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The Paris Roubaix sportive is
The Paris Roubaix sportive is not going away. Sort your body out then tackle PR in 2018.
I shattered the talus bone in
I shattered the talus bone in my right ankle at the start of September (was hit by a van while out on my bike). Due to the massive amount of damage done it’s going to be a very long road to recovery. I won’t be weight bearing until at least mid December, so no possibility of any bike action for the rest of this year.
If I’m lucky I’ll be back using a turbo, very gently to just turn the legs over (no real power at all), by the end of January. Unlikely I will be able to ride outside before next summer. All of which is really depressing me.
I’m a big advocate of
I’m a big advocate of tubeless tyres, having been using them since 2010 with no issues (only once had a ‘puncture’ the sealant couldn’t deal with, and that was actually a large cut that a spare tube wouldn’t have fixed). The quality of tubeless tyres is now excellent and with far more manufacturers making tubeless ready wheelsets, it is easier than ever to go tubeless.
Not everyone is a fan of tubeless though, so:
1. Carry 2 spare tubes rather than just the one. Even though I run tubeless tyres I still carry 2 spare tubes in my saddle bag (which makes me very popular on group rides), along with tyre levers and a multi tool. Keeping all these in a saddle bag means that your pockets are kept free
2. In one of my pockets I will carry my phone, debit/credit card, house keys and some cash. I have a Rapha Essentials case which fits all of this nicely, looks nice at cafe stops, and protects everything from impacts well enough but it’s not waterproof (the sides are leather so are essentially water proof, but there is not proofing around the zip). If you need water proofing, then just use a freezer / ziplock bag.
3. Pump wise, I carry a Lezyne Road Drive Mini ABS Pump, which I think is brilliant. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lezyne-road-drive-mini-abs-pump/. It has a flexible cable so you don’t destroy the valve trying to pump.
4. In terms of getting back to London, when I have had issues before I have got a taxi to the nearest train station and just caught the train back. Much cheaper than having to get a taxi all the way back (I live in King’s Cross). I’m not a fan of uber, but they certainly have their place
Always good to hear about
Always good to hear about good customer service
Jack Osbourne snr wrote:
Not sure either of them will fit in the case, Paul. The Praxis Works one definitely does not fit. The Boardman PF30 has a significantly narrower bore in the central section of the shell. It’s 4 or 5 mm of a differential.If you still have problems try something like the Praxis Works conversion BB or Wheels Manufacturing BB
Balls. That sucks.
If you still have problems
If you still have problems try something like the Praxis Works conversion BB or Wheels Manufacturing BB
Very few people have ever argued against that.Have you been coming here long? Loads of people argue against it.
I’ve seen people argue, rightly, about the design limitations of helmets and how the protection they provide against head injury is limited, or that they provide no protection against non-head injuries. I have not seen people argue that they provide no protection at all from head injuries. If you would like to provide some examples of people arguing exactly that on here then I will happily stand corrected.
Yes, helmets reduce
Yes, helmets reduce likelihood of head injury in the case of an accident. Very few people have ever argued against that.
But, vast majority of accidents do no result in a head injury, but can still cause life threatening injuries (i.e. head injuries are only a tiny proportion of injuries sustained in KSI incidents).
Paper does not look at the effect that helmets have on the likelihood of incidents. Some research has indicated that in urban areas helmets actually increase the likelihood of an incident (by affecting driver perception). In this case, it is a matter of assessing relative risk. Does the limited benefit of wearing a helmet outweight the additional risk that wearing one creates?
If you don’t mind going the cyclocross route, I’d recommend the Giant TCX if it’s offered as a frameset over there. I have a 2014 TCX SLR 2 and it sees mostly road/commute duty.The most recent iterations now have Flat Mount brake caliper hardpoints and 12 mm through-axles front and rear for 2017, regardless of which material you want your frame made out of. Previously (2014-2016), the aluminum TCX SLR frames always had QR (open) rear dropouts, and you had a choice of either a QR aluminum+carbon fork, or a full-carbon one with a 15 mm through-axle.
Only real downside I can think of with the TCX is the proprietary D-shaped composite seatpost. Good luck
Thanks. 🙂
I’m wanting something that will allow me to go reasonably fast for long miles and hours in the saddle, especially multiday sportives and that sort of thing. CX bikes, even ones as good as the TCX, just aren’t comfortable enough for that in my experience.
I’m surprised that the Cannondale CAAD12 Disc hasn’t been mentioned yet.Ribble has a number of framesets within your budget as well, the new Endurance carbon may work for you, or Planet-X RTD 90?
CAAD 12 disc is a great bike, but I really don’t want quick release drop outs – thru axles are just much better for disc brakes in my experience. Which rules out the Planet X framesets as well, as they only come as quick releases.
I’ll take a look at the Ribble frame
I’ve got a few sets of DT
I’ve got a few sets of DT Swiss wheels – all brilliant so I will happily recommend them. I’ve not tried any of Giant’s wheels.
I guess it partly depends on what your budget is and what the intended use is. I’d also take a look at Hunt wheels – I’ve not heard any negative reports on them and they seem to deliver a lot more bang for your buck than most other brands http://www.huntbikewheels.com/collections/road-rim-brake-wheels
Does anyone have any
Does anyone have any experience of the Boardman SLS Disc / SLR Endurance Disc? I can get the frameset with a decent discount, but I don’t know anyone who has any experience of the what the bike and the frame is like
Hi Paul,I can think of few alternatives:
-Genesis Zero disc frameset
-BMC Roadmachine, although finding a frameset would be impossible
-Colnago AC-R Disc (Wiggle is doing it at the moment, if not wrong)
-Kinesis Aithein Disc (alu frame)
-Mason Definition (alu frame)
-Bowman Pilgrims (alu frame)
Ogi
I should have said – budget is roughly £1k, so that rules the Genesis Zero out (which is about £1.8k).
BMC Roadmachine would be perfect, but it isn’t available as a frameset.
The definition is definitely in the running, although is quite a bit heavier than I would ideally want.
CXR94Di2 wrote:
I hope you make a speedy recovery, talus/ calcaneus can have major implications to mobility/balance. Rest and recover. Don’t be too shocked of the atrophy in the calf/thigh, it will come back given time and strength work. Do your physio religously and listen to your body. I suffered a fractured calcaneus, 18 months later I can walk normally and cycle fine, but can’t stand for more than 10 mins or next day I am agony and need to rest.12 weeks stuck in a cast non-weight bearing and I’m expecting my previously very muscley leg to look like a twiglet. The blood supply to the bone has been damaged, so there is a good chance the bone won’t heal and might die, which would mean they will have to fuse the ankle. It’s going to be a long long road.
Glad to hear you are recovering
The Rose is undoubtedly cheap and light. 6 months ago I found myself torn between the cdx and Focus Cayo Disc, which also offers good value. I eventually went a different route and bought a rim braked Addict, and with Ultegra brakes I personally don’t need discs. I love the Addict to bits, and for 2017 there is a disc version for those who don’t mind the extra weight and money, also a disc frameset. Being a Rose owner I sense you like something outwith the big 4, so I suggest you check out the Cayo and Addict.I went for Rose because the quality of bike I was able to get for the money just seemed so much better than I was able to get elsewhere. Given that I’m just looking for a new frameset now I’m a bit more open to other options.
I have my reservations over the Scott – a couple of friends who have tried it have said that it is no where near as good as its rim braked counterpart (which they both loved).
The Focus Cayo is definitely on the list. although finding a dealer who is prepared to sell just the frameset isn’t as easy as one would think.
