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Mostyn said:
Did you have a basket fixed to the handlbars for the shopping ?
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I wasn't using that fixie ;)

You probably don't know my bikes because you're new on here, but I've got a fixed-gear shopper as well. Don't think I could handle being on that for 40 miles though :D
 
Uff. Worst commute ever this morning. Was ticking along ok and passed about halfway when my legs went dead. And by dead I mean I couldn't feel anything. Had to slow down, lean down to use my hands to help clip out and then stopped wondering if I'd be able to stand..Weird, weird feeling. Five minutes later I was back on my way but slowly.
 
platypus said:
Uff. Worst commute ever this morning. Was ticking along ok and passed about halfway when my legs went dead. And by dead I mean I couldn't feel anything. Had to slow down, lean down to use my hands to help clip out and then stopped wondering if I'd be able to stand..Weird, weird feeling. Five minutes later I was back on my way but slowly.
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Not fun. That sounds rather scary :P

Blood circulation problem ?
 
platypus said:
Uff. Worst commute ever this morning. Was ticking along ok and passed about halfway when my legs went dead. And by dead I mean I couldn't feel anything. Had to slow down, lean down to use my hands to help clip out and then stopped wondering if I'd be able to stand..Weird, weird feeling. Five minutes later I was back on my way but slowly.
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Sounds like you're trying to push your recovery a little too quickly :(
 
InsomniaCalls said:
The 800 is the only one to do mapping/turn by turn (or the 705 if you can get that one from somewhere - like the 800 but not touchscreen).
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Ok brill, I think that's a bit out of my price range unless I find a good deal somewhere in the sales (unlikely!).

Do they all cope with .gpx maps or do they just literally log your ride and map it on the PC afterwards?

Can the new Garmin Edge 200 log my rides and give the information published on those graphs on a PC?
 
I'm a bit clueless when it comes to SPD peddles and associated gear, can someone recommend a some cheap-ish but good of peddles, cleats and shoes for use with my road bike. Any suggestions would be great.
 
DIABLO said:
I'm a bit clueless when it comes to SPD peddles and associated gear, can someone recommend a some cheap-ish but good of peddles, cleats and shoes for use with my road bike. Any suggestions would be great.
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Copy / Paste from earlier in the thread:

DHB R1s can be picked up for £49.99 and are compatible with three and two bolt cleat types. If you are starting out and are commuting then I'd recommend Shimano M520 pedals. They use two bolt metal cleats which are more robust (plastic cleats wear badly every time you touch down) and they are double sided which makes clipping in a lot easier, particularly in traffic.

You can get them for £20 for pedals and cleats.

Then when you want to upgrade you can without changing your shoe.

Shimano do a similar shoe, but I can't remember what they are called.
 
[DOD]Asprilla;20867329 said:
Copy / Paste from earlier in the thread:

DHB R1s can be picked up for £49.99 and are compatible with three and two bolt cleat types. If you are starting out and are commuting then I'd recommend Shimano M520 pedals. They use two bolt metal cleats which are more robust (plastic cleats wear badly every time you touch down) and they are double sided which makes clipping in a lot easier, particularly in traffic.

You can get them for £20 for pedals and cleats.

Then when you want to upgrade you can without changing your shoe.

Shimano do a similar shoe, but I can't remember what they are called.
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So all these will work fine together yes?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-m520-pedals/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-spd-mtb-cleats/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-mt23-trailtouring-shoes/
 
Thinking about getting some SKS Guards for my Langster, silver or black? :)

5C3KL.webp
 
Black.

I've yet to use the Raceblades on my Raleigh, but they're fitted up and ready to go.
 
Raleigh actually have a set of guards that are cheaper than SKS ones but are physically the same and made by SKS for Raleigh. I don't lnow why but they come in a bag rather than carded is the only difference.

Saddle does look low/stupid angle I agree.

Off work until the 3rd :)
 
Yeh I noticed the low/uneven saddle after I posted. Felt okay since though, I think it's the seat tube angle that makes it look worse than it is. Will tweak it later!

Black it is!
 
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