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Just to check you didn’t
Just to check you didn’t check with Elite directly did you?
I’d imagine they would have an NL distributor which would take their orders for them?
I would say it depends if
I would say it depends if leisurelakes is close to you I would go for the Cervelo. It just depends what you are looking for.
You obviously get slightly more bang for your buck with Canyon (newer groupset and better wheels) however the Cervelo will have easier warranty and maintenance (if you’re local)
Cube are extremely slow for
Cube are extremely slow for all customer service issues which is part of why you get such good value, it was common for people to be waiting up to 3 months for warranty frame replacements
Have you looked at any of the
Have you looked at any of the Gt Grades which are currently on sale at Wiggle? Should be able to get a carbon version for under £1500
Most bike shops would have
Most bike shops would have the kit and are normally happy to help free of charge (take beer or biscuits)
Unfortunately I feel your
Unfortunately I feel your pain but what Wiggle tells you is correct. Unfortunately they aren’t going to replace your wheels on your word as they will end up covering the cost.
They will send them back to the professionals (in this case FFWD) who will more than likely either replace or credit Wiggle who in turn will ask if you would prefer a refund or a new set of wheels. And 30 days isn’t bad, just remember you’ve got to factor in that shipping to FFWD could take 3-5 days each way and then when they arrive they are bottom of the pile. For all we know FFWD could have 1000 wheels to check.
I hope for your sake FFWD aren’t too busy so they can sort you out as quickly as possible.
Hi Dan,
Hi Dan,
Just got to say I work for a clothing manufacturer and the site and kit looks great.
A good bit of advice for sizing is get as much on there as possible (once you have the products in hand), a lot of items we have sent back are because of centre back and centre front lengths so make sure you add these to the charts as well generally chest dimensions. Also, if you’re feeling like you want to go whole hog, a lot of manufacturers don’t include the sleeve width which is of quite a big importance!
On the whole though, good luck, enjoy and it looks like you have got a great start!
I’d potentially have a word
I’d potentially have a word with CycleDivision in Derbyshire, they have the Scott Solace Disc well under your budget with Ultegra, plenty of space for some 28mm tyres for peak district roads as well, https://www.cycledivision.co.uk/products/scott-bikes/scott-2016-solace-10
I would recommend trying to
I would recommend trying to stay in a group on the flats but be careful about your positioning as there wil be people everywhere on the climbs so just double check before you make any off line movements and don’t be scared of shouting to people you don’t know that you’re overtaking/slowing down. At the end of the day everyone wants to get round so just take your time and start eating within the first hour and then eat regularly
Did it two years ago. Your
Did it two years ago. Your Garmin should be fine, I was using a Mio 505HC without bluetooth and I still had 40% battery left at the end. The feed stops are really good. Proper food, sandwiches and stuff on offer as well as sausage rolls, cake and jelly babies.
Main advice would be to try and find a group on the flats as it can be quite windy and exposed if you’re solo and try and get up near the front before a climb, can be a bit of a nightmare if you’re at the back due to people, walking, stopping and slowing down. I found myself weaving through the groups quite a bit which was a nightmare.
Rapha Core are my personal
Rapha Core are my personal pick at the moment, I can’t comment on sizing though unfortunately it just works for me. I currently use Santini, Rapha, Castelli, Vulpine and Alpine CC bibs and the Rapha Core’s are y favourite at the moment! I tried the Pro Team’s but much preferred the pad and grippers of the cores.
Might be worth taking a look
Might be worth taking a look at some of the Cero wheels particularly this bargain; https://www.cycledivision.co.uk/products/wheels/wheelsets/cero-ar30-alloy-clincher-wheelset-7419 I’ve been using the shallower version for about 7500miles so far with no issues
If you’re looking similar to
If you’re looking similar to Ti but a bit different Paul Milnes, currently have the stainless Genesis Equilbrium Disc for £900 giving you some for your bits and bobs; http://www.paulmilnescycles.com/genesis-equilibrium-disc-931-2016-reynolds-stainless-steel-frame-carbon-fork-3960-p.asp
I think you’ve taken your
I think you’ve taken your estimated max heart rate from the old age method of 220 – your age.
Just to let you know that that is a basic comparison for someone who does little exercise, I’m 22 and will regularly get into the 190’s and on really long hard sprints (mainly turbo) go just over 200. Don’t worry so much, just work out what you are hitting regularly and then you can readjust your zones appropiately
Take a look at the Cero AR24
Take a look at the Cero AR24 made by Cycledivision, well worth the money
