Road Cycling

SoliD · 10 Jun 2017 at 07:22

Lethal` said:
I tried running yesterday morning for just 2.5 miles. I wouldn't advise. My legs still hurt - more than they ever have from cycling.

I know it's not cycling but I got into it a bit, really good for me due to suffering reynauds, so able to keep warm on a cold evening. Also much easier just chucking on some clothes when I'm back from work.

Good training for cx too. Managed to get down to a 20:01 5k before my off few weeks back,whicj is just bit too painful to run on from the bruising still. Besides now summer is up and running much rather be out on the bike!

Derek W · 10 Jun 2017 at 14:22

Daft question here but is there a difference in shifter cables? I'm looking to replace mine as one of the cables at least is quite worn so want it changed before it snaps and rips the inside of my legs off :eek:

My bike is the Triban 300 https://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-300-road-bike-white-id_8239800.html and I'm looking to place an order on wiggle today for it but I've been left a little perplexed :confused:

BennyC · 10 Jun 2017 at 18:00

Jonny ///M said:
(not sure why that only shows 729 miles as it was around 1300 last year)

Stravistix shows YTD vs prior year at the same point in time. Not YTD vs Prior Year Annual Mileage. Strava shows the latter further down on the same page.

Vonhelmet · 10 Jun 2017 at 18:41

Pringle W said:
Daft question here but is there a difference in shifter cables? I'm looking to replace mine as one of the cables at least is quite worn so want it changed before it snaps and rips the inside of my legs off

My bike is the Triban 300 https://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-300-road-bike-white-id_8239800.html and I'm looking to place an order on wiggle today for it but I've been left a little perplexed

Any old cable should do. Go for this I reckon:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-essential-gear-cable-set-shimanosram/

Don't worry about it snapping and slicing your leg off, it's not tight enough for that. If it snaps mid ride you'll just find yourself stuck in an unhelpful gear.

Vonhelmet · 10 Jun 2017 at 18:47

Lethal` said:
I tried running yesterday morning for just 2.5 miles. I wouldn't advise. My legs still hurt - more than they ever have from cycling.

I've tried a couple of runs lately. Longest so far is 1.4 miles. I'm going to try something longer this evening. I figure it's good cross training. My first run - just a mile - practically killed me. I couldn't walk right for days and going downstairs was horrific.

Edit: just run 6km to see if I could. I can. Bet my legs will be sore tomorrow.

BennyC · 10 Jun 2017 at 20:36

Pringle W said:
Daft question here but is there a difference in shifter cables? I'm looking to replace mine as one of the cables at least is quite worn so want it changed before it snaps and rips the inside of my legs off

My bike is the Triban 300 https://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-300-road-bike-white-id_8239800.html and I'm looking to place an order on wiggle today for it but I've been left a little perplexed

I used the Lifeline brake cable sets and they're perfectly fine. I use the Transfil gear inners can't remember which gear outers I use.

Do a forum search as both gear and brake inner/outers are different and can't be mixed.

SoliD · 10 Jun 2017 at 21:45

Imperial metric today. Very easy first 50 heading north to Reading to cheer on friends at endure 24 (stupid running thing) then a tough 50 back. Bang on 6 hours, with some energy to push it up the last climb to home. Sun was out most of the day, summer is back!

New Shimano RC7 turned up today, never had carbon soled shoes before. Definitely going to take a bit of getting used to..

alexisonfire · 10 Jun 2017 at 22:18

New bike day

Apologies for the noisy photo its very dark outside. Also i forgot again to take the orange warning stickers off the wheels! I'm looking for a new saddle but need it to be as close to 155mm as possible...any suggestions? Specialized have a fantastic range but was wondering if theres any other brands that cover this width saddle?

Vonhelmet · 10 Jun 2017 at 22:23

SoliD said:
Imperial metric today.

Wut.

SoliD · 10 Jun 2017 at 22:42

Vonhelmet said:
Wut.

The sun's got to me..... I won't even bother editing for hilarity. Imperial century...

Vonhelmet · 10 Jun 2017 at 22:50

SoliD said:
The sun's got to me..... I won't even bother editing for hilarity. Imperial century...

I figured when you mentioned 6 hours... not even I ride a metric that slowly!

