Road Cycling Essentials

RuMp3l4$k1n · 21 Aug 2013 at 15:38

Update on the Ribble pedals situation. Aparently they split the order because they were out of stock, not that they ever told me that... Anyway they should be sending me out some pedals shortly.

chanjy · 21 Aug 2013 at 15:42

http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/30334/Kinetic_Road_Machine_Turbo_Trainer

But they will have to order it in. Winstanleys are good though, have used them before.

Disco Boy · 21 Aug 2013 at 15:43

platypus said:
You lot are all either a) carrying a lot more body fat than I am (no offence), b) cold blooded or c) weirdos (casual, friendly jibe poking offence intended ). And I'm northern by birth!

I almost can't wait for winter so I can start Merino layering underneath the Softshell.

12%bodyfat or so. Northern. High metabolism.

Also, rule 5.

ShiWarrior · 21 Aug 2013 at 15:43

chanjy said:
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/30334/Kinetic_Road_Machine_Turbo_Trainer

But they will have to order it in. Winstanleys are good though, have used them before.

thanks for that
ill book mark that one for now

rogan · 21 Aug 2013 at 15:45

wheel stuff has arrived

and tyres

grudas · 21 Aug 2013 at 15:46

platypus said:
You lot are all either a) carrying a lot more body fat than I am (no offence), b) cold blooded or c) weirdos (casual, friendly jibe poking offence intended ). And I'm northern by birth!

I almost can't wait for winter so I can start Merino layering underneath the Softshell.

im just hot.. in every possible way.. no complains

[DOD]Asprilla · 21 Aug 2013 at 15:53

rogan said:
wheel stuff has arrived

My Soloist has grey Archetypes on Hope Pro 3 Monos.

You obviously have taste.

Draeger · 21 Aug 2013 at 15:54

Earphone wearers, I refer you to Rule#62 from Velominati:-

Rule #62 // You shall not ride with earphones.
Cycling is about getting outside and into the elements and you don’t need to be listening to Queen or Slayer in order to experience that. Immerse yourself in the rhythm and pain, not in whatever 80′s hair band you call “music”. See Rule #5 and ride your bike

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

uniQ · 21 Aug 2013 at 15:58

I definitely prefer the rain jacket. I'll take whenever it looks like moderate rain (if it's cooler and only light rain I'll just wear the Gabba LS). Bought the hardshell to prepare for winter because if it's anything like last year and I have to do some serious distance in sub zero conditions. It should be worth it. Last year I suffered to much.

[DOD]Asprilla · 21 Aug 2013 at 16:01

Draeger said:
Earphone wearers, I refer you to Rule#62 from Velominati:-

No mention of The Archers Omnibus, Just A Minute and The World This Weekend or Sportsweek and Fighting Talk?

platypus · 21 Aug 2013 at 16:03

Archers Omnibus? Oh dear..

uniQ said:
I definitely prefer the rain jacket. I'll take whenever it looks like moderate rain (if it's cooler and only light rain I'll just wear the Gabba LS). Bought the hardshell to prepare for winter because if it's anything like last year and I have to do some serious distance in sub zero conditions. It should be worth it. Last year I suffered to much.

I'm fortunate enough to have both so hopefully will have all bases covered.

Tempted by a rain jacket as well if I'm being honest, but not sure how I'd get that one past the boss.

uniQ · 21 Aug 2013 at 16:06

SS = short sleeve not softshell. Or single speed depending on the context.

Dup · 21 Aug 2013 at 16:06

Had my second ride out last night since coming off and having 2 hours surgery on my face 6 weeks ago...

Not bad! I was worried my fitness has really suffered as my nose was smashed to smithereens and so I wasn't allowed to do anything for 6 weeks. I had a gym session on Monday and was really fed up with how crap it felt but the ride was like I hadn't stopped really. I was taking out the novices from work who all got bikes while I was out of action so the pace was slow and I carried the slowest rider but still feels like an accomplishment.

Also, people feeling the cold already?! I wear shorts all year round and a thick top and thicker gloves in the winter months. Waterproof is the only addition if needed but nothing warm underneath. I get far too hot otherwise, it's doesn't feel natural to ride all covered up :/

uniQ · 21 Aug 2013 at 16:09

Sounds messy? :eek:

Good you're making a recovery and back on the bike now though

Draeger · 21 Aug 2013 at 16:09

[DOD]Asprilla;24806597 said:
No mention of The Archers Omnibus, Just A Minute and The World This Weekend or Sportsweek and Fighting Talk?

No mention of R4 at all, so I guess you're alright. Carry on.

[Damien] · 21 Aug 2013 at 16:16

platypus said:
You lot are all either a) carrying a lot more body fat than I am (no offence), b) cold blooded or c) weirdos (casual, friendly jibe poking offence intended ). And I'm northern by birth!

I almost can't wait for winter so I can start Merino layering underneath the Softshell.

You can lump me in with the fatties also. The only difference between my summer and winter attire is that my jerseys have sleeves in winter.

grudas · 21 Aug 2013 at 16:17

Dup said:
Had my second ride out last night since coming off and having 2 hours surgery on my face 6 weeks ago...

sounds painful.. what happened if you don't mind me asking?

thepeteh · 21 Aug 2013 at 16:18

Pick up my new TT bike tomorrow, psyched! Pictures to come

[Damien] · 21 Aug 2013 at 16:20

thepeteh said:
Pick up my new TT bike tomorrow, psyched! Pictures to come

I'd like to try out a TT bike at some point, or at the very least get some TT bars for my current bike. I reckon I'd enjoy TTing.

Saundie · 21 Aug 2013 at 16:27

I saw this in the window of GB Cycles on my way in to the office today;

Perhaps I should cancel the order with Van Nicholas and pop in to the shop on the way home...