Went out last night with a friend after work. Brutal headwinds and I'd stupidly underdressed for the windchill! Pushed ourselves hard (always do with headwinds!) swapping the lead on our usual 5 miles. Both felt strong, me at the start/end and him in the middle, so kept the pace high (for us) and had a good return sprint into town. Didn't feel like a tailwind anywhere along though! Hopefully 19mph average over 24 miles is fast enough for grudas?
Had my first
protein shake when I got back! Not sure what I was expecting, but easily drinkable and I'm sure my legs feel better today...!
Some of the local guys were doing a local memorial hill climb (and several of the NFTO pro guys came over), I'd not realised the particular place they were riding was so steep! Only short but 20-30% in places!
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Dug out my winter gear for this mornings commute, DHB aeron tights fit me well considering the last time I wore them they were quite tight... But that was 8+ months ago when I was 5-6kg heavier and a 2" bigger waistline! Not sure how my Active thermals are going to fit me though as they weren't that tight...!
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Planet X RT-80. There's very little out there that suits my pocket and my taste. It's all jazzy graphics and logos everywhere and/or silly expensive with low end kit on it. Ideally I would have been able to afford an Enigma Echo (drool), but I couldn't justify spending that much. Happy enough with what I've bought though, especially as I got £180 off for crash replacement and a free helmet and carbon road shoes.
Great deal and a good choice, several here have RT's and love them (Tart?). I quite like the understated smart mature look of them but then I equally like my loud gaudy jazzy graphics!
Hi Roady, just to let you know I had a Moon Comet last year. Unfortunately, it only lasted 6 months before it stopped charging :/
Ok thanks mate, a couple of bad comments about them here is all I need to know!
Buying some shoes and winter tyres tomorrow though... any recommendations for a quality neat saddle bag for tubes?
Another vote for
Topeak medium wedge, I got a medium as I wanted to carry all my tools (2 multitools and a minidriver with bits), 2 tubes, 6 levers and puncture repair kit. I also wanted a little extra room to carry some extras, I can carry keys, saddle rain cover, helmet rain cover and even some arm warmers without using the expanding zip!
Previously I had an Aldi one (started leaking),
an Ortleib (too small) and a
Deuter (clip broke).
Then bought an
Altura for commuting (size large), as I only have Muddyfox ones (not liking them) and it's too big, a lot of sag when leaning forward, so need to return for a refund and look for something else.
If you like DHB shorts then go for some DHB jerseys! Active fit would probably be similar to the muddyfox (with the front bunching) as they're very 'relaxed fit', but ranges like the
Clip,
Chevron,
Classic,
Chase and
Windslam are much more fitted with a dropped rear/raised front. The
Aeron pro would be even more fitted! I've linked so many as sizes are limited in most DHB currently, should see more of their 2016 ranges appearing soon.