BennyC · 11 Jun 2017 at 16:49

alexisonfire said:
/Snip

Valves not aligned.
Small ring.
Mid cassette.
Crank arm not in alignment with seat tube.

Out

/mirin.

SoliD · 11 Jun 2017 at 19:42

Well my lack of mileage was easily made up last 2 days 100 miles yesterday, 67 today with the club. So much easier to do miles when you've got company.

Jonny ///M · 11 Jun 2017 at 21:06

BennyC said:
Stravistix shows YTD vs prior year at the same point in time. Not YTD vs Prior Year Annual Mileage. Strava shows the latter further down on the same page.

Cheers, I read it properly and it says that above the table... I'll blame the Tennent's.

No miles yesterday due to work and a hangover and none today due to weather.

Vonhelmet · 11 Jun 2017 at 21:59

Urgh. 18 miles this evening in the most dire wind. I got a huge boost going in one direction for a mile or so, and took in a climb I've not ridden before which was pretty good though quite steep, then nearly died on a descent thanks to the crosswinds wobbling my front wheel every which way. I was glad to get home.

Derek W · 12 Jun 2017 at 07:40

Vonhelmet said:
Any old cable should do. Go for this I reckon:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-essential-gear-cable-set-shimanosram/

Don't worry about it snapping and slicing your leg off, it's not tight enough for that. If it snaps mid ride you'll just find yourself stuck in an unhelpful gear.

Cheers will take a look into them. Although i did notice the Lifeline cables were out of stock on Wiggle.

EDIT

Also as a side note, I'm seriously tempted to but this bike http://www.wiggle.co.uk/de-rosa-idol-disc-105-mechanical-road-bike/ Is there much of a noticeable difference going from rim brakes to disk brakes?

platypus · 12 Jun 2017 at 08:28

alexisonfire said:
New bike day Apologies for the noisy photo its very dark outside. Also i forgot again to take the orange warning stickers off the wheels! I'm looking for a new saddle but need it to be as close to 155mm as possible...any suggestions? Specialized have a fantastic range but was wondering if theres any other brands that cover this width saddle?

The Fizik Antares large might do the job, it's not quite 155mm at 152mm, but it would be worth testing. Nice bike!

platypus · 12 Jun 2017 at 08:30

SoliD said:
So much easier to do miles when you've got company.

You're absolutely right. Riding to Loch Lomond taught me this as the last day I did on my own and it was the hardest by far, and not just because of the elevation. Has made me question my 'no club' stance a fair amount.

Saytan · 12 Jun 2017 at 08:31

alexisonfire said:
Specialized have a fantastic range but was wondering if theres any other brands that cover this width saddle?

What saddle do you have on your previous bike? I've never seen any compelling reason to change unless you have problems (or like my favourite saddle, they stopped making them in 1995)

Roady · 12 Jun 2017 at 08:52

Jonny ///M said:
(not sure why that only shows 729 miles as it was around 1300 last year)

Good mileage, you've upped it quite quickly! I'm ahead of target (so far) for the year 2144/4500 :cool:

SoliD said:
New Shimano RC7 turned up today, never had carbon soled shoes before. Definitely going to take a bit of getting used to..

New cleats too? Both together can feel pretty weird! Such a firm few first clip ins with carbon soles and new cleats! SPD-SL's are worse than Keo's for it!

alexisonfire said:
New bike day Apologies for the noisy photo its very dark outside. Also i forgot again to take the orange warning stickers off the wheels! I'm looking for a new saddle but need it to be as close to 155mm as possible...any suggestions? Specialized have a fantastic range but was wondering if theres any other brands that cover this width saddle?

Why that particular width? Sounds quite wide... Think most of the saddle I have are listed at 143mm? My current is the Specialized Phenom, so good I bought another for the turbo (to replace a Fizik Arione).

Pringle W said:
Also as a side note, I'm seriously tempted to but this bike http://www.wiggle.co.uk/de-rosa-idol-disc-105-mechanical-road-bike/ Is there much of a noticeable difference going from rim brakes to disk brakes?

HUGE difference! Well. Depending which rims and pads you're coming from. The De Rosa are nice bikes but I'd consider that underspec/overpriced. I paid around the same for my Diverge with better hydra brakes.