Road Cycling

physichull · 2 May 2016 at 09:06

FrenchTart said:
Going for my maiden voyage up Shaley and then cycling back home, tail between my legs

Well, almost maiden voyage!

randomshenans · 2 May 2016 at 09:23

Spent this morning changing tyres and tube again. TT tyres on these roads just don't mix. Got some GP4000 IIs on now, so hopefully they'll stand up a bit better.

Need to order some more tubes in as I actually don't have any spare 80mm valves! :/

whyscotty · 2 May 2016 at 09:43

FrenchTart said:
Off to Vonhelmet and PhysicHull's stomping grounds in a bit.
Going for my maiden voyage up Shaley and then cycling back home, tail between my legs

Still only ever took the easy route on that - Down

Vonhelmet · 2 May 2016 at 10:54

I've got Shaley on my todo list for the coming weeks, although I've no particular target in mind as physichull still hasn't beat me up there

Doubtless FT will take a minute out of me now...

The Mad Rapper · 2 May 2016 at 11:00

SoliD said:
Don't bother anymore!gps picks everything up.

It doesn't pick up cadence though which is the point of the magnet.

The Mad Rapper · 2 May 2016 at 11:02

randomshenans said:
Spent this morning changing tyres and tube again. TT tyres on these roads just don't mix. Got some GP4000 IIs on now, so hopefully they'll stand up a bit better.

Need to order some more tubes in as I actually don't have any spare 80mm valves! :/

Those Contis are the perfect road tyre TBH.

whyscotty · 2 May 2016 at 11:12

The Mad Rapper said:
It doesn't pick up cadence though which is the point of the magnet.

Spoke magnet is for speed though

The Mad Rapper · 2 May 2016 at 11:15

whyscotty said:
Spoke magnet is for speed though

Of course it is. Silly me. It's the pedal sensor for cadence. I never used the spoke one - GPS is better as said.

I'll shut up

BennyC · 2 May 2016 at 11:45

Annual lap with Maxeh and Onemorepunk. Lucked out with the weather :cool:

40 minutes quicker than last time

Caught the sun and it was also deceptively sweaty. Would have liked 16mph+ and under 4 hours but we were all struggling with cramp from around mile 35.

https://www.strava.com/activities/562269967

FrenchTart · 2 May 2016 at 12:29

Wasn't really feeling it so we just pootled along a 35 mile flat route. Got utterly utterly soaked by hideous rain for the last 15 miles.

Glad I got out before the weather turned though...

Malt_Vinegar · 2 May 2016 at 12:44

Vonhelmet said:
The left shouldn't need to index if it's a double. It's just two positions with a bit of trimming in the middle.

Great! Will get myself a couple of ten speed casettes and upgrade soon.

I found out last night when fitting the brakes that it seems my frame needs calipers woth "long drop"on the rear. I had been dragging my brake pads along the tyres partly and it's damaged the sidewall of the tyre badly.

I didn't have long drop, but I used a swivel washer from an MTB brake pad, and then used a long socket to put a small 5 degree bend in the fixing bolt. It's dropped the pads down to the rim with a bit to spare

Will see how it fairs on a proper ride soon. Might habe saved a bit of dosh right there

Apparently the tyres I have been using, schwalbe lugano, are terrible with huge rolling resistance, so will get them swapped out soon. I have some vittoria that I bought as spares ready to swap them out. See what difference they make

Bear · 2 May 2016 at 12:50

Checked the weather for the weekend and it's supposed to be 20degsC!! Looks like I've missed all the crappy weather whilst I've been away and then get to enjoy riding my bike in warm weather

randomshenans · 2 May 2016 at 12:51

I'm here sat at my desk and the Mrs is bloody riding...

https://www.strava.com/activities/562942621

Fair play to her, she's been doing it like 2-3 weeks now and really enjoying it.

physichull · 2 May 2016 at 13:08

Might get out later today as its now brightening up, so hopefully the sun will dry the roads up a bit.

FrenchTart · 2 May 2016 at 13:13

Yup, starting to look a little nicer.

At least I can clean my bike in the sun I guess....

madindehead · 2 May 2016 at 14:07

Got out on the bike for a bit today. First ride in a few weeks, so I didn't want to go too hard!

https://www.strava.com/activities/562979707

Nice short route, was surprised by my times on some sections. Only 3 seconds off my PR for Long Lane segment, and I've done no exercise for 2-3 weeks!

FrenchTart · 2 May 2016 at 14:45

And now it's lovely out. Walked to the shops and back in just a tshirt and jeans.

The one time I should have trusted the forecast...

randomshenans · 2 May 2016 at 14:51

Nice here too, forecast was wrong. I'll get a 20-30km trip home in I think. I have back and biceps tonight, so a bit of a ride will be a nice alternate.

FrenchTart · 2 May 2016 at 14:59

You spelt broceps wrong

SoliD · 2 May 2016 at 15:15

The Mad Rapper said:
Of course it is. Silly me. It's the pedal sensor for cadence. I never used the spoke one - GPS is better as said.

I'll shut up

HAHA, I almost went back to my post as I swore you were only on about speed

You just need to move the arm closer, or if no luck grab yourself one of the newer design that doesn't need a magnet.

Not so great down here today, took the TT bike out to try to make some saddle adjustments. Don't think I changed anything in the end after going back then forward... In the end I ran away from the rain and didn't get my bike too dirty

Gave it a proper wipe down when I got home. I wonder how long that'll last! Amazing how easy it is to ride a pace with 0 effort in the position! The little tri pocket is perfect for a spare tube and some tools too!

https://www.strava.com/activities/562978025