Road Cycling Essentials

Shadowness · 3 Jan 2013 at 08:40

Strava segments is seriously addicted! And a great way of training too, I have NEVER gone out specifically to be KOM on a segment, but I must admit I have pushed a bit harder when cycling on segments I know exist (partly how I have a few KOMs at the moment).

grudas · 3 Jan 2013 at 09:36

first workout with motoactv.. nice device i gotta say

http://app.strava.com/activities/35508783

quite hard to get KOM's in london i have to say.. with 300-800+ cyclists on a single segment it takes some effort lol..

Saytan · 3 Jan 2013 at 10:46

grudas said:
quite hard to get KOM's in london i have to say.. with 300-800+ cyclists on a single segment it takes some effort lol..

Same here in Bristol. Some seriously quick and competitive people out there too.

uniQ · 3 Jan 2013 at 10:53

^ Another Bristolian

Where do you generally ride?

Saytan · 3 Jan 2013 at 11:09

uniQ said:
^ Another Bristolian Where do you generally ride?

I didnt ride much at all in 2012 for various reasons (mainly hangovers). I'm trying to get back into the swing at the mo. I'm NBCC (very occasionally) and Cheesy Riders (though this is mainly dirt). I'm doing the short LVIS as a goal to get me back into "stuff"

uniQ · 3 Jan 2013 at 11:48

Ah I may see you on an NBCC ride then

Saytan · 3 Jan 2013 at 12:06

uniQ said:
Ah I may see you on an NBCC ride then

Indeed you may. oldschool silver and purple steel ribble with campag.

[Damien] · 3 Jan 2013 at 14:27

Hey Pete, you guys doing a ride this sat? I'm free if so. I need to burn off a few of the mince pies I ate.

...and entire toblerones...

...and 200g blocks of cadbury's whole nut..

...and celebrations...

..oh god I'm terrible...

Vonhelmet · 3 Jan 2013 at 14:56

Hey. I've not heard anything yet, but I could be persuaded. I'll let you know.

[Damien] · 3 Jan 2013 at 15:19

Fair enough. Give me a shout then and let me know. Could even go with just the two of us (snuggling optional) or see if Minty's free.

Anywhere's fine by me.

uniQ · 3 Jan 2013 at 15:19

I'm on the hunt for a single speed. Would obviously love something like a bespoke fieldcycles.com bike but in reality I need something I can scoot around town on and not worry about.

Just spotted the Revolution ones are only £290, seems pretty good value?

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/revolution-track-12?bct=browse/bicycles/road-bikes

Or is it worth stretching to a Dolan/Specialized Langster etc?

rogan · 3 Jan 2013 at 15:26

uniQ as a primarily fixed road rider, build yourself up a dolan, you'll be much happier with it, those cheap OTP SS, creak, crack and flex all over the place

Dolan F+F, cheap finishing kit, vsprint wheels, on one outboard track cranks get good reviews too

Vonhelmet · 3 Jan 2013 at 15:50

[Damien];23482743 said:
Fair enough. Give me a shout then and let me know. Could even go with just the two of us (snuggling optional) or see if Minty's free.

Anywhere's fine by me.

Yeah, I'm game if no one else is out. Have you been up Old Kiln Lane to Bob's Smithy from Bolton? Could do that, then over to the other side of winter hill, past the reservoirs and back over Belmont from the far side. I've not ridden since November so I'd be out of practice, but I may as well get stuck in!

uniQ · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:01

rogan said:
uniQ as a primarily fixed road rider, build yourself up a dolan, you'll be much happier with it, those cheap OTP SS, creak, crack and flex all over the place

Dolan F+F, cheap finishing kit, vsprint wheels, on one outboard track cranks get good reviews too

Good shout thanks for the tips

Definitely looks like a better route.

shadowcreaper · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:03

I've got a rockhopper and I'm looking to make it into my commuter but a good one.
Would a single speed setup work? Or would I struggle on the Hill I have to climb on the way to work?

Ps how much it cost roughly to make it into commuter ie rigid fork ect

I've got very brakes just to clarify

[Damien] · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:08

Vonhelmet said:
Yeah, I'm game if no one else is out. Have you been up Old Kiln Road to Bob's Smithy from Bolton? Could do that, then over to the other side of winter hill, past the reservoirs and back over Belmont from the far side. I've not ridden since November so I'd be out of practise, but I may as well get stuck in!

No, it sounds like a plan though. I don't seem to have much power lately so I'm not expecting any blazing speeds. We'll just have a nice chilled one I reckon.

touch · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:08

Edinho said:
Fred Whitton application incoming - Gulp!

Yikes! Good luck with that.
It's by far the hardest spotive i'v done, and i'v done the Bealach Mor as well which includes the biggest climb in the UK.

chanjy · 3 Jan 2013 at 16:09

Just lock the forks and put some slick tyres on it - should be good to go tbh

minty · 3 Jan 2013 at 17:09

[Damien];23482743 said:
Fair enough. Give me a shout then and let me know. Could even go with just the two of us (snuggling optional) or see if Minty's free.

Anywhere's fine by me.

Ive not been asked to work this saturday, so i could be up for it, unless you two are fancying a snuggle :eek:

Keep me updated

Shadowness · 3 Jan 2013 at 18:09

FFS that's another rear light that's failed me. The button on my Cateye rear light does nothing now, and it doesnt look like I can dismantle it to get to the button either.

My Smart R1 is knackered too, the clips are that loose that if you go over a bump it just falls apart.

Glad I have another one too! But I need another backup....any recommendations? I quite fancy something that can go on my rucksack as opposed to my bike.

These look quite interesting, and get a lot of good reviews: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fibre-flare-ultimate-safety-rear-tail-light-single/

(and look like that can fit to a rucksack too)