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A camera is the last thing
A camera is the last thing you want as that means you’ve had the nasty experience.It’d be sods law it would go flat just when you need it.
I’d look for a better route home – this sounds like it could easily happen again and you just don’t need the hassle.
My cantis are OK but nowhere
My cantis are OK but nowhere near as good as my DA calipers. The advantage of them on a cross bike is the massive clearance. I can live with it because of that.I think you just have a
I think you just have a naturally high hr. Nothing wrong with that.Your hr doesn’t spike anyway.
Good value products. If you
Good value products. If you get them mail order you usually just have to turn the bars and set your saddle height.Easiest thing is to always
Easiest thing is to always wear black shorts. Then they will match whatever top you have on.Going out with non matching kit is fine – but you look a mess. Its up to you.
Jeez.
A life long cyclist ?
Jeez.A life long cyclist ? You don’t sound like one.
Those people riding 3 up were nobs. As where you cutting in on them.
Shouting on your right ? Seriously ? I’ve never said that outside of racing.
Omg – someone didn’t wave to you ? Nobody is obliged. He might have been thinking of a cute to cancer or something important.
You need to relax.
New cyclist are we ?
New cyclist are we ?I’ve done the Stelvio from
I’ve done the Stelvio from the other side – its a good climb – nothing outrageously steep – but it goes on and on. My ride was only about 40 miles for the day – up to the top and back again. We couldnt go over the other side as snow had avalanched and blocked the road.Be well equipped for the weather – you’ll need layers for the descents and look for options to shorten the route if the weather turns.
If you can do the FW – you can do this – if you’re sensible.
Have fun and stop to take in the views. Its not all about segments !
Steel rusts. Titanium
Steel rusts. Titanium cracks.
My custome 653 frame rusted – it was repairable though.
Friends have had Titanium bikes crack.Carbon can break if its impacted in a crash or something – but I’d think that would be my choice for longevity. Don’t go superlight on it and you should be fine.
