Road Cycling

Saytan · 27 Jun 2017 at 13:11

Ride up grades don't buy upgrades. Become one with the machines you have

platypus · 27 Jun 2017 at 13:27

Oh I became that a long time ago ever since I wrote off my racing bike.

Been an n=4 pauper ever since.

Saytan · 27 Jun 2017 at 13:30

There's a false perception that this is an expensive hobby. OK, it has high startup costs, but a few tyres and brake pads now and then really aren't a big deal.

platypus · 27 Jun 2017 at 13:31

It's an expensive hobby because I want it to be

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Steedie · 27 Jun 2017 at 14:15

Saytan said:
There's a false perception that this is an expensive hobby. OK, it has high startup costs, but a few tyres and brake pads now and then really aren't a big deal.

No it's definitely bloody expensive

Shadowness · 27 Jun 2017 at 14:27

It IS bloody expensive!

All the money I save on fuel, I just spend on extra food I need to keep going lol!

I'm sure it costs more to keep my bike going than my car. But then again I only do about 1-2k miles in my car p.a.

Roady · 27 Jun 2017 at 14:35

Bear said:
Is it a pack of condoms or something

I lol'd.

14mm bar and looks pretty sturdy, should be fine. I've always been pleasantly surprised with some of the Giant branded kit, a friend has a Giant track pump and it's superb build (similar to my Joe Blow).

platypus said:
Yeah, a big extension, and then the likelihood that we also get a baby coming as well. I might as well give up any hopes of a new bike .

Sadly the extension does not include a "gym"/turboing room. Still relegated to the garage for that!

Haha, we moved from a 2 bed and a tiny garage (with no power), we squeezed a car & 3 bikes in (on street parking). Having a large drive now (can fit 3+ cars!) we just leave our single fiesta parked there and the large garage (with electricity) is my domain!

Having 'space' = baby. Be careful! Took us less than 6 months. Literally as soon as the DIY & Decorating was done. :rolleyes:

Saytan said:
Ride up grades don't buy upgrades. Become one with the machines you have

Didn't you recently buy a new Canyon...?

Steedie said:
No it's definitely bloody expensive

/signed.

I'm considering buying 2 pairs of Rapha shorts to 'try out' for my birthday (and then 'neglecting' to send one of them back), while at the same time aware that my 4 pairs of day-to-day commuting shorts (Castelli Evoluzione XL) are a poor fit and need changing at some point... I could be spending £400 in shorts! :eek:

Saytan · 27 Jun 2017 at 14:38

Roady said:
Didn't you recently buy a new Canyon...?

not me guv, I do the bulk of my riding on a 4 year old kinesis T2!

Going to Cali · 27 Jun 2017 at 14:38

Roady - if you're after some decent bibs, evans have a sale (3 for 2) on Kalf. You could pick up 3 pairs of Kalf bibs for less than the price of a pair of single pair of rapha. Otherwise, check out the ASV race from Wiggle. Obviously doesn't have the same prestige but I'm really happy with both.

BennyC · 27 Jun 2017 at 15:23

Shadowness said:
It IS bloody expensive!

All the money I save on fuel, I just spend on extra food I need to keep going lol!

I'm sure it costs more to keep my bike going than my car. But then again I only do about 1-2k miles in my car p.a.

Realised I am riding more miles per week currently than I am driving, 200+. And I commute half that amount by car Monday-Friday

I like buying & eating ALL the food though so it's all good

Shadowness · 27 Jun 2017 at 15:28

I've done about 600 miles since February! (in my car)

I'm going to wuss out tomorrow though due to weather.......or should I say.....have a rest day after chain gang this evening. Yeh that sounds more heroic!

Saytan · 27 Jun 2017 at 15:29

I did 1570 miles between MOTs in my car. I probably wouldn't have one if I hadn't paid it off years ago.

Roady · 27 Jun 2017 at 15:57

Saytan said:
not me guv, I do the bulk of my riding on a 4 year old kinesis T2!

