Road Cycling Essentials

ShiWarrior · 12 Apr 2014 at 16:17

Slobbo said:
It does look quite a similar jersey. Think the Sportful one looks better, though.

now see, I prefer the Gore one
I never really liked the look of sportful clothing, and I hate Castelli stuff, I think they look awful

are these Jerseys same as my Altura Night Vision? it has a fleece lined, but im not sure if my wardrobe wants another one of these? I was kinda thinking something mid way between the s/s one and a L/s one

Participant · 12 Apr 2014 at 17:20

Just to follow up on my 'cannot adjust toe-in of brake pad' gripes, I've just received 4 Ultegra cartridge brake shoes:

You can see the concave washer for adjusting the angle of the brake pad relative to the rim. Much better. Stopping power is also vastly improved over the generic pads that were on before.

Shimmyhill · 12 Apr 2014 at 17:36

I have been avoiding this thread due to my shameful lack of cycling this year, blamed the weather and then jobs around the house but mainly its Battlefield 4's fault

Anyway, on monday off to the velodrome for a taster session, really looking forward to that but on sunday i have a sportive - i did the 60m route last year and am booked in for the 90 this year

Between school hols, work and the Velo trip i have hardly any time to get some rides in, i have only done 200km ish this year and nothing in April...

Ohh dear, i have stocked up on energy gels, bars and drink and will practice drafting - need to draft someone for 90 miles

uniQ · 12 Apr 2014 at 18:33

Went for my 4th ride this year & surprisingly still in 17mph avg 'gang'

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/477687318

Also just saw theres a new Garmin 1000. First thought was ' do want' then I had to remind myself I've only been on the bike 4 times this year lol.

Jonny ///M · 12 Apr 2014 at 20:45

Bloody windy up here today but I had to pedal in to work to get the bike running properly.

Was eyeing up a wee upgrade on the wheels....

Russinating · 12 Apr 2014 at 21:41

I'm thinking about a wheel upgrade but I'm wondering if it's worth it and what to go for.

I've got a 2009 Boardman Team Carbon, generally well looked after and a few non-stock bits like the cassette but the wheels have certainly done a fair few miles and taken a battering.

How much should I looking to spend on a new wheel set and does anyone have any recommendations?

grudas · 12 Apr 2014 at 21:42

Jonny ///M said:
Bloody windy up here today but I had to pedal in to work to get the bike running properly.

Was eyeing up a wee upgrade on the wheels....

wheels probably cost more than the rest of the bike no?

Shamrock · 12 Apr 2014 at 21:59

Russinating said:
How much should I looking to spend on a new wheel set and does anyone have any recommendations?

Fulcrum Racing 3 if Shimano/SRAM. Campagnolo Zonda if Campag.

uniQ said:
Went for my 4th ride this year & surprisingly still in 17mph avg 'gang'

Can I join the gang? I did my fastest ever long ride today... 80mi, 5500ft climbing, 17.4mph average

One More Solo · 12 Apr 2014 at 22:05

Dawned on me today the Fred Whitton is less than a month away. Thought it was the end of May. Derp. Long ride tomorrow.

grudas · 12 Apr 2014 at 22:14

Shamrock said:
Fulcrum Racing 3 if Shimano/SRAM. Campagnolo Zonda if Campag.

Can I join the gang? I did my fastest ever long ride today... 80mi, 5500ft climbing, 17.4mph average

pfth keep pushing

also.. 4 day weekend next week! I might try to tick off my metric century goal for this year, heading to box hill.. any recommended routes from Croydon?

Jonny ///M · 12 Apr 2014 at 22:33

grudas said:
wheels probably cost more than the rest of the bike no?

Best part of 3 times the RRP of my bike aye....

1500g of Enve/Chris king sexiness

Shamrock · 12 Apr 2014 at 22:44

grudas said:
I might try to tick off my metric century goal for this year, heading to box hill.. any recommended routes from Croydon?

Why not imperial? Go big or go home!

Vonhelmet · 12 Apr 2014 at 22:45

Didn't mean to post anything, whoops.

grudas · 12 Apr 2014 at 22:47

Shamrock said:
Why not imperial? Go big or go home!

because I'm not a long distance rider!

I want to crack the metric century first before kicking off with imperial! hopefully I'll manage both this year!

Vonhelmet · 12 Apr 2014 at 23:04

grudas said:
because I'm not a long distance rider! I want to crack the metric century first before kicking off with imperial! hopefully I'll manage both this year!

I said the same last year. Set out to do a metric one, and I did that on March 4th. Ended up doing an imperial one in the summer as well.

booyaka · 12 Apr 2014 at 23:07

Shamrock said:
Fulcrum Racing 3 if Shimano/SRAM. Campagnolo Zonda if Campag.

Why not Zonda's if shimano?? Genuine question as I've been eyeing up the Zonda's for my Caad8

InQ · 12 Apr 2014 at 23:38

I have Zonda's with Shimano/SRAM freehub on my wet/winter setup, picked them up barely used 2nd hand and they were the newer 11sp option so perfect for future proofing.

I think the reason is people say dont mix Shimano and Campag, its not the done "thing".

Shamrock · 12 Apr 2014 at 23:39

booyaka said:
Why not Zonda's if shimano?? Genuine question as I've been eyeing up the Zonda's for my Caad8

No particular reason, just personal preference. They can be bought with a Shimano freehub but my inner bike tart wouldn't allow Campag wheels on a Shimano equipped bike!

Fulcrum are owned by Campagnolo and the R3 are just Zondas with a different sticker and spoke pattern.

grudas · 13 Apr 2014 at 00:04

Vonhelmet said:
I said the same last year. Set out to do a metric one, and I did that on March 4th. Ended up doing an imperial one in the summer as well.

how long were you rides before you did the metric one?

Shamrock said:
No particular reason, just personal preference. They can be bought with a Shimano freehub but my inner bike tart wouldn't allow Campag wheels on a Shimano equipped bike!

Fulcrum are owned by Campagnolo and the R3 are just Zondas with a different sticker and spoke pattern.

you'd hate my bike..

campag wheels
sram brakes
sram cassette
shimano groupo(mostly)

Participant · 13 Apr 2014 at 06:41

Looks like being a stunning day in many parts of the country, should be a lot of cyclists out!