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Which year model of the paddy wagon do you have? I got the 2011 and upgraded the wheels to a v-sprint set and it made a big difference!
Got Axiom rack on it and some Vaude panniers and its an awesome all year fixed commuter bike.
Any pictures?
wow my legs are still sore from my last ride on the 22nd.
I think it was this short hill that done me in
http://veloviewer.com/segments/5253066/athlete/2584042
Avg Grade:
10.5 %
Max Grade:
23.2 %
Speed:
5.4 km/h
surprisingly only 2 people have rode that section and we both have the same uber slow time :O
He was faster at the start but I beat him at the top on the performance comparison
I downloaded a route from gpsmyride to follow that day so must have been his
I think it was this short hill that done me in
http://veloviewer.com/segments/5253066/athlete/2584042
Avg Grade:
10.5 %
Max Grade:
23.2 %
Speed:
5.4 km/h
surprisingly only 2 people have rode that section and we both have the same uber slow time :O
He was faster at the start but I beat him at the top on the performance comparison
I downloaded a route from gpsmyride to follow that day so must have been his
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10 days done on a reasonable rental in Cyprus. Managed to clock up 330km or so, and put 5500m of ascent under the belt. Plus a new top speed of 71.7kph
All good fun, some nice views and a couple of tidy KoM's to take home.
Tempted to take my own bike next time though.
All good fun, some nice views and a couple of tidy KoM's to take home.
Tempted to take my own bike next time though.
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Like!
Lots of nice climbs in the Trudos (sp?) mountains apparently.
Lots of nice climbs in the Trudos (sp?) mountains apparently.
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Has anyone got a BikeParka Bike cover?
going to buy the urban version
got a crappy Halfords one at the moment and water gets through
good thing about it, special opening to lock and unlock bike without take cover off, so the cover doesn't sit on top of the lock, and also good for transporting it in the car
going to buy the urban version
got a crappy Halfords one at the moment and water gets through
good thing about it, special opening to lock and unlock bike without take cover off, so the cover doesn't sit on top of the lock, and also good for transporting it in the car
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Troodos i think.
There are a few climbs here....
http://tourofcyprus.com/en/2013/routes
I think my biggest climb was 702m or so, and coming from the desert it was a serious shock to the system. I had never had to come off the big ring before, and all of a sudden i ran out of gears. Couldn't quite get my head round it for a minute or 2
It's a 2013, I've changed quite a few bits but not the wheels yet, I want to drop some weight and treat myself with wheels when I get to my target. So far I've removed the freewheel, changed from bull horn to drop bars, new brake levers, 105 road pedals, gp4000s tyres, carbon seatpost and lightweight saddle
What do your new wheels weigh? The standard ones come in at 3465g all in and 2510g just for the wheels and fixed gear. I'll take a picture today if I get chance, it's still shiny new because I won't start using it properly until September
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just been browsing the classified section over at bike radar
and there's a guy selling an R5, apparently he's saying there's only 2 in the country (54cm frame)
don't know if that's true or not, but they do look good !
and there's a guy selling an R5, apparently he's saying there's only 2 in the country (54cm frame)
don't know if that's true or not, but they do look good !
Lol I done the opposite changed from drops to bullhorn. The wheels not sure but they are not light, brilliant Miche primato hubs on it and pretty much bomb proof. Recently changed the headset because of rusty bearings. Only stock part left from kona is the stem and seat post which has seized up lol.It's a 2013, I've changed quite a few bits but not the wheels yet, I want to drop some weight and treat myself with wheels when I get to my target. So far I've removed the freewheel, changed from bull horn to drop bars, new brake levers, 105 road pedals, gp4000s tyres, carbon seatpost and lightweight saddle
What do your new wheels weigh? The standard ones come in at 3465g all in and 2510g just for the wheels and fixed gear. I'll take a picture today if I get chance, it's still shiny new because I won't start using it properly until September
Edit. And stock fork.
Found link http://www.v-sprintwheels.com/pages/track-wheels-custom.html
The £144 one but got it for £124 with a code.
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I'm thinking about getting a winter bike for commuting... I currently have a Giant Defy 1 2012 that I commute on. Is it worth buying something cheaper for winter, say Triban 3 price range, or save up a bit (lot) more and get a new summer bike? Or both, obviously!?
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well, as I own a carbon frame from Specialized, im looking for one of their CX bikes (Tricross) 2nd hand to use over winter as they can take bigger wheels (knobbly too) and mudguards
So I'll be doing the pedal for scotland ride(only the 47m ride) and have decided to use my road bike. I've not used in a few months and when I did use it, it was only used to get to work. The tyres could do with replacing and was looking for some recommendations. Not too bothered about price as long as its reasonable.
I cycled this last year on a full sus mountain bike, hopefully will smash my time this year on the road bike
I cycled this last year on a full sus mountain bike, hopefully will smash my time this year on the road bike
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Bit of a bargain, that.
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Wow, where is that from!
Well I ordered...
For anyone who isn't a platinum customer (no idea how you get that, no info on their site) you can use code "Aug300" for 15% off. Plus 4% cashback from Quidco. Total spend of £509.99 for an Ultegra 6800 groupset seemed ok to me! Plus potentially 4% on top later on.
Not sure if you can use the code on top of yours uniQ?
For anyone who isn't a platinum customer (no idea how you get that, no info on their site) you can use code "Aug300" for 15% off. Plus 4% cashback from Quidco. Total spend of £509.99 for an Ultegra 6800 groupset seemed ok to me! Plus potentially 4% on top later on.
Not sure if you can use the code on top of yours uniQ?
It was just a one use code they sent out in a mail shot. I expect 'everyone' on the PBK mailing list whose bought something in the past was/is a platinum customer.
I tried it again but it's one use only so no good sharing
Ordered 4 * GP4000s for £92.78 and a bunch of little bits too
I tried it again but it's one use only so no good sharing
Ordered 4 * GP4000s for £92.78 and a bunch of little bits too
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