Road Cycling

[randomshenans]

In fact I've just found this thread where someone was testing out some:

http://biketestreviews.com/the-best-cycling-specific-insole-part-ii/

 

[oli collett]

I use superfeet yellows in my Sidis but it is obviously dependant on your needs.

Yeah very very foot/shoe dependent, superfeet carbon work best for me

 

[randomshenans]

Valid point, I might have to see what's best for mine

 

[slipd]

Hi guys,

I was reading a few pages back that none of you here rate the Conti Gatorskins? I was recommended them in my local shop as a good all-rounder. But I have noticed lately that they are starting to squeak a lot when I corner sharply... they can't have done anymore than 500 miles?

So if I were to change, what's the flavour of the month on here? Staying with Conti's probably. 23c

 

[Jono]

Gp4000 sII

 

[Shamrock]

I cannot claim to have tried every tyre on the market but these are probably my top choice...

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/continental-grand-prix-4000s-ii-folding-road-tyre/

 

[uv]

1980 called, it wants its 23c tyres back.

Michelin Pro4 Endurance v2 will always be my vote, and you can get them in 23c for £22 a pop. I rate them over any Conti tyres I've used (GP4000s, 4 seasons, Ultra sports and Gators)

 

[slipd]

1980 called, it wants its 23c tyres back.

Michelin Pro4 Endurance v2 will always be my vote, and you can get them in 23c for £22 a pop. I rate them over any Conti tyres I've used (GP4000s, 4 seasons, Ultra sports and Gators)

Ha, the last time I tried 25c's (Schwalbe I think they were) they rubbed on my forks

Is there a chance Continental/Michelin might be different?

 

[uv]

Meet in Alderley Edge, Wizard, Brickworks, some other cat 3 I forget the name of, Goyt valley, back over the Cat and Fiddle, back to the Wizard from the other direction in time to see the pros coming over it, then head back to Tatton for the finish, route dependant on time and tiredness!

The cat3 from Brickworks to Goyt is Windgather, up Side End Lane

https://www.strava.com/segments/3822180

Ha, the last time I tried 25c's (Schwalbe I think they were) they rubbed on my forks

Is there a chance Continental/Michelin might be different?

Probably not, the Pro4's measure quite wide - iirc, the 23's measure 24 wide, and the 25's measure 26 wide.

 

[Vonhelmet]

Ha, the last time I tried 25c's (Schwalbe I think they were) they rubbed on my forks

Is there a chance Continental/Michelin might be different?

Michelin tyres are pretty fat. 25c pro 4s are huge.

 

[slipd]

^^ so, sticking with the 23c's then?

 

[Jonny69]

750ml High5 bottles, are there good ones and bad ones? I just got one from a no name eBay shop and I don't remember the lid being so crap. The cap has almost no lip on it and I swear my old one latched open.

 

[Vonhelmet]

I have like 4 of them. Some are definitely better than others.

 

[slipd]

^^ so, sticking with the 23c's then?

Bit tight right?

 

[uv]

Bit tight right?

Christ! I'd be looking at a new frameset rather than new tyres

 

[Saytan]

my sunday steelie has the brake pads right at the top of the slots in the calipers. Your narrow clearances game is merely adequate.

 

[Raptor]

Gatorskins are no where near as bad as people say, its all relative.
When I first had them, the Conti guy said, make sure you use some sand paper to rough them up a bit, they are a bit slippy and take a long time to wear in.
GP4000 SII are much, much better though

 

[BennyC]

23c crew

 

[Jonny69]

my sunday steelie has the brake pads right at the top of the slots in the calipers. Your narrow clearances game is merely adequate.

This. 20c max or gtfo.

 

[Berger]

So just incase the race across America race wasn't quite tough enough...

Adelaide to Ularu, 2300km with a ton of dirt/gravel riding along the way.

Plus they have had a load of rain at Ularu the last week or so which is pretty rare and will make it even harder.

http://cyclingtips.com/2016/09/how-to-follow-the-inaugural-race-to-the-rock/