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I’ve suffered from a bad back
I’ve suffered from a bad back since 1986 when I attempted to pick up something that was much heavier than it looked… long story.Anyway, when I got a road bike again about 4 years ago, typical Mamil, I had the bars up quite high, and struggled to find a comfortable saddle. One day I had the idea of lowering the bars, and then started lowering them more and more, month by month. I now can now ride with a -10º stem stammed on the headset with no spacers on a bike with a short head tube.
Meanwhile my back has hugely improved from the regular exercise, and I can go for long periods (touch wood) without a relapse. If it is hurting, I find the lower position on the bike more comfortable than walking, because there’s less weight on the saddle. A side benefit is no probs with saddle comfort too.
So my advice is, try it lower, bit by bit, it may actually take some of the weight off your lower back.
+1 for what he said above.
+1 for what he said above.
Canyon 1 1/4 stems are
Canyon 1 1/4 stems are available from Ritchey, Giant and Syntace.Never had difficulty finding one when I was experimenting with the right ‘fit’.
That said, I agree with with those above who say ‘get the bike you want’. Your heart won’t be happy with a decision your head makes. And the heart has a way of getting its way, eventually.
Regarding the choice between ultimate cf sl and ultimat al slx, this review says that the AL is better:
“For an out-and-out race bike, the AL SLX is very hard to beat. Comparisons will be made between the alloy and carbon Canyons at the same price, but in all honesty we think this alloy bike is the superior ride. Both are sharp and responsive and above all exciting; the AL, however, somehow feels more evolved, balanced and dare we say it comfortable.”
+1 for the Canyon.
All the
+1 for the Canyon.All the consumable parts (chain, sprockets, chainrings, der hanger) are readily available on Ebay/LBS/Wiggle etc.
Unless you prang it majorly you’ll have no need to contact Canyon in Germany. And if you do destroy it, they’ll give you 50% on a replacement! Try that with a budget Pinarello.
I have the Ultimate AL and it’s the best bike I’ve ever had, and as comfy as my Bianchi Infinito on long rides.
And the guy at my LBS rides a Canyon, he knows a good bike when he sees one.
+1 for High5. Think the mixed
+1 for High5. Think the mixed berry ones are ok, all gels are pretty sickly stuff. Good for that last hill when you are starting to fade.And take the empty wrappers home with you.
Bear in mind that the normal
Bear in mind that the normal retail price for a full Ultegra 6800 groupset is £510, fully configurable, at Ribble. Currently out of stock however.It’s been much cheaper than Ultegra 6700 since its launch.
Here’s my 41-year old 1973
Here’s my 41-year old 1973 Raleigh Record 10-speed.Back in working condition after a rebuild last year.
All original except the new alloy rims (old ones had rusted out).Nervar cranks
Huret derailleurs
Weinmann centre-pull brakes
Weinmann brake levers
Raleigh’s own fake Campag hubs
Brooks saddle
14kg!It’s a model made in Canada for the export market (I got it in Australia as a teenager).
I’ve seen him doing it at Les
I’ve seen him doing it at Les Arcs a couple of years ago. Absolutely mad, the speed skiing slope starts off at 66% and is groomed to a sheet of ice. And his first couple of rides were on a bog standard Scott mountain bike.His aero suit with the blended in shoulders makes him look like Robby the Robot!
Eventually he got up to 200km/h and was disappointed with it.
Incidentally the speed skiing slope when left ungroomed as it mostly is has the best mogels around…
Turn them off for fatalities?
Turn them off for fatalities? Yes please.
+1 for Castelli, you can find
+1 for Castelli, you can find bargains on Ebay, the fit is superb once you get your sizing right.+1 for Giordana, their FR-C jersey is just amazing for cold days that might rain.
And don’t forget Decathlon, they make good stuff for peanuts for city riding and touring.
Don’t paint it, adds weight
Don’t paint it, adds weight and no value.
+1 for the ‘wave them past
+1 for the ‘wave them past when it’s safe’. Works for me. It’s motorbikes I find that flash past specially fast, to prove a point, wound out to 10,000rpm.
Shimano RS81
Shimano RS81
gavcsmith have you thought of
gavcsmith have you thought of keeping your bikes elsewhere? The criminal scum obviously have your garage on their regular visit list.I used to live in a corner house, burgled 6 times in 3 years, until the plod captured the one junkie who was doing it regularly.
+1 for Spesh All Condition
+1 for Spesh All Condition Armadillo Elites. Very tough and not too heavy.