Road Cycling

Roady · 17 May 2017 at 15:58

Got soaked at lunch. Twice. Quite glad of my <10 minute commute, I can wear waterproof trousers & jacket without overheating if I ride slightly reserved, at least in 13-14 degree temperatures like today. Any warmer and I'll ditch the jacket to wear a packable and prob only be wearing the trousers in torrential downpours.

'Pro-commuting' - carrying dry socks & gloves with you in the mornings for use at lunchtime. My overshoes actually dried out in the ~5 hours since this mornings commute. Shall see if they dry in ~3 hours this afternoon (doubtful)! :rolleyes:

Lethal` said:
FTFY. Though I use the same just don't have quite so much stuff in it. I like the fact I can get my pump in there too.

Haha yeah mine was rammed, one of the best things I did was break the topeak a few weeks before I got my Diverge. It made it really think about what I needed and had used on the roadside (about 30% of what I was carrying lol)

merlin said:
Friday night track league.

Ahhh! Kinda guessed that soon afterwards, would be a very good way to integrate with the riders and clubs you'll see there. Especially with the BBQ!

Jonny ///M said:
Yup that's me in the Felt top. Need to represent a few brands all at once.

Ah yeah, work & sponsorship commitments

SDK^ · 17 May 2017 at 16:07

Shamrock said:
Saddlebags, @SDK^ how do you rate your Aeroclam P1?

I love it - it's much better than any of the Topeak saddle bags I've used before.
It's fully waterpoof and fits in nicely with the sleek lines of the Aeroad

Downsides : It's small so space is limited to 1xtube, 1xC02 cartridge & trigger and tyre levers....with just enough space left over for car keys.

merlin · 17 May 2017 at 16:16

I get nervous if i cant carry 2 x tubes, 2 x co2, 3 x levers (I'm a lever snapper, its genetic).

Shamrock · 17 May 2017 at 16:18

SDK^ said:
I love it - it's much better than any of the Topeak saddle bags I've used before.
It's fully waterpoof and fits in nicely with the sleek lines of the Aeroad

Downsides : It's small so space is limited to 1xtube, 1xC02 cartridge & trigger and tyre levers....with just enough space left over for car keys.

I'm trying to decide between it and a Fizik one.

SDK^ · 17 May 2017 at 16:19

I've been riding on roads for 7 years and only ever had 2 punctures on a ride once. I'll take my chances

SDK^ · 17 May 2017 at 16:21

Shamrock said:
I'm trying to decide between it and a Fizik one.

Both appear to hold the same amount of equipment - go with whichever is cheapest.

The Aeroclam clamps to the seat rails so no Velcro to fail - but it is a bit tricky to fit.

Roady · 17 May 2017 at 16:28

Shamrock said:
I'm trying to decide between it and a Fizik one.

For that real minimalistic look there's also the Castelli mini, Scicon Elan and Leyzne Roll (in case you missed any of them).

Shamrock · 17 May 2017 at 16:29

SDK^ said:
Both appear to hold the same amount of equipment - go with whichever is cheapest.

The Aeroclam clamps to the seat rails so no Velcro to fail - but it is a bit tricky to fit.

Pat from Cyckit sent me your photo to show how it fits on an Arione.

The only thing I dislike is that orange coloured tab on the Aeroclam.

SDK^ · 17 May 2017 at 16:33

He did? He must have found it online as I didn't send it to him.
He's helpful and responds to queries quickly. It arrived within a few days from NZ which I thought was impressive.

The fit isn't amazing on the Arione as the saddle is very narrow at the back, compared to every other saddle out there, but it still works

i.e. it doesn't rub on your legs as you pedal.

Indigo · 17 May 2017 at 18:07

Felt a bit under the weather this morning and for some daft reason decided to cycle to work. Thought I could ride through it and the fresh air would do me good. Now on the train home after having a temperature all day at work, headache and generally aching all over. Day off tomorrow so hoping I can shake it off ready to cycle back home on Friday evening.

merlin · 17 May 2017 at 18:36

I'm not ill very often but when I am its generally 3 days to shift it.

One thing I won't do is commute if I'm ill - i work in Birmingham so if I zonked I'd get run over 4 times before i even hit the deck. Paramedics would have to pick me up with a drinking straw.

BennyC · 17 May 2017 at 19:56

merlin said:
3 x levers (I'm a lever snapper, its genetic).

In 3 years I have snapped zero levers. (Park Tools). I've probably had less than 10 punctures mind and used a few different types of tyres. Which levers are you using or what are you doing to snap them so merrily?

merlin · 17 May 2017 at 21:20

BennyC said:
In 3 years I have snapped zero levers. (Park Tools). I've probably had less than 10 punctures mind and used a few different types of tyres. Which levers are you using or what are you doing to snap them so merrily?

The Halfords black plastic ones. I've even broke two orange continental ones.

I'm a brute.

Saytan · 17 May 2017 at 21:50

I snapped two parks getting a marathon plus off an old mavic MTB rim

Vonhelmet · 17 May 2017 at 22:15

Ok, cups and cones. My single speed commuter is feeling icky, like I can feel horrible vibrations through the pedals. The freewheel is only just over 6 months old, the bottom bracket is only a couple of months old, so that only really leaves the rear wheel bearings. I took them apart this evening - first time dismantling cups and cones, exciting times - and sure enough the cones are all ground and pitted in places. Would that be enough to cause the vibrations I'm feeling, do we think? More importantly, where can I get replacement cones from? The cups look fine, so we're not in new wheel territory just yet, so if I can get away with just replacing the cones that would suit me fine. The hubs are some cheap joytech track things, nothing fancy. Any ideas? Is this a case of taking the cones out and going to a decent bike shop and asking them for some matching ones?

Saytan · 17 May 2017 at 22:45

Wheels manufacturing do cones for most of the more common Taiwanese hubs

Vonhelmet · 18 May 2017 at 08:50

Cheers, I'll take a look. It felt better this morning, so the dismantling and regreasing wasn't in vain, but I think I'm only really buying time at this point and I'd rather replace the cones before the wear spreads to the cups.

Saytan · 18 May 2017 at 09:01

if the cones have brinnelling (pitting where the balls run) it's only a matter of time, and it'll be difficult to adjust the hub properly, it'll always be slightly loose or slightly rough

Vonhelmet · 18 May 2017 at 09:14

It looks like SJS carry the cones I need, but they're out of stock until the end of the month. I'll stick it out until then.

Roady · 18 May 2017 at 10:03

BennyC said:
In 3 years I have snapped zero levers. (Park Tools). I've probably had less than 10 punctures mind and used a few different types of tyres. Which levers are you using or what are you doing to snap them so merrily?

I've only snapped 1 park lever in a couple of years, they're fantastic! Broke every other lever I've owned in a fraction of the time. Think I own 3-4 sets of them! Won't use any other lever now (except the Leyzne aluminium ones if I spot some on a bargain at some point).

Vonhelmet said:
Would that be enough to cause the vibrations I'm feeling, do we think? More importantly, where can I get replacement cones from?

Yes, rough & worn cups/cones/bearings could all feel like a vibration/rumble. They all feel very similar regardless of which is worn/rusted/pitted. Good your cups are ok! If you're replacing cones then I'd recommend changing bearings too as I don't think I've ever seen damaged/worn cups/cones without also worn bearings (but bear in mind I've only serviced/replaced parts on 3 cup & cone wheels). Park have quite a good guide for checking them.

Cycleclinic list a joytech hub cone & various others.