Road Cycling

Jonny ///M · 9 Dec 2018 at 16:32

They do come in different lengths aye. You usually can add one or two of the washers behind the caliper or use a shorter one.

Berger · 9 Dec 2018 at 17:05

Jonny ///M said:
They do come in different lengths aye. You usually can add one or two of the washers behind the caliper or use a shorter one.

Yup figured it out about the same time as your reply/some WhatsApp help.

Ordered a set, still need to order pedals and BB anyway. One step closer anyway, least the fork is done, and unwrapped the bars ready to recable.

Jonny ///M · 9 Dec 2018 at 20:32

Progress! This is what i need to fix...

Berger · 10 Dec 2018 at 08:45

Shimano! (I have no clue!).

Do all Sram hoods fit onto the levers? I have a 2011 and a 2014/15 left/right. They look the same but I realise they could be slightly different! Mine are torn where the doubleshifter shifts and new ones would be nice to have.

C-Bear BB ordered. Euro/Pound exchange rate

Jonny ///M · 10 Dec 2018 at 09:39

Can't blaim shimano for black ice unfortunately. It was milder where i stay yesterday and just assumed all would be ok. Some bright spark took us down a narrow road which wasn't gritted.

I don't know for certain but can only see 'doubletap hoods' and then a specific 2012 red/rival version listed on the supplier site.

Roady · 10 Dec 2018 at 12:27

Hey all, miss me? Week off work (using up holiday) but typically it didn't coincide with much riding (dammit)! Or much activity in here!

https://www.strava.com/activities/2003115831 - Good solo ride out to explore some roads and took a diversion due to some road resurfacing... Brutal long rolling/mostly climbing diversion on back roads covered in filth and water really meant as soon as I got back onto better roads I took the option to loop back home rather than push on! Windy conditions, few spots of rain.

https://www.strava.com/activities/2006498018 - Did the route again on saturday without the diversion, some beautiful resurfaced back roads around there now! Still really strong headwinds for the first ~10 miles meant we where all running a bit on empty by the time we'd got to the top of the route. We sacked it off, as although the roads where better than thursday the upper part to Craswell was reportedly a 'goat track' and the others didn't fancy it on their skinny tyres... Maybe I'll explore it myself sometime in some better weather! The drop down from the top was almost like a cliff in places, locked up a number of times due to the mud and debris on the roads - not sure how the others managed with rim brakes and slicks! Quite glad my legs held out as on the way back we first decided to split up, 3 of us taking a hilly shorter route back, then we changed our mind and attempted to catch Charlie on the flat route back. In doing so we totally blew Steve up and had to shepherd him back. Legs felt empty, but still good so quite impressed by my stamina as that's the biggest, longest and hilliest couple of rides I've done recently. :cool:

Berger said:
Just buy good brand Japanese steel from a proper bearing place, NTN, SKF never done me wrong.

Where do you get yours from?

Saytan said:
The ball and its housing are inextricably linked though, so from the rider's point of view the distinction is irrelevant

essentially they're an exercise in buying speed for "race" events and you should probably be training on steel

That's pretty much what Hambini is saying. I still can't quite fathom how the pro teams seem to all be running Ceramicspeed, I know sponsorship dealings may overshadow a couple of watts loss/gain here and there but if the losses where that 'high' seemingly quite quickly then I wouldn't expect the pro riders to be running the bearings on their training bikes (lets be honest, most ride the same bikes for training as racing) but they do...

One More Solo said:
The thread together ones are pretty good but the WheelsMfg one I initially tried to fit on my Canyon didn't work with a Rotor crankset so might be worth "bearing" that in mind.

I lol'd and appreciate that one - nobody else seemed to! Bunch of squares! :rolleyes:

FishFluff said:
I think Rapha have umped the shark now tbh with saddles and that ridiculous sleeping bag with no feet. It seems like they're taking any old ***** and sticking a raphia badge on it.

Really think that got so obvious when they branched out into 'off the bike' clothing.

Berger said:
Fork cut and insert glued!<snip>

Assume you're keeping the frame then!

Shamrock said:
I had been in touch with one of the guys from Dissent133 (aka Hunt wheels) who said that as a Raynaud's sufferer he had similar cold hand troubles and that the system worked great for him. Part of me thought this might just be a sales tactic but I gave him the benefit of the doubt and pulled the trigger on the £80 'glove system'. I was still sceptical about them before ordering and even more sceptical once I opened them and had them in front of me. It did not look or feel like it was going to keep my hands warm. Today, I took them out for their first ride.

The system consists of a silk liner, a Defeet Dura thermal layer and a thin waterproof outer layer. The gloves are well presented and come neatly packaged but none of that really matters to me. What matters is how they perform on the bike. When putting the gloves on I noticed the thermal glove can stick to the velcro of the outer which is slightly annoying. Once on, the fit and feel of the gloves is very nice meaning I retained plenty of dexterity for shifting and braking. Being able to use your mobile phone without removing the outer is very convenient.

Dissent133 claims this combination is their warmest and that it's ideal for <4C temperatures. My experience today would suggest this isn't going to be the case for me. I rode for 2 hours and initially my fingers were chilly despite my pre-ride ritual of warming the gloves on the radiator and running warm water over my hands. Once my body had warmed up from effort, my hands eventually followed suit and were mostly comfortable for the rest of the ride but, today was not a cold day. The sun was out and the air temperature was reported to be 10C. The system was doing about as well as the £20 DHB "extreme" winter gloves I recently purchased but at quadruple the cost. I also noted after the ride that the silk liner did not look like it was going to be very durable.

