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Blimey! Are you even back on
Blimey! Are you even back on the bike yet?Does it have Eisel’s name on it? That is very cool. I received an invite to the event, together with the request that it shouldn’t be spread about on the intertelly!
You tried it out yet?
I wondered if this was going
I wondered if this was going to be an off-topic discussion about DIY.How far you going? I’ve got 2
How far you going? I’ve got 2 great routes, 129 miles and 80 miles. If you want the GPX files you could always modify them to your liking?What did DW say then?
What did DW say then?How strong is your
How strong is your prescription? I can’t use Oakleys because they only go up to -4.0 or -5.0 (depending on which design you choose). I need -6.5, and my Bolle Bounty prescription specs are superb. They cost £254, so that gives you an idea of how good I think they are.Personally, I try never to take my sight for granted, and won’t buy cheap specs. Not worth it.
If I remember rightly, Rich
If I remember rightly, Rich was the chap selling a stunning Pegoretti dripping in top-end Campag – it wouldn’t surprise me to find he has a £7k frame! Mind telling us what it is Rich?Very emotional and well-put,
Very emotional and well-put, bashthebox! There’s nothing wrong with feeling good. If you think you’ll get the benefit, go for it.Ultimately, no-one wants to be seen as an idiot wasting their time on £4k of bike, so any upgrade makes you want to do it justice and not look like you have all the gear and no idea.
I think there are large
I think there are large differences, but your bum isn’t my bum. I have a stock RSP race saddle that’s great up to 40 miles, then makes me ache. The charge spoon chafes me where the stitching is. The Fizik Antares was like sitting on a bag of bolts (and the Arione- well I might as well save some money and just sit on the seatpost), but the wider Aliante makes my arse happy.Is British Cycling’s cover
Is British Cycling’s cover not sufficient?Tom Amos wrote:Some Fella
Aldi. Rapha. Helmets. Dopers. Wiggins/ Froome.You left out “I’ve got £1,000 to spend on a new road bike….”
I’m feeling the need to write a stock reply to that and simply paste it in each time…
7 hours to do 100k sounds a
7 hours to do 100k sounds a bit boring – I think AbuDhabiChris is right, are they real friends?Alternatively, when I went out with a friend who I was willing to ride slowly for, I ended up using it as an interval session. Pootle along on the flat, and every time we hit a hill, I gave it the beans, then waited at the top. She was cool with that, didn’t mind at all.
@Velopeo – so it is, good
@Velopeo – so it is, good spot. Ultimately I was just trying to point out that all the bikes on the shortlist weren’t similar in nature.Tim, the cassettes/chains and
Tim, the cassettes/chains and hubs are compatible, but as Tom notes, the length of cable pull for each shift is different between Shimano and SRAM, so you wouldn’t want to mix shifters and mechs.Not sure about chainsets.
Chester Line wrote:If I’m
If I’m honest I find my neck and shoulders ache after a long ride, and the usual rear end numbness!!
Head stem spacers 3 carbon.
I accept a bike fitting would be the best option as I bought the Cannondale purely due to the price at the time with the frame size for my height etc.
I do prefer comfort to speed so I see the roubaix v tarmac point.
Thanks for your help, if I do get a bike fit i’ll share the results.
Cheers m8 :)Ok, so now it gets interesting – you cite a similar complaint to mine. I was expecting to need a taller frame with more spacers, but the opposite was true; removing spacers and a bit of Physio to mobilize my neck has sorted me out, increasing my comfort AND speed. The point I’m making is this: ideally you would want no spacers, which would lead you to a taller frame, such as the Roubaix. BUT what if you subsequently found that you needed *less* head tube, after you’ve blown the budget already?
Re the sore rear – the Arione is for racing snakes only; light body weight and narrow sit bones, I really can’t see it working out for a 90kg rider. Try some others. You shouldn’t be putting up with rear end numbness, that’s where problems start, like impotence.
Re the parts list -seems like you already have the minimum groupset, so why not? In your shoes, I would buy a Cervelo R3 and some handbuilt wheels, then transfer your components across. Unless you want the Synapse as a winter bike, which is fair enough.
Seriously though, I realize you want to get stuck in with the cool stuff, but a bike fit is THE BEST upgrade you can buy to ensure both comfort and speed, and you’ll learn a lot about making your bike an extension of your body, rather than an awkward marriage of the two.
Good luck and have fun, I wish I could liberate some cash at the moment! 😀
Is it me or does road racing
Is it me or does road racing have a higher barrier to entry than other sports? 26mph average is flying. I wouldn’t turn up for a pub football team and expect to have to perform at only a couple of notches down from pro level?Good luck Liam – if you can hold onto that lot you’re doing well.
