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I think it depends on the
I think it depends on the rider’s ethics and honesty in riding. My experience of good club rides (everywhere) is that they’re pretty steady, group splits but reforms, splits again but no one gets dropped. So, everyone rides to their chosen limit in the knowledge that (after a time) we regroup. But there’s always a point when heads go down, arses go up, and it turns in to a smash-fest for those who want to get to the town sign first. I’d be pretty pissed if Mr E-bike passed me – or even rode alongside me – during this. I would happily welcome an e-bike, but it would have to be ridden respectfully.
1 x 12 – I would.
1 x 12 – I would.
Wait a couple of months –
Wait a couple of months – there’ll be plenty of heavily reduced bikes for sale trying to clear before 2018. The Defy above sounds like one. A lot more bike for your pound.
Any possibility of an ad-free
Any possibility of an ad-free subscription option? A couple of £££s a month might be a price worth paying for some folk – although not for me.
I’m curious about bikes
I’m curious about bikes fitted with coaster-brakes. Do they require an additional brake to be in place too? Regardless, a tragedy without doubt. And no one in their right mind would ride fixed without at least one other brake.
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put the pads face up in a small puddle of isopropyl, set it alightI don’t know. In my experience, setting fire to things rarely ends well.
Good question. You’ll find it
Good question. You’ll find it is something triathletes an timetriallists have studied and experimented with for years and although I’m sure the bike industry knows the truth they haven’t shared it because there’s no money in it for them.
It’s impossible to give the specific quantitive assessment you’re asking for because body shapes vary as does the way they react to positional changes, but clearly the body is the most un-aerodynamic component on a bicycle. We already know that getting in the drops and tucking our elbows in will see our speed jump for the same effort.
However, an aero position is achieved a greater metabolic cost (it’s not as easy to breathe when your diaphragm is folded over on itself) – it drains us of energy in the way that fitting deep rims never will – but the increase in efficiency garnered by the reduced drag makes it worthwhile.
Look at the best timetriallers and note their positions. This is the key to their success, and it’s something that has been honed over years of experience.
Skinsuits, stubby helmets, disc wheels etc are all part of the manufacturer-fuelled ‘arms race’ and provide unquestionable benefit when used as intended, but far geater gains can be achieved for more cyclists through honing their positions.
Regardless, aero bikes with deep rims and tear-drop tubes look fast. And beautiful.
+1 with @fenix.
+1 with @fenix.
I’m assuming you’ve ridden some decent rides so far – so just stick with what works. And then snack of more of the same (oat bars if you’ve had porridge; cheese rolls if you had toast). I couple of picnic-sized pork pies made it in to my pocket, and bananas are your friend.
@fenix has it nailed.
Drink regularly.
Let us know how it goes!
Put a tube inside. Sorted.
Put a tube inside. Sorted.
You can patch one of those, a tangible repair, or simply replace it.
I’ve watched too many videos of folks faffing around trying to get tubeless seated for the first time. Really. I love fettling – but it’s all too much of a fuss.
Still heavily underwhelmed by the whole tubeless-for-road phenomenon.
So many sleuths and so much
So many sleuths and so much forensic examination going on here. You’ve all missed the biggest clue though – previous owner’s name is on the top tube. Ernesto something…
Shouldn’t be too far from solving the mystery now.
Can I have you all in the library after dinner please.
For an early start; c. 100km
For an early start; c. 100km ride at tempo; it’s always the same: coffee on, porridge on. Drink water. Get dressed. Drink coffee. Eat porridge. If it’s going to be hot I’ll drink a hydration formula even before I go out. Try to get a shit out before putting my shoes on.
If you’re not feeling it within a few minutes of riding, it’s not your nutrition you’re just not bike fit yet.
Keep riding – regularly.
Go singlespeed / fixed. You
Go singlespeed / fixed. You can probably pick a used one up for £200 where you are, so no need to feel precious about it. It’s a short journey, you’ll hardly be in your stride after 4 miles and you’ll be happy you kept it simple when winter comes and you’re not having to worry about a gritty chain grinding your rings away. Just need to get the gearing right for that climb home! Check out BikeBlogger and his ss / fixed commutes.
Full build thread here: http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,1090.0.html if anyone is interested. Over 1000 trouble free miles so far and I’m quite satisfied with the build. Just under 20 lbs and super stiff in the rear!Looks fabulous. Read your link and the build. Good work, and well thought through.
New chain = new quick link.
New chain = new quick link. Why not?
Do you own a winter bike? If not repair it with some cheap parts, stick on some mudguards and you’ve got yourself a winter hack.This.