Oh, thought it was you looking at an Ultimate just before SDK got his spanking red Aeroad. My wires might be crossed!

Going to Cali said:
Roady - if you're after some decent bibs, evans have a sale (3 for 2) on Kalf. You could pick up 3 pairs of Kalf bibs for less than the price of a pair of single pair of rapha. Otherwise, check out the ASV race from Wiggle. Obviously doesn't have the same prestige but I'm really happy with both.

Not heard of Kalf before? If I was going for brands I didn't currently own I'd probably go Assos or Alé.

I've been through DHB before although not worn the ASV range (just Vaeon, Aeron & Flashlight). Would happily wear again for commuting but not really the 'all day' short I'm after. I know I can pick up more of my current 'best' shorts - Sportful Gruppetto (BodyFit Pro pad) for £50-60 but equally I know I suffer in them riding over 4 or 5 hours. I have 3 pairs. I also own a pair of Castelli Progetto which are some of the more premium offerings they currently do (Progetto X2 pad) and I suffer worse in those at the 3-4 hour mark. Castelli KISS pads (club kit & my commuting shorts) are ok for 2-3 hours but no longer.

BennyC said:
Realised I am riding more miles per week currently than I am driving, 200+. And I commute half that amount by car Monday-Friday

Good work!

Last MOT our car had done ~4100 miles between them and I think I'd covered around ~3600 by bike, was fairly sure I could 'beat' the car this time as previously there was a month of driving ~65 miles per day (commute) when we were moving house. The other half getting pregnant many have had other ideas as she's been driving her commute the past 5-6 weeks (and will be until September). But I guess she's only commuting ~8 miles per day when I'm cycling ~9. The Diverge has done ~3700 miles since last September so I'm well on course, it just depends what extra baby/newborn miles the car accumulates (find out in May next year lol!). It'll probably be much higher than 'normal'! :rolleyes:

Have done quite good maintaining my 'fitness' rating on Stravas premium 'Fitness & Freshness' chart at around 55 this month. I only hit around that level 3 times last year and didn't maintain it. It's very rough and ready (compared to TR etc) but I've found the fatigue rating matches quite well with how I'm feeling day to day. I tend to ignore the form metric on there, mostly because it fluctuates so much but also because I'm not trying to peak for anything specific (or resting before bigger rides).

booyaka · 27 Jun 2017 at 16:04

Shut up and take my money!!!!!!

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/ridley-unveils-new-noah-sl-aeroplus-50236/

Roady · 27 Jun 2017 at 16:13

Sweet! Maybe there will be deals on the base Noah SL next year then...! :cool:

Much better looking integrated stem/bars than the Spesh Venge. Looks very similar to the Canyon offering.

jonneymendoza · 27 Jun 2017 at 16:26

booyaka said:
Shut up and take my money!!!!!!

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/ridley-unveils-new-noah-sl-aeroplus-50236/

That bike is so sexy that if u was to ride that anywhere outdoors, someone will steal it form u, GTA style within 5mins

smr · 27 Jun 2017 at 17:42

anyone here wear prescription cycling sunglasses or prescription inserts ? if so what do you wear please, interested to know as there's so many to choose from and it's difficult to fathom what's decent and what isn't.

Shamrock · 27 Jun 2017 at 17:47

booyaka said:
Shut up and take my money!!!!!!

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/ridley-unveils-new-noah-sl-aeroplus-50236/

I dunno, all these new bikes are starting to look the same!

One More Solo · 27 Jun 2017 at 18:12

On the bibs subject, the basis Assos S7 pair can be had for £90 and I've worn them for over 16 hours on the trot. The pad is great.

MM-Seat · 27 Jun 2017 at 19:16

Got out for 15 today and tried to focus on my position on the bike. I was finding that my arms was locked and my elbows would hurt afterwards. Seems to be no elbow pain but, when I was on the way home I had a little bit of lower back pain which I think is due to not being used to the position. Doesn't hurt now for instance.