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InsomniaCalls said:
Tempting fate there my friend! ;)
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Hate you. Just got back from a puncture. I say puncture, although to be fair it was a gash and I must have cycled over some glass or something.

Worst part is that after spending about half an hour fitting the spare tube and tyre and feeling like a boss, I realised I bought the spare tube when I had my old bike and the nozzle wasn't long enough for me to pump up due to my deeper rims. FFFFUUUUUU!
 
Russinating said:
Hate you. Just got back from a puncture. I say puncture, although to be fair it was a gash and I must have cycled over some glass or something.

Worst part is that after spending about half an hour fitting the spare tube and tyre and feeling like a boss, I realised I bought the spare tube when I had my old bike and the nozzle wasn't long enough for me to pump up due to my deeper rims. FFFFUUUUUU!
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Nasty - sorry about that!:( :o:p
 
Russinating said:
You try cycling up a 7-14% gradient over 5 miles in the pouring rain! More than half the riders pushed, the rest had tiny gears :p
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Sounds like you just need to stop blaming your equipment and get fitter :p



AtomicBanana said:
So, my house was broken into, and among other things my 2011 Specalized Allez elite was stolen. I doubt I'll ever see it again, but I'd just like to get the word out there incase anyone on here may see it.

Stolen from the leamingon spa area. Red/White with 2 spesh drinks cages in matching colours. Also had a garmin edge 500 and cadance sensor attached. Keeping my eyes on ebay/gum tree, but not expecting anything!
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You just described exactly my bike, even down to the matching bottle holders and Garmin stuff. I often ride through the Warwick area but I have receipts for the whole lot :) Sorry to hear about your loss though, the 2011 elite is amazing.
 
AtomicBanana said:
Nope :( No house insurance at all. As was typical it was the first thing on my list to do after a frantic first week back at work . . . Can't afford to replace it for at least 6-8 months so I figured I may as well make a quick post . . .
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Sorry to hear that mate, I've had 4 bikes stolen and only ever managed to get one of them back. Such a sinking feeling.

Chin up, hopefully with any luck it'll turn up. If not then new bike for Summer.
 
Lead_Head said:
Does anyone use an iPhone bike mount?
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I'm not saying that you're considering them but be wary of some of the really cheap mounts that you can get on ebay. I bought one for my PDA phone to use it as a Satnav and it fell apart whilst riding in London. Luckily the PDA is OK though.
 
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George Hincapie said:
Yes. Go for a 28. When I bought my Cervelo it had a 28 and I took it up Box hill a few times, and it was noticibly easier than when I took my Ribble up it (25).

Also, don't forget that the biggest factor in your uphill performance is your PWR. So stop dodging the salad ;)
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Boxhill. I have a steeper climb on my drive. Get to a proper hill you wimp. :p

Personally I would stick with the 25 unless its impossible to get up on the 25.
 
As inspiring as all of these "I get up Boxhill in the big ring; man up you pussy!" comments are, the reality is that not all of us are 140lb, polka-dot jersey wearing grimpeurs. The bike is for riding, not pushing, and I don't see any shame in needing lower gears to make that possible. You can't improve your climbing ability if your gearing is such that you can't climb in the first place.

I know you guys are mostly joking, but damnit, it was my turn on the soap box, and I am probably the worst climber here :P
 
First cycle commute of the new year this morning. FINALLY!

I think I'll take gears tomorrow. A heavy cold and headwind made it difficult. Plus I could do with getting the geared bike ready and comfortable for the Kentish Killer.
 
Saundie said:
As inspiring as all of these "I get up Boxhill in the big ring; man up you pussy!" comments are, the reality is that not all of us are 140lb, polka-dot jersey wearing grimpeurs. The bike is for riding, not pushing, and I don't see any shame in needing lower gears to make that possible. You can't improve your climbing ability if your gearing is such that you can't climb in the first place.

I know you guys are mostly joking, but damnit, it was my turn on the soap box, and I am probably the worst climber here :P
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I am joking. I'm lucky to have grown up and live where I do.
 
New Year: new job.

My commute is going to be less than half what it was before so I'm going to see a massive drop in my mileage this year. However, what I lose in quantity I should be able to make up for in quality since I'll no longer be too knackered to go out with my club, I can make use of the on site gym and, as a double bonus, the company have their own cycle club so hopefully there will be some post work training rides.
 
[DOD]Asprilla;20999035 said:
My commute is going to be less than half what it was before so I'm going to see a massive drop in my mileage this year. However, what I lose in quantity I should be able to make up for in quality since I'll no longer be too knackered to go out with my club, I can make use of the on site gym and, as a double bonus, the company have their own cycle club so hopefully there will be some post work training rides.
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Definately a good thing, well done.

Shorter commute doesnt have to mean a drop in total miles. Get home earlier, ditch your stuff, and get out on your bike.

Dedicated training miles are so much better than commuting miles.
-You can go further/longer without fear of being late for work (also no worrying about punctures/other delays making you late)
-You can ride harder without worrying about turning up sweaty
-Much easier to avoid busy roads.
-Much more options for interesting routes; hard + hilly routes, easier flatter routes, long + gentle rides, short + fast rides.
 
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