Ah not very far then! Tired of it or had problems?
Sorry Roady, I don't get what you mean
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Sorry Roady, I don't get what you mean
thanks I guess, I do get a lot of hate but I know the risks.. and crashing on a bike I guess I'm the only one who's going to get hurt?
3 times in nearly 15k actually!
I use them all the time, it's just.. easy? and if it helps even a little, I'll have them on.. front and back!
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Powertap is an ok option, but you're limited to one set of wheels then. Imo the best option is crank based. Powertap are launching theirs which will be in the range of price that Stages is, aside from that only a touch more will get you a Quarq or a P2M.
As time marches on crank based systems will continue to reduce in price as well imo as competition increases.
Sorry Roady, I don't get what you mean
In a roundabout way I was asking why you were changing the frame!
I'm the same with my rear, I'll generally turn my front on when traffic is bad and/or visibility isn't 100%. For what it takes to run USB chargeable lights with 2+ weeks run-time I consider it an 'easy' way to increase my visibility on the road. Removing and refitting lights is part of my preparation 'routine' (included with fitting VIRB, 810 and saddle bag).
Which front light are you using grudas? I've a Cateye Rapid X mounted on my headtube but considering fork mounting it... Want to keep my bars semi-clear as with the garmin/VIRB outfront and 2 bar mounted front lights in the darker weather space is at a premium.
Here's hoping!
In a roundabout way I was asking why you were changing the frame!
Haha You've lost me. Or I'm just being slow. I thought we were talking about tyres?
In a roundabout way I was asking why you were changing the frame!
I'm the same with my rear, I'll generally turn my front on when traffic is bad and/or visibility isn't 100%. For what it takes to run USB chargeable lights with 2+ weeks run-time I consider it an 'easy' way to increase my visibility on the road. Removing and refitting lights is part of my preparation 'routine' (included with fitting VIRB, 810 and saddle bag).
Which front light are you using grudas? I've a Cateye Rapid X mounted on my headtube but considering fork mounting it... Want to keep my bars semi-clear as with the garmin/VIRB outfront and 2 bar mounted front lights in the darker weather space is at a premium.
Here's hoping!
this little beast! epic bit of kit IMO
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I'd hazard a guess a decent price would be £300ish
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That's going to be fun.Haha You've lost me. Or I'm just being slow. I thought we were talking about tyres?
Lol I got my wires crossed with your tyres and Robs frame change! Sorry!
2500 is good going, should get 3 winters out of a pair then really... If just used for commuting (unlikely) lol
this little beast! epic bit of kit IMO
I'd heard the clips were not very good/broke/wore out?
Good luck! The distance might not be 'insane' but with that climbing it is!
can't be right? I unclip mine a few times a day, swap between bikes when I go to gym etc and I've had it for 6ish months now? still as strong clip-in as it was day one.
Please keep me posted on the guards if you wouldnt mind and yeah its probably a good idea to go check them out, the visor might be a bit close to be hoenst.
Might just try find somewhere that does lenses, theres a few places around here that do them i think.
Be very rewarding wouldnt it!
Youd just go as far as you could then turn around and go back down, how much fun would it be coming down it haha! I wouldnt do it unless i were allowed to go back down, imagine how quickly youd cover 105km!
thanks I guess, I do get a lot of hate but I know the risks.. and crashing on a bike I guess I'm the only one who's going to get hurt?
3 times in nearly 15k actually!
You need lights for your kind of riding and the area, you need to stand out as much as possible, every had anything clip you?
What camera do you use by the way, i like the quality of it.
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yeah I guess if I was riding around country-side/country lanes I'd be ok without lights
but If I want to filter around like I do, keep the pace up etc I need some extra "oh" coming from me ha.clip me no, but I had a woman in 4x4 run into me twice at the traffic lights! sitting there, waiting for green... bam from behind! how the hell?
garmin virb, still no change! good battery life and quality, plus it's less £100 notes
awesome thing is that you can configure it to start when you press "start" on your garmin and stop when you press "stop" on the garmin too.. or navigate to camera "screen" on garmin and take pictures by tapping on the picture button - on garmin that is. 
yeah I guess if I was riding around country-side/country lanes I'd be ok without lights
clip me no, but I had a woman in 4x4 run into me twice at the traffic lights! sitting there, waiting for green... bam from behind! how the hell?
garmin virb, still no change! good battery life and quality, plus it's less £100 notes
You any good with the hills like the ones in Yorkshire?
hahaRun into you twice? How did she manage to hit you twice? How did that one end? Set off her airbags? Haha.
Ive seen a bit about these Virbs in the last week, the start and stop thing is brilliant! What a clever idea. I still use my phone, its pretty accurate and consistant, but i wonder if the garmins would show me as been faster because on some KOMS im trying to get im literally setting the same times now and cant beat myself lol. Theres one segment where im 1 second off the KOM and ive matched that time about 5 times now.
Wonder if the Garmins are more accurate, been told they are?
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Need some help on choosing new wheels. I have narrowed it down to the 7 on this link: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sale/cycle/road/wheels/?ea=4294767022&mi=150&ma=250&omi=20&oma=1940&cc=GBP
Which would be the best option? I've heard good things about the Zondas.
They need to be compatible with the Shimano Ultegra 6800 11 speed.
Which would be the best option? I've heard good things about the Zondas.
They need to be compatible with the Shimano Ultegra 6800 11 speed.
Just gonna quote this, as could do with ordering some tonight and no responses :'(
If you have the budget then the Zondas. If you're after something a little less then the Racing 5s. Both excellent wheels. I have the R5s as my 'winter' set.
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Thanks, grudas reviews/reports are good enough for me!
Never used that myself as I like the idea of controlling when it's on and when it's off! I don't tend to start/stop my garmin either, I let the auto start/stop do all the work!
Yes, much more accurate GPS wise. Although the altitude on my 810 seems to have a mind of it's own in the muggy/damp weather. I've found it much more accurate, reliable and easy than using Strava/IpBike on my mobiles.
No experience so can't comment, but regularly getting punctures on a CX would indicate guff tyres needing changing not a change in inner tubes to sort?
Obviously if the tyres are good then some of the slime tubes is the next option and I have no experience with them!
What kind of punctures are you getting?
Snakebite? (2 holes together where the tube has been pinched between rim+tyre). You need more pressure in the tyres.
Puncture? (something sharp has pierced a hole in the tube). You need to inspect your tyres if it's happening frequently. No point changing your tube if you dont remove the sharp things too.
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