Road Cycling

[Vandle]

In the world of cycling clothes. I just wanted to get confirmation of what i was after. I just want something thin to stick in a pack as an extra layer for when things get windy/cold, particularly late at night when the sun drops. The biggest requirement is breathable so that rules out a lot of the rain jackets around. Although with being packable.

I only really own regular jerseys and then 2 warm thermal ones, so i'm not used to layering or carrying something extra. I do have a Rab windbreaker which whilst not very breathable would work, but it's lost somewhere in storage boxes.

I've got a cycling vest in my basket from the Siroko website, but can't decide if i want something more substantial than that! I like Siroko as the length is generally decent and a lot of other brands come up a bit short on me at 190cm and fat Annoyingly when i look for a windbreaker on their site all that comes up are vests.

I also like the look of this, but it doesn't look very packable

https://www.siroko.com/p/stoneway-stone-gravel-cycling-summer-overshirt-men-white

Any recommendations?

I wear a long sleeved merino top most of the year other than the really hot days. Does an amazing job of regulating your body temp and keeping you in the sweet spot as well as some sun protection for the arms if paired with a short sleeved jersey. Saves the hassle of packing a jacket and having to remove it. I wear them while camping and hiking too, been using the Rapha ones for years and would never change.
I've got two of them but had to recently replace one due to tearing the arm on a tree and they have changed the design a little to be a bit more body hugging so you may want to size up one.

Merino Base Layer - Long Sleeve | Rapha

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[Martynt74]

Cheers, that's probably a good shout, as you say it's handy for other activities too

 

[Roady]

I don't rotate my chains. Just have the one. I did a deep wax yesterday. Boiled the chain in some water and dishwasher soap for 10 minutes whilst my wax melted in the pot, gave it a wipe down until it was dry, chucked it in the wax pot whilst I had to pop out for about 30-45 minutes then got home and took it out. Hung it up for about 10-15 minutes then put it back on the bike.

It's a really painless job.

Agreed painless process, I'm guessing the rotation is for those looking to spend longer stripping and waxing?

I'd be wary of the dishwasher soap - don't many of them contain salt? With a wax probably the boiling is more important, then rinse with some kinda degreaser to remove any grime?

Heard of people using parrafin or terps/white spirit, or is that for the initial strip of lube/factory grease? Just chuck the chain in a bottle & shake it around, then hang to dry - sounds quicker than wipe & airdrying?

Cheers, yeah he's almost 13 and Frenchies usually average around 8, so he's certainly been well loved. His heart/organs are all excellent from his last set of bloodwork, but the last few months have seen a big decline mentally and he's lost his hearing and sight and just seems confused all the time. When we're sat with him on the sofa he's fine, but all other times he just seems really anxious.

Our old man is 14 in around a month, but fairly common an age for an old Westie (I'm sure he's been a 'grumpy old man' for at least 8 years). He's pretty much deaf too (seems to have good & bad days), sleeps more and more. Really hard to wake up an old deaf dog without surprising them isn't it! We have some odd things happen which we've thought is doggy dementia setting in and he has arthritis in his back legs so he has to get up slowly (bit like me!). But he's good once going and runs around like a lunatic for 20 mins after sunday dinner with some gravy playing fetch thinking he's a puppy again. It's going to be hard when the time comes but we know it is coming. My 8 year old son is going to be devastated, we all are! But a big part of dog ownership is that strong emotional link with them & we have to pay the price for it afterwards. Remember the good times!

Here’s a tip for everyone. If you’re ever given a pouch of this. Do not consider opening it. Just place it in the nearest bin.

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Good tip. While we're on the subject last order got some Huel Black Edition (rather than my normal one) to try out as was only a few quid more. Went for Cookies & cream, as tend to favour a sweet flavour and it's really bland... Has the consistency of what crumbled oreos would be but really plain tasting. Going back to normal 'Complete' Protein next where I don't think I've had a 'bad' one yet!

 

[Junglist]

Agreed painless process, I'm guessing the rotation is for those looking to spend longer stripping and waxing?
I'd be wary of the dishwasher soap - don't many of them contain salt? With a wax probably the boiling is more important, then rinse with some kinda degreaser to remove any grime?

I meant your usual liquid that you hand wash with. Not the bits you put in a dishwasher. Clearly wasn't paying attention to what I was typing lol. I find that whilst boiling always gets it nice and shiny and removes any little stubborn bits of wax or anything else that may have got stuck there.

Heard of people using parrafin or terps/white spirit, or is that for the initial strip of lube/factory grease? Just chuck the chain in a bottle & shake it around, then hang to dry - sounds quicker than wipe & airdrying

Think that's just for the initial strip of the chain. Really just boiling water should be enough to melt it all off but I figured a little bit of washing up liquid couldn't hurt the process

While we're on the subject last order got some Huel Black Edition (rather than my normal one) to try out as was only a few quid more. Went for Cookies & cream, as tend to favour a sweet flavour and it's really bland... Has the consistency of what crumbled oreos would be but really plain tasting. Going back to normal 'Complete' Protein next.

I think the only one I really like is Salted Caramel. Like you I found the cookies and cream one really underwhelming and never really enjoyed it.

 

[Martynt74]

14 is awesome. We had have talked about another dog (i said i wanted a "real" dog), but honestly not sure i want to do this again. I've even made him a coffin. Although i accept that might be going a bit far!

Shame about Huel Black. I use Plenny and it's been awesome in the "Pro" version. Just a bit limited on flavours.

 

[Junglist]

May try the blend he uses once my silica stuff runs out.