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Old 01-04-20, 09:21 AM   #21
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Definitely. I had Conti GP4000 on my commuter that were meant to be 28mm, but meaured up at 31mm. they were lovely and floaty but still very efficient.
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Lady Poppy and I went for a walk this afternoon - so many people in the park as it's a nice day, all of whom we managed to avoid. Coming back into the drive at Trev Towers a bird shot past our legs and settled on the garage roof. Thought it was a blackbird at first but then I looked again. For once I had my camera with me.

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Looks a bit big, but I reckon that's a Sparrowhawk
Yep deffo a sparrowhawk
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The lighweight carbon torture machine has been hanging up for months in the garage. I've finally got it out in the good weather we're having. Great fun but it does make me ache for a while after riding. My neck is the worst. Reminds me of my SV a bit. Slightly painful after a while but worth it for the fun it brings.


Neck pain is a sign of over extension, I used to suffer a lot from them. When I changed frame size they disappeared.

Get a bike fit, have someone look at your position.

I know you're in the business, but wouldn't hurt. Unlike neck pain.
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Neck and back issues are the reason why at 6ft3, I can ride frame sizes between 54cm and 56cm TT
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Neck and back issues are the reason why at 6ft3, I can ride frame sizes between 54cm and 56cm TT
Ha ha, that's a big range. As you'll know 6ft 3in is tall for a cyclist! Although not as tall as Conor Dunne, who's 6ft 8in
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Ha ha, that's a big range. As you'll know 6ft 3in is tall for a cyclist! Although not as tall as Conor Dunne, who's 6ft 8in
He's a big boy! Actually more comfortable on the smaller end, I'm all leg and short spine so I don't have the reach for frame sizes that my height would suggest, most sites would suggest 58+
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He's a big boy! Actually more comfortable on the smaller end, I'm all leg and short spine so I don't have the reach for frame sizes that my height would suggest, most sites would suggest 58+
Same here

I use a 56, but I like to have a long head tube, as I lack flexibility to have too much drop between the saddle & top of the bars. Plus I've going puny arm muscles, so I don't like too much weight on my wrists either.

After many years I have it about right
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I'm usually a 57/58cm frame and the Trek is a 56. I know it's slightly small for me but it's a nimble hill climber and quick blast bike for me and was a bargain from someone who scuffed it up a bit so beggars can't be choosers. My neck ache is mostly because I'm not used to the bike or riding much in general at the moment. When I was on it regularly last year I was fine and even managed a 100 miler in comfort on it.
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Wow, that’s pretty spectacular!
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