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The speed thing is relative..

The speed thing is relative.. a heavier rim on set of wheels, on the flat or downhill requires less force to keep the momentum going. You sacrifice that momentum when you convert wheel weight from being useful as soon as you go up hill and therein lies the issue.. 

Light, deep section, cross wind cheating wheels…. (the wide thing is almost defacto now). Most people would be happy with a 30-40mm deep wheel as an ‘all rounder’, you get a little bit of aero, and keep the weight down by not having to account for deeper rims. I think any person who knows will tell you that hubs are a massive factor in wheels, your hope hubs and archetype rims should be a very nice wheelset. However your Prolite Bracchiano wheels are just cheap wheels.

It’s all about the budget though… what’s yours?

 

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Zero for three for me and

Zero for three for me and annoyed once again by the waste of energy, time and money just to be told ‘no, but hey you can still ride for free by asking your friends, family and work to pay for your hobby!’ It’s the cynical side of me which ‘resents’ these charities getting funds from normal folk, knowing they will be spending so much money on ‘fundraising’ like this.. makes me raise the age old question of how much from every pound actually goes to those in need..

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I’d have never come up with

I’d have never come up with what CXR94Di2 says above! 

I will say posititional wise that your front wheel should be in line or ‘very’ slightly behind the centre of the front roller.

I have also had shifting issues on rollers in the past but I recall after a lot of time on youtube and me fettling about, I took it to my LBS who identified a slightly bent hanger in 30seconds flat, out came a pipe, a quick ‘gentle’ bend back (they are designed to break not bend) and I was cured!

The only time I shift into the little ring is to see how slow I can go keeping 90rpm cadence..  

 

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You do have to use the

You do have to use the ‘voucher’ at one place.

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A couple of brands offer

A couple of brands offer longer legged bib shorts… 

Rapha Springs to mind.. extra 30mm on the legs.. http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/pro-team-bib-shorts/product/PSH22 

Worth their £120 ‘sale’ price, I have a pair and they are my go to bibs.

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Short or social rides:

Short or social rides:

Right – Phone/card/key&emergency details in a pocopac wallet.

Middle – free in order to take off layers.

Left – Nana, gels, bars etc.. 

 

Longer rides:

Right – Food overflow, Repair kit & bits that would normally be in a tool bottle in second cage position, kit overflow dependant on ride/weather etc.. 

Middle – gillet, rain jacket, phone/card/key&emergency details in a pocopac wallet.

Left – More substancial food + Nana, gels, bars etc.. 

 

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I’m sorry you slipped over,

I’m sorry you slipped over, it’s happened to us all, some more often and worse than others. You’re lucky you didn’t break anything, this time of year it’s far too easy to slip out.

Make a claim feel free the law of the land allows it, you might get something out of it (?) I’m sure some solicitors will be happy.

But me personally, I discourage you to do this, it was an unfortunate accident of your own making. I think the correct move would be for you to claim against your own insurance for the damages caused, that’s what insurance is for.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Duncann wrote:

Just buy one that’s a nice colour.

THIS… then polish it a lot.

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I’ve never ridden a Mason,

I’ve never ridden a Mason, however having read Stu’s review and subsequest blog posts on the bikes was quite taken with the idea of them.  Following that I met Stu (he’s a well grounded fella) and saw his Mason in real life. It truly is/was a thing of beauty. 

 

Worth a revisit ….

http://road.cc/content/news/143527-exclusive-first-ride-mason-progressive-cycles-resolution

http://road.cc/content/blog/154029-building-definition

 

I’d class the Mason bike range to be bikes for life, not just for Christmas. 

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I did the Marmotte with

I did the Marmotte with Stuart Hall – this year. Disclosure, the only time I’ve ever done a ‘guided’ holiday – so limited experience.

Stuarts a lovely weathered Brummie chap, very laid back, he’s been there before and has the t-shirt. It’s a lifestyle business for him and his family. 

There’ll be a mechanic and some helpers to make sure your holiday works. You’ll have some ready made cycling chums and there’ll be guided rides for every ability going on every day. 

However I think the ‘key’ to all of these guided holidays is simply the local knowledge.. and that’s the key difference IMO. 

I was trying to think of pro’s and con’s for this post, but couldn’t come up with any cons. I’d book with Stuart Hall on a camp/ride etc again – recommended! 

 

 

 

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good luck to you Paul, I hope

good luck to you Paul, I hope you do get to ride more 🙂

Do you have any specific cycling plans?

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I think that’s really cool,

I think that’s really cool, great tool !! 

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bbir wrote:

bbir wrote:

Just within your price range – Mason Cycles – worth a look

 

THIS.

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Loads about.. here’s a couple

Loads about.. here’s a couple I admire.. 

http://www.noquarterpaint.co.uk/gallery/paint-work-section/

http://www.ooeycustompaint.com/gallery/nggallery/wyndymilla/wyndymilla

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Methinks bad luck.
 

Methinks bad luck.

 

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