Never had white rims so I have no idea how well they hold up to scratching etc but I think white ones would look pretty good with the rest of the colour scheme. Might depend a bit on the new fork colour though.
Really looking forward to getting out this weekend. Not ridden for two weeks now and the snow is finally starting to thaw. Got a new wider saddle to try out and some fettling with the clipless pedals to do so I can imagine there will be a few stops for fiddling but I want to crack the 40 miles barrier and 1000 m climbing.
Now it is warming up I need to start thinking about what clothing I need to get. What do most people wear mainly in between winter and summer? So far I have just been riding in a base layer and a nylon waterproof cycling top. I get pretty hot on the bike and that does me pretty much all the way down to freezing point but it is terrible for breathability and too hot over 10 degrees or so. It does completely stop any wind chill though.
I had a look in the bike shop today and the choices seem to be short sleeved top and arm warmers and possibly a gillet ( spelling? ) or a thinner base layer underneath. OR a thinnish long sleeved top or a breathable jacket type thing. Cycling clothing all seems pretty expensive stuff for what it is.
Ive already ordered and gone for the white with red hubs "but" in the flow
I know its totally overkill but i want to ride with peace of mind but im also thinking of the future as i might upgrade the frame. I went and held a tub of coco powder in the kitchen that weighs 250g (difference between the flow and crest) and it was a no brainer for me, sooner have the strength.
haha - never listen to best advice eh?
I would go into the mathematics about rolling weight difference of 250grams being substantially more - but its a bit boring!
Enjoy - total overkill but enjoy
booyaka said:Winter - baselayer and Endura Jacket is more than enough
Summer - generally a cotton tshirt and a mountain bike top, even just the top on it's own.
No jacket in the summer.
Check out decathlon/lidl/sports direct for some cheaper cycling stuff - decent quality as well.
Some stuff at CRC as well that's reduce (last seasons etc)
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Funny video as well
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redboy1 said:Ive already ordered and gone for the white with red hubs "but" in the flow
I know its totally overkill but i want to ride with peace of mind but im also thinking of the future as i might upgrade the frame. I went and held a tub of coco powder in the kitchen that weighs 250g (difference between the flow and crest) and it was a no brainer for me, sooner have the strength.
As for clothes my winter cycling bottoms and waterproof jacket i had from aldi have been superb, great value. Also got a top with long sleeves which ill be using for the mild weather. Summer obviously just shirt & shorts.(hopefully)
It's a Trek 5500, with full DuraAce group set, OCLV carbon frame, and MK wheelset, total weight of the bike is less than 7kgs....so just a little bit faster than what I've been training on .
Triban 5a. Off work tomorrow so will give it a spin in the morning. I'm yet to replace the pedals as I can't find a spanner, off to Tesco to find one shortly.
Here's my little baby on a Lidl bike stand waiting for its new wheels!
I could loose more weight than that bike weighs., Maybe I should lose the weight then go cycling with one of those strapped to my back as a backup bike.
You might know this but a little tip somone told me the other week to stop you having to use your brain to work out which way to turn the spanner for pedals is to remember "Back Off!" i.e. assuming you are stood above the bike and your hand holding the spanner is above the pedal always turn it towards the back of the bike to get the pedals off.
What wheels are you getting for your LIdl bike stand? The seat and steering wheel look a bit small but having the mini digger on the front must be handy
p.s. That frame is fantastic.
Triban 5a. Off work tomorrow so will give it a spin in the morning. I'm yet to replace the pedals as I can't find a spanner, off to Tesco to find one shortly.
Here's my little baby on a Lidl bike stand waiting for its new wheels!
What wheels are you getting for your Izoard? I have an Izoard and am about to upgrade the wheels from the stock Fulcrum 5s.
Only a set of Campag Zondas, £280 plus 9% cashback.
Weighed the standard wheels and tyres at 3.2kgs the Zondas will come in at under 2kgs so quite a weight reduction.
Nik
mattrixdesign2 said:How do I remove this, on a 1980s mtb, my tool doesn't fit, I think I can use needle nose pliers on the holes? What thread would it be?
How do I remove this, on a 1980s mtb, my tool doesn't fit, I think I can use needle nose pliers on the holes? What thread would it be?
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