Road Cycling

[FrenchTart]

Nope, Schwalbe One or Vittoria Corsa G+. Hard to say how many miles I've put on them, loads, as in thousands on the one's though they're resigned to the winter wheels and now only turbo/roller rims as very worn and puncture resistance decreased recently.

The Corsa's I've had on since building the bike in June which is coming up to 4,000 miles now though probably a good 1,500 of those were either indoors or on winter rims/tyres.

1,500 miles to a set would mean getting through 3 or 4 a year

Just wait till you start commuting...

 

[FrenchTart]

1200 is pretty early to be changing them unless they're covered in cuts to be honest but if it'll give you peace of mind on a long ride then it's possibly worth it.

I have had P4Es last up to 2000 miles at a stretch but it's rare that they'll get much above 1500 before you start to get a billion punctures. Worth noting that the front tyre lasts substantially longer than the back so if you can be bothered you should just swap them round at the ~1000 mile mark. You'll probably get close to 2000 miles regularly from them by doing that. I nearly always forget until one tyre is just ruined though.

 

[FrenchTart]

I really don't get how people get such high mileage from tyres to be honest - unless it's just that you all weigh 60kg or something

 

[FrenchTart]

I'm a fat knacker and I do a lot of miles with a pannier too. Generally replace when I start to feel them "going off" or start getting a lot of punctures.

Punctures are what make me replace. There's always a point around the 1500 miles mark where they'll suddenly start puncturing incredibly frequently.

 

[FrenchTart]

Think I'm the biggest Michelin fan on here, have been using their Pro tyres for years. Best ever if you ask me.

Fight fight fight fight.

 

[FrenchTart]

But at that speed if you came off the rotor would slice you clean in half, true story, rim brakes 4 lyfe, #propelotoncru

lolz

 

[FrenchTart]

@randomshenans - uh-oh...

http://road.cc/content/tech-news/218310-canyon-reveals-kids’-bike-range

 

[FrenchTart]

The problem is they grow so quickly you're having to take them up another notch to bigger bikes every 2 minutes. I bought my youngest a Wiggins for xmas and by the end of this year it'll be too small for her, other daughter is now on her first road bike (650b) and I have to wonder how long it'll be before she needs the full 700c.

I don't think RS would see that as a problem - just means he can buy a new Canyon bike every three months

 

[FrenchTart]

So...about to move offices in work which means I'm going to have to lock my bike outside like some kind of plebeian. Anyone know of the cheapest place to get hold of gold secure d locks? I'm not interested in getting the best/lightest in this case as it will be locked somewhere relatively secure and I may get two of them.

 

[FrenchTart]

Have a google round for the cheapest price but the best locks on the market are the Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit or Abus Granit X-Plus. Both need at least 60s and two cuts to remove with a handheld angle grinder. (That is actually a long time in bike stealing terms)

Yeah..I'd get the Fahgettaboudit if I was planning on taking the lock with me and leaving the bike somewhere less secure but in this case it's just something to deter casual thieves in a relatively secure area (but still want at least gold secure obviously, insurance and all that).

Tbh the other alternative is that I build a new commuting bike... Hmm....

 

[FrenchTart]

Indeed. I'm not looking for the best lock.

 

[FrenchTart]

I've removed more argumentative posts. Hornetstinger will not be able to reply to any further posts you make in this thread so please let that particular conversation die.

 

[FrenchTart]

Pretty grim day today and tbh I'm quite knackered after a busy weekend. Not sure I can face a turbo session.

 

[FrenchTart]

Awesome work merlin. I've totally been there with horrendous weather and the pain of the final stretch. Enjoy the sense of achievement finishing

 

[FrenchTart]

Ebay specials - 25mm width 50mm carbon clinchers with basalt surface. Powerway R13 hubs. 1660g total without skewers. Shall see how this compares when they turn up.

Have you had to do any bearing maintenance on your other wheels (assuming Powerway hubs too)? I went for Novatec due to being worried about Powerway parts sourcing/maint but if it's not that big an issue I might look into it for my next pair. I've had three so far without problems.

 

[FrenchTart]

Went out on the CX bike along some mud trails today. Really fun but absolutely knackering compared to road riding. Either that or I'm just really unfit as I've hardly cycled this year.

 

[FrenchTart]

CX riding is similar to MTB riding - flat out for short bursts then nothing, vs, road riding which is steady power most of the time. The up and down power of MTB/CX makes it more tiring.

Yeah, it's a very different experience to road cycling. Having to use my upper body more to hold the bike steady makes a huge difference too - I can feel it everywhere.

Should have napped longer this afternoon did a surprisingly good job of indexing a 9 speed cassette on an 11 speed shifter though Even cleaned it this morning and didn't twig. Should have stayed in bed today!

*cough* I've made some interesting mistakes whilst tired but that's a new one to me

 

[FrenchTart]

Sidi have some good options for wide feet.

 

[FrenchTart]

It wasn't a 2 minute FTP test. It was a 2 minute interval at FTP.

 

[FrenchTart]

You're missing the point. An FTP test gives you a power figure that you then use to calculate appropriate power targets for your workouts. I'm not sure why you've even brought that up in response to the posts above to be honest?