?

Questions:-
1. Is it possible to find sensible, non-vertical 20-30 mile loops in that area?
2. Would you take our road bike or mountain bike?
3. Is it flat/quiet enough to warrant taking the kids (7&9) bikes up there too?

I'm not really into doing massive hills for pre-breakfast runs and it's a bit of an **** to take a rack full of bikes on a 500 mile round trip for them just to spend a week leant against a wall in the rental cottage.

Thoughts, advice?

I did the Tour of the Peak this year and can assure you it's not too flat around that area, West of Castleton is Winnats Pass which is b'stard steep!!! Saying that you should be able to eek out a flat-ish loop if you go East and/or South, try using Strava's route planning tool, it will show you the the elevation profile.

maviczap · 11-11-14, 09:44 AM

Its a bit quiet in here.

As its that time of year, I thought I'd post this deal up, as its the best I've seen.

These Sealskinz over socks get good reviews & after yesterdays ride through the back lanes awash with road wide puddles, I thought its about time I got some, as my current oversocks don't keep out the water.

Its not winterboot time yet

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sealskinz-cy...est=1&curr=GBP

punyXpress · 22-11-14, 09:50 AM

Anyone seen " Danny Macaskill: The Ridge " on Awesomer ?

09-10-14, 05:50 PM	#3691
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread Its mudguard time and if you want a good deal, Planet X have a super deal on SKS long Raceblades http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FSRBLNG...-long-mudguard I bought a pair earlier in the year for my winter bike after Dipper mentioned them on here. I've just bought a pair for my Ti bike, as its going to get used soon. These a good for bikes with close clearance frames with narrow tyres, as the guards mount either side of the brake bridge/front fork using a metal quick release plate. So you don't have to have them on the bike all the time, as they can be removed or put on quite quickly. No good for Ultra close clearance frames They're a bit more robust and wider than Crud Race guards, and have decent mudflaps, so if you ride in a group, your mates will like you more. Only 6 black sets left, so be quick. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius Last edited by maviczap; 09-10-14 at 05:52 PM.

14-10-14, 01:08 PM	#3692
Bluepete Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ex motorcyclist Posts: 1,961	Re: The Cycling Thread My trusty old North wave shoes gave up the ghost! So a quick Google and a trip to Leisure Lakes and now I have these Specialized for just £35! Very comfy and great value! ! Pete __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pete.philli...04?ref=tn_tnmn

14-10-14, 02:55 PM	#3694
shiftin_gear98 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: At home Posts: 756	Re: The Cycling Thread Random I know, but it is kind of bike related. http://www.delcam.tv/delcam-video.asp?VideoId=380 Pretty cool either way. __________________ Currently driving a Corsa....

14-10-14, 03:04 PM	#3695
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread That's well cool __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

20-10-14, 07:23 AM	#3696
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: The Cycling Thread Derbyshire info. I'm going to be spending a week with the family in Hope which is just outside of Castleton south of Lady Bower. This gives me an opportunity to nip out for some cycling at breakfast time while the kids get up ready for action. Looking at the OS may it looks a tad hilly round those parts. Do any of you know the area? Questions:- 1. Is it possible to find sensible, non-vertical 20-30 mile loops in that area? 2. Would you take our road bike or mountain bike? 3. Is it flat/quiet enough to warrant taking the kids (7&9) bikes up there too? I'm not really into doing massive hills for pre-breakfast runs and it's a bit of an ** to take a rack full of bikes on a 500 mile round trip for them just to spend a week leant against a wall in the rental cottage. Thoughts, advice? __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.**

20-10-14, 07:39 AM	#3697
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread From my knowledge of that area, it's fuggin hilly, although I've never cycled it. If you're from the flat lands, take your mountain bike. As for cycling, some of the roads & lanes are lovely and quiet __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

11-11-14, 09:44 AM	#3699
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread Its a bit quiet in here. As its that time of year, I thought I'd post this deal up, as its the best I've seen. These Sealskinz over socks get good reviews & after yesterdays ride through the back lanes awash with road wide puddles, I thought its about time I got some, as my current oversocks don't keep out the water. Its not winterboot time yet http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sealskinz-cy...est=1&curr=GBP __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

22-11-14, 09:50 AM	#3700
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: The Cycling Thread Anyone seen " Danny Macaskill: The Ridge " on Awesomer ? __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

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