Road Cycling Essentials
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The Garmin is too clever for that kind of trickery! 
The Garmin is too clever for that kind of trickery!
yea I was amazed when it set its own clock
guess it does it by the GPS satellites positioning or something, but why doesn't my phone do this :S
Difference between the FSA chain ring bolt nut and my new generic ones.
I'm not surprised the FSA one sheared off lol the part taking the pressure is almost paper thin!
also whilst my chain rings were off I noticed the little rivet bits that catches the chain are all starting to get squared off after only about 1000km
, I would have thought chain rings are supposed to last much longer than that?
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wat
so we have no hills, no trees, no leaves, no snow.. just flippin' candy streets
Best thing about the streets being paved with gold is that it doesn't pothole.....
Soldato
yea I was amazed when it set its own clock
guess it does it by the GPS satellites positioning or something, but why doesn't my phone do this :S
GPS works using extremely accurate clocks and it calculates your position by measuring the time difference between the time signals from the satellites.
Also, because of the speeds the satellites are moving they are subject to relativistic physics and so time moves more slowly for them. As a result their clocks need to me reset from a master clock based on Earth on a regular basis.
Everyday is a school day
yea I was amazed when it set its own clock
guess it does it by the GPS satellites positioning or something, but why doesn't my phone do this :S
Difference between the FSA chain ring bolt nut and my new generic ones.
I'm not surprised the FSA one sheared off lol the part taking the pressure is almost paper thin!
also whilst my chain rings were off I noticed the little rivet bits that catches the chain are all starting to get squared off after only about 1000km
The red one appears to be aluminium. The black one is almost certainly steel.
That's why the thickness is so different, not any perceived difference in quality
Caporegime
[DOD]Asprilla;25180879 said:
GPS calculations have to account for special and general relativity, I read the other day. It's really quite clever stuff.
Yep. Not had too much of a scare while cornering yet. Had plenty of spinning when getting out of the saddle though when climbing.
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also whilst my chain rings were off I noticed the little rivet bits that catches the chain are all starting to get squared off after only about 1000km
I can't imagine the pins you mean are that worn unless you shift a huge amount? Rings are usually good for several 1000km unless they're made by FSA in which case they're good for the bin.
Caporegime
I'm getting to that point. I'm about 200 miles off my target for the year, so I should be able to get to that, even if it just means going out on my MTB at 10mph.
I passed my target for the year a couple of weeks back (it was only 2k) but having entered a couple of cross races I'm having to get out so I don't get too unfit. Now aiming for 2.4k for the year and 3k next year.
I'm also quite enjoying riding in the dark and cold, heavy rain is a no no though.
Scheduled to ride tomorrow. Looks like similar wind level here too so can't say I am looking forward to it but I guess it will be character building.
Riding in a group in wind isn't too bad as you can take a breather, its when you're on your own in the middle of nowhere that is the killer!
yea they will be FSA my crank arm has FSA DYNADRIVE or some BS written on it.
I guess FSA are the creda of bikes then lol?
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The cranks themselves are serviceable but the chainrings are bloody awful. My SRAM rings show no signs of wear but my OH's FSA ones are incredibly worn despite comparable mileage.
Bargain Pearl izumi winter jacket in small/med for £35 instead of £140:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0071MK596
Good review:
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/categ...arl-izumi-select-barrier-wxb-jacket-12-45523/
Cheapest elsewhere is £90
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0071MK596
Good review:
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/categ...arl-izumi-select-barrier-wxb-jacket-12-45523/
Cheapest elsewhere is £90
Underboss
good find
at that price I may as well get a jacket for winter club rides
no wait, large is £81
Nice find, I need a new slightly lighter waterproof jacket, so have ordered!
Soldato
good find
at that price I may as well get a jacket for winter club rides
no wait, large is £81
Same
Checked some reviews to see what sizing is like. Apparently "slim-fit". No chance i'll squeeze into a medium then
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