The all new slap bang up to date photo of the day 2020!

[Adam Ef]

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.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Sir Trev

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.

Fast Mover by Trevor Laight, on Flickr

Originally Posted by chris8886

Looks a bit big, but I reckon that's a Sparrowhawk

Yep deffo a sparrowhawk

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

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.

[Chris_SVS]

Neck and back issues are the reason why at 6ft3, I can ride frame sizes between 54cm and 56cm TT

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Chris_SVS

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

[Chris_SVS]

Originally Posted by maviczap

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+

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Chris_SVS

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

[Adam Ef]

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.

[Kenzie]

Out pitcher plant flower is now fully open

[garynortheast]

Originally Posted by Kenzie

Out pitcher plant flower is now fully open

Wow, that’s pretty spectacular!