Road Cycling Essentials

Shamrock · 26 Mar 2013 at 20:49

Love the KTM.

[DOD]Asprilla · 26 Mar 2013 at 21:03

Sweet. How do you find the Rotor chainset?

Arsey · 26 Mar 2013 at 21:07

I've only just realised Strava has 3D maps.

Here's one I did earlier

uniQ · 26 Mar 2013 at 21:07

eXist said:
so i finally ordered a replacement usb cable for my phone and heres some updated pics

I thought you were never going to post the updated photos! KTM looks great w/ the DT Swiss.

VeNT · 26 Mar 2013 at 23:34

Anyone taken a look at the Sport Persuit turbos' on offer atm?
any of them any good? or the rollers?

if anyone wants a referral link hit me up

One More Solo · 27 Mar 2013 at 07:32

Talk to me about bike storage.. we will soon have 4 bikes in the garage and we're running out of things to prop them on. What does everyone use?

grudas · 27 Mar 2013 at 08:13

babies

[Damien] · 27 Mar 2013 at 08:31

grudas said:
babies

Yeah, definitely babies.

[DOD]Asprilla · 27 Mar 2013 at 08:47

As soon as I've got round to free cycling my chest freezer I'll be wall mounting mine on individual hooks in the garage.

bcjames · 27 Mar 2013 at 10:46

I hate storing bikes. Aside my own bikes, I have 6 others, and 8 turbo trainers.

Turbos by bcjamesmini, on Flickr

Bikes by bcjamesmini, on Flickr

And I need them today, so trying to get it all in the car. Only 4 bikes fit. I need a van!

Untitled by bcjamesmini, on Flickr

One More Solo · 27 Mar 2013 at 11:08

[DOD]Asprilla;24013442 said:
As soon as I've got round to free cycling my chest freezer I'll be wall mounting mine on individual hooks in the garage.

I was thinking that but we're renting and the landlord may not approve. I've seen those freestanding stands but the one hook models aren't suitable for carbon bikes IIRC?

[DOD]Asprilla · 27 Mar 2013 at 11:12

Are you a one man stage race team?

ShiWarrior · 27 Mar 2013 at 11:56

ive not been out on my bike for about 5 weeks now due to my back going on that long ride I did!
then about 2 weeks ago my shoulder went, so I cant go out still

Does anyone know where to get cleat bolts AND washers from? you can buy the bolts easy enough but not the washers as well

Vonhelmet · 27 Mar 2013 at 14:33

Snoooooow. And wind. And cold.

helpimcrap · 27 Mar 2013 at 20:45

Can anybody recommend some SPD pedals for a TT bike?

Got shimano R077 trainers if it matters.

oli collett · 27 Mar 2013 at 20:58

helpimcrap said:
Can anybody recommend some SPD pedals for a TT bike?

Got shimano R077 trainers if it matters.

Think you'd go for the same you'd get for a road bike. Don't think you can go too far wrong with Shimano or Look!

touch · 27 Mar 2013 at 21:01

If your injuries mean that more movement of your feet is more comfortable, then go for SPDs. If not, SPD-SL pedals can be more comfortable because they spread the pressure more evenly on your foot through a much bigger cleat.

I think the R077 shoes can take either style of cleat?
If you go for SPD-SL, go for the shimano 105 pedals. They are just as good as the higher models but a little heavier. I use 105 pedals on all my bikes, even my good bike with dura ace groupset.

helpimcrap · 27 Mar 2013 at 21:18

oli collett said:
Think you'd go for the same you'd get for a road bike. Don't think you can go too far wrong with Shimano or Look!

touch said:
If your injuries mean that more movement of your feet is more comfortable, then go for SPDs. If not, SPD-SL pedals can be more comfortable because they spread the pressure more evenly on your foot through a much bigger cleat.

I think the R077 shoes can take either style of cleat?
If you go for SPD-SL, go for the shimano 105 pedals. They are just as good as the higher models but a little heavier. I use 105 pedals on all my bikes, even my good bike with dura ace groupset.

R077s can go for Look, SPD or SPD-SL.

I've got look and SPD cleats. Only ever used the SPD which i find really good as it's not restrictive at all and i can clip in now in pitch black in a matter of seconds!

Are Look ones better? Or should i stick with SPD?

Brabbinho · 27 Mar 2013 at 21:44

speedplay ftw

touch · 27 Mar 2013 at 21:48

Looks will be much more restrictive than SPDs. They are similar to SPD-SL. If you like the freedom of the SPDs, then stick with them or go for another MTB style system, you wont get the same range of movement with a road pedal.