It's crazy. I see people riding in jackets - it's 30c+ ffs !!
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It's crazy. I see people riding in jackets - it's 30c+ ffs !!
I've nearly always had good experiences with DPD tbh so it's more Wiggle that I'm blaming here
Anyhow, paypal dispute filed last night, Wiggle contacted via various means and no contact from DPD (which as you say, I'd expect if Wiggle had pulled their finger out). I'm off to the Trafford Centre Evans to get my rotors instead.
Soldato
My front room is East facing: Absolutely dying on the turbo this morning. And that was with a fan pointed directly at me. Going to hit 30C today down here!
Caporegime
Yep, it's going to be 30 around 6pm for the ride home. Fun times.
Rode 'home' last night, my mate I was going to ride with after work dropped out so I took a hilly backroad route home due to my slightly different start location (dropping car for the better half). I'd forgot my HRM and only had 1 drink with me (it was 28 degrees!) so took it fairly easy. Wanted to scout out the 'Golf course climb' as it'd been a while since I'd climbed it and I'd set myself a 25 minute goal on a segment heading towards it. Wasn't going with the intentions of beating the goal and took it fairly easy, was aware I was several days since any real miles & with a longer hilly route back. Smashed the goal (23 mins) & fairly sure I could take another minute off that. Golf course climb went well and even taking it fairly easy I was a minute faster up it than my previous PR. 
Part of the route back took in some climbs I utterly buried myself on a month or so ago when riding them with some other guys. I was only 10s & 15s off the pace on them I'm quite surprised about. I was even 1min 30s faster up a later climb. Every segment back towards 'home' (things had cooled down slightly) I PR'd and have ridden them more. I think the lazy week I had last week really helped my recovery & power levels!
Part of the route back took in some climbs I utterly buried myself on a month or so ago when riding them with some other guys. I was only 10s & 15s off the pace on them I'm quite surprised about. I was even 1min 30s faster up a later climb. Every segment back towards 'home' (things had cooled down slightly) I PR'd and have ridden them more. I think the lazy week I had last week really helped my recovery & power levels!
The only time I've considered a Gabba I was put off by the weight of the fabric and how unbreathable it felt! Isn't the better option to have warmers & gilet over a normal short sleeve? As you're not riding tempo you could even use a packable overnight as it'd keep the chill off/warmth in? Obviously if it's properly raining you'd be better with a real jacket...
lulz. To be honest their estimated delivery days and order processing has got really unreliable since their warehouse move. They blamed systems before I think (like Canyon did), but there should be no excuse now. I wonder if they do use the same system as Canyon lol?!edit2: Lol.... Order apparently not processed but I also can't cancel it because it has already been processed. "Checkmate", says Wiggle.
We're really quite spoilt as many/most of the big cycling etailers do a fairly good 'free delivery'!
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Soldato
Why on earth would anybody get on a turbo when it's like this outside?
Soldato
Time crunched
And the road down by the river is fairly boring. The fun stuff is all up past Marlow, and I don't have time to get there, and back in the 1 hour I have in the morning. That's where the turbo comes in. Get a lot more done on the turbo doing TrainerRoad in 1 hour. About the Gabba: It's probably a bit heavy for what you want. Maybe a Perfetto, as it's a lot lighter. And if the weather keeps up like this, you'll probably only need a normal jersey and arm warmers.
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First ride on 11 speed, grease on the freehub from the factory is too thick so I couldn't freewheel without the chain skipping off. It is OK at low speed but as the speed and resistance increases it gets worse.
Had to pedal like crazy on descents like I was on a fixie.
Good job I put an 11-28 on as 6 weeks of doing not much meant I needed that extra tooth!
I'll clean it all off tomorrow and should be sorted. Then just a tweak on the shifter position.
Had to pedal like crazy on descents like I was on a fixie.
Good job I put an 11-28 on as 6 weeks of doing not much meant I needed that extra tooth!
I'll clean it all off tomorrow and should be sorted. Then just a tweak on the shifter position.
Wiggle finally admitted that they haven't packed the order in time and sent a refund for the £4. Of course, ignoring all my contact regarding asking them to cancel the whole order.
