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I have to make a conscious effort to do it as well, particularly when I'm tired or - stupidly - when it's windy. I have to really think about it, but if I actually do it then I do find I'm quicker.
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I put 120psi in my 20c rear.120 psi James? Are you on 21mm tyres or something?
But that's nothing compared to the tubs. 175 in the rear and 155 in the front
You'd think it would be like a dinner plate, but it's really not; it's very smooth.
Awesome, thanks. Had a fairly good idea about facing (from a woodwork/metalwork prospective) but hadn't heard of chasing before.
Awesome gif. Is awesome.
Similar here, I will generally drop down to them when I know the piece of road is fast and clear. Coming from commuting I tend to favour the hoods and feel I have more control in them, I know it's psychological as if anything braking is much better in the drops! I guess it's the upright position being slightly more favourable for observation offset against any increase in drag. I do find I go into 'TT mode' (although I've never ridden one!) in the drops - pushing hard through pedal strokes rather than taking it easy!
120 psi James? Are you on 21mm tyres or something?
25mms haha
I want 23s though.Indeed haha
Ive been meaning to get some of this
Or slam your stem so much that your hoods are as low as your drops currently!
Basically riding upside down haha
I put 120psi in my 20c rear.
But that's nothing compared to the tubs. 175 in the rear and 155 in the front
You'd think it would be like a dinner plate, but it's really not; it's very smooth.
I darent go above it, cant be bothered to change the tube if it fails, plus ive had one explode before and when they go, you go deaf for a little bit haha.
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You should lower it. 120 psi on 25s is crazy high unless you weigh a lot - and I think most 25s don't recommend to 120.
I weigh 91kg at the moment.
What would you reccommend?
Riding GP4000s with conti tubes.
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I rode to the train station in Halifax wednesday and then got the trains to Bingley and back the followin morning due to my torn calf, on the way home thursday morning i thought it would be a good idea to give it legs on a up hill section, knocked about 40 seconds off my best, i were wearing some old footy shorts and my old rugby top rather than my cycling gear as ive been going steady and didnt see the point.
I regret it so much, i were in a lot of pain yesterday and it hasnt really eased up today, might have done a little more damage, thought it would be okay, thatll teach me.
I just dont wana be off it, cycling has taken off for me in a massive way over the last 14-18 months and i genuinley love it, started to get out for longer rides recently too and theres so many little segments around here that i wana challenge for, i wana keep loosing weight and i wana be faster than the lads at work, people are gonna be catching up in no time now im off it.
1-5 weeks id say im looking at now before im riding, or atleast riding properly.
Genuinely gutting.
I regret it so much, i were in a lot of pain yesterday and it hasnt really eased up today, might have done a little more damage, thought it would be okay, thatll teach me.
I just dont wana be off it, cycling has taken off for me in a massive way over the last 14-18 months and i genuinley love it, started to get out for longer rides recently too and theres so many little segments around here that i wana challenge for, i wana keep loosing weight and i wana be faster than the lads at work, people are gonna be catching up in no time now im off it.
1-5 weeks id say im looking at now before im riding, or atleast riding properly.
Genuinely gutting.
I've been pumping up to 110 rear 100 front in general, give or take a bit, on 25mm and I weigh about 63kg......I think for Manchester > Blackpool i will try significantly lower and see how much more comfy it is.
Just feel like i'm sacrificing speed by doing so....but maybe not if im going over rough tarmac all the time ?
Just feel like i'm sacrificing speed by doing so....but maybe not if im going over rough tarmac all the time ?
My 700x25 Pro4 E's are only recommended up to 110PSI I think? 7/8 bar?
I'm ~81kg and usually carrying 5-10kg commuting (clothing/bag and bits) so not far off. Run mine at 90/95PSI.
Have you seen a doc? Well worth doing if you've done more damage, they'll give you a better idea of the time it'll take to heal. Ideally they'll tell you when to get back on the bike!
I would say heel in/toe out a little. I get it in the outside of my right foot on long/hard rides. Constant tweaking has lessened it but now my cleat position is totally different between my two feet. Quite odd as my resting foot position/angle is fairly similar, I have no injuries or any kind of imbalance that I'm aware of.
Had an awful incident last night. Was on a club ride and the rider in front of me braked suddenly. Unclipped my left foot in anticipation of a pileup and managed to get my foot caught between my wheel and my frame. This caused my wheel to lock up, downhill, at 30mph as I was forced into a skid which shredded my rear tyre and blew up the inner tube :/
Pretty sure the rim is bent in addition to the obviously wrecked tyre.
Pretty sure the rim is bent in addition to the obviously wrecked tyre.
Seen a doc? Well worth doing if you've done more damage, they'll give you a better idea of the time it'll take to heal. Ideally they'll tell you when to get back on the bike!
I would say heel in/toe out a little. I get it in the outside of my right foot on long/hard rides. Constant tweaking has lessened it but now my cleat position is totally different between my two feet. Quite odd as my resting foot position/angle is fairly similar, I have no injuries or any kind of imbalance that I'm aware of.
I went to the docs last monday and she just said to plenty of ibuprofen, support bandage and rest from sport. She said 4-6 weeks before its back to normal.
"Heel in toe out" Ill remember that when i adjust them. I feel it on longer rides it becomes very painful.
Cheers buddy!
Jeez, thats crazy! Atleast youre okay though, could have been worse!
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first time I've changed my cleats !
been riding, what , 3 years? lol
no wonder why I was finding it hard to unclip lately ! no yellow left on the two back bits, and the front one is extremely thin !
been riding, what , 3 years? lol
no wonder why I was finding it hard to unclip lately ! no yellow left on the two back bits, and the front one is extremely thin !
Ouch! At least the frame and you are all ok! Silver linings and all that!
And how long until your 4-6 weeks are up? Your muscle can't repair while it's being use/abused more!
The pain you're getting (if it's similar to mine) is from the muscle/tendon stretching down the outside of your foot and getting compressed with each pedal stroke. You may have experienced it more when riding hard, climbing lots and from pushing up the mileage.
Have you checked to see if you're a duck/pigeon (duck-footed/pigeon-toed) and all the other things like dangling your legs over a table edge and checking your feet relaxed position? That can quite quickly show you which way your foot would be more comfortable (so which way to adjust your cleats).
Obviously the foot cycling through the pedal stroke is totally different to being relaxed/walking, what you're ideally looking for is the most comfortable position with your metatarsals and the 'ball' of your foot directly above the pedal axle and then adjusting angle etc from there.
Source.
Got knocked of my bike this morning by a motorbike that tried to overtake me as I was turning right - spent hours in the hospital getting xrayed and getting my road rash cleaned up. Just cleaned my bike to give it a checkup, and apart from a few minor scuffs on the pedals and the shifters being scratched and bent inwards, the bike looks absolutely fine! Amazed tbh, I had assumed it would be a write off. My body must have taken the brunt of the collision, as the carbon frame-set doesn't have even the slightest scratch
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Had a stupid close pass from a driver whilst going back over Warburton Bridge (VH will know this). The driver was aware of his manoeuvre and his passenger spared no expense by turning round in his seat to flick the V's at me. Utter tool.
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