Road Cycling

FrenchTart · 24 May 2016 at 15:38

Check your chainring bolts. Check your pedal spindles. Also, try applying a little grease to the area where your pedal is joined to your crank (weird but it has fixed the issue for several people even without removing the pedals).

BennyC · 24 May 2016 at 15:47

Lethal` said:
Oh - for that I just added it using Garmin Virb Edit software. Grabbed the FIT file from Connect and you sync it by choosing a frame in the video and matching it to a point on the map. You wouldn't even need a Garmin camera or Garmin GPS (can use GPX files) and Virb Edit is free. I believe there are a few other software packages that do this too.

Edit: beaten!

Thanks to all, handy to know

PermaBanned · 24 May 2016 at 16:39

syke said:
Been a while since i've been in this thread

What are your guys thoughts on the Fulcrum Racing Quattro's? (the cheap ones)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fulcrum-racing-quattro-lg-alloy-clincher-wheelset-2016/

Seems to be a decent set for the price - my current wheels have gone pop and needing a set for the trainer and just local riding and hoping these fit the bill nicely especially for the price..allowing me to get a new cassette etc!

Welcome back

I don't know much about those wheels myself, but they're probably solid enough. Seem similar to Campagnolo Sciroccos which you can get for around the same price.

touch · 24 May 2016 at 16:56

slipd said:
Right, I'm getting an incredibly annoying 'click' on almost every revolution when I pedal... it's not chain rub/noise, my gears are running sweet-as at the moment, it's definitely coming from my shoe/cleat/pedal although there's no obvious signs of where from once I've dismounted

I'm using a road spd setup with the yellow cleats. I was going to mess about with the float adjustment later but I didn't know if there was any point? Interestingly, it only sounds like its coming from one side!

Any ideas?

What shoes have you got?
My sidis have a sliding screw in the middle of the 3 cleat blots which is used for Look cleats so when you're running shimano cleats it just slides up and down making an annoying click. You'll need to take the cleats off to find it. I just stuck a lump of grease on mine to hold it in place.

Shake your shoes to see if they make a noise.

#Chri5# · 24 May 2016 at 17:02

PermaBanned said:
Welcome back

I don't know much about those wheels myself, but they're probably solid enough. Seem similar to Campagnolo Sciroccos which you can get for around the same price.

The Racing Quattro LG has a wider rim to go with the current trends.

slipd · 24 May 2016 at 18:56

FrenchTart said:
Check your chainring bolts. Check your pedal spindles. Also, try applying a little grease to the area where your pedal is joined to your crank (weird but it has fixed the issue for several people even without removing the pedals).

Thanks mate, I'm on it

DIABLO · 24 May 2016 at 20:02

syke said:
Been a while since i've been in this thread

What are your guys thoughts on the Fulcrum Racing Quattro's? (the cheap ones)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fulcrum-racing-quattro-lg-alloy-clincher-wheelset-2016/

Seems to be a decent set for the price - my current wheels have gone pop and needing a set for the trainer and just local riding and hoping these fit the bill nicely especially for the price..allowing me to get a new cassette etc!

A little on the heavy side as you would expect and you do get road noise because of the amount of hollow metal, but they are well built stay true and the bearing's are buttery smooth.

syke · 24 May 2016 at 20:27

PermaBanned said:
Welcome back

I don't know much about those wheels myself, but they're probably solid enough. Seem similar to Campagnolo Sciroccos which you can get for around the same price.

DIABLO said:
A little on the heavy side as you would expect and you do get road noise because of the amount of hollow metal, but they are well built stay true and the bearing's are buttery smooth.

Cheers

Yeah - lighter than the current ones on there anyway. As I will probably upgrade them again next year just looking at sub £200 currently (also needing to get new chain/cassette/tyres and a couple of little bits).

Otherwise it's these;

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/campagnolo-vento-asymmetric-g3-wheelset/

Brake Pads - what do you guys use as a fairly versatile pad for summer/winter?Looking at probably reordering some Kool Stops but thought i'd see what other options you guys are using now.

PermaBanned · 24 May 2016 at 20:39

Or you could get some Mavic Open Pros handbuilt around 105 hubs from CRC or somewhere. Maybe not the lightest or most modern option, but probably the most solid. And that's often what you want from a training pair.

Kool stop, swiss stop, dura ace pads. Whatever you can find for the best price really.

SoliD · 24 May 2016 at 20:44

PermaBanned said:
Or you could get some Mavic Open Pros handbuilt around 105 hubs from CRC or somewhere. Maybe not the lightest or most modern option, but probably the most solid. And that's often what you want from a training pair.

Kool stop, swiss stop, dura ace pads. Whatever you can find for the best price really.

After I had issues with my Shimano hubs on a custom build like that I wouldnt ever buy from CRC again, was a right faf to send it back and get it rebuilt after a good weeks worth of arguing. Either go somewhere that has fantastic service or buy off the shelf so you can send them back if you receive issues.

Vonhelmet · 24 May 2016 at 20:51

Cycleclinic for handbuilts.

PermaBanned · 24 May 2016 at 20:52

Huh, what issues did you have? I've only heard good things about CRC wheels. Certainly a lot better than the ones I got from Rose

Have heard people say that shimano hubs can often benefit from being repacked with grease and setting the bearing preload properly out of the box, but I just did that for the first time on mine after riding them for around a year and they were pretty much fine.

But yes, worth checking if a local bike shop will do it for a similar price if you decide to go down that route.

syke · 24 May 2016 at 20:54

My local shop can get me the Mavic Aksium Elite's for £150, otherwise they're all £450+ sets.

