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Some interesting predictions for 2012 on road.cc
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That's interesting.

There's no denying that Thor is a better climber than Mark, but Box Hill isn't a hard climb. Nine loops is a different matter however. As with much in cycling, a large amount of luck is needed, and it'll depend on what support Thor has, as much as Mark.

That said, I fancy Gilbert more than either of them, the parcours is far more to his taste. Time will tell :)
 
Quick Q guys, riding to work tomorrow in a new top Mum bought me for xmas. It's one of those high vis jersey things, with pockets in the back.

They're a bit new to me, as I usually wear a camelbak, so have all my stuff in there.

Has anyone had any problems having an iPhone in the back pockets? I'm a bit worried it's a bit exposed, not to shocks....just the elements, and potentially a bit of sweat lol!
 
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Quick Q guys, riding to work tomorrow in a new top Mum bought me for xmas. It's one of those high vis jersey things, with pockets in the back.

They're a bit new to me, as I usually wear a camelbak, so have all my stuff in there.

Has anyone had any problems having an iPhone in the back pockets? I'm a bit worried it's a bit exposed, not to shocks....just the elements, and potentially a bit of sweat lol!
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A plastic ziploc bag will solve your waterproofing problems. I put my cash, ID, phone and key in one when I go out at the weekend.
 
Very cold and windy on my way to work this morning, even worse on the way home though. About -6C air temp, but the wind chill was knocking it much lower. Fingers still haven't fully recovered.
 
Luckily the weather has calmed down in the centre of London since yesterday, I didn't almost get blown off at any point.

Not so good is my bike (Felt Z6) has started making a funny noise when I'm out of the saddle on my right peddle. In about the 3 o'clock and 5 o'clock positions if i'm pushing hard I get a creak/clicking noise. It only happens if I'm trying and is smooth and silent when pedalling normally. I've no idea what it could be, bottom bracket? Chainset?

Only thing that's changed over Christmas is I cleaned it and I've got new shoes (which are great) but I can't think that'd make a difference. Any ideas?
 
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Luckily the weather has calmed down in the centre of London since yesterday, I didn't almost get blown off at any point.

Not so good is my bike (Felt Z6) has started making a funny noise when I'm out of the saddle on my right peddle. In about the 3 o'clock and 5 o'clock positions if i'm pushing hard I get a creak/clicking noise. It only happens if I'm trying and is smooth and silent when pedalling normally. I've no idea what it could be, bottom bracket? Chainset?

Only thing that's changed over Christmas is I cleaned it and I've got new shoes (which are great) but I can't think that'd make a difference. Any ideas?
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I had a very similar issue, except it was when I was sat down and pedalling. Led me to believe it was my seat that was causing the issue, so I replaced it. Turns it, it was my shoe that was doing it! Had to just rub grease/oil where my shoes were rubbing (the straps rubbing on the shoe itself).
 
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I had a very similar issue, except it was when I was sat down and pedalling. Led me to believe it was my seat that was causing the issue, so I replaced it. Turns it, it was my shoe that was doing it! Had to just rub grease/oil where my shoes were rubbing (the straps rubbing on the shoe itself).
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Ahh, thanks for that, I'll switch back to my old shoes and see if it does the same thing. Were they Sidi shoes per chance?

And InsomniaCalls, I think the commute to work would be infinitely more interesting if what you're alluding to was true :p
 
Think the hub on my rear wheel has gone again :rolleyes:. I was aiming not to spend anything on cycling this year, other than consumables.

Correction: The commander in chief was aiming..

Sigh. Zipp 808s on sale..
 
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Erm, are the PlanetX wheels good? They're ridiculously cheap for carbon clinchers.

I guess my only worry is if they're as bullet proof as the Pro-Lites.
 
I didn't realise they had started doing clinchers again, they stopped for a couple of years.

Don't know about the current incarnation but they were good if on the heavy side. They used generic Gigantex carbon rims and generic far east hubs. It's the same wheel you can get from almost every cheap wheel supplier, just that it's cheaper from PX.
 
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