Road Cycling Essentials

Vonhelmet · 29 Oct 2013 at 22:07

rogan said:
i want field to paint my frame so much, wish I could afford.

How much are you talking?

rogan · 29 Oct 2013 at 22:42

I think the painting costs are £150-250 depending on complexity then postage each way

remy87 · 29 Oct 2013 at 22:47

ShiWarrior said:
My jacket arrived today

Sorry Rogan, but it just fits me

Arm length is fine, slim fit, perfect for me as im slim
just the length could have been a little longer, but not short enough to not use, at £35 its worth keeping it in my jersey pocket for the likes of tomorrow when im out cycling all morning

its a good jacket that's for sure, just need to test It lol

Tried it today and it's excellent although it wasn't raining I tried to splash some water on it and it just comes off. I guess the water repellent coating won't stay for long if you machine wash it?

R0B75 · 29 Oct 2013 at 22:48

Not sure of anyone has posted this here but if anyone is looking for a Garmin mount then Superstar are doing them.

Don't need one but figured I'd give one a try at this price.

platypus · 30 Oct 2013 at 06:57

Ok, winter has most definitely arrived. I even considered zipping up my arm vents on the softshell today!

Toes were cold (only wearing toe thingys), so it's looking like it's time for the overshoes, core was fine, hands were toasty warm (thanks Castelli

), head was fine but I think I'll be progressing to the hat soon (wearing a headband at the moment).

ShiWarrior · 30 Oct 2013 at 07:56

remy87 said:
Tried it today and it's excellent although it wasn't raining I tried to splash some water on it and it just comes off. I guess the water repellent coating won't stay for long if you machine wash it?

not sure

Label says machine wash in a gentle but COLD cycle, drip dry

uniQ · 30 Oct 2013 at 08:40

R0B75 said:
Not sure of anyone has posted this here but if anyone is looking for a Garmin mount then Superstar are doing them.

Don't need one but figured I'd give one a try at this price.

I need one so great find. Looks like a K-Edge clone for 1/3 of the price.

One More Solo · 30 Oct 2013 at 08:55

R0B75 said:
Not sure of anyone has posted this here but if anyone is looking for a Garmin mount then Superstar are doing them.

Don't need one but figured I'd give one a try at this price.

About time these came down to a more reasonable price, prices charged before were outrageous!

Berger · 30 Oct 2013 at 09:16

I was going to buy a Bar Fly, will see where these are stocked to combine for free delivery.

platypus · 30 Oct 2013 at 09:16

Well, colour me impressed with the Planet-X bundle for £17.

topgun06 · 30 Oct 2013 at 09:21

Brrrrrrrr. Ice on my car this morning. I bet some of you had chilly commutes.

grudas · 30 Oct 2013 at 09:33

wasn't that bad.. shorts, hoodie and full finger gloves that's all but Its getting colder really quick.

[DOD]Asprilla · 30 Oct 2013 at 09:40

Set out this morning with tights, LS jersey, softshell gillet and early winter gloves.

After 3 miles I realised I hadn't put a t-shirt in my bag and so had to turn around go home. Took the opportunity to ditch the gillet and change gloves. Not as cold as advertised*.

*May be a euphemism for 'I'm fat'.

platypus · 30 Oct 2013 at 09:46

topgun06 said:
Brrrrrrrr. Ice on my car this morning. I bet some of you had chilly commutes.

Won't be able to cycle without overshoes for much longer at all. My toe thingy's did have a thin layer of ice on them once I got to work.

uniQ · 30 Oct 2013 at 09:49

I've been rocking winter tights and overshoes over toe covers for at least the last couple of weeks

uniQ · 30 Oct 2013 at 09:52

Thor in "Cyclists don't have nine lives"

I need to learn that bonnet roll trick

Berger · 30 Oct 2013 at 09:53

Set off on Tuesday and it was 4c. Winter bibs, arm warmers, merino base and normal jersey, winter gloves on, even wished I had the shoe covers!

Hour later it was getting north of 15c and the warmers and gloves had to come off as I was cooking!

Shamrock · 30 Oct 2013 at 09:54

I broke out the PX unpadded over-tights today, but didn't wear too much on top.

Cold knees are not welcome.

platypus · 30 Oct 2013 at 10:04

The Castelli Sorpasso's have been excellent so far for that, the knees are fleece lined. Once it gets to zero though I'll have to double layer.

[DOD]Asprilla · 30 Oct 2013 at 10:05

I've been getting PT quite a bit recently (illness, lack of sleep and interviewing) and it's affected my mojo; this morning I was actually contemplating just getting the train. It's a beautiful cool bright Autumn morning and I was thinking that sitting in a tin box would be a good idea.

I need counselling.