Road Cycling

madindehead · 14 Apr 2016 at 15:30

Vonhelmet said:
Hey, whoa whoa, I was explaining what Shamrock said, not voicing my own opinion! I know full well that beer is the ultimate recovery drink.

Chocolate milk is putting up a strong fight

FrenchTart · 14 Apr 2016 at 15:33

Looks like it's official that discs have been suspended from testing by the UCI.

Vonhelmet · 14 Apr 2016 at 15:34

That's you out of le tour then

FrenchTart · 14 Apr 2016 at 15:37

Vonhelmet said:
That's you out of le tour then

I know - I was totally in with a chance of winning this year too :mad:

madindehead · 14 Apr 2016 at 15:43

FrenchTart said:
I know - I was totally in with a chance of winning this year too

Clearly a conspiracy!

kiteloopy · 14 Apr 2016 at 15:44

randomshenans said:
Being all new to this, I do, I can't imagine how cold my balls would get. Albeit nice lycra type ones, but nonetheless, I wear them.

On a more personal and intimate level, someone needs to make a windproof 'sock' to put the chap in. I hate lycra friction.

Shamrock · 14 Apr 2016 at 15:45

kiteloopy said:
On a more personal and intimate level, someone needs to make a windproof 'sock' to put the chap in. I hate lycra friction.

You need a Kukupenthouse.

http://s7.assos.com/en/the-concept/matrix/kukupenthouse

madindehead · 14 Apr 2016 at 15:54

Shamrock said:
You need a Kukupenthouse.

http://s7.assos.com/en/the-concept/matrix/kukupenthouse

My tiburu S7s have something like this. It's also got bladder protection. But seriously, the Assos pads are ****ing gorgeous!

Also, the fact that they don't sew the pad in all the way around the bottom, does make it sit so much nicer. Worth every pound!

randomshenans · 14 Apr 2016 at 15:59

My god I want that! Sounds amazing.

Vonhelmet · 14 Apr 2016 at 16:01

Good grief.

DaleTheWhale · 14 Apr 2016 at 16:12

Roady said:
I'm a hardman and wear knee warmers even in -15 degrees. With snow.

Your knee warmers, are leg warmers

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I see Cycling Weekly is having a fun time spamming around about the disc brake shenanigans currently, not even sure I care about them in all fairness.

Rapha are also doing a pop-up weekend shop for a "Sample Sale" this weekend, so will be heading down there to pick up some bargains for the spring/summer.

Struggling to figure out what to wear for commuting, mornings have been cold and the afternoons 14-15 degrees. Think it's short sleeve and arm warmer time, and knee warmers considering we're now allowed.

madindehead · 14 Apr 2016 at 16:25

More to wade in on the knee warmers debate: http://www.velominati.com/look-pro/look-pro-flandrian-best/

I think it's pretty conclusive: knee warmers yes. Tights and leg warmers, no.

One More Solo · 14 Apr 2016 at 16:26

I'm a big fan of knee warmers, doesn't bother me if my shins get cold and they stop my knees feeling so creaky. I wouldn't bother with them on an easier ride and just go full tights but for pressing on they are great, keep you warm in between the harder efforts but don't get uncomfortably toasty.

Roady · 14 Apr 2016 at 16:51

FrenchTart said:
I know - I was totally in with a chance of winning this year too

HAHAAH, pah! As if a Frenchman would win the Tour de France! :rolleyes:

Shamrock said:
You need a Kukupenthouse.
http://s7.assos.com/en/the-concept/matrix/kukupenthouse

Knowing what Assos pictures are like displaying their products there is no way on earth I'm opening that while on my work PC!

ThaReaperGuy said:
Rapha are also doing a pop-up weekend shop for a "Sample Sale" this weekend, so will be heading down there to pick up some bargains for the spring/summer.

Struggling to figure out what to wear for commuting, mornings have been cold and the afternoons 14-15 degrees. Think it's short sleeve and arm warmer time, and knee warmers considering we're now allowed.

Yeah pop-up's in Birmingham, Leeds and Glasgow.

I'm annoyed I can't get to it as I was hoping it would be Bristol, but soon realised they wouldn't do one there with their 'factory outlet' based quite close in Shepton Mallet (I think?).

If they've got any of the 'Pro-team' (plain, wiggins or sky, don't care) for ~£60 or the Core for ~£50 and you wouldn't mind, could you grab me a pair of XL please! :cool:

My commuting is still roubaix/thermal shorts, knee warmers, boots (don't suffer from hot feet), roubaix jersey (but not too thick, usually not windproof) and occasionally a windproof gilet in the mornings. Gloves & face/buff change between morning & afternoon but need to start carrying a thinner jersey soon for these 15/16 degree rides home. :cool:

Vonhelmet · 14 Apr 2016 at 17:00

Come on, end of the day, I want to go and fetch my new bike!

SoliD · 14 Apr 2016 at 17:32

xdcx said:
People with disc equipped bikes = Unhappy, some grumbling.
People without disc equipped bikes = Not bothered, some smirking.

Can we go back to talking about chamois cream, beer and arm warmers please?

I've both and in both camps.

ShiWarrior · 14 Apr 2016 at 18:13

thanks guys, ill get the lifeline torque wrench, as it comes with all the bits and goes down to 3nm which is handy for my carbon frame

ill get the professional one I think ?

Lethal` · 14 Apr 2016 at 18:15

Welp. Was just about to go out for a ride and my gear cable snapped

Ultegra replacement cables really necessary? What should I get? Preferably local so I can have it ready by weekend again.

I have a feeling the cable end is stuck inside the shifter somewhere too.... It's not shifting as many times as I'd expect.

lordrobs · 14 Apr 2016 at 18:20

The industry is confident that disc brakes continue to be one of the products of the future and will become an important part of road racing.

To be fair if I was a manufacturer who had pumped huge amounts of development money into disc brakes I'd be saying the same thing. Truth is that a substantial number of cyclists (or at least those that are willing to throw four figures+ at a bike) will only want what the pros use.

madindehead · 14 Apr 2016 at 18:45

ShiWarrior said:
thanks guys, ill get the lifeline torque wrench, as it comes with all the bits and goes down to 3nm which is handy for my carbon frame

ill get the professional one I think ?

Not sure what the professional one really adds, except for needing to spend more

Those who have it here have the basic one AFAIK.