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“Buggy hit by car blamed on
“Buggy hit by car blamed on traffic scheme”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c77r544ymxdo
Another gem from BBC. So many things wrong with it, it’s depressing.From the videos they look
From the videos they look like slow, wobbly and bulky vehicles that will have issues negotiating even a small curb (one of the videos has skipped the moment when their “taxi” have moved grom the road to the pavament). They belong to roads, not cycle infra, but cargo companies will be very persuasive with their cash.
Get an Exposure light.
Get an Exposure light.“Why do people care so much
“Why do people care so much about other people wearing helmets?””
You got it the wrong way round.“…Granted I’ve been off the
“…Granted I’ve been off the bike for most of the month due to a virus but I wouldn’t expect to be over 2mph average slower on routes I’ve ridden for years…”
Only that would make a difference of 2mph in this scenario.
You need to flip the pin/
You need to flip the pin/”converter” round so the derailleur will move further for a given cable pull.
Take your bike to a proper
Take your bike to a proper bike shop and pay more for a proper service. Halfords mechanic don’t understand the level of precision required to work on modern bikes and aren’t up to date with manufacturers’ instructions in detail (Shimano front road/gravel mechs being the best example) Cable choice and routing is crucial for good shifting performance. SP41/Optislick kit is a good starting point.
“…Is the trend for fitting
“…Is the trend for fitting larger volume tyres to carbon road bikes an admission that the frames are too stiff especially for lighter riders?…”
Large volume tyres are fitted to almost all, not just carbon bikes these days.
Perhaps it’s an admission that the role of pneumatic tyres is to provide suspension not to emulate wooden carriage wheels? As we all? know, vehicles with effective suspension roll faster. In other words it’s progress driven by science and common sense rather than the strong convictions of some local club “gurus”.
In comparison with suspension travel offered by tyres which can be easily observed and meassured, any “vertical compliance” of the frame is almost insignificant. Oh, and let’s don’t forget about the seatpost and saddle flex, too. The feel and comfort of a bike is almost entirely dictated by tyre setup, fit and contact points.
In a context of non
In a context of non-competitive cycling, body position and tyre choice/setup will make almost all the difference. The rest is just noise.
Also (virtual) GP5000s in 35mm would be faster than 25mm Gatorskins so let’s don’t compare apples to oranges when it comes to tyre width.3/4 bibs, lycra or brushed
3/4 bibs, lycra or brushed depending on the temperature. It’s not Antarctica.Why don’t you try out a mid
Why don’t you try out a mid/high end bike for yourself and find out why most of riders prefer bikes equiped with “way outdated unreliable 20 century parts” to cycle further than to a local shop.
With a GRX mech (clutch) you
With a GRX mech (clutch) you could probably get away with any standard chainring but running a narrow wide one would give you almost 100% certainty of not dropping the chain on some choppy tarmac downhill sections. Chainrings with an offset like SRAM X-Sync also improve the chainline. Other than that, there is really nothing else go consider.NYPD will be even busier now
NYPD will be even busier now ramming, tasing and ticketing…My GK ended up in a bin
My GK ended up in a bin within 2-3 weeks. Even when run tubeless they just punctured too easily and couldn’t be plugged reliably. That was a while a go…Couple of years forward, commuting in Surrey hills… Bontrager AW2, Schwalbe G-One Speed and finally Pirelli Cinturato (all tubeless)… all binned, some sooner some later. The main problem were always cuts from stones, flints etc… but twice I managed to catastrophically pinch the tyres by hitting large stones in the middle of the road (night, rain…)
My ultimate solution now is… Schwalbe Marathon Greenguard 28mm (stretched to 32mm) an amazing tyre that is faster and more comfortable than it should be (when not overinflated). In fact I wonder if, despite the numbers from BTRR website it may be marginally faster than Cinturato. It’s no slower for sure. No punctures for over two weeks…
