Road Cycling Essentials

[Damien] · 27 Sep 2012 at 23:07

Woo! It's like a prop from Tron

godinman · 28 Sep 2012 at 06:09

I need to get me some of these! Getting up at 5:50am to bike to work seems like a brilliant idea at 7pm in the warm on the sofa after dinner. Oh well, I guess I'll just mtfu and do it.

eXist · 28 Sep 2012 at 08:06

sorry its a facebook link but just letting you guys know, thats Pedal Power now stocking 2013 Cannondale bikes!

some stunning machines in the range!

http://www.facebook.com/PedalPowerS...40856126.33686.136690176355556&type=1&theater

i think theres deal to be had for OCUK members too

Shimmyhill · 28 Sep 2012 at 09:11

Vonhelmet said:
How thin is the green one? Thin enough to scrunch into a jersey pocket?

I would say no, its still lined and relatively bulky - it would fold bigger than my Regatta mac in a bag thing IMO - i didnt buy one but had a similar thought as said Regatta is too big for a bib pocket!

RetiredGreyFox · 28 Sep 2012 at 09:41

Vonhelmet said:
How thin is the green one? Thin enough to scrunch into a jersey pocket?

Lead_Head · 28 Sep 2012 at 11:11

For those that have the spoke reflectors, will they fit around aero spokes like the Mavic Ksyrium?

[Damien] · 28 Sep 2012 at 11:16

Lead_Head said:
For those that have the spoke reflectors, will they fit around aero spokes like the Mavic Ksyrium?

I'd say probably not. It says on the box that they're for standard spokes.

Edit: Actually though it's worth a try. For the sake of a fiver they might go on enough to stay secure.

Lead_Head · 28 Sep 2012 at 11:18

[Damien];22859188 said:
I'd say probably not. It says on the box that they're for standard spokes.

Edit: Actually though it's worth a try. For the sake of a fiver they might go on enough to stay secure.

Damn

I like the funky pattern in the vid and wanted some of that!!

Shamrock · 28 Sep 2012 at 11:22

They don't fit on my cosmic carbone bladed spokes properly, they would just fall off if you hit a bump.

It may be possible to twist them to stay secure, but I don't want to force it and end up pulling out a spoke!

Lead_Head · 28 Sep 2012 at 11:37

I assume the spokes would be the same diameter on the Ksyrium as the Cosmic Carbones so I'll give it a miss.

VeNT · 28 Sep 2012 at 13:55

anyone got views on mudguards,
I've been looking at crud road racer mk II but as the secture has fittings for a REAL set of mudguards it seems mad to use ones made for a bike WITHOUT the fittings!
so does anyone use REAL mudguards anymore?

Vonhelmet · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:01

I've just been to Aldi in Manchester and got some gloves and spoke reflectors. There's not a lot left besides ladieswear and crazy size stuff.

I need some overshoes, and then I should be pretty set for winter. Might need some warmer jerseys at some point, but that's about it.

jak731 · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:02

VeNT said:
anyone got views on mudguards,
I've been looking at crud road racer mk II but as the secture has fittings for a REAL set of mudguards it seems mad to use ones made for a bike WITHOUT the fittings!
so does anyone use REAL mudguards anymore?

Bit of a pain to fit but can't beat them imo

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sks-chromoplastic-road-mudguard-set/

PardonTheWait · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:06

VeNT said:
anyone got views on mudguards,
I've been looking at crud road racer mk II but as the secture has fittings for a REAL set of mudguards it seems mad to use ones made for a bike WITHOUT the fittings!
so does anyone use REAL mudguards anymore?

If I had fittings for proper ones I'd definitely use them. The cruds are great but I wouldn't use them if I had lugs for real ones

VeNT · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:17

jak731 said:
Bit of a pain to fit but can't beat them imo

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sks-chromoplastic-road-mudguard-set/

do they use the lugs or are they another elaccy band jobbie?

[Damien] · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:22

Vonhelmet said:
I've just been to Aldi in Manchester and got some gloves and spoke reflectors. There's not a lot left besides ladieswear and crazy size stuff.

I need some overshoes, and then I should be pretty set for winter. Might need some warmer jerseys at some point, but that's about it.

My local one's Tyldesley and they've got loads left.

Also, I picked up these overshoes last week and I can't complain. My socks do end up damp but I'm not sure if that's from sweating or what. They stop puddle splashes instantly soaking my shoes anyway.

jak731 · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:25

VeNT said:
do they use the lugs or are they another elaccy band jobbie?

You need braze ons, ie M5 bolt mounts by each dropout. They are also secured by the same bolts that secure the brakes.

VeNT · 28 Sep 2012 at 14:54

I've taken a look and I've M5s on the rear but I can't spot them on the front. will investigate

MikeHunt79 · 28 Sep 2012 at 15:05

Lead_Head said:
For those that have the spoke reflectors, will they fit around aero spokes like the Mavic Ksyrium?

I'm running 13G spokes and they wouldn't go on. I cut them in half with a hacksaw and I just about managed to get them on with a little elbow grease. As for blade type spokes, I doubt they would fit but even so it may be worth picking up a pack and seeing if you can adapt them somehow, even hot glue may work and it's non permanent if it doesn't.

Lead_Head · 28 Sep 2012 at 15:12

Cool thanks. Any idea how he's mounted the reflectors in the vid? I like the effect it gives.

I also found some black reflective tape after googling about the spoke reflectors, might be a better idea when it comes to putting some on the wheels.