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I just added the RRP (since
I just added the RRP (since there’s nothing to say I’d be able to replace at the discounted price that I paid) to the RRP of the upgrades (pedals, saddle, tyres, bottle cages, garmin mount all add up pretty quickly).Well done for taking the
Well done for taking the plunge. When I decided to get back on a bike, I just used a cheapo pair of shorts, normal trainers etc, while I worked out what I wanted. Go to a few shops that stock different brands and get a feel for what you like and what you can afford.Go with the tyres you’ve got for now, they might be fine.
The advice to get some miles in, go to clipless pedals then get a fitting is good. Apart from anything else, your body changes as it adapts to riding a bike, so a bike fitting before you’ve started riding is of limited value. However, don’t underestimate the value of a fitting- it’s worth more than any flashy upgrade in performance terms, and will help to prevent injuries.
A garmin 200 is ace. Available for less than £100 and the courses feature allows you to follow a preplanned route on undiscovered roads. I love it, cycling shows me areas that I never see otherwise.
Buy warm-weather gear now, but hold some of the budget back for other kit when the weather turns sour, otherwise autumn/winter could interrupt your momentum and keep you off the bike.
New season kit comes out around October-ish, so keep an eye out if you’re looking for any discounts.
Finally, if you state your general area, people here will be able to suggest good shops/bike fitters etc.
Oh, and have fun!
Google the 39-stone-cyclist,
Google the 39-stone-cyclist, I’m guessing he’ll have some good tips. He posts here occasionally as well. Enjoy it.The above advice all sounds
The above advice all sounds sensible regarding your balance. However, given that your knees are also an issue, I’d suggest a proper bike fitting to try and get you comfortable in all aspects. Are you using clipless pedals? They’re awesome, but if I don’t set mine up correctly my knees are toast.How much do you feel the
How much do you feel the crosswinds where you are? I used to live near Bury St Edmunds and the winds were strong. The weight penalty of the Zipps may not be that noticeable in your region, but if the crosswins catch the rims you’ll feel it.I’d go for the Fulcrums if they would just offer some different graphics, the black/red/white looks crap.
Then again, what about Soul S3.0/S4.0 or Tune Black Series?
Take the R3 then save for
Take the R3 then save for some nice wheels!Done – non-ebike user.
Done – non-ebike user.I wouldn’t trust the wheel or
I wouldn’t trust the wheel or frame to a repair. If the wheel gets repaired then fails completely a couple of months later, you’ll find it difficult to go back to the insurer or driver and prove that they should be paying for a new wheel/frame. I’d be looking for replacements.That said, I’m not sure I’d be using Cosmics for a rush-hour city ride.
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I think Charles Hunter is right, the mantra that “wider tyres are faster” is directed at road bike riders that assume the thinnest tyres they can find (23mm) will be quickest. 25mm are generally thought to be best for UK roads. I don’t think there is a suggestion that you will go quicker on 32mm.Unlikely on 32mm, but there’s a lot to suggest that many riders even in sportives should be using 28 rather than 25. And when it comes to your typical Sunday ride or commute, more so.
I deliberately avoided 28, as I wasn’t sure either way!
I could see comfort being a factor – on rough bits or even just speed bumps, I pause pedalling and shift the weight off the saddle for a second. Anything that ensured I just pedalled right through would have an effect on performance.
I would be inclined to think
I would be inclined to think that you should leave the file as it is. If you alter the data, a smart solicitor would ask “so which other parts of the data did you alter?” and suddenly your evidence is invalid. You could expand the privacy zone in order to crop off a larger part of the beginning/end. Is there a particular reason why you don’t want them to see the rest of the ride activity?I think Charles Hunter is
I think Charles Hunter is right, the mantra that “wider tyres are faster” is directed at road bike riders that assume the thinnest tyres they can find (23mm) will be quickest. 25mm are generally thought to be best for UK roads. I don’t think there is a suggestion that you will go quicker on 32mm.That said, I’m still on 23s. Conti 4000s Black Chilli and by heck are they quick. Look forward to trying 25s.
Nice aerage speeds there, as well. I hope this is a flattish route, otherwise your 15st bulk must have ridiculous power on the hills!
Still not sure who the Oakley
Still not sure who the Oakley suppliers were. However, I notice you’re in Bolton. I’m just down in South Manchester if you want to check out the tinted or clear Bolles I have. PM me if interested.What’s your prescription?
What’s your prescription? Mine is -6.5 and -6.75, with a bit of astigmatism to take them up to about -8.00 each. I found two places that could satisfy this with a decent curved lens and a sports design. I ended up with Bolle specs, of which I’ve now bought a 2nd pair. They aren’t cheap – think they were £250-£300 a pair, but with eyesight like mine, the one thing I don’t skimp on is my specs.I posted this initially when searching:
http://road.cc/content/forum/48655-prescription-cycling-specsThen posted this after buying the first pair:
http://road.cc/content/forum/50798-prescription-cycling-specs-updateFollowing on from that, Bolle’s labs were indeed updated and my second pair took less than 3 weeks from ordering to wearing them.
I didn’t opt for inserts because I have long lashes that would have smudged the surface. Inserts can also have a problem with fogging.
The other place is a website, but I can’t recall the name (I’ll search and post back on here). Think I could opt for my prescription in an Oakley radarlock frame for something like £230. However, there was no mention of how they were achieving such a strong prescription in a curved frame. As per the link above, Bolle were using some clever patented algorithm to vary the thickness across the curve so as to ensure the correct prescription in any given area while minimising the edge thickness. I have no idea what the lens would look like in the Oakleys though (note it wasn’t Oakley offering the service, they won’t go higher than -5). Hence, I had more confidence in the higher-priced Bolles.
I bought an adjustable-angle
I bought an adjustable-angle Ritchey stem ages ago to sort some fit issues. I actually didn’t end up even fitting it, it’s still boxed. It’s an ugly thing, but if you would find it useful just to try out different positions, I could always sell it for a tenner +postage?I didn’t do it this year, but
I didn’t do it this year, but it did irk my OCD that previously it was never 52 miles as stated. Perhaps it is now. I managed 2:20 last year, but want to go back and stay with my clubmates who did it (also last year) in 2:07(!).
