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  • April 8, 2018 at 3:19 pm #28339
    Psycheonabike

    So, I’m off on a big ride (big for me) in June over in France. Charity gig doing around 75 miles a day for 5 days. Recently bought my Scott Speedster and apart for the free 1st service before I go,  the shop gave me £100 credit to spend. Now, I’ve got the main kit. Tho no waterproof or shoe covers and gloves are cheapies off flea bay. Got a CO2 whatsit tho and good tyres thanks to your advice! 

     

    What would you use it on? 

     

    Ta! 

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  • April 10, 2018 at 6:55 pm #916511
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    Psycheonabike

    Liam Cahill wrote:

    Liam Cahill wrote:

    It won’t use up your £100, but have you considered nutrition stuff? I’m guessing this is a supported thing but if not, SIS Go Energy is excellent, especially the sachets and Clif Bars are the tastiest I’ve tried. I’d avoid gels unless the dreaded bonk is imminent.

    If you’re caught out by the weather, a gilet should do and packs a little smaller than a jacket. I’ve got the Castelli Squadra. Bit of a boil bag if you keep it on once the rain/descent stops but for the money it’s perfect.

     

    Thanks. I’ve got a load of Sis sachets from their recent offer and another 6 that came when I bought a couple of bottles.

    I did think about a gilet…..I’ll investigate.

    April 10, 2018 at 5:12 pm #916509
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    Liam Cahill

    It won’t use up your £100,

    It won’t use up your £100, but have you considered nutrition stuff? I’m guessing this is a supported thing but if not, SIS Go Energy is excellent, especially the sachets and Clif Bars are the tastiest I’ve tried. I’d avoid gels unless the dreaded bonk is imminent.

    If you’re caught out by the weather, a gilet should do and packs a little smaller than a jacket. I’ve got the Castelli Squadra. Bit of a boil bag if you keep it on once the rain/descent stops but for the money it’s perfect.

     

    April 10, 2018 at 12:49 pm #916507
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    HoarseMann
    StraelGuy wrote:
    Some decent daytime running lights – a really good rear, especially.

    +1 for this.

    for £100 I’d get an exposure trace R day bright rear and a cat eye volt 800 up front

    then put any leftovers towards a cheap waterproof  jacket that will stuff easily in a jersey pocket 

    April 9, 2018 at 8:56 pm #916505
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    Psycheonabike

    Stratman wrote:

    Stratman wrote:

    Sottlie due?  It was my first bit of castelli bought before a London to Paris ride

    Nice…..having a search now!

    April 9, 2018 at 8:42 pm #916503
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    Stratman

    Sottlie due?  It was my first

    Sottlie due?  It was my first bit of castelli bought before a London to Paris ride

    April 9, 2018 at 8:41 pm #916501
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    don simon fbpe

    http://www.bikebargains.co.uk

    http://www.bikebargains.co.uk/search-jackets/?_sft_size=x-large&_sft_gender=mens

    http://www.bikebargains.co.uk/dhb-aeron-tempo-2-waterproof-jacket-fully-taped-seams-2-5-layer-fabric/?_sft_size=x-large&_sft_gender=mens

    http://www.bikebargains.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dhb-Aeron-Tempo-2-Waterproof-Jacket-fully-taped-seams-2-5-layer-fabric.jpg

    Looks alright.

    April 9, 2018 at 8:27 pm #916499
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    Psycheonabike

    Those Castelli Superleggera
    Those Castelli Superleggera Jackets look the business. Simply can’t find one for less than £95 in my size (XL) ….any similar alternatives that would fit in back pocket for a tad less dosh?

    April 9, 2018 at 8:06 pm #916497
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    Psycheonabike

    Nice…ta!
    Nice…ta!

    April 9, 2018 at 7:56 pm #916495
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    don simon fbpe

    Psycheonabike wrote:

    Psycheonabike wrote:
    Over shoes? Or what’s a good waterproof that will fit in the jersey back pocket……I’ve only been using some Muddy Fox shorts, how about a good recommendation for some arse saving pants or shorts?

    It’s a bit concerning that you’re thinking about new shorts at this stage. I wouldn’t want to be breaking in new shorts at the beginning of a long ride, I’d rather go with something that I’m familiar with, same with jerseys.

