I guess my question came from reading a few reviews of the wheels I like the look of and they seemed to mention that they all best worked with a rider who was around 65kg with 25c tyres. I just didn't want to get some and break them on a pot hole or anything similar.
I don't think the wheels themselves are going to make me a better cyclist, I have a lot of hard work to do. But I do like how they look and whether thats a good or bad reason, I do think they look pretty cool. Like go faster stripes on a car!
You can get wheels on Cyclescheme.
Rule 3 - what can I get?
The cycle to work scheme is awesome as it enables you to get all manner of cycling gear at a significant discount (whilst also spreading the cost).
You can get any accessory that keeps your bike wheels turnings, for instance:
- Safety accessories - that help keep you and your bike safe; helmets, bike lights, reflectors, mirrors, bells, locks...
- Essential accessories - necessary to cycle commute; clothing and shoes, mudguards, panniers, backpacks, child safety seats…
- Components and parts - that keep your bike in great shape; pumps, puncture repair kits, cycle tool kits, tyre sealant, groupsets, wheels, cranksets, cassettes...
This isn't going to be until later in the year once I've hit my goal. I'm currently 10 miles behind on my target but going out for a 30 mile cycle today and a 40 mile cycle tomorrow. As long as I can keep within touching distance throughout these colder darker months I'll be in good stead come the spring and summer when I can go out on the evenings... assuming the baby on the way doesn't change things too much
Did my first 50 mile ride last weekend. Felt surprisingly good when we got back. I'm actually a bit annoyed I didn't just do an extra flat 10 miles as I would've done my first ever 100k ride.
Planning to go for one this month though.
edit: I'm basically doing what
@fez said. Buy bits to motivate me. I feel like an utter fraud on my bike at times as it's something way ahead of what I deserve but because I spent so much money on it and my cycling gear, I feel obliged to get out and use it and try to get better and I really am loving it. If I could've told myself last year that on Saturdays I go out at 8am for bike rides, in the
winter I'd have scoffed at the idea. Now I look forward to my rides be it weekend rides or ones during my lunch break. I even enjoy going out for cycles by myself whereas before it was fully a social thing.
I've a really addictive personality and I've swapped on bad habit for cycling and I don't know why I didn't do it sooner. Setting myself a goal for the year has given me something to work towards and if I hit that goal I wanted to treat myself to a nice bike present. I know I don't need carbon wheels but I'd really like some and I enjoy working towards the target