Only really wanting to spend £180-200, so I don't mind (and know) they'll be a little bit on the heavy side.

SoliD · 24 May 2016 at 21:24

PermaBanned said:
Huh, what issues did you have? I've only heard good things about CRC wheels. Certainly a lot better than the ones I got from Rose

Have heard people say that shimano hubs can often benefit from being repacked with grease and setting the bearing preload properly out of the box, but I just did that for the first time on mine after riding them for around a year and they were pretty much fine.

But yes, worth checking if a local bike shop will do it for a similar price if you decide to go down that route.

Nothing with the build but the hub died and they said ad it was a custom build they could send me a new hub but I'd have to pay to sort out getting it rebuilt.

Lethal` · 25 May 2016 at 07:31

Lethal` said:
Finish line video:

I had a sketchy moment right at the finish line… The guy in front of me appeared to be staying put behind another rider while I stayed right of him to pass. Suddenly he started moving right squishing me into the barrier. I tried to brake but it was all potholey so brakes did very little. Then I looked up and saw the photographer kneeling at the side… quickly stepped on the gas and moved past him. I was shouting “On your right!” and heard spectators making shock noises “Ahhhhh! Oooh!” etc. I feel like I should have anticipated his movement better but also would have been nice if he had a look first. At least we didn’t actually crash at the finish line! The photographer better have got a good photo of me!

Edit: in fact looking at it again he may have even just moved right for the photo opp as it looks like he had room ahead of him

Velothon photos came through and looks like the photographer I almost hit didn't catch me but you can just about see me going round the rider in the video they posted of my finish line cross.

bottom of the page here:
http://www.marathon-photos.com/scri...nt=Sports/CPUK/2016/Velothon Wales&match=3586

Saytan · 25 May 2016 at 08:28

Another thing to add to the list of "weird creaky noises that all sound like the bottom bracket when you're riding"

Replacable dropout hanger rubbing slightly against the frame.

jpaul · 25 May 2016 at 08:40

Lethal,
would you do Velothon again ?,
we did a works ( charity Cambridge/London ride last year, with staggered start, discipline/standard of cycling was so poor/dangerous cyclists were changing road position with no awareness of surroundings and a few incidents were the closest I have been to a crash (damaging a bike on this would have been soul destroying)
Some of the route signposting was poor and subsequently contacting the 'organisers' they had no report with lessons learned/explanations of the couple of ambulances, we saw attending - never again (without a one day accidental policy on bike)

FrenchTart · 25 May 2016 at 09:00

UCU strike today..I'm doing my bit to support the union by staying off work and going on a ride....

Lethal` · 25 May 2016 at 09:34

jpaul said:
Lethal,
would you do Velothon again ?,
we did a works ( charity Cambridge/London ride last year, with staggered start, discipline/standard of cycling was so poor/dangerous cyclists were changing road position with no awareness of surroundings and a few incidents were the closest I have been to a crash (damaging a bike on this would have been soul destroying)
Some of the route signposting was poor and subsequently contacting the 'organisers' they had no report with lessons learned/explanations of the couple of ambulances, we saw attending - never again (without a one day accidental policy on bike)

Good question. I am still pondering the answer myself to be honest...

I had always wanted to try a sportive but never really felt like paying £35+ to cycle on open roads that I could just do myself anyway so when the Velothon appeared I was very tempted and even more so when I didn't get a RideLondon 100 place (I got a 46 place since but think I'm not going to take it... £38 for 46 miles of flat London, though closed roads, doesn't sound that exciting).

I asked workmates that cycle 'a bit' (to the point of literally getting a road bike in April and zero cycling this year for one of them) and they wanted to join so I figured it would be a good day out with some people who sit near me at work. I enjoyed the first part of the ride cycling with the massive group at a fairly sedate pace for the wind/terrain. It wouldn't have been possible to go much faster due to the sheer number of riders. I did have probably about 5 near misses due to cyclists changing road position (particularly that one in the video on the finish line!) and one slight fishtail where I couldn't get out into the faster stream of riders on a very wet descent while fast approaching a rider in front. Another incident I saw a women come to a stop and noticed she wasn't clipping out - yep... she tumbled onto the rider just behind me. The climbs were absolutely horrific for riders changing road position, not keeping left. I really struggled to maintain a nice cadence... some riders were getting incredibly aggressive shouting keep right but I felt like that's hardly going to help matters so most of the time waited and calmly asked people to move right when I could see they can.

I did question whether I should have taken out some insurance for it as I would have been mighty annoyed if I had damaged my only road bike (n+1 needs to happen soon!). This was probably the 4th longest ride I've done at 88 miles, and the miles certainly ticked away with all the supporters and other riders about. I think I should probably try a club sometime soon.

Overall, I think I enjoyed it enough to be tempted again though I think I'd like to attack it as more of a challenge and try get out in one of the first pens so there are less riders in front.

FrenchTart said:
UCU strike today..I'm doing my bit to support the union by staying off work and going on a ride....

Wow. That sounds really tough

Don't they have exams at this kinda time?

Lethal` · 25 May 2016 at 11:07

Hmm have to decide today by 5pm if I'm doing this...

Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 46, Sunday 31 July 2016, will be held for the first time in 2016 and has been created specifically for newer cyclists and also younger cyclists.

The sportive comprises a spectacular 46-mile route on traffic-free roads, beginning at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London and following the same route as the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 for the first 27 miles before taking a new two-mile route which then links up with the last 17 miles through London to finish in The Mall.