    If you haven’t got a waterproof jacket or gloves, or merino socks. They’d be in my to buy list.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-superleggera-jacket-1/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=100236146&kpid=100236146&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=UK_PLA_Clothing&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mckv%7cs8UiJtq02_dc%7cmcrid%7c67090791662%7cmkw%7c%7cmmt%7c%7cmrd%7c100236146uk%7cmslid%7c%7c&mkwid=s8UiJtq02_dc&pcrid=67090791662&prd=100236146uk&pgrid=17507338742&ptaid=pla-121255251422

     

    https://www.decathlon.co.uk/scd-100-2-mm-diving-gloves-id_8301094.html?_cclid=v3_35e5d8ad-a169-5695-a5da-ff021b359ee0&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnqzWBRC_ARIsABSMVTN7yuG6xFEiR8hCNYvnil-CuNvpd-QhZg6kcCtZgROTwo22WsrTW9YaAtEKEALw_wcB

     

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-light-weight-merino-sock?sku=100335546&source=igodigital

    Merino will be comfortable on warm days, when the temp drops and negate the need for overshoes when it gets a bit wet, plus they don’t smell too much…

    April 9, 2018 at 7:40 pm #916493
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    Psycheonabike

    Over shoes? Or what’s a good
    Over shoes? Or what’s a good waterproof that will fit in the jersey back pocket……I’ve only been using some Muddy Fox shorts, how about a good recommendation for some arse saving pants or shorts?

    April 9, 2018 at 7:29 pm #916491
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    don simon fbpe

    I’m all out of ideas then….

    I’m all out of ideas then….

    April 9, 2018 at 7:04 pm #916489
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    Psycheonabike

    don simon wrote:

    don simon wrote:

    Psycheonabike wrote:
    Thanks….

    Fortunately we’ll have a support vehicle available with some pretty snazzy cycle technicians on hand with all the kit we’ll need. Having said that those of us who are maybe a little more experienced will be riding off into the distance at some point. Its there that I might need some of that £100 spending wisely.

     

    Coke and hookers it is then…

    They ARE the tech team! :p

    April 9, 2018 at 6:39 pm #916487
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    don simon fbpe
    Psycheonabike wrote:
    Thanks….

    Fortunately we’ll have a support vehicle available with some pretty snazzy cycle technicians on hand with all the kit we’ll need. Having said that those of us who are maybe a little more experienced will be riding off into the distance at some point. Its there that I might need some of that £100 spending wisely.

     

    Coke and hookers it is then…

    April 9, 2018 at 5:14 pm #916485
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    Anonymous
    BehindTheBikesheds wrote:
    I’ve riden a fair few tunnels in the Alps and at high speed when there were a couple of crappy sodiums, unless you’re going to take a proper light and are able to engage the full beam before you get into the tunnel AND be able to adjust your eyes then it isn’t worth it. I’ve never gone through a forest and thought oh I need a front light, back light maybe if it’s a really filthy day but for a general daytime light, it doesn’t make any difference whatsoever.

    i’ve been caught in brutal thunderstorms that lasted hours in the Massif Central in June/July, and brought large amounts of foliage down onto the roads. In the Cevennes I’ve experienced snow and large hailstones on the causses, even in July. A front light is valuable in that sort of circumstance because it helps you to be seen by any oncoming traffic that’s insane enough still to be moving.

    In that type of circumstance it doesn’t matter what you wear, you’ll get soaked, so I’d say that a dry set of kit for the next day would be useful, especially if the op has back-up to carry it and to help dry the soaking kit.

    This is why I stopped touring in relatively normal clothing and switched to lycra. After the first drenching it took two days for the rain to stop, and to get my kit dry enough to continue.

     

    April 9, 2018 at 3:30 pm #916483
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    Psycheonabike

    Thanks….

    Thanks….

    Fortunately we’ll have a support vehicle available with some pretty snazzy cycle technicians on hand with all the kit we’ll need. Having said that those of us who are maybe a little more experienced will be riding off into the distance at some point. Its there that I might need some of that £100 spending wisely.

     

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