Anyhow, new rotors bought from Evens. Now to fit them and see if I can get out for a quick spin before my guest arrives.
Anyhow, new rotors bought from Evens. Now to fit them and see if I can get out for a quick spin before my guest arrives.
Soldato
The rules say we can't have team kit... buttttt!
http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/men'...mpaignmonitor&utm_term=CANYONSRAM Core Jersey
http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/men'...mpaignmonitor&utm_term=CANYONSRAM Core Jersey
Forest of Dean is nice and close to me, so that's probably where I would head. Great info, thanks!
Any idea what climb/road it was?
He's training his suffering, not his legs! Or maybe for the Tour of Qatar?!
Popped out at lunch and the car reports 34 degrees here!
Forest of Dean is nice and close to me, so that's probably where I would head. Great info, thanks!
Any idea what climb/road it was?
I think it was this one: https://www.strava.com/segments/1772624
The group we were behind seemed to be trying hard to start. They were setting a good pace about 20mph for a while before it seemed to slow down and you saw those ahead dropping back to the group we were behind.
Just stalked flyby.. looks like one of the guys we were following claimed 3rd overall on that segment
https://www.strava.com/activities/643953628/segments/15742969426
Soldato
Omfg. Shut up and take my money. When was that released? I'd been waiting/hoping it wouldn't just be a ladies' exclusive. What's the sizing like for Rapha? I'm an XL bloke when it comes to normal clothing/t shirts/hoodies/etc, but will I be an XL with Rapha sizing? I've never bought a jersey before...
I got the email about 20 seconds before I had to post it here.
I'm a small/medium in most and small is quite an aero fit for me, medium being slightly relaxed, so L/XL would be good for you I would say.
It's quite similar to Castelli sizes, however I fit a small Castelli.
Soldato
FAO Vonhelmet and any other Wigan based cyclists:
Just seen a message on my CC forum from one of the members regarding Shaley Brow last night, if you are ever out there in the next week or so, I'd probably avoid it:
Just seen a message on my CC forum from one of the members regarding Shaley Brow last night, if you are ever out there in the next week or so, I'd probably avoid it:
So as my Home Insurance renewal is fast approaching I've taken out a separate policy for my bike(s) as it's more comprehensive.
On FT's suggestion I went with Bikmo but think unfortunately I will be cancelling as there is a little lack of clarity over items classed as 'accessories'.
In short they will provide £600 worth of 'accessories' cover but this includes my wheelset and powermeter with a combined value of 5 times that :/ So in essence my bike value is insured for almost £3,000.00 (well, £2,400.00) more than I would actually receive in the event of a claim.
I'm sure some of you are with different providers so could clarify if this is the same among all of them? or if there is a provider that will pay the full value your bike is insured for?
On FT's suggestion I went with Bikmo but think unfortunately I will be cancelling as there is a little lack of clarity over items classed as 'accessories'.
In short they will provide £600 worth of 'accessories' cover but this includes my wheelset and powermeter with a combined value of 5 times that :/ So in essence my bike value is insured for almost £3,000.00 (well, £2,400.00) more than I would actually receive in the event of a claim.
I'm sure some of you are with different providers so could clarify if this is the same among all of them? or if there is a provider that will pay the full value your bike is insured for?
Soldato
Need to check my policy docs but I doubt anything physically attached to your bike (I.e. wheels and power meter) would be classed as separate accessories. Email them, they're very helpful.
I would have thought "accessories" would be more along the lines of GPS systems, lights etc rather than wheels & such like.
With my policy the bike is covered seperatly for £2,800 & other items are on the general policy for which there is a £500 limit.
I do have a spare set of wheels, but there only worth a couple of hundred so it's not a problem.
When I took the policy out I listed the parts for the bike as it is non standard & got an aggreed value of what it would cost to replace if it did go walkies!
With my policy the bike is covered seperatly for £2,800 & other items are on the general policy for which there is a £500 limit.
I do have a spare set of wheels, but there only worth a couple of hundred so it's not a problem.
When I took the policy out I listed the parts for the bike as it is non standard & got an aggreed value of what it would cost to replace if it did go walkies!
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