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Soldato
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After an enforced 2 weeks off the bike I've had done 3 days back to back. Some really good riding and finally spring has sprung!
https://www.strava.com/activities/514045462
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I can't see anything other than rubber but as they still have a fair bit of meat left on them it is hard to see to the bottom of the cuts. Yeah I had a look and there was nothing in there.
I'll keep going with them for a bit longer and look into something a little tougher for next time round.
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Go back to SPDs...
how long have you been using them? what kind of rides are you doing? how often do you unclip and reclip etc?
single sides are a lot harder to get used to, and are a pain in the ass if you have to unclip regularly. they come into their own on long runs without any unclipping though
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Rode on a heavy old tandem bike whilst visiting a friend's. Was hilarious. It was so heavy and ridiculously hard to go round corners whilst both trying to balance. Starting, stopping and turning were all just hilarious! That's the extent of my weekends cycling....
I use them and I suppose i'm biased but they are very easy to use and havnt had any sort of hotspotting either. I'd recommend them and of course they are dual sided which is nice. Plenty of float if you have dodgy knees or mobility issues too
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I recommend Look pedals. Single sided, but a lot easier to clip into than SPD-SL (in my opinion).
Today's ride was pretty windy. I noticed that I feel a lot stronger on the bike compared to last year.
https://www.strava.com/activities/516114919/overview
Soldato
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I got knocked off my Defy 2 last year. I'm hopefully reaching being fit enough to ride 7 months on.... the bike frame is bent and wheels knackered but otherwise mostly ok I think. Although being stuck in a freezing garage for 7 months might not have done it any good...
What bike would people recommend? Or should I get a frame and forks, use my old Defy 2 wheels and transfer stuff if my existing tiagra kit and brakes are ok?
Budget of about £800.
What bike would people recommend? Or should I get a frame and forks, use my old Defy 2 wheels and transfer stuff if my existing tiagra kit and brakes are ok?
Budget of about £800.
Finally off the turbo and outside again for the first time since October 
Not far behind where I l eft off with quite a bit of gold and a few PR's too
been shaking a cold recently too so should be a good season of riding.
https://www.strava.com/activities/516089096
Not far behind where I l eft off with quite a bit of gold and a few PR's too
been shaking a cold recently too so should be a good season of riding.https://www.strava.com/activities/516089096
Soldato
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Finally off the turbo and outside again for the first time since October
Not far behind where I l eft off with quite a bit of gold and a few PR's too
https://www.strava.com/activities/516089096
Seeing PRs pop up is definitely nice
I got out on the Propel today. Loved it, it feels like it rolls better and it is comfier than my Triban 5. I didn't eat enough when out and started to really feel it towards the end, earlier in the ride it felt amazing. The good news is that my back didn't feel too bad by the end, only a little bit of pain. Shows the physio is working, but I am still booked into a bike fit at the start of April at Cadence Sport. I have heard good things about bike fits and that place keeps getting recommended.
https://www.strava.com/activities/516100800
https://www.strava.com/activities/516100800
Finally off the turbo and outside again for the first time since October
Not far behind where I l eft off with quite a bit of gold and a few PR's too
https://www.strava.com/activities/516089096
Haha, just had a look and you are just up the road
Added you on Strava, hope you don't mind, you too madindehead. 
Good job, I went out on my Propel for a test ride on Saturday so I only just beat you out on mine
just added you on Strava. 
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Today's weather demanded riding!
https://www.strava.com/activities/516136977#kudos
Been toying with the idea of commuting to Derby by bike in the summer, thought I'd give it a blast, probably the most fun I've had, the lanes between Birmingham and Derby are bliss, the villages are amazing to look at and can really get dug in a churn away for a good few flat miles.
https://www.strava.com/activities/516136977#kudos
Been toying with the idea of commuting to Derby by bike in the summer, thought I'd give it a blast, probably the most fun I've had, the lanes between Birmingham and Derby are bliss, the villages are amazing to look at and can really get dug in a churn away for a good few flat miles.
Good job, I went out on my Propel for a test ride on Saturday so I only just beat you out on mine
Can't believe it, I was hoping to have beaten you to it! Added you too to strava. Just looked at your ride, how do you keep your cadence so low! My average was the same as your max.
Can't believe it, I was hoping to have beaten you to it! Added you too to strava. Just looked at your ride, how do you keep your cadence so low! My average was the same as your max.
Haha just one day in it
I don't know, it just feels a natural cadence for me, I've tried lowering my gear and spinning faster but I always seem to hover around mid 70s to low 80s. I am a fat **** and fatties aren't supposed to move quickly so maybe that is a factor. 
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