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Some Fella wrote:An update on
[quote=Some Fella]An update on the story (of sorts)Hmmm. Like a good little fish, I took the bait again. I’m thinking though that the MEN have merely worked out that cycling stories invite numerous comments, driving their ad revenue.
I took the bait
I took the bait unfortunately. See the comment by ‘Batfink’ on the third page for my rant. Honestly, judging by the knuckle-draggers who post on there, I’m surprised I manage to survive riding a bike in the Mcr area.Definitely inform the
Definitely inform the police:1. You aren’t feeling injured YET. That shoulder might make itself a bit more distracting at some point, and it’s important you can trace any pains back to the incident.
2. You dont know that the other driver isn’t going to inform the Police with some half-baked story about a cyclist damaging his car.
Reply from my contact at the
Reply from my contact at the distributor:“The rumour mill is indeed correct. The problems we faced were never with the lenses themselves, simply the way they were cut and fitted to the frame. We have now invested in 3 state of the art machines that our lens manufacturing partner is currently installing, along with dedicated customer support for better feedback and communication. The new service is on target for launching Jan 2013, which means a 3 month wait, but a much faster service. Your only option at the minute is using an insert behind a non-RX lens (Bolle Vortex).”
Bugger. Going back to my normal specs for after dark just in time for the roads to fill with grit and rubbish doesn’t sound great.
Cav has been picked out of
Cav has been picked out of respect to the rainbow jersey, if nothing else. GT’s just putting his road legs back on.Actually, he’s got a point.
Actually, he’s got a point. If you’re a tall lad, bashthebox’s bike is awesome. The wheels on the Condor are fab as well, whereas with most new bikes, the wheel spec is a. the thing they skimp on first, and b. makes the most difference to the bike’s feel and performance.Still in with a chance of a
Still in with a chance of a result at the ToB as well. Good luck to him.Ugh, don’t like the sound of
Ugh, don’t like the sound of that – I’m going to need a clear pair for riding in darkness within the next month or so. I was thinking of going down to the opticians to order.I’ve emailed the distributor directly for a clarification.
I thought SRAM Red was only a
I thought SRAM Red was only a road groupset?Regardless, SRAM kit is good, it’s light, and cheapest of the big boys.
Sounds like a great project! I built a maintenance workstand using steel tubing and brazing when I was in 6th form (long time ago…) – think it would be a big step up to build a frame though!
Well carbon is a precision
Well carbon is a precision material, so it’s best to only tighten stuff as far as the stated torque rating. Where steel might just bend a bit (then you could bend it back) carbon would be damaged, so a torque wrench is recommended to prevent over-tightening. That said, I don’t have one- I think they become more important if you use carbon bits that secured by bolts (bars/stem/seatpost) or need to affix cleats to carbon-soled shoes. I only have my frame in carbon so i don’t worry about it.Road buzz is the vibration you feel through the saddle/bars from less-than-great road surfaces, and alu tends to transmit this more than carbon, hence me thinking that maybe you meant the roubaix felt more plush/comfortable. Either way, it’s a lovely bike.
Here’s a question – is the LBS sorting a bike fit? That will make a big difference regardless of which bike you choose. It might also account for you feeling more at home on one particular bike, if they weren’t all set up the same.
If you fancy it, and can afford it, go for the merc! Just don’t blame us when you spend nearly as much again on kit! 😀
First thing’s first. You are
First thing’s first. You are about to receive an avalanche of replies suggesting that you should buy something else. Planet-X, Ribble, Cervelo, Canyon and a few others will probably be mentioned. Yes, maybe you could have more bike for less cash. However, you’ve got a decent shortlist, and an LBS that (by the sounds of it) you’re happy with and that let you ride their bikes. That’s a great start, so I reckon stick with that.I think any of these would be a good purchase. When you say that the carbon bike feels better quality, can you explain what you mean? Is it the handling, components, or that the feeling of road buzz is muted on the Roubaix?
Chris is correct above that good alloy can be more satisfying than cheap carbon, and that the Roubaix isn’t cheap carbon – it’s a quality bike.
If you buy the alu, are you the kind of person (like me) who will be hankering after the Roubaix in a couple of years anyway? Will the extra cost hurt your pocket? Only you can decide on whether that’s justified really.
Bear in mind though that if you start going out on Sunday mornings as well, and trying to up your speed, before long you’ll be hankering after other bits as well – “hmmm, I’ll go faster with a good pedalling technique mated to clipless pedals – I’ll need shoes as well” – “hmmm, that commuting jacket isn’t so handy once the weather has warmed up – I need something more compact that I can put in a pocket” – “hmmm, these shorts are great for a 10-mile run to work, but they chafe by the time I’m halfway through a 40-mile run on a Sunday – time for some new ones!” – “am I going any faster? I need a computer!”
Good luck!
I was just looking for a new
I was just looking for a new book, and think I’ll buy this – rather topicl for this discussion I thought:Amped, by Daniel H Wilson
“Technology makes them superhuman. But mere mortals want them kept in their place. Enter a stunning world where technology and humanity clash in terrifying and surprising ways. Some people are implanted with upgrades that make them capable of superhuman feats. The powerful technology has profound consequences for society, and soon a set of laws is passed that restricts the abilities – and rights – of ‘amplified’ humans. On the day that the Supreme Court passes the first of these laws, 29-year-old Owen Gray discovers that his seizure-supressing medical implant is actually a powerful upgrade. Owen joins the ranks of a new persecuted underclass known as ‘amps’ and is forced to go on the run, desperate to reach an outpost in Oklahoma where, it is rumoured, a group of the most enhanced amps are about to change the world – or destroy it.”
How big is it? I was looking
How big is it? I was looking at the go-pro’s but they look too big on a helmet for my liking.I wouldn’t be able to decide where to put it – one facing rearwards seems like a good idea as well.
Since mach 1 at sea level is
Since mach 1 at sea level is 330 m/s (IIRC), 0.3 sec would mean running at mach 0.1 – that would be bonkers.I’d like to see someone go up
I’d like to see someone go up Alpe D’huez in 38 minutes… oh wait…