The temperature drops from tomorrow so I think I will use them for another week and see how they perform but I don't have high hopes. I will probably do a comparison with my current "least worst" glove combo by wearing one on each hand. After that, I will most likely use Dissent133's 60 day ride & return policy to get a refund.

Bit of a shame to hear this - after they promised so much!

Do you get similar problems with your feet, or are hands especially bad? @SoliD ? One of the guys I ride with seems to have similar issues with his feet. Saturday just gone he was wearing 2 pairs of socks, foil over his toes, winter boots and overshoes!

randomshenans · 10 Dec 2018 at 12:48

Who's in the bad books? lol I need to get the total of the price as I want it shipped here, but still... I have 2 sets of wheels here. Set of Zondas and set of Mavic Ksyrium Elite's I bought off a mate for 20quid, so they'll do. Also picked up a Ultegra 6800 full groupset for 200quid, so pretty much there. I have a saddle and some bars as it happens, just need stem and seat post.

I've had such a crap year, but kicked my ass to get back on it so been zwifting (back issues still suffering) for the last week, so hoping to get my FTP back up and lose some kgs!!

Shamrock · 10 Dec 2018 at 12:59

What's wrong with your Aeroad, Ultimate and Scott?

randomshenans · 10 Dec 2018 at 13:02

Precisely nothing

since when does there have to be something wrong with a bike to get another? Tbf at least with this I won't be as precious. It can go on the trainer, or to the pub with me. I'd not leave any of those out, we don't get proper bike insurance and home insurance only covers at home, so I can't take them anywhere.
That's my excuse anyway.

Shamrock · 10 Dec 2018 at 13:18

I have 6 bikes but at least they each have a unique purpose.

randomshenans · 10 Dec 2018 at 13:20

This will have...

mainly trainer/ where I can ride it out without worrying, i.e. winter

Still have space for a cross/ gravel disc braked bike though and since my wife said I could on that one, I think Spring

shame the 3T Exploro is such mega coin.

Roady · 10 Dec 2018 at 13:33

I'll just leave this here.

randomshenans said:
Still have space for a cross/ gravel disc braked bike though and since my wife said I could on that one

You still think she will after that?!

I'm still trying to justify my 3rd... She doesn't seem to quite grasp that I need a summer bike as well as my do it all and turbo bikes. WTF

EDIT: If anyone knows/spots a Tarmac disc bike/frame for sale let me know. :cool:

I figure if I go disc then I already have a 'good' everyday wheelset (Zipp course 30) so can justify the cost going for something light and carbon for summer (Firecrests? 303 & 404 combo?).

xdcx · 10 Dec 2018 at 13:36

Roady said:
I'll just leave this here.

SOLD OUT.
****!

Steedie · 10 Dec 2018 at 13:39

Any one able to recommend a front light that is bright enough to be able to confidently cycle at around 9-10pm these days? I'm going to be sticking to fairly well lit routes for the most part, but there will be the odd road that has no lighting.

Not looking to spend hundreds of pounds like Wiggle keeps trying to push me to do with their light tests.

randomshenans · 10 Dec 2018 at 13:42

Still like and use my Volt 800 and think it's great.

PermaChanged · 10 Dec 2018 at 13:44

So after selling my bike back in 2015, I've now decided to get back involved in road cylcing!

Here's the bike I sold;

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/posts/28122080/

I've just agreed to buy a Giant TCR Advanced Pro frameset which I'll build up over this winter with parts I manage to source at a good price, although the Ultegra R8000 groupset half price on Wiggle is looking very tempting to buy new!

Roady · 10 Dec 2018 at 13:50

Steedie said:
Any one able to recommend a front light that is bright enough to be able to confidently cycle at around 9-10pm these days? I'm going to be sticking to fairly well lit routes for the most part, but there will be the odd road that has no lighting.

Not looking to spend hundreds of pounds like Wiggle keeps trying to push me to do with their light tests.

Cateye Volt 800. Best value at the moment I'd say for complete darkness. INSANE sale making it sub £60. I found it good enough except in the foggy semi-light morning/evening and when in heavy driving rain/snow at night. When mine broke I warrantied it for a refund so I could go >1000 lumen but that has meant I'm running a £200+ front light (Exposure Race)! The other have has an Axis which is alright but overpriced for the features as it's only marginally brighter than the volt800. The 800 was good value at £80. If you want more then the 1200/1300 at around £100 are great value.

Steedie · 10 Dec 2018 at 13:52

Thanks guys, will pick one of those up. Assume it will fit on aero bars ok?

xdcx · 10 Dec 2018 at 14:04

Lezyne Macro Drive 1100 XL.
I got one a month ago and very pleased with it. Was cheaper than the Cateye when I was shopping about, got it for sub £50!

Edit - £44.99 delivered on the bay. Silly bargain that.

Steedie · 10 Dec 2018 at 14:28

xdcx said:
Lezyne Macro Drive 1100 XL.
I got one a month ago and very pleased with it. Was cheaper than the Cateye when I was shopping about, got it for sub £50!

Edit - £44.99 delivered on the bay. Silly bargain that.

Oh I like that. I’ve got the 350XL set already so know they are decent. Plus I have an eBay voucher so it brings it down to £38!