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I want my magic anti-bear
I want my magic anti-bear rocks.Just checked the site – so
Just checked the site – so it’s the 2014 model, with the aero frame and 11sp Di2. Ok, so the Madone is being phased out for the emonda, but I think I’d take that. Last years 4.9 colour scheme was crap, but this one looks ace. I have the 2013 4.5. Do it!As I understand it, it’s
As I understand it, it’s murder because his tacograph showed that after a spate of acute accelerating and braking while they shouted/gesticulated at each other, there was a period of 9 seconds where the truck was stationary after stopping behind the victims car whereupon the victim got out of his vehicle, so the defendants claim that he couldn’t see the hi-vis-clad victim before running him over was shown to be untrue.Clearly, the idea that this guy will ever be permitted behind the wheel again is truly worrying, but ultimately, this is what can happen when you end up arguing with other road users. It’s just not worth it. I’ve got a wife and 2 babies that want to see me get home safely.
I don’t want to put you off
I don’t want to put you off or anything, but that’s quite a long ride (probably circa 4 hours) to be in a new riding position, on a different saddle etc. Assuming you’ve already got the general bike fitness from MTBing, have you considered just taking a couple of weeks to build up? Even one slightly shorter/less hilly ride initially would help.Obvious things that often need sorting as your distances/climbs increase are:
Fit – poor positioning can easily lead to or exacerbate injuries or aches/pains
Neck strength (since you’re essentially looking up for prolonged periods, and neckache is common)
Backache from the stretched position
Sore bum from the change in saddle (and as I’m sure you know, the stock saddle is often unsuitable, so you end up changing it – even your usual saddle may be uncomfortable due to leaning further forward)
Handling – I’d want to be fairly familiar with the bike’s handling characteristics before I went bombing down Holme Moss
Any number of little details – do the brakes react how you expect? Is the bar tape comfortable? What’s your preferred tyre pressure? How are those tyres in the wet/on steep climbs/cornering/generally?To put it another way, I was talking to someone about bike insurance, and mentioned that if my bike was nicked, replacing it is only half the inconvenience, the real trick is then setting up the replacement in the same way as my current bike.
ray silvester wrote:It’s a
It’s a shame for ITV because Imlach and Boardman(plus regular little cameo’s from Millar and Jensie) is a good studio team.I know what you mean, there’s a distinct difference in quality between the likes of Ned, Gary, CB etc, and the actual commentary feed.
Al__S wrote:notfastenough
I don’t have a particular side to take with acupuncture, but classing a chiropractor as quackery? Correct me if I’m wrong, but that and osteopaths just seem like alternatives to physio to me.Physio is based on a good understanding of how the human body works*. Chiro is based on a crackpot concept that everything that ails you (not just back pains- we’re talking asthma, viruses, bacterial infections, diabetes, even cancers!) can be cured by spinal manipulation to get rid of “subluxations”. Osteopathy is chiro that’s a little bit quieter about the whole “subluxation” thing.
*not perfect by any means, of course.
I saw an osteopath years ago to help with some back pain. It did sort the problem, but I suspect the manipulations would have been very similar regardless of who (Physio/chiro/osteo) I went to see.
Jimmy’s point about
Jimmy’s point about confidence in your kit is key. I used to get the wobbles at about 38-40mph on my old bike, this was possibly from my own slightly nervous disposition for descending. When I upgraded I deliberately went for something that was known to be stable on descents (Trek Madone). A few weeks later the club run took an unusual turn and hit a descent I’d never seen. It was straight, but quite steep, and the surface wasn’t great. I started to brake, but the handling was going funny because of the gradient and surface, so I reminded myself of the bikes capacity for speed, came off the brakes, the bike stabilised, I relaxed, got in the drops and remembered to breathe(!) – and came out the other side at 50mph.Why not upgrade your brakes?
Just make sure you can distinguish between learning the skill to descent safely/reasonably quickly, and not being stupid enough to outrun your ability, and you’ll be fine!
The pro coaching session sounds awesome though, I could make use of that! Pity I’m up in Manchester.
Sounds awesome! When Kinesis
Sounds awesome! When Kinesis have an article on here, Dom (the Kinesis CEO) always chips in to the comments. At one point, he was asked to use the ‘sick green’ on more bikes, and to add a burnt orange. It would appear that he listens to his customers. I think an Aithein build will be a great bike.A clubmate has an Aithein in green, and says it’s as stiff as anything, accelerates crazy quick, and is easy to hold high speeds. He loves it.
Do you already have SRAM? I have Apex on my commuter, and having bought Shimano on my best bike, I won’t be buying any more SRAM. It’s just not in the same league.
Personally, I’d go:
Aithein in orange with black fork
Chorus 11sp or Ultegra 11sp
Wheelsmith aero 38 clinchers with sapim cxray and Wheelsmith hubs – handbuilt using replaceable parts and includes a good warranty – I believe they are happy for these to be used in tough conditions such as ‘cross
http://www.wheelsmith.co.uk/aero-38-clincherBearing in mind the bikes stiffness though, I’d probably be tempted to buy something like Canyon’s VCLS 2.0 seatpost for the pave.
I don’t have a particular
I don’t have a particular side to take with acupuncture, but classing a chiropractor as quackery? Correct me if I’m wrong, but that and osteopaths just seem like alternatives to physio to me.Like arriere… I also wonder about whether this contravenes the no-needles policy – suppose it depends on whether you side with the letter or the spirit of the law…
andyp wrote:A cheaper option
A cheaper option to Wattbikes for working on pedalling technique – get a set of rollers :)Not really, I’m already a member of the gym where they are provided, so my only cost has been some SPD cleats to fit to an old pair of shoes that I got for free!
Besides, riding on rollers is one thing, but staying upright on a static but feel-free-to-fall-over bike when your frame of reference – a sufferfest vid – is a completely different environment (a road, no less, with bends an everything!) sounds like impending doom to my tiny mind…
Wiping the dog mess off your
Wiping the dog mess off your shoe is good advice. I’ve start using a wattbike (look them up) and it basically says my pedalling technique is pants. So it’s all about the mess-wiping thing, at which point the display shows a big improvement. What I would say is that when I’m focusing exclusively on the mess-wiping thing, to the (perceived) expense of power in any other part of the pedal stroke, the computer say that I have good technique with power right through the pedal revolution. However much you *think* you’re dragging your feet back in the bottom third, do it more.I see what you’re getting at,
I see what you’re getting at, but I feel this is a sign of the times. The fact is, most of the time gains are to be made when you can split the peloton, ergo in the mountains. Yellow should in theory go to the best all-rounder. but in reality, sprints don’t come into it, and aggressiveness only to a certain extent. I suppose this year was a bit more ‘all-round’ than usual, due to the inclusion of cobbles. Personally, I’d love to (be good enough to!) wear a polka-dot jersey, even for a day.I don’t Wiggo is Lord Voldemort though! Also, he did climb well (if not explosively), and it could be argued that he showed himself to be an excellent all-rounder. He even led out Cav (not that this affected GC).
farrell wrote:Even more off
Even more off topic, if you want to amuse yourself try shouting Thibaut Pinot in a broad Mancunian accent.I think I heard someone ordering a glass of it last night in Withington.
Too much. Keep the trolling
Too much. Keep the trolling lighter, this one is too obvious. The Lance one and the fish and chips are/will generate some good banter.So come one then, out with it – what’s your ‘other’ username on here?
I will admit to wanting to
I will admit to wanting to see Pinot knock Valverde off the 2nd spot, but I think I’m going to be disappointed.
