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FrenchTart · 28 Jun 2015 at 22:06

Well, I'm just saying that I won't be accelerating off into the distance is all

Worked out a route. To the carpark where you've suggested it's just under 15 miles but some of that is along the TPT so super slow. Give me an extra ten minutes warning before you set off so I can deal with the cats and my broken legs

syke · 28 Jun 2015 at 22:08

Gave Zwift a run today - still struggling with my wrist, but sitting stationary is definitely ridable. Only did 2 laps of the current course so it was 19km with 220M elevation, definitely a decent workout on the turbo using the app I have to say, shows how much fitness I've lost recently that's for sure!

Vonhelmet · 28 Jun 2015 at 22:24

FAO Roady and anyone else who's interested in my lipstick-on-a-pig TDF...

Newly powdercoated in bright red, with a Claris groupset (and random Shimano long reach brakes). I'm not 100% on the whitewall tyres, so I'll go black when I wear them out, and if I can really be bothered I'll replace the silver crankset with a black one. Red and black is badass, after all.

In all likelihood, the paint job is worth more than the frame

FrenchTart · 28 Jun 2015 at 22:30

Looks pretty tidy actually

I totally need to give my old Cotic X the same treatment one of these days. As it's been solely used as a turbo bike for so long it actually doesn't even have brakes any more...

George Hincapie · 28 Jun 2015 at 23:26

Vonhelmet said:
FAO Roady and anyone else who's interested in my lipstick-on-a-pig TDF...

Newly powdercoated in bright red, with a Claris groupset (and random Shimano long reach brakes). I'm not 100% on the whitewall tyres, so I'll go black when I wear them out, and if I can really be bothered I'll replace the silver crankset with a black one. Red and black is badass, after all.

In all likelihood, the paint job is worth more than the frame

The saddle doesn't appear to be straight?

Vonhelmet · 28 Jun 2015 at 23:29

George Hincapie said:
The saddle doesn't appear to be straight?

Haha, no, I said that in the gallery thread just earlier. It's been rebuilt this week and clearly I've not got everything quite in order!

I need to replace the chain as well, as the eagle eyed among you will doubtless see that it is stretched

grudas · 29 Jun 2015 at 01:08

Jonny69 said:
Bummer. Mine's not playing ball yet either, it sort of decided to let go last week after I'd been out for a run. Need to see the work physio this week and decide what I have to do about it. I'm off the bike this week, in the meantime. Painful to ride in 1st gear which is 42/19, so it doesn't look like good news to me.

it's a hell isn't it?! I was pedaling in 50/32 for a week.. :| it got better after wearing one of these -;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bracoo-Medi...TF8&qid=1435536407&sr=8-4&keywords=knee+strap

it's very uncomfortable if you get the velcro bit to touch your skin but it did reduce the pain - oddly! I have taken it off now and it's been OK for the past week! bar a few little ouchies here and there..! have you given any of the knee straps a shot? I'm 99% sure mine are due to BMX'ing injuries but It might be a bike fit too.. the more I think about it the more I'm considering getting one.

SoliD · 29 Jun 2015 at 09:17

Jonny69/grudas, have either of you tried Kiniseology tape, I know there isn't much proof it definitely works, but I have been using some recently and it certainly alleviates any pain I have had.

SoliD · 29 Jun 2015 at 09:26

Shamrock said:
I'm not convinced by the 'summer base layer to keep cool' thing but I own a couple of these:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/craft-cool-mesh-superlight-short-sleeve-base-layer/

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/craft-cool-mesh-superlight-sleeveless-base-layer/

I wasn't but I've been doing it a lot more recently and the extra comfort of the base layer really helps. But the sky guys were raving about it on all but the hottest climbing days. Was after something a bit cheaper if I'm honest

any other recommendations?

topgun06 · 29 Jun 2015 at 09:47

SoliD said:
Jonny69/grudas, have either of you tried Kiniseology tape, I know there isn't much proof it definitely works, but I have been using some recently and it certainly alleviates any pain I have had.

I would echo this. I've been using Rock Tape for about 2 years now. Its expensive for that it is but it seems to work for me.

tedmaul · 29 Jun 2015 at 10:23

ShiWarrior said:
what waterproof overshoes would you guys recommend for todays sort of weather (i.e. summer/spring)

looking on wiggle
these are on sale, and seem good ?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/northwave-h2o-winter-overshoes-aw14/

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/northwave-h2o-overshoes-ss14/

I use the Gore Windstopper softshell ones and they're pretty good. If the roads are wet or you're out in showers then they'll keep your feet dry and unaffected by any windchill. As mentioned though, in heavy rain no overshoe will really save you.

For winter i use the cheap planetx ones i got with a winter bundle made of neoprene or something similar. They're surprisingly durable and although your feet will get wet eventually they do a good job of keeping them warm, which is much more important.

Shamrock said:
I'm not convinced by the 'summer base layer to keep cool' thing but I own a couple of these:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/craft-cool-mesh-superlight-short-sleeve-base-layer/

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/craft-cool-mesh-superlight-sleeveless-base-layer/

I use the sleeveless one throughout the warmer days (all 3 of them) and would rate it.

booyaka · 29 Jun 2015 at 10:24

SoliD said:
I wasn't but I've been doing it a lot more recently and the extra comfort of the base layer really helps. But the sky guys were raving about it on all but the hottest climbing days. Was after something a bit cheaper if I'm honest any other recommendations?

try decathlon if you have any near by.

I have numerous ones of theseB'TWIN 300 SHORT SLEEVE CYCLING BASELAYER - WHITE

Also a couple of these for the winter time B'TWIN 300 LONGSLEEVE CYCLING BASELAYER - BLACK

Can't fault them for £7. Slightly meshy, but warm enough under a top. Work well in all conditions, never get sweaty or anything. Very impressed. Wash well and used tons of times.

