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Mind me asking why he bought
Mind me asking why he bought if he can normally swan about on such posh kit?Maybe I’m just too cynical but the first thing I thought of was a Walter Mitty character making out that he gets a huge bonus/drives a big car, when the truth is rather different. Sorry if I’ve completely misinterpreted.
So back on topic, there is the matter of diminishing returns. So for example, how many of us could tell the difference blindfolded between Dura-Ace and 105?
There is the fact that people like nice things; my wife bought me a TAG watch for our first wedding anniversary, it doesn’t tell the time any better than a cheap watch, but I love it.
There’s also the question of what you become accustomed to. I’ve been trying to buy a new suit, but a bit more cheaply than previously. I’ve ended up biting the bullet and buying the same brand as usual, because I just couldn’t find a cheaper suit that fitted or felt as good, or indeed made me feel as, well, special- it feels like its been tailored to me. If you feel good, you look good, you feel confident etc. This can make you ace that job interview or ride a PB and it becomes self-fulfilling. Success begets success.
My bike is near equivalent to that Carrera, and I’ve no idea what difference I’ll notice when I get round to upgrading.
I’ve drooled over these, but
I’ve drooled over these, but not bought one.http://www.oregoncyclewear.com/woolcyclingjerseys.htm
Prices seem to get really good when in volume.
Am inclined to agree with
Am inclined to agree with bashthebox here – £1400 would get something pretty nice – Planet X Carbon Pro with SRAM Red would be a great choice, but it might be better to spend less until he’s clear about what he wants.Some good info here, thanks.
Some good info here, thanks. I’m not buying just yet, but definitely on the list.While its not great being the
While its not great being the guy hanging onto the back of a group ride, I’d rather that than be right on the front. I get better all the time.Will Swifty be this year’s
Will Swifty be this year’s Renshaw for Mark C? (i.e. last lead-out)arrieredupeleton wrote:
Even
Even more of a bargain. £469 buys you the frame, stem, headset, spacers, bars, seatpost, cables. Also, the pound has continually fell against the Euro over the last 12 months. BUY NOW!!I am sorely tempted.I am tempted, but my feeble wattage needs to increase before I can be seen riding such a steed!
Ouch. Jeez that looks bad.
Ouch. Jeez that looks bad. Car is right inside the cycle lane as well.EDIT: Youtube comments show that the number plates were already ID’ed from this and Police are following it up.
http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html
http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week18Thursday12.htmI was hoping for a good value workstand but nope.
dunno, but it wouldn’t tell
dunno, but it wouldn’t tell you whether you liked the ride on dodgy UK roads…Check out this image, which
Check out this image, which shows where your weight distribution should be focused:http://www.redbike.net.nz/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/saddles.jpeg
The reason non-cyclists laugh at our saddles (“eee, they’re like razor blades them!”) is because they think we’re sitting on the long thin bit, rather than the wider parts at the back, either side of centre.
Your shorts sound good quality, so probably not them. Chamois cream helps with chafing, but not pressure so much.
Bike fits are great as a guide, but I’m still making minor adjustments to my fit 6 months later. If you want to be sure of being able to go back to your current position, just take a note of the numbered marks on the saddle rails or measure the distance between the saddle nose and the stem. You may wish to take the allen key out with you to adjust further on the way.
Which part of your anatomy is
Which part of your anatomy is your weight on? I just bought a new saddle, and felt my personal bits taking the majority of my weight on the long thin top part of the saddle. Moving the saddle forwards on the rails by about 10mm corrected this, as now my weight is on my sit-bones which rely on the flared side sections towards the back.Place a spirit level on top of the saddle, and get it nice and horizontal. You may personally want to change this, but it’s a good starting point. Mine stays horizontal.
What shorts do you use?
Personally I like the
Personally I like the Armadillo elite, I’m running the 23c version. Either one will provide ample puncture resistance. Buy the cheaper ones and supplement with new inner tubes!(I thought it was never nice weather in Rochdale?! 😀 )
Google introduced me, but I
Google introduced me, but I don’t know what size socks it wears.But what about…. no, I’m
But what about…. no, I’m not going there!
