Road Cycling Essentials

AHarvey · 31 May 2013 at 15:31

Mr Jones said:
What's wrong with Red?

Also, how tall are you? Perhaps the 54 plus taller seat post can work?

I'm 5'10". And nothing really wrong with red..it just reminds me of my postman's bike when I used to do that one xmas

grudas said:
dont flippin go for the triban3A! its rubbish compared to red one.

I wasn't really aware there was a difference other than the forks. :S Is it really that bad in comparison? best to go for the red and just respray in something I like?

[DOD]Asprilla · 31 May 2013 at 15:47

Shamrock said:
Oli is cool with 7.30am.

I'll send you my mobile number in trust just in case. You must know some decent routes around Surrey? I was planning to take Oli on my route that goes past Epsom Racecourse then to Dorking and up Ranmore Common, then up Chapel Lane and round to Box Hill.

I'll just arrange a pass and then text you. I'll need to be back for 11.

grudas · 31 May 2013 at 15:49

AHarvey said:
I'm 5'10". And nothing really wrong with red..it just reminds me of my postman's bike when I used to do that one xmas

I wasn't really aware there was a difference other than the forks. :S Is it really that bad in comparison? best to go for the red and just respray in something I like?

the main reason why triban 3 is such a good value for money is carbon fork and sti shifters.

triban 3A has a steel fork and microshift(Chinese low end in this case) shifters.

R0B75 · 31 May 2013 at 15:49

At 5'10" I reckon a 54 would be plenty big enough on a Triban 3. I'm 5'9" and went with a mate when he bought his, the 54 was spot on for me. The red Triban 3 is really nice too and the carbon fork makes it amazing value. My mate loves his.

platypus · 31 May 2013 at 15:49

Mr Jones said:
As much as I love Lycra, I suspect you'll get non-cyclist coming in asking for other gears, if you know what I mean.

I think everyone has a fetish for lycra. We cyclists just get to display it.

uniQ · 31 May 2013 at 15:57

Saundie said:
It amuses me that we don't have a cycling sub-forum, yet we have the "On the Water" sub-forum which sees maybe five posts a week at most. Who do we have to bribe in order to rectify this?

I quite like how it is tbh. A cycling sub forum would spread us a bit thin as there's probably less than 30 active people that regularly post in this thread.

Gribs · 31 May 2013 at 16:24

nydryl said:
Oh flipping bloody bugger. Misjudged the length of my ride today and fell 8km short of the last May Massive badge. I know it's an arbitrary goal but I refuse to not reach 1000km after getting up bright and early today. Singlespeed detour trip to the shops later with Strava on

That'd be annoying. I was happy enough to get to 250km for the month and that involved a bit of a last minute rush after not riding at all over the bank holiday weekend due to a stag do / hangover.

nydryl · 31 May 2013 at 16:40

I made up the difference with a relaxing ride by the river on the singlespeed. First time I've ever rode with music, don't like it, kept checking behind me to see if anyone was going to need past. OCD from the roads I guess.

grudas · 31 May 2013 at 16:50

nydryl said:
I made up the difference with a relaxing ride by the river on the singlespeed. First time I've ever rode with music, don't like it, kept checking behind me to see if anyone was going to need past. OCD from the roads I guess.

listen to music with only one earphone

left ear for me is perfect as i can actually hear the road.

nydryl · 31 May 2013 at 16:52

grudas said:
listen to music with only one earphone left ear for me is perfect as i can actually hear the road.

That's what I was doing! It got better to the point I could relax on the path, but it's not for me on the roads.

Vonhelmet · 31 May 2013 at 16:53

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/22735801

Wiggins out of le Tour.

uniQ · 31 May 2013 at 17:05

^ Oh dear. Actually quite pleased though tbh :eek:

e: had to add this photo.

Cosimo · 31 May 2013 at 17:10

What a shame. I was looking forward to Wiggo showing us who really is the boss!

nydryl · 31 May 2013 at 17:15

After he looked at the Giro, or arguably all year, Wiggins was unlikely to be showing anyone who the boss is. It's sad he can't mount even a token/ceremonial defence but it would have been tough to see him in the same sort of pain as the Giro.

oli collett · 31 May 2013 at 17:53

[DOD]Asprilla;24372848 said:
I'll just arrange a pass and then text you. I'll need to be back for 11.

Just to warn you both, I'll be half asleep at that hour! I'll probably struggle to hold a wheel but will see how I get on!

uniQ · 31 May 2013 at 18:10

oli collett said:
Just to warn you both, I'll be half asleep at that hour! I'll probably struggle to hold a wheel but will see how I get on!

Don't fall for it. That's hustle speak

oli collett · 31 May 2013 at 18:44

uniQ said:
Don't fall for it. That's hustle speak

haha, my legs have done nearly 450km over the last 7 days, I think they'll give up at the sight of another hill!

sunnysingh · 31 May 2013 at 19:29

Just heard about Wiggins, must be gutted. Was looking forward to seeing how he was going to perform on the tour. Hope he gets fit as soon as possible.

Womble · 31 May 2013 at 20:32

So just upgrading some of my stuff so ordered a black Kask Mojito earlier in the week. The kind folks at Wiggle gave me a black and red Vertigo instead but now I don't know whether to keep it or return it for a different mojito. Just seems like too much of a bargain to return!

Anyone owned or used both and know which is better? Mainly got it to stop the infamous mushroom head but never been able to try both on together to compare

Either way, it's much nicer then my old giro thingy

topgun06 · 31 May 2013 at 21:03

I've been boycotting this thread since I fractured my toe in an attempt to avoid the feeling of missing out.

Now, one week later, I have managed to get out on the bike. And even in this short time it seems like ages since I last went for a ride. I've missed it.