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arknor - The cycle computer works great! Pretty much in line with the results that I got from the Strava :) Nice quick pace to the gym, very slow on the way back :( But better than the first time thanks to the slightly better weather. Avg of 12.3mph over 12 miles, max of 32mph. Hopefully, I'll be able to see a decent improvement over the next few weeks.

Got my eye on the red Triban 3 at auction which ends in a few hours so if it's a good price.. maybe... Originally thinking of spending ~£400 for a decent second-hand carbon forks, Tiagra/105 groupset, but if I can spend £200 on carbon forks, 2300/Sora groupset then I think I'll bite the bullet.
 
Razor-BladE said:
arknor - The cycle computer works great! Pretty much in line with the results that I got from the Strava :) Nice quick pace to the gym, very slow on the way back :( But better than the first time thanks to the slightly better weather. Avg of 12.3mph over 12 miles, max of 32mph. Hopefully, I'll be able to see a decent improvement over the next few weeks.

Got my eye on the red Triban 3 at auction which ends in a few hours so if it's a good price.. maybe... Originally thinking of spending ~£400 for a decent second-hand carbon forks, Tiagra/105 groupset, but if I can spend £200 on carbon forks, 2300/Sora groupset then I think I'll bite the bullet.
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but triban 3 already comes with carbon forks.. so just get that and upgrade the groupo if you feel the need! :)

went from 25/12 cassette to 23/12 and tbh I can feel the difference.. need to get used to the gears for sure! :)

campy wheels.. SRAM cassette and shimano groupo.. lol. now just need to get a bamboo frame and I'm covered :D
 
grudas said:
but triban 3 already comes with carbon forks.. so just get that and upgrade the groupo if you feel the need! :)

went from 25/12 cassette to 23/12 and tbh I can feel the difference.. need to get used to the gears for sure! :)

campy wheels.. SRAM cassette and shimano groupo.. lol. now just need to get a bamboo frame and I'm covered :D
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Yeah, that's what I mean! Haha. And having never used drop bars before, I'll probably be on the hood for the beginning so the position of the 2300/Sora trigger shouldn't be a problem hopefully! 57cm frame should be good for someone 5' 10" right?

Just looked up bamboo frame, do people actually ride with them?! Haha.
 
Razor-BladE said:
Yeah, that's what I mean! Haha. And having never used drop bars before, I'll probably be on the hood for the beginning so the position of the 2300/Sora trigger shouldn't be a problem hopefully! 57cm frame should be good for someone 5' 10" right?
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Most people are on the hoods for the majority of the time anyway.
 
Razor-BladE said:
Yeah, that's what I mean! Haha. And having never used drop bars before, I'll probably be on the hood for the beginning so the position of the 2300/Sora trigger shouldn't be a problem hopefully! 57cm frame should be good for someone 5' 10" right?

Just looked up bamboo frame, do people actually ride with them?! Haha.
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57cm sounds pretty large depending on how they measure the geometry. I'm the same height and my best fitting frames were 53 & 54.
 
Razor-BladE said:
Yeah, that's what I mean! Haha. And having never used drop bars before, I'll probably be on the hood for the beginning so the position of the 2300/Sora trigger shouldn't be a problem hopefully! 57cm frame should be good for someone 5' 10" right?

Just looked up bamboo frame, do people actually ride with them?! Haha.
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I spend 90% of my time on the hoods anyway.. :) so sora is perfect for me.. I do have a 57cm frame on my triban 3.. - I'm 5'9.5 so pretty much the same height as you, I do find it comfy but maybe I just got used to it.
 
Razor-BladE said:
arknor - The cycle computer works great! Pretty much in line with the results that I got from the Strava :) Nice quick pace to the gym, very slow on the way back :( But better than the first time thanks to the slightly better weather. Avg of 12.3mph over 12 miles, max of 32mph. Hopefully, I'll be able to see a decent improvement over the next few weeks.
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try to stay around 90 cadence (rpm) anything below 70 and you're in the wrong gear or not trying hard enough :P
 
SoliD said:
HEADS UP

IF anyone wants a Polar Soft Strap head to http://www.bhipltd.co.uk/ who are closing down, enter the code BYEBYE for a further 50% off, they have Suunto usb sticks for people wanting to get into trainer road too for some bargain prices.
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good job, thanks just when I need those two !!

ill see if I can buy them now

thanks for the heads up

EDIT //

got 50 % off
paying £22.49 for Polar strap AND a Sunuto ANT+ stick
 
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Razor-BladE said:
Yeah, that's what I mean! Haha. And having never used drop bars before, I'll probably be on the hood for the beginning so the position of the 2300/Sora trigger shouldn't be a problem hopefully! 57cm frame should be good for someone 5' 10" right?

Just looked up bamboo frame, do people actually ride with them?! Haha.
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PLEASE test ride one first, or a close to it as possible

I bought a 58 framed CAADX and it was too big for me, had to send it back
all online size charts says I should be on a 58, but ITS NOT THE CASE, I should be on a 56 as ive been "Fitted"
my Roubaix is also a 56
 
Wow that was close. Did a quick ride to my parents house to give the bike a proper clean, then raced it back home to beat the rain.
The second I got to my house, the heavens opened! Absolutely chucking it down now!
 
touch said:
Have you accidentally bought a replacement strap rather than a strap with the monitor attached to it?
I cant see how you've got it for that price if not? (even with 50% off)
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Polar Replacement Heart Rate Strap Please select sizeM - XL, 32 to 42 inch 3xmixedxsizes-91043552 1 Excl. Tax: £14.99
Incl. Tax: £17.99

Suunto Mini Movestick SS016591000 1 Excl. Tax: £22.50
Incl. Tax: £27.00

Subtotal (Excl.VAT) £37.49
Subtotal (Incl.VAT) £44.99
Shipping & Handling £0.00
Discount (50% off all website prices - THANK YOU) -£22.50
VAT (20%)
£3.75

Tax
£3.75
Grand Total £22.49
 
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