I just got some lifeline ones today along with some cleat covers, my previous cleats have lasted probably 3+ years, so got good use out of them, and they were the ones that came with the Vectors!
3 years?! Here's me trying other cleats because I'm only getting 3-4 months from my Keo's... But I do have to walk in them daily on tarmac. Still only about ~100 feet a day!
I'm using the Scicon Elan saddle bag it has enough room for single tube, co2 inflator with one co2 installed and spare co2, 2 tyre levers and tyre worms/tool. I carry a small multi tool in my back pocket.
With all that its a fairly tight fit, but it's tiny and hidden under the saddle. One strap secures it so it's easy to access and more importantly the zipper doesn't flap around making annoying ticking noises
Good feedback thanks. Does the zipper not flap around on it? I can see one in pictures. To be fair I used to get no noise from my Ortleib but as the clips got worn it had started to rattle on there.
Can anyone recommend any tyres for around £20 each? Must be 28mm, no deep tread/fairly slick (fast rolling), decent amount of puncture protection, good grip in all weathers and fairly long lasting.
Lifelines are about the best on that budget, but you really are searching for the holy grail with those requirements on a budget!
I can recommend the Specialized Roubaix Pro 2019 that I'm running, but the 32mm I'm running where £30 a pop (or just under). Which is dirt cheap for a tubeless...! The 28mm are non-tubeless at £22, but if they are not 2018/19 they're not that fast rolling and quite heavy. I was running the 2016/17 in that size. Bombproof but sluggish. The 32 I'm running now feel lighter (somehow - and that's before considering tubes) and feel faster. Previously I noticed the difference between the 25/28 Roubaix pro and the conti g4000sii 28mm, I would say this 32 is comparable, so would notice the same difference. But running these wider and larger tubeless I'm reluctant to change.
There's just something about running 40/50psi I'm reluctant to move away from! #oldmanproblems also #sealanteverywhere
Two pheasants, a hare and a deer on my travels.
Must've seen 4 or 5 of them on my jolly saturday afternoon. One of which crossed my path then flew up flying alongside me on a descent. Would've been an amazing experience - if it wasn't a damn pheasant which are just as likely to fly into you as alongside you. Dull things!
https://www.strava.com/activities/2415364360
Really warm amazing weather but was turning humid by the finish. Good to get out for a decent effort, had around an hour and a half to burn so not quite enough for a loop I wanted to do, so went fairly flat and fast roads to get the average up and power down. Loop was loads faster than expected with the gusty winds around, maybe should've done my planned loop as legs where obviously good...
Running a few mins late sunday morning Zwifting and missed the 7.25am start for the 3R 100km group ride. Spun aimlessly for a bit and bumped into Eric Min the Zwift founder. He's been good for a chat before in a group ride and was
just as friendly when riding solo. Really likeable guy. Turns out he was making a surprise appearance in a WBR fundraising ride which was just about to start, so jumped in that too!
Rode it fairly hard to get the 100km kinda volume into a single hour. Jumped into
another easy group ride afterwards for a couple of intervals. Legs still feeling good but had to call it a morning after a good couple of hours. Really feel like I've found some form, that's 3 or 4 rides in the last couple of weeks where I've had good legs. Fingers crossed I can continue with them, or at least keep an increase in fitness going!
