I expect the law is the kind of thing that would only come into play as a bolt on to something else. Like you ran a red light and hit someone and oh look, you didn't have pedal reflectors on your bike, better charge that as well.
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I expect the law is the kind of thing that would only come into play as a bolt on to something else. Like you ran a red light and hit someone and oh look, you didn't have pedal reflectors on your bike, better charge that as well.
I've got an old set of SPD's still sat on my old commuting shoes if you want some. Depends on the shoes too, I know my old XC30's had quite pronounced grips which really protected the cleat, doubt you'd wear them out with a CX/MTB style shoe. I've got 'cleat covers' for my SPD-SL's and they work very well, doubt they'd wear out in a day but multiple they probably would (and almost as expensive as a set of cleats!).
Baggy options too - less obvious they're for cycling, more casual!
On road bikes they're generally not fitted, hybrid's they occasionally are. You can fit them and I think there is a law that they should be fitted, although similar to the law that dictates our pedals should have reflectors on, it's so outdated it's not generally followed and I highly doubt it's enforced. I've a friend who fitted some to his road bike, they look terrible! Cateye even do some white ones which contain a battery and light up!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/avanti-giro-ar-c1-2016/http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBRTD90CMP/planet-x-rtd-90-comp-sram-force-11-disc-road-bike any better deals around for a similar spec bike? brother is looking to get a new bike since he's using my pompino now!his dolan frame cracked..
budget around 1200
That's the 105, Carbon and Hydra RS785's, there are lesser models with Alu and lesser brakes/groupsets for less money. I've kept it in my wishlist as I figured being CX for wider clearance 28-32's tyres. Although no mudguard mounts (if he wants guards?!). If I don't go the more expensive route this is what I'd probably go for with P clips for fixed guards (Chromo's).
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I think I can buy one of these and it will get me lower, just the design looks different, to the existing volcano style bearing cover.
http://www.bicyclestore.com.au/pro-cartridge-is41-28-6-headset-upper.html
I only want the bearing cap (but the bearing will be a spare) these have a height of 4mm according to bike24, my current one is 20mm!
Currently have a Cane Creek IS-3 which has been superseded by the IS41 I think.
1 1/8th top taper to 1 3/8th at the bottom integrated headset.
http://www.bicyclestore.com.au/pro-cartridge-is41-28-6-headset-upper.html
I only want the bearing cap (but the bearing will be a spare) these have a height of 4mm according to bike24, my current one is 20mm!
Currently have a Cane Creek IS-3 which has been superseded by the IS41 I think.
1 1/8th top taper to 1 3/8th at the bottom integrated headset.
I heard something about some bike shops getting away with not supplying reflectors etc as they sell the bike without pedals... therefore it's not a full bike. My bike from an LBS didn't have any reflectors but if you look at places like Evans they always have those silly test pedals on.
Evans built up my new bike with M520 pedals on it and didn't bother with pedal reflectors. They had put a front white reflector, wheel reflectors and a bell on, though. I took those off pretty quick.
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I think reflectors can be done tastefully. Especially with tape or some such.
I wear these all the time:
https://www.evanscycles.com/endura-hummvee-3-4-trousers-00122296
They come with a "click-fast" padded liner, but I took that out and I wear padded shorts underneath.
I fancy getting some new MTB gear so I could kill two birds with one stone. I currently have two pairs of cheap MTB with a non removable padded inner and they are pretty horrible as the pad doesn't sit tight against your body. Fine on the bike but it feels pretty weird walking around.
Garmin Connect and Strava often have a bit of a discrepancy when it comes to elevation but my ride on Friday is the worst I've seen. Garmin = 2405ft, Strava = 1119ft. Both set to corrected elevation as my Edge 200 doesn't have an altimeter.
Garmin Connect and Strava often have a bit of a discrepancy when it comes to elevation but my ride on Friday is the worst I've seen. Garmin = 2405ft, Strava = 1119ft. Both set to corrected elevation as my Edge 200 doesn't have an altimeter.
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that's what I used to wear when mountain biking
padded shorts are a little naff compared to good bib shorts, but the actual shorts are brilliant, I wear them off the bike
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http://www.bianchistore.de/Bianchi-Sempre-Campagnolo-Athena-11sp-compact-electronic
That's a stunning amount for the money!
That's a stunning amount for the money!
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Some bike shops just put the slightest little dab of reflective tape on and consider it job done.
Great setup but all FSA finishing kit (usually junk) and it's the wrong colour...
I'd have to stop at least a couple of times a week, due to the road surfaces around here being terrible. I hardly ever hit pot holes but there are so many rough/broken surfaces/stretches and debris everywhere the chances of hitting something on a ride are quite high.
No inner tube visible, the casing/protection layer maybe, but not the inner tube! So ha!
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Always knew I was an EXTREME rider!
Deal alert: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...8_1461761166_091afde949e11c1083ae34e79e9f8589 - 5800 crankset new for <£80.
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Wow! Has Lance just signed for Bianchi or something?
Surely that price isnt right?
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Leave work and it's raining/snowing...arrive home and it's bright sunshine outside. Sigh.
If it holds up (unlikely) I might head out later. Alternatively I might go out once it's dark to test my new 700 lumen Wiggle light.
If it holds up (unlikely) I might head out later. Alternatively I might go out once it's dark to test my new 700 lumen Wiggle light.
Woke up this morning with a terrible cold and sore throat... I think the smattering of London snow at the end of my ride yesterday must have weakened me yesterday
It's been nice all day today though but I daren't try ride in this state! Typical..
Which 700 lumen did you go for? Volt?
About to commute home between hail showers... Fingers crossed!
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