Road Cycling Essentials

[Shadowness]

Very pleased with my ride today, furthest ive been so far!
http://app.strava.com/activities/27166410

what i dont undersrand, it says i got 2nd fast time and a 3rd fastest time ?

They are compared to YOUR PB times, not everyone else's.
So the 2nd you got, was the 2nd fastest YOU have cycled that route....NOT 2nd overall.

If you got 2nd overall, you get a gold trophy looking thing, rather than a medal.

 

[touch]

It does work off an RC battery, that's exactly what mine in the pic is.
I got it from here: http://www.overlander.co.uk/batteries-chargers/lipo-batteries/sport-3200-2s-7-4v-25c.html

Thanks for the link, thats good to know!
Did it get hotter than normal running that voltage?
Was it brighter than normal?

 

[ShiWarrior]

They are compared to YOUR PB times, not everyone else's.
So the 2nd you got, was the 2nd fastest YOU have cycled that route....NOT 2nd overall.

If you got 2nd overall, you get a gold trophy looking thing, rather than a medal.

thats what i thought, but thats the first time ive gone down that road

EDIT

Actually yes ive been on that section once before! lol

 

[Shadowness]

Thanks for the link, thats good to know!
Did it get hotter than normal running that voltage?
Was it brighter than normal?

That is the voltage output of the standard battery, so there's no difference at all.
Apart from the fact the battery should last longer (running time and life), you can't tell any difference.

 

[touch]

That is the voltage output of the standard battery, so there's no difference at all.
Apart from the fact the battery should last longer (running time and life), you can't tell any difference.

Ah yes, you're right, sorry.
I'm getting mixed up with the torch-style ones which take a single 18650 battery (3.7volts).

 

[Shimmyhill]

Rule 32!

Not related to rule 32 but i was looking at rule 31 and the way around it - im so getting a Lezyne caddy sack and ditching the saddlebag - getting fed up of cleaning it and dont trust its waterproof!

 

[[DOD]Asprilla]

Not related to rule 32 but i was looking at rule 31 and the way around it - im so getting a Lezyne caddy sack and ditching the saddlebag - getting fed up of cleaning it and dont trust its waterproof!

I've got a lezyne caddy. Used it for about two months.

I didn't want it in my jersey on a weekend as its actually quite a lot if kit and for commuting it was only good if I used the same bag every day and then remembered to take it out of the bag at the weekend.

Instead, I have a Fizik iPak and I've got Fizik Arione saddles on the three bikes I ride further than the station or the park. I can unclip the bag with one hand and move it between bikes as required.

I still have to remember to move it back to the commuter on a Monday morning.

 

[Shadowness]

As it's dry outside, I treated myself to a quick blast on the Boardman.

Took two KOMs too! Whoop!

http://app.strava.com/activities/27170967

 

[Shimmyhill]

I've got a lezyne caddy. Used it for about two months.

I didn't want it in my jersey on a weekend as its actually quite a lot if kit and for commuting it was only good if I used the same bag every day and then remembered to take it out of the bag at the weekend.

Instead, I have a Fizik iPak and I've got Fizik Arione saddles on the three bikes I ride further than the station or the park. I can unclip the bag with one hand and move it between bikes as required.

I still have to remember to move it back to the commuter on a Monday morning.

Interesting, i like the idea of putting phone in it etc as water resistent - my saddlebag is caked in mud at the moment and i end up putting a tube in a back pocket anyway! My commute is 15/16km so i dont need much kit and i would have the saddlebag if needed.

What size one did you have and how much could you fit in it?

 

[[DOD]Asprilla]

I have no idea how big it is but it generally holds a tube, 2 x co2, co2 pump, 3 x levers, lezyne patch kit and a multi-tool.

I keep my phone in a ziplock sandwich bag in my jersey pocket.

 

[Crizzy]

Zero G aren't the cheapest but they're a good bunch. If you visit the Bedminster shop then also pop into Strada Cycles around the corner. http://www.stradacycles.co.uk/

Thanks I'll pop in and what they've got knocking around.

 

[ShiWarrior]

anyone used J E James Cycles ?
ive decided on some rollers now. some elite Arion Mag rollers

cheapest Price here

 

[InQ]

Pleased with my commute home tonight, knocked 2.5 mins off my best time! And first time under 40 mins.

http://app.strava.com/activities/27178306

And i was on the old winter bike.

 

[DIABLO]

Hmmm just tried on leg warmers for the first time, feels so wrong putting them on as they are kinda like stockings lol

 

[Vonhelmet]

Hmmm just tried on leg warmers for the first time, feels so wrong putting them on as they are kinda like stockings lol

Same thing my mrs said when she saw me putting them on. The little grippy silicone bits at the top are like they have on hold ups.

 

[DIABLO]

Can anyone reccomend a chain breaking tool and a replacment chain for a 10s Campagnolo drivetrain nothing fancy just something that won't wear out in 5 minutes, and is there anything else i need to do the job appart from these two things?

 

[One More Solo]

Can anyone reccomend a chain breaking tool and a replacment chain for a 10s Campagnolo drivetrain nothing fancy just something that won't wear out in 5 minutes, and is there anything else i need to do the job appart from these two things?

http://www.parktool.com/product/mini-chain-brute-chain-tool-ct-5

&

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMC-X10-9...585&pid=100011&prg=1005&rk=3&sd=290713563513&

Have done the trick for me on 10 speed Campagnolo.

 

[grudas]

got this

http://www.alansbmx.com/7586/products/ice_toolz_pro_bmx_chain_tool.aspx

really a proper tool that will last for ages! plus its a lot cheaper now, i paid ~20 and it was worth it.

 

[DIABLO]

Thanks guys.

 

[Jonny ///M]

anyone used J E James Cycles ?
ive decided on some rollers now. some elite Arion Mag rollers

cheapest Price here

They are massive so I wouldn't worry too much. I had a wee shot of the normal Arions and after getting used to them they felt pretty good. Louder than I thought though.

I'd use the CT5 tool on a 10 speed chain rather than the bmx one. The width of the tool will be too much for the narrower chain if you use one like that.