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I can’t disagree with the
I can’t disagree with the comments above re experience. That said, the ‘pick-up point’, as you call it, refers to airspeed, not ground speed. The reason people say that you need to be fast to gain from deep sections is the yaw angle – lower speeds result in less frontal airflow, so the greater yaw angle (wind angle expressed as a deviation from full frontal) is effectively a crosswind. So in a strong headwind, (a low yaw angle, and for airflow purposes similar to simply riding faster) and a high airspeed (headwind speed + bike ground speed) you would in theory experience the aero benefit more.*That said, if this high wind did hit you as a crosswind you might find it tricky.
*EDIT: This is as I understand it. I am not qualified in any way and may be full sh*t.
Yes please! Definitely
Yes please! Definitely interested to hear more about them.This thread is like hoarders
This thread is like hoarders anonymous!Chicken cycles have them at
Chicken cycles have them at £559.A new local LBS can source
A new local LBS can source these and I also thought they looked interesting, but I’ve drawn a blank on finding out much about them.This was what led me in the direction of the Wheelsmith Aero 38 clinchers mentioned in the Aithein thread – they are an extra £180 sterling, but are handbuilt and come with a lot of positive experiences. Additionally, (and I don’t know how much difference this would make, it might be marketing BS) the Deda are a v-section rim shape, so potentially susceptible to crosswinds, whereas the Wheelsmiths are a bulbous U-shape described as being similar to the Enve 3.4 smart wheel system, so potentially less susceptible to crosswinds. Admittedly they are also 8mm deeper, which may cancel out any benefit in this area.
farrell wrote:bikeboy76
Is this an inspiring movie? Who will play Bibshorts?My name is Gluteus Maximus, commander of the Leggies of the North, General of the Femural Regions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Bicycle Saddlus.
Father to murdering calfs, husband to a muddy gooch.
And I will have my vengeance, on this ride or the next.”
Brilliant, but the Gluteus Maximus bit is genius!
“It’s the frost. Sometimes, it makes the gears stick.”
Mrmiik wrote:Am I going to
Am I going to notice any discernible difference between Campy Zondas and a set of nice wheelsmith race24s at all? Thanks!With any luck the Wheelsmith Race wheels should be better than anything factory-built.
I’m sure you’ll love it.
I’m sure you’ll love it.Gkam84 wrote:Coming from the
Coming from the UK, I’d estimate you’d need to budget at least £25,000 to make sure everything was covered, I wouldn’t say you’ll need all that, but better to be safe than sorry.Then you need to work out that you have 12 days to cycle over 3000 miles, you have to make certain times to continue in the race, there are time stations and cut off deadlines. Where if you are not at station 6 by X time, you are out of the race.
Well there’s motivation for you, at least! :O 😀
Lfcquin wrote:There is a ride
There is a ride from Congleton Cycle Centre at 9.00am Sundays, normally home for 12.00 to 12.30 covering 60 miles. (Depends who is out and time of year) It’s a small fast group of local racers, often led by Mark Lovatt. It works for me, I’ve two young kids, so I get to spend the afternoon with them.Cool, sounds a bit quick for me currently, but I reckon I could work back up to that. I’ll bear it in mind, thanks.
I can’t comment on those
I can’t comment on those bikes other than to say that between a Fuji, a Ridley and a Pinarello, you aren’t going to get a bad bike regardless of your choice. Ride them all and pick which one feels/looks the best. Pick the one that will drag you out of bed early to get outside on a Sunday morning!Oh, but be careful with Halfords – it sounds like they are improving all the time, but there are stories abound of bikes being set up wrongly/dangerously by the staff there.
Not sure I see the challenge
Not sure I see the challenge – you’ve already got your shortlist and know roughly what you’re after, so isn’t it just a case of finding a dealer for each and securing a test ride?Gordy748 wrote:My best bike,
My best bike, a Pegoretti Mxxxxxo I’ve nicknamed Il Super Laterale.The paint is custom; I asked Dario to listen to Soundgarden’s Superunknown album and Tool’s Lateralus, then paint whatever he wanted.
He also added a question to the chainstay. What does an Aussie do in Seattle? Good question.
The groupset is Super Record, with 3T components. Wheels are custom; DT240s laced to Easton SLX90 rims with FMB Competition tubulars.
By some margin this is the best bike I’ve ridden. It goes as good as it looks; I’ve podiumed several races. Steel is very much real.
Wow, that is something else. Can’t believe you race it though, if it got scratched I’d cry. In fact, I’d cry if yours got scratched, I’d beheartbroken if it was mine! Any chance of some more close ups of the paintwork?
I’m looking forward to it.
I’m looking forward to it. I’m currently in Manchester so usually get into the goyt etc or occasionally mow cop, which I can see from the new house! My favourite bit of the club run though is the mad dash back into Manchester. It’s often race pace for the last 20-30 mins, and it’s not the same on your own. Still, I’m cool with my own company, so let’s see how it goes.I don’t know about your
I don’t know about your turbo, but mine says DO NOT APPLY BRAKES! I think it damages the drive system somehow. Besides, stopping a spinning wheel on a resisted drum is easy – stopping 80kg of man and bike on a descent when the weight shifts forward is dramatically different.Swisstop or Koolstop pads are good on the road, and can make a big difference to stopping power.
I’m just getting back to the bike after an injury (sustained looking after babies would you believe!) and I’m doing core strengthening, stretches (hamstrings, hip flexors, quads, calves) and neck strengthening (look straight up and hold, down and hold etc). A key one is to stand straight, bend at the waist and hold your torso horizontal, stretch your arms out ahead of you (also horizontal) and look up and along your arms. Hold for 30 secs, then bend your knees and elbows to ease yourself out of it.
Have fun!
