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I use a Campag drivetrain
I use a Campag drivetrain with an Ultegra cassette and Sram chain. I know it’s sacrilege but you can use any 11 speed wheels and it shifts just as well. My Athena carbon was cheaper than 105 at the time
Cut up an old toothpaste roll
Cut up an old toothpaste roll, you can then use it as a multi purpose tyre boot
It’s run by the Riders Firm
It’s run by the Riders Firm isn’t it the same people who design and make Hunt wheels? If so, I’d give them my faith as any issues that have arisen in the path they have fixed. Shame about the Outdry but having worked for a very large waterproof manufacturer I can tell you it’s very hard to get right the first few times and yours and the factorys expectations can we way off. This will be made worse by how small a customer they are likely to be for the factory
We have 280km of trans
We have 280km of trans pennine trails based about 5miles from us. Mostly canal paths but a lot of it has nothing else around it
Not one of the ones from
Not one of the ones from Merlin is it? Seems like have got a load extremely cheap
I switched from some stock
I switched from some stock alloy wheels to carbon and then back to these https://www.cycledivision.co.uk/cero-ar30-evo-wheelset-2100 they were the same weight as my carbon wheels, same depth, tubless compatible and better braking!
This bottom bracket should
This bottom bracket should work for both https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/fsa-bb86-386-evo-press-fit-road-bottom-bracket/
Most parts on a bike have a
Most parts on a bike have a standard tolerance of +/-10%, thats why you have companies such as Sky weighing every tyre and measuring every stem. You may have just been unfortunate and got some wheels and tyres which were slightly heavier than the norm that could make up 500g. I know for a fact we used to get the same Conti tyres that could vary by over 40g
Would be good to mention with
Would be good to mention with fluid resistance the faster you pedal the more the resistance ramps up so it may be better than you to get a magnetic/smart turbo so you can lighten the load to get your legs spinning.
I’d reckon music, podcasts or tele whilst on the turbo. The Col Collective is good if you want something to zone out too which is cycling related, also the CyclingTips podcast can be good from time to time!
andrew [at] fortuneltd.co.uk
Thanks for the responses.For winter road cycling in the Dales, I am currently using a pair of waterproof breathable socks, my summer cleated shoes and a really good overshoe from Sealskinz. This all works ok but is a bit of a time-consuming effort to assemble. I have looked at winter cycling boots but these seem heavy and uncomfortable.
My business – 360 Textiles – is a specialist in waterproof breathable membranes. We are developing a high quality leasure shoe which is knitted and contains a stretchy waterproof breathable PU membrane. I believe Goretex use PTFE which doesn’t stretch like PU and which is why currently there are no other knitted waterproof shoes around.
My aim was to see whether our proposed shoe could combine with a waterproof sock to replicate my existing cycling set-up but which would be much easier and quicker to change into. The shoes wash really easily due to the inherent waterproofing. They are also much comfier than hard leather or other waterproof shoes/boots (but this might mean they are not stiff enough for cycling).They are also incredably light.
We are conducting some wearer trials and I wonder whether any cyclists think, like me, that there is a potential market for a knitted waterproof shoe, perhaps with a cleated sole or perhaps with a Vibram sole containing a mountain bike style cleat.
As this is a cyclists forum, perhaps some fellow cyclists might be able to offer their thoughts?
I am not asking anyone here to buy anything – the shoe isn’t available for sale currently in any case.
If all our wearer trials prove successful, we are planning to launch a Kickstarter in the New Year.
Further comments would be most welcome.
If you are using PU uppers with a membrane can I ask how you are stiching the shoes? I only ask from a durability point of view as the tape will generally stretch and leak
Have you tried tightening the
Have you tried tightening the gear hanger bolt? Also, grease the bolt and a little bit of grease on the back of the hanger between it and the frame
I’ve been riding the Sportful
I’ve been riding the Sportful R + D light jacket for the last few months and I must say I’ve been blown away, been commuting in a tshirt and this down to around 0degrees, and so far have ridden down to -2c with just a long sleeve jersey underneath.
Liv Brava, a lot of the
Liv Brava, a lot of the ladies in our shop used to love these
Got sold to Ben Harrison for
Got sold to Ben Harrison for £1 in September didn’t it?
Edit: Ben Harrison, the guy that used to own it
