Road Cycling Essentials

[Vonhelmet]

Speed/cadence sensor from decathlon is £17. I got a garmin hrm on eBay for £18, search for a seller called thurgo_exeter - looks like he's still got a bunch in stock.

 

[BennyC]

To be honest.... I'm a massive wuss on descents so I can sympathise with them

I will be too if I ever come off

Your bike is going to be at least a 10% increase in weight. Definitely worth logging.

Yep +10% just about. 8.82KG

If your phone supports Ant+ you can pick up a very cheap speed/cad sensor from Decathlon.

I have a 5s and was initially going to get a Wahoo HRM & S/C but since decided a Garmin 500/510 is probably a better bet.

 

[ShiWarrior]

just wrting a letter to my bank and the mag subscription place to cancel Direct Debit

which address do I write to?
website says 3 address, but none for Northampton (where the letters are coming from) and on the original letter I sent to subscribe, its not immediate Media, its Future publishing , but same place in Northampton but different post code??

 

[lordrobs]

just wrting a letter to my bank and the mag subscription place to cancel Direct Debit

which address do I write to?
website says 3 address, but none for Northampton (where the letters are coming from) and on the original letter I sent to subscribe, its not immediate Media, its Future publishing , but same place in Northampton but different post code??

Do you have online banking? I just cancel my ones online and a letter comes through a week later.

 

[ShiWarrior]

Do you have online banking? I just cancel my ones online and a letter comes through a week later.

yeah I do, normal have to send a letter to my bank and to them

cant cancel DD online , I've tried

 

[FrenchTart]

I will be too if I ever come off

Yep +10% just about. 8.82KG

I have a 5s and was initially going to get a Wahoo HRM & S/C but since decided a Garmin 500/510 is probably a better bet.

Meh, I've not come off (on a hill) but I'm just a bit noob

Your bike is quite a lot lighter than mine despite it being carbon. Sounds pretty tasty Have you thought about including gear, backpack, etc in your weight monitoring? It may sound a little petty but actually it can all add up.

I think a 5s supports Ant+ so you could get the cadence sensor now so at least you're logging things. If you want to have live monitoring a Garmin 500/510 is great though a cheaper option is probably a RFLKT+.

 

[DIABLO]

Superstar out front Garmin mount finally back in stock.

http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/garmin-mount-black.htm

 

[daveski]

Windy again this morning, horrible in parts.

 

[grudas]

Windy again this morning, horrible in parts.

yeah! had a few VERY hairy moments.. its ok though, way home is all headwind! that'll be a pain!

 

[Berger]

really struggled today

first ride of 2015 and I did 50 miles

been so ill for 2 weeks, not been on the bike at all...

oh and here's my 2014 story :

http://2014story.strava.com/video/1072386

Had three weeks off too, 40km this morning and my muscles felt like they all turned to jelly!

Worse it felt like my throat was closing up and I couldn't get enough air in..


How nice are these boxes, but the price!

http://www.buxumbox.com

 

[FrenchTart]

Yup..some not so fun gusts this morning. Feeling really weak too. Possibly yet another illness, sigh.

 

[booyaka]

yeah I do, normal have to send a letter to my bank and to them

cant cancel DD online , I've tried

lol -you need to change banks! Who should have to write a letter in this day and age to cancel a DD - that's just a ridiculous waste of your time and the banks time!

 

[K13LCC]

Any armchair cardiologists want to take a look at my first rate with a heart rate monitor? The wind was ridiculous, so there are some silly bits, but even accounting for that my heart rate looks very high. Average of 164bpm and a high of 189bpm when I was sprinting at 26mph.

My avg HR tends to be around 164bpm but then I am fairly heavy (fat)! The cold doesn't help either... I went out without my wind jacket couple of weeks ago and my avg went up to 174bpm over an hour or so ride :O

Also, the highest I've seen my HR go is 203bpm - I felt like I was going to die!

 

[topgun06]

My average has always been around 160 during a ride.

 

[BennyC]

What setup are people running for pumping tyres?

I gather I need a track pump to be able to put any decent amount of pressure in my tyres at home, but out on the road should I experience a flat?

Is a Co2 valve & capsule the choice purely for size/convenience in a saddle bag over a hand pump on the frame?

 

[DIABLO]

What setup are people running for pumping tyres?

I gather I need a track pump to be able to put any decent amount of pressure in my tyres at home, but out on the road should I experience a flat?

Is a Co2 valve & capsule the choice purely for size/convenience in a saddle bag over a hand pump on the frame?

And speed a CO2 cartridge will inflate the tyre in like second and for the price of them I don't see a need for a pump.

 

[FrenchTart]

My only worry with CO2 stuff is that I might run out of cartridges on a longer ride or if I'm unlucky. Probably just paranoia though.

 

[Vonhelmet]

My only worry with CO2 stuff is that I might run out of cartridges on a longer ride or if I'm unlucky. Probably just paranoia though.

I know a guy who uses CO2 but still keeps a frame pump after he learnt the hard way...

 

[Jonny69]

What setup are people running for pumping tyres?

I gather I need a track pump to be able to put any decent amount of pressure in my tyres at home, but out on the road should I experience a flat?

Is a Co2 valve & capsule the choice purely for size/convenience in a saddle bag over a hand pump on the frame?

Track pump at home and for commuting I'm currently carrying a can of Vittoria Pit Stop taped under the saddle. It's about the same size as a CO2 pump but you don't need tools or a spare tube. Interested to see how well it works. Just have to be careful to spot the puncture.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/vittoria-pit-stop-tyre-sealant/

 

[topgun06]

Yes, that's always the risk. I've only ever taken one tube and canister with me. But for longer rides I'm usually with others who could help if if things get unlucky.