Images of items I have purchased (except trainers)

Sasahara · 22 Mar 2017 at 20:41

SDK^ said:
I'm about as light as I want to get : 80kg and 187cm tall.
Currently I'm on 1,400 miles for the year and 80,000ft climbing

I have a hybrid too which is pretty heavy which I use for chasing my 5 year old around the park. I did on a couple of rides on it recently and it was still pretty fast : https://www.strava.com/activities/895507682

I'm a similar high/weight.
Nice 19Mph Average speed, I'm only averaging just 10-11 Mph, but that's mainly due to using cycle paths (on pavements) so lot of having to slow/stop at crossings, dodge the myriad of school children that block the path. I can hit 30 Mph in one downhill section, but there's nowhere I can really let rip for a sustained time. :<

I not mad enough to risk using the roads in those sections at the height of rush hour.

The light bike must be nice on a steep ascent.

V F · 23 Mar 2017 at 07:15

SDK^ said:
I assume you mean deep rims?
Deep section wheels are more aero compared to normal shallow wheels. When cycling wind/air resistance is the biggest force acting against you, having an aero bike and holding an aero position means you use less effort (power) to go faster

I see. I had never seen wheels like that. They usually have the huge solid disc on the rear. Its a very unique eye catching design you have there.

DXP55 · 23 Mar 2017 at 13:54

Cheap Chinese phone came yesterday- Quite impressed being as it's my first proper smart phone - It's one on right -It's a BluBoo Maya- One on left is Blu my brother sent me because charging failed but got it going again so that's going back.

hornetstinger · 23 Mar 2017 at 13:56

V F said:
What is the purpose of the thick rims?

Being aerodynamic slicing through air less than regular wall rims. Probably stiffer wheels too.

hughtrimble · 23 Mar 2017 at 14:01

V F said:
They usually have the huge solid disc on the rear. Its a very unique eye catching design you have there.

In contrast, I've only ever seen the solid rear wheel on telly (so very infrequently, and for velodrome work usually) whereas I see similar wheel designs during every morning/evening commute (urban though) as what he has purchased.

SDK^ · 23 Mar 2017 at 14:05

V F said:
I see. I had never seen wheels like that. They usually have the huge solid disc on the rear. Its a very unique eye catching design you have there.

The full 'disc' wheel you are referring is a Time Trial wheel. They go on special TT bikes built purely for getting from A to B as quickly as possible on a bike, across a mostly flat course.. However, that aero sacrifices comfort and weight. You really wouldn't want to ride it over a long distance hilly course, especially if it was windy. (Deep/disc wheels are more prone to side winds

)

Bunka · 23 Mar 2017 at 14:07

Have a look at this thread if you're interested in some damn sexy road bikes

: https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/the-official-road-bicycle-gallery-thread.18659257/page-2

EddScott · 23 Mar 2017 at 14:48

evanswolves82 said:
Titanicus by Dan Abnett, signed Limited Edition

One of my favorite 40K books.

easyrider · 23 Mar 2017 at 22:43

ghutchison14078 said:
Fender USA Deluxe Telecaster in cherry burst

Stunning mate...I've got a tele and they ooze mojo

Things change I've changed · 24 Mar 2017 at 00:28

SDK^ said:
My new road bike

Canyon Aeroad 8.0 Di2 Disc

- Shimano Ultegra Di2 gears
- Shimano R785 Hyro disc brakes
- Reynolds Strike Carbon wheels – disc
- Canyon Aero Cockpit

Weight: 7.8kg

And there was I genuinely chuffed to bits picking up my bike second-hand for £80 lol

I've been telling people, "look mate it's aluminum"

jrwagh333 · 24 Mar 2017 at 07:52

ghutchison14078 said:
No, its a 2012 model with the N3 pickups and the S1 switch.

Bought it with the intention of swapping the pups for vintage tele pickups, get some of that classic tele 'bite' back.

If you're going to swap out the PUPs then I really have to recommend the Fender Nocaster ones. Beauty of a guitar by the way.

IvanDobskey · 24 Mar 2017 at 08:45

Nice bike, but 4.5k? You can get a nice car for that

Happy enough with my 10 year old Marin palisades that cost 400 quid new, does the job

neil_g · 24 Mar 2017 at 08:52

4.5k is cheap..

IvanDobskey · 24 Mar 2017 at 08:58

neil_g said:
4.5k is cheap..

Cheap is relative to how much money you have and how badly you need something like that

I wish i had 4.5k hanging around for a bike

DXP55 · 24 Mar 2017 at 08:59

neil_g said:
4.5k is cheap..

Depends on which side of railway tracks you live :rolleyes:

=XDC=FluphyBunny · 24 Mar 2017 at 09:05

neil_g said:
4.5k is cheap..

For a pro competitive race bike, yes it is.

For a bike to potter about on / going out for rides on, no its not.

His money his bike and, although I have little interest in push bikes, that is one sexy looking piece of kit.

The IPB · 24 Mar 2017 at 09:06

IvanDobskey said:
Nice bike, but 4.5k? You can get a nice car for that

Happy enough with my 10 year old Marin palisades that cost 400 quid new, does the job

My car is not even worth 1/4 of that

My own bike is worth more than my car, but that's more to do with how rubbish my car is than how good my bike is, nowhere near as expensive as that though.

neil_g · 24 Mar 2017 at 11:17

DXP55 said:
Depends on which side of railway tracks you live

yourself.

=XDC=FluphyBunny said:
For a pro competitive race bike, yes it is.

Which was my point. You could spend a lot more on a high end bike. I think my mountain bike cost more to build than my car is worth (stopped adding it all up but 4-5k). But I know it's very good quality parts and will last me for several years.

^JP^ · 24 Mar 2017 at 11:47

4.5k and you still have to pedal it :confused:

DampCat · 24 Mar 2017 at 12:16

Says the chap with 3x TitanX in his rig!