Road Cycling Essentials

[DOD]Asprilla · 6 Jun 2013 at 21:10

Shouldn't be a huge difference. Try it and find out. If you are using KMC Quicklinks then you can just take it off again.

oli collett · 6 Jun 2013 at 21:14

[DOD]Asprilla;24408188 said:
Shouldn't be a huge difference. Try it and find out. If you are using KMC Quicklinks then you can just take it off again.

But if I take off too many links.. i can't exactly add them back on can I :confused:

Actually just realised I can fit it on both and see - forgot I don't need the derailleur for that!

[DOD]Asprilla · 6 Jun 2013 at 21:18

Yup, big ring to big ring plus two links is my size guide.

I meant that with quick links removing a chain to check whether it fits is easy.

oli collett · 6 Jun 2013 at 22:07

[DOD]Asprilla;24408257 said:
Yup, big ring to big ring plus two links is my size guide.

I meant that with quick links removing a chain to check whether it fits is easy.

Yeah looking easy now with the quick links!

Hopefully i can sort out the hanger tomorrow..

cainer · 6 Jun 2013 at 22:17

[DOD]Asprilla;24408116 said:
Anyone fancy the Compact 50 Sportive 21/7?

50 miles from Cobham and 4500' of climbing. I did it last year and its a nice little event.

im not far from Cobham and i collect my 1st road bike next week... mark me down for the 2016 event i should have got rid of my beer belly by then

Shamrock · 6 Jun 2013 at 22:18

Catching a Virgin train tomorrow with my bike, really not looking forward to it!

I reserved a bike slot but only have a reference number I received verbally with no other proof. I expect they will deny it means anything. I also don't like the thought of leaving my bike alone even if it is a guarded carriage. Apparently they don't like people using locks.

Vonhelmet · 6 Jun 2013 at 22:47

One More Solo said:
Finding out Chris Froome needs a 28t cog in the mountains.
Finding out that's because he has a 42t small ring.

Contador used a 32t in some of the Vuelta stages last year. Long mech and everything.

[DOD]Asprilla · 6 Jun 2013 at 23:04

Vonhelmet said:
Contador used clenbutrol in some of the Vuelta stages last year. Lame excuses and everything.

Fixed that for you.

InQ · 6 Jun 2013 at 23:08

#Chri5# said:
Thoughts on white wheels on a black (carbon fibre) bike? Very tempted with a set of Tricons for £399 but Merlin only have white (they had black when I spotted them yesterday but they are (were) £499)

Nah!

RS80 C24's for a bit less IMO.
I have the DA C24's and they are sublime.

Vonhelmet · 6 Jun 2013 at 23:14

[DOD]Asprilla;24409002 said:
Fixed that for you.

Last year? Definitely the year before, but last year?

No denying he's dodgy, mind you.

[DOD]Asprilla · 6 Jun 2013 at 23:15

Vonhelmet said:
Last year? Definitely the year before, but last year?

No denying he's dodgy, mind you.

Year before, but I never let the facts get in the way of a cheap dig.

Vonhelmet · 6 Jun 2013 at 23:22

[DOD]Asprilla;24409065 said:
Year before, but I never let the facts get in the way of a cheap dig.

One More Solo · 6 Jun 2013 at 23:29

Vonhelmet said:
Contador used a 32t in some of the Vuelta stages last year. Long mech and everything.

I remember that. I wonder if he used a compact or standard chainset though - a 34x32 combination seems a bit implausible for the speeds the pros race at!

AHarvey · 7 Jun 2013 at 01:35

Purchased a Triban 5 this afternoon, great staff but they have messed up with my helmet. It wouldn't scan so they went and got a new one, says its the same size so didn't test but its slightly too small

Managed to do a 11km ride tonight, took 42 mins and I am fubar'd

Feet no longer hurt but my ass is really feeling sore! I forgot how hard the ride can be on a racer...every bump. Going to need new pedals and shoes, as trainers just hurt my feet. Looking forward to it though

Disappointed with the time, but glad I made it back and I did have some walking sections with a couple of the banks. Going to blame it on driving all day, giving blood and only having a chicken sandwich 6 hours before!

Vonhelmet · 7 Jun 2013 at 08:00

Bike fit this morning... Let's see how this goes then.

GAC · 7 Jun 2013 at 08:12

AHarvey said:
Purchased a Triban 5 this afternoon, great staff but they have messed up with my helmet. It wouldn't scan so they went and got a new one, says its the same size so didn't test but its slightly too small

Managed to do a 11km ride tonight, took 42 mins and I am fubar'd Feet no longer hurt but my ass is really feeling sore! I forgot how hard the ride can be on a racer...every bump. Going to need new pedals and shoes, as trainers just hurt my feet. Looking forward to it though

Disappointed with the time, but glad I made it back and I did have some walking sections with a couple of the banks. Going to blame it on driving all day, giving blood and only having a chicken sandwich 6 hours before!

i know the feeling, my first ride for a long while last saturday as painful and slow. hopefully the times will start to tumble for both of us.

One More Solo · 7 Jun 2013 at 09:22

Vonhelmet said:
Bike fit this morning... Let's see how this goes then.

Looking forward to the report!

[DOD]Asprilla · 7 Jun 2013 at 09:48

As we approach the longest day, now is a good time to buy lights....

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/exposure-joystick-with-headband-red-eye-micro-light-set/

One More Solo · 7 Jun 2013 at 09:50

Wow, absolute bargain!

Today is too nice to sit inside and study so I'll save that for tonight. Waiting for my kit to finish washing then I'm heading off on that ride I planned. Love this weather!

[DOD]Asprilla · 7 Jun 2013 at 09:53

One More Solo said:
Wow, absolute bargain!

Similar to the recent CR1 bargain, I don't need one because I've got one already but I think they are so good and that's such a good price that I'm tempted to buy it anyway.