The Cycling Thread - Page 429 - SV650.org

30-12-15, 08:14 PM

No worries... sounds like you have it sorted.

Routes eh... You've been getting a lot of kudos and encouragement (plus followers) on Strava for the ride on the 29th. On the surface (because I can only use info from the net) it looks like a route I'd enjoy - it's got a bit of everything.

30-12-15, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dipper

I consider chains to be disposable and buy cheap branded, the longer a chain lasts the more you'll have to clean and lube it, IMHO life is too short...

Oh and by the way the two questions never to ask in cycling world if you don't want a million different answers are tyre choice and chain maintenance

Haha... You're right there.

I'm usually looking for the middle ground between cost and quality... the sweet spot for want of a better description.

Ch00 · 01-01-16, 06:26 PM

OMO I need some mudguards for a 700 x 28c tyre. They don't need to be super dooper just not fall apart and not cost of the earth.

I have looked at a load of reviews and they all seem to moan about them all.

What are my options?

maviczap · 01-01-16, 06:47 PM

H'mm not cost the earth? I use SKS long Raceblades but a bit pricey maybe

This time of year, full length mudguards are a must really

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/s...t/rp-prod84326

or these are on offer

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/b.../rp-prod141217

I was going to buy these Blackburn ones the other day, but I stumbled across some Halfords own brand mudguards for £10 instore. For £10, what's not to like.

Unless you're going to buy metal mudguards, then the plastic ones will eventually split.

Ch00 · 01-01-16, 06:54 PM

Excellent thanks Mav. I had some of the halfords £10 ones while they seemed decent for the money I couldn't for the life of me get them to fit.

Will try those blackburn ones

maviczap · 01-01-16, 06:58 PM

They are all a bit of a faff to fit, I found the Raceblade Longs are amongst the easiest.

Ch00 · 01-01-16, 07:07 PM

I went with the SKS ones as I liked the 2 spoke attachment so they should be stronger if more troublesome to fit.

Found them on Wiggle for £16.60!

maviczap · 01-01-16, 08:06 PM

Bargain!

carelesschucca · 02-01-16, 07:45 PM

I know a lot of you guys use Strava but do any of you pay for Veloviewer? I'll be honest I had been enjoying it not knowing that once I'd got 25 rides in it would stop and want me to pay, I suppose its only £20 a year for the PRO+

maviczap · 02-01-16, 08:07 PM

Blimey, you've found something I didn't know about!

I like it

I wouldn't pay for Pro+, but for £10 the Pro suits me.

30-12-15, 08:14 PM	#4281
MattCollins Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread No worries... sounds like you have it sorted. Routes eh... You've been getting a lot of kudos and encouragement (plus followers) on Strava for the ride on the 29th. On the surface (because I can only use info from the net) it looks like a route I'd enjoy - it's got a bit of everything.

01-01-16, 06:26 PM	#4283
Ch00 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 477	Re: The Cycling Thread OMO I need some mudguards for a 700 x 28c tyre. They don't need to be super dooper just not fall apart and not cost of the earth. I have looked at a load of reviews and they all seem to moan about them all. What are my options? __________________

01-01-16, 06:47 PM	#4284
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread H'mm not cost the earth? I use SKS long Raceblades but a bit pricey maybe This time of year, full length mudguards are a must really http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/s...t/rp-prod84326 or these are on offer http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/b.../rp-prod141217 I was going to buy these Blackburn ones the other day, but I stumbled across some Halfords own brand mudguards for £10 instore. For £10, what's not to like. Unless you're going to buy metal mudguards, then the plastic ones will eventually split. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

01-01-16, 06:54 PM	#4285
Ch00 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 477	Re: The Cycling Thread Excellent thanks Mav. I had some of the halfords £10 ones while they seemed decent for the money I couldn't for the life of me get them to fit. Will try those blackburn ones __________________

01-01-16, 06:58 PM	#4286
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread They are all a bit of a faff to fit, I found the Raceblade Longs are amongst the easiest. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

01-01-16, 07:07 PM	#4287
Ch00 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 477	Re: The Cycling Thread I went with the SKS ones as I liked the 2 spoke attachment so they should be stronger if more troublesome to fit. Found them on Wiggle for £16.60! __________________

01-01-16, 08:06 PM	#4288
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Bargain! __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

02-01-16, 07:45 PM	#4289
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: The Cycling Thread I know a lot of you guys use Strava but do any of you pay for Veloviewer? I'll be honest I had been enjoying it not knowing that once I'd got 25 rides in it would stop and want me to pay, I suppose its only £20 a year for the PRO+ __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

02-01-16, 08:07 PM	#4290
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Blimey, you've found something I didn't know about! I like it I wouldn't pay for Pro+, but for £10 the Pro suits me. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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