Road Cycling Essentials

Shamrock · 23 Oct 2012 at 18:01

Yeah I did. I was going to buy an Aeroad CF with Campag Chorus gruppo and Cosmic Carbones for the same price but they had no stock at all.

The Rose isn't an aero frame like the Aeroad, but I could spec it with better 3T finishing kit.

topgun06 · 23 Oct 2012 at 18:17

I think I preferred it with the decals

I didn't do too much of a bad photoshop really

Lopéz · 23 Oct 2012 at 18:29

I preferred it with. Though to be honest I'm really not a fan of the stealth/all black look on bikes anyway

fenderbass86 · 23 Oct 2012 at 18:31

Shamrock said:
Yeah I did. I was going to buy an Aeroad CF with Campag Chorus gruppo and Cosmic Carbones for the same price but they had no stock at all.

The Rose isn't an aero frame like the Aeroad, but I could spec it with better 3T finishing kit.

How did you have the balls to commit to a bike without trying it first?! I was looking at getting a Rose Carbon Pro-RS3000.

Shamrock · 23 Oct 2012 at 18:43

fenderbass86 said:
How did you have the balls to commit to a bike without trying it first?! I was looking at getting a Rose Carbon Pro-RS3000.

From what I've read, the calculators on the Rose or Canyon sites seem to do a good job at determining the right size.

Although, the size/fitting is generally easy for me....smallest everything.

willems · 23 Oct 2012 at 18:56

Shamrock said:
Although, the size/fitting is generally easy for me....smallest everything.

here here

uniQ · 23 Oct 2012 at 19:27

I thought that was my photoshop for a second

Definitely preferred it with the decals though.

Vonhelmet · 23 Oct 2012 at 19:43

Hurrah, my XM-L T6 light has arrived. £20 got me the torch, the mount, two batteries, a charger and a rear light with a ropey switch and half a dozen disco strobe modes. I've got the batteries charging and I'll try to give it a road test tomorrow.

OCDStevo · 24 Oct 2012 at 07:56

uniQ said:
Thanks, my local cyclesurgery stock both so I'll enquire tomorrow. I prefer the look of the SKS tbh they look a bit more sturdy to the cruds.

I fitted the Crud MKIIs to my Defy Composite 3 about 10 days ago. Took about an hour, they seem fine to me, do the job anyway.

They rattled a bit on the first ride but a bit of fiddling seems to have fixed that, they've even survived a quick slide down a wet muddy road on mine and the bikes sides.

Berger · 24 Oct 2012 at 08:00

Pulled my calf muscle again playing water polo last night.

Had a short ride after work and it didn't feel too bad as it's not stretched as much on the bike.

Russinating · 24 Oct 2012 at 12:01

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/20054580

Bradley Wiggins looks to have a tougher job of defending his Tour de France title than winning it after details of the 2013 route were announced in Paris.

Stage 18, for example, features two climbs up Alpe d'Huez.

George Hincapie · 24 Oct 2012 at 12:10

Russinating said:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/20054580

That and the fact that he isn't supposed to be riding the TdF next year to compete. According to what was said during this year's TdF, he is either riding in support of Froome, or he won't be riding at all and will be doing the Giro or Vuelta instead. I can see trouble ahead...

InQ · 24 Oct 2012 at 12:31

touch said:
There are more things to consider than just weight.
I would choose a bigger, heavier aero wheelset over a lightweight set, but different people prefer different things.

Like what?
As i said the terrain would be mixed and not exclusively flat or hilly, an all rounder would be best for me i think.
I end up looking at other wheels (eg American Classics 420 aero 3 but these are more £££) but keep coming back to the RS80's.

What is the warranty on RS80's, 1 year?

ShiWarrior · 24 Oct 2012 at 12:44

WAHAY !!

first time on my bike this week (only been on the bike about 4 times now)

although my hands are killing me, i had a brilliant ride today, and very impressed with my self

look at my cadence !

http://app.strava.com/activities/25944727

touch · 24 Oct 2012 at 13:00

InQ said:
Like what?

Aerodynamics and stiffness mainly.
Generally, a deeper rim will be better at smoothing the airflow but will also be heavier.
As i said, i would happily sacrifice weight for a better aero rim, but thats down to personal preference and riding style.

stiffness is also a factor when looking at superlight wheels. There's no point in buying a 1kg wheelset if they flop around all over the place.

ShiWarrior said:
look at my cadence !

haha, well done! Thats quite an improvement.

InQ · 24 Oct 2012 at 13:06

Thanks.
RS80's are supposed to be stiff and soak up the road buzz, i think i will be better off with them over something more aero as they will be a "general use" wheel, riding to work as well as other more specific rides with friends etc.

Noticed Ribble (which i live near) have 10% off wheels but the RS80's arent in stock. Typical! Merlin which is also local have them at a half decent price though.

grudas · 24 Oct 2012 at 13:11

http://app.strava.com/rides/25945604

ride from work, love the road bike tbh!

really enjoy it! tried to push it a bit and got to 33mph

ShiWarrior · 24 Oct 2012 at 14:38

touch said:
Aerodynamics and stiffness mainly.
Generally, a deeper rim will be better at smoothing the airflow but will also be heavier.
As i said, i would happily sacrifice weight for a better aero rim, but thats down to personal preference and riding style.

stiffness is also a factor when looking at superlight wheels. There's no point in buying a 1kg wheelset if they flop around all over the place.

haha, well done! Thats quite an improvement.

Cheers mate, different road today, felt much easier on that stretch of road, and I took it "easy" and tried to keep my cadence between 90 and 100 and i succeded!

becuase my hands hurt so much, ive ordered these @ £25
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftr/gloves/road-gloves/body-geometry-gel#press-and-reviews

ShiWarrior · 24 Oct 2012 at 14:39

grudas said:
http://app.strava.com/rides/25945604

ride from work, love the road bike tbh! really enjoy it! tried to push it a bit and got to 33mph

and on a TB bike isnt it? you done well !

touch · 24 Oct 2012 at 15:16

ShiWarrior said:
becuase my hands hurt so much, ive ordered these @ £25
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftr/gloves/road-gloves/body-geometry-gel#press-and-reviews

Fingerless gloves with a mesh back wont do much to keep your hands warm!
have a look at PlanetX 4 seasons bundle:
summer gloves, autumn gloves, winter gloves + overshoes for £30.
I got a set last week and i'v only used the winter gloves so far, but it seems like quite a good deal.