This would be a fair point but given their return policy on swapping clothing if you buy the wrong size/colour the whole thing becomes ridiculous.
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This would be a fair point but given their return policy on swapping clothing if you buy the wrong size/colour the whole thing becomes ridiculous.
Got out for a very hilly imperial (9000ft as measured by my Garmin but realistically it was more like 8.7k). Pretty knackering. Average speed isn't much to write home about but I did get a PR up Sky Rd. Still a full minute behind OMS but I'm fairly confident I can improve on today's time tbh.
https://www.strava.com/activities/658758546/
https://www.strava.com/activities/658758546/
It's a good one..if rather painful...
The descent after is either awesome of harrowing too
The descent after is either awesome of harrowing too
Couldn't you go SRAM for the most part but then get a Shimano (or whatever) crankset? They're interchangeable in the case of Shimano and SRAM aren't they?
Pffft, do you even descend?
2.2miles @49.7mph
-3% vs -9%
Not that I'd descend at that speed I imagine...
But. But full group set and all that!
Not really in a rush, if a second hand crankset comes up I'll be all over it.
Might leave that till last, get the rest first. Will spread it out over a few weeks, aiming for maybe $750 all up. I need everything apart from frame & wheels.
Saddle worries me the most.
Lol...I know what you mean. I'd feel a little bit dirty mixing them up too
Could look at Rotor or one of the main other options?
When are the new DA groupsets being released? Is it unrealistic to expect some southward movement on 9000 prices?
As N+1... I've now a TT conversion to do and want to strip the 105 off the new bike and upgrade it to DA. I've Ultegra Brifters to come off the bike being converted which I'm happy to use so really I just need a chainset, derailleurs and brakes.
Unfortunately they new bike doesn't have direct mount brakes, I'll just have to just descend slower
Logically Ultegra brakes makes more sense but part of me just wants lots of blingy DA goodness...
Seen this? Kind of old now but I imagine some of it holds true still:
http://www.roadbikereview.com/reviews/shimano-components-where-to-spend-your-money
Got a used Cervelo branded Rotor set on FB with GXP BB for $135! With used aero SRAM rings. See when it turns up, bought and sold a few things on FB bike market group and had no problems but it's always a bit dodgy.
My Rapha Pro Team bibs stitching came loose, bought March last year. Emailed them at 6pm, Aus close at 5pm, but I had a reply in 5 minutes! Sent them a photo, repair agreed & post back tomorrow. Good service!
Got my new front wheel today for training on, always been using cheap wheels so this should be sweet!
White Industries T11 hub, Saipim spokes, hplusson achetype rim, weight with rim strip and no skewer 760g.
I drilled a 2mm hole in the rim on either side to drain water, found my other would fill up the box section after riding in the rain.
Looks great while the rim is all black, so so when the brake track wears to silver.
That's a very shiny wheel
My Gabba 2 should arrive today or tomorrow...so I can send it back and get the right size
You'd be shocked how quick you can go in a big group event like that. It was my OH's first 100 and she did 5hrs36 and still had a quick finish in her legs. Aside from a mental blip about 40 miles in and being held up in toilet queues it would have been comfortably under 5hrs30. You'd get under 6 easily.
Yup. Big groups of fast people make things a lot easier. Still pretty impressed by a sub four hour time though
God, got utterly soaked at lunch. Flash flood levels of rain :/
Annoyed that my Eddington number is only 59. I've done tons of long rides this year 
https://swinny.net/Strava/-4691-My-Strava-Eddington-Number
edit: zomgz - You need 6 more days (of 60 miles or more) to achieve an Eddington number of 60
Deep carbon rims with disc for commuting fo lyfe.
My stuff is still going to be soaked for the journey home so I guess I shouldn't care too much about how it turns out but..blah.
https://swinny.net/Strava/-4691-My-Strava-Eddington-Number
edit: zomgz - You need 6 more days (of 60 miles or more) to achieve an Eddington number of 60
Hi, cyclists.
paying road tax yet?
itching for a new bike lol, or should I just get deep carbon discs.. for commuting lol.
Deep carbon rims with disc for commuting fo lyfe.
My stuff is still going to be soaked for the journey home so I guess I shouldn't care too much about how it turns out but..blah.
Bloody drivers. You don't even pay cycle tax!
Yeah. I honestly thought I'd done more than that this year though. Oh well
Looks like the jump from 61 to 62 won't be too tough. Especially as most of my rides of 60 miles or more tend to be metric centuries and as such are over 62 miles.
Stuck in the worlds worst training course for the rest of the week. Apache/Tomcat which should take 20 minutes to cover but the trainer seems to be able to make the most simple cack take forever. Brain melting out my ears.
4Seasons don't have great longevity so I'm pretty disappointed to hear that GP4000SIIs are even worse. *strokes his Pro4 Endurance V2s lovingly*
So..The Gabba saga continues. Wiggle were out of stock despite claiming that they weren't. I questioned why they were so slow to send out my order and in response they cancelled it (due to the stock issues). Sigheth.
Ordered from ProBikeKit with their 10% off for new customers. Cost just over £120 so a little more expensive but they have the colour and size combo in stock that I want so I guess that works out okay.
Ordered from ProBikeKit with their 10% off for new customers. Cost just over £120 so a little more expensive but they have the colour and size combo in stock that I want so I guess that works out okay.
You guys are lucky I don't come t'up Norf and crush your times on your local climbs!
Fight fight fight fight.
Come at me bro (well, not me, someone that is good at climbing
).
Which Michelin? The new range of Pro4s sound a bit rubbish - I'm sticking with the V2s for as long as possible.