Big Bike Thread

KnightStalker · 20 Dec 2009 at 17:44

Ouch, just had an off on my bike, seems my tires are useless in snow, bikes ok my index and middle finger on my left hand arent, both are broken at the Knuckle

and apart from some scratches and bruises ill live, but Panaracer Firexc pro's dont like snow

MrKnifey · 20 Dec 2009 at 17:52

Ah gutted for ya. I went out today but it was way to cold for riding to be honest

Draeger · 20 Dec 2009 at 17:56

KnightStalker said:
Ouch, just had an off on my bike, seems my tires are useless in snow, bikes ok my index and middle finger on my left hand arent, both are broken at the Knuckle and apart from some scratches and bruises ill live, but Panaracer Firexc pro's dont like snow

Ouch!!.

Glad to hear you are ok otherwise. :cool:

ichabod crane · 20 Dec 2009 at 17:56

KnightStalker said:
Ouch, just had an off on my bike, seems my tires are useless in snow, bikes ok my index and middle finger on my left hand arent, both are broken at the Knuckle and apart from some scratches and bruises ill live, but Panaracer Firexc pro's dont like snow

Ouch! I havent braved the Arctic conditions and don't intend to!

KnightStalker · 20 Dec 2009 at 17:59

Well i went out to get some food, figured the bike would be easier, how wrong i was, i totally forgot that under the fresh snow was compacted 2 day old snow/ice, fingers will be fine, got them strapped up as they cant do nothing with them really. Ive learnt my lesson though.

weescott · 20 Dec 2009 at 18:03

Sorry to hear about your fingers. I was only off the bike for about 4 weeks with my broken finger before boredom got the better of me. I hope you aren't left handed?

janesssssy · 20 Dec 2009 at 18:03

Hope your OK, Doesnt sound pleasent.

Jonny ///M · 20 Dec 2009 at 18:04

I decided to cycle to work today aswell,whilst the snow was still on! It was pretty fun with only a back brake. Can't say I'd facy taking fire Xcs in the snow though

KnightStalker · 20 Dec 2009 at 18:07

Sorry to hear about your fingers. I was only off the bike for about 4 weeks with my broken finger before boredom got the better of me. I hope you aren't left handed?

Im a righty, it shouldnt keep me off the bike for too long i hope

I decided to cycle to work today aswell,whilst the snow was still on! It was pretty fun with only a back brake. Can't say I'd facy taking fire Xcs in the snow though

yea, what tyres would you like to be on in this weather?

janesssssy · 20 Dec 2009 at 18:15

heh, i was in the snow today, only a few mm but still a white covering. I was on small block 8's. Still cant fault them on anything.

KnightStalker · 20 Dec 2009 at 18:46

janesssssy said:
heh, i was in the snow today, only a few mm but still a white covering. I was on small block 8's. Still cant fault them on anything.

they do look good, first thing ill do in the new year is grab some, fairly cheap aswell

Burned_Alive · 20 Dec 2009 at 19:10

janesssssy said:
heh, i was in the snow today, only a few mm but still a white covering. I was on small block 8's. Still cant fault them on anything.

Have you tried Nevegals? If so, how do they compare?

andi · 20 Dec 2009 at 19:11

I went out on my Fire XCs before and found them awesome! Got to look for the fresh virgin snow though, no tyre short of studs will grip in the slushy icey stuff.

weescott · 20 Dec 2009 at 19:17

I didn't like my Nevegal 2.35 (rear) in the snow/mudd. Glogs up too easily and slides about, albeit predictably.

janesssssy · 20 Dec 2009 at 19:25

Burned_Alive said:
Have you tried Nevegals? If so, how do they compare?

Sorry never tried Nevegals.

[DOD]Asprilla · 20 Dec 2009 at 20:49

rafster said:
Say hello to bike #6

Roi Monster frame, Dura Ace 7800, FSA Carbon crank, carbon K-38 wheels, pristine condition. Guy paid £4500 for it, I paid £1500

Sorry, I have to quote that again, just because it is monumentally pretty and I'm so jealous.

Must resist looking on eBay.........

Actually, anyone got any experiance of singlespeed cyclocross bikes? I'm thinking about adding one to the collection.

londonbairn · 20 Dec 2009 at 21:18

Draeger said:
Roads around here can vary greatly, surface quality wise. There are however some nice routes to be found locally. One I like is from my place out to Bowtrees, along through Airth continuing to Fallin, left at Stirling up past Bannockburn bus garage, road to Torwood through Plean and back to Larbert. Its a big loop that measures about 26 miles. It's my favorite training route, locally.

Theres some cracking roads out towards Fintry and Fankerton as well.

Finding it annoying not being able to get out on the roads and train what with the crummy weather we have been having. Rain and wind don't phase me at all but the ice recently has been treacherous. Left the house at 6.00am one morning last week on my usual commute and thought "Hmmm, this looks a bit slippy?" then promptly slid on my backside at the bottom of the hill at the end of my street when the front wheel just tucked under on black ice.

My Tacx Flow is sat here glaring at me every time I walk past it.

Curious, is your C2C the carbon framed one?.

it is mate, can meet up if you want and show you the C2C and the ROI, perhaps go for a ride? :cool:

kieranv · 20 Dec 2009 at 22:35

I'm cycling to and from work everyday on my hybrid at the moment. Not fallen off yet and only really had one or two drifting moments. Really enjoying it actually.

Jonny ///M · 21 Dec 2009 at 04:16

KnightStalker said:
Im a righty, it shouldnt keep me off the bike for too long i hope

yea, what tyres would you like to be on in this weather?

Some sort of ice tyre would be pro. The ones with the metal spikes,whenever the pavement had any sort of camber my back wheel was doing the steering!

6thElement · 21 Dec 2009 at 04:19

If it's ice then you need studded tyres, Nokian's are v good but pricey.