SoliD · 29 Jun 2015 at 10:37

booyaka said:
try decathlon if you have any near by.

I have numerous ones of theseB'TWIN 300 SHORT SLEEVE CYCLING BASELAYER - WHITE

Also a couple of these for the winter time B'TWIN 300 LONGSLEEVE CYCLING BASELAYER - BLACK

Can't fault them for £7. Slightly meshy, but warm enough under a top. Work well in all conditions, never get sweaty or anything. Very impressed. Wash well and used tons of times.

Cool, got one in Southampton, look exactly what I need!

Roady · 29 Jun 2015 at 10:51

ShiWarrior said:
seen my shoes !!!

wiggle / crc = sold out
everywhere else = sold out

£120 at wiggle (without the £15 off)
found them on sidi café, £140, add to basket, now its £120 !

http://www.sidicafe.co.uk/sidi-genius-5-fit-carbon-white-black-red-2015.html

ordered !

Nice shoes! They're really what I'm looking for next... But my shoe change will involve a cleat/pedal change too so need to make sure my SPD's are well worn first. I may leave it until next year (after winter) as can't remember if the Arctic GTX boots I ordered have SPD and SPD-SL or just SPD... (don't get them until my birthday).

grudas said:
damn, planet x is coming up with some cool designs lately..

That RT Di2 is an insane buy and you're right about their designs getting better!

SoliD said:
What do people use for summer base layers, got some compression tops from planet x, but they're a little too warm, just want something meshy ideally, and cheap

I've been wearing these mesh ones for really hot/climbing/tempo rides, I'll be getting more when they're in a sale. Really wide mesh, plenty of stretch to remove - even when soaked! Very impressed, they size up ok. I'm wearing XL's and I'm usually an XL in most jerseys (L in DHB).

I wear these for other rides/commuting. They're great (amazing wicking) but don't have the stretch of the others. They seem to be wearing more (stitching coming slightly undone etc) but then again they were half the price...

Shamrock said:
I'm not convinced by the 'summer base layer to keep cool' thing

I sweat buckets (always have) so my jerseys get soaked on hard rides, with a mesh base I find things far more comfortable on longer hard rides. The extra 'evaporation & mesh' principle really does work.

grudas · 29 Jun 2015 at 11:31

SoliD said:
Jonny69/grudas, have either of you tried Kiniseology tape, I know there isn't much proof it definitely works, but I have been using some recently and it certainly alleviates any pain I have had.

I haven't no, looks a bit of a hassle to be honest! I'd love to try it but I can't imagine my self putting it on every morning

never mind my super hairy legs, can you imagine the pain?

on a different note, kinda digging my new wheels! transformed the bike for sure

16 spokes up front is a bit risky tho

SoliD · 29 Jun 2015 at 11:40

grudas said:
I haven't no, looks a bit of a hassle to be honest! I'd love to try it but I can't imagine my self putting it on every morning never mind my super hairy legs, can you imagine the pain?

on a different note, kinda digging my new wheels! transformed the bike for sure 16 spokes up front is a bit risky tho

Thanks Roady, those mesh sportful ones look perfect, how much have you got them for previously?

You can leave it on for 7 days at a time! Excuse for shaving your "manly" legs!

topgun06 · 29 Jun 2015 at 11:51

grudas said:
I haven't no, looks a bit of a hassle to be honest! I'd love to try it but I can't imagine my self putting it on every morning never mind my super hairy legs, can you imagine the pain?

I did used to put it on for every ride. But now for smaller rides I don't tend to bother. I'll save it for longer rides. My hairy legs don't seem to affect the adhesion, and taking it off again after is fine. You need to man up

SoliD · 29 Jun 2015 at 12:03

Ride like a pro is up again

http://www.jaguar.co.uk/experience-jaguar/ride-like-a-pro/event-information.html get entering your local one, could win some good prizes!

Jonny69 · 29 Jun 2015 at 12:07

grudas said:
it's a hell isn't it?! I was pedaling in 50/32 for a week.. :| it got better after wearing one of these -;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bracoo-Medi...TF8&qid=1435536407&sr=8-4&keywords=knee+strap

it's very uncomfortable if you get the velcro bit to touch your skin but it did reduce the pain - oddly! I have taken it off now and it's been OK for the past week! bar a few little ouchies here and there..! have you given any of the knee straps a shot? I'm 99% sure mine are due to BMX'ing injuries but It might be a bike fit too.. the more I think about it the more I'm considering getting one.

Haven't tried a support. I'll see what the physio says on Wednesday but it could be a plan.

SoliD said:
Jonny69/grudas, have either of you tried Kiniseology tape, I know there isn't much proof it definitely works, but I have been using some recently and it certainly alleviates any pain I have had.

Same as Grudas really, I'm not sure about the practicality. I'd be putting it on and off twice a day and I've got really hairy legs too

That said, it's the sort of thing I'd consider for using when I run or probably more likely if I do any longer rides, but I don't think it'll be practical for me for commuting. Where did you learn how to put it on correctly?

SoliD · 29 Jun 2015 at 12:10

Jonny69 said:
Haven't tried a support. I'll see what the physio says on Wednesday but it could be a plan.

Same as Grudas really, I'm not sure about the practicality. I'd be putting it on and off twice a day and I've got really hairy legs too

That said, it's the sort of thing I'd consider for using when I run or probably more likely if I do any longer rides, but I don't think it'll be practical for me for commuting. Where did you learn how to put it on correctly?

As above, you can leave on for 7 days, I've not left it on that long, but have had some knee stuff on for 4 days before with no problems. It's easy to apply, just follow the numerous guides on youtube!

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