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get a Cyclocross bike instead
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get a Cyclocross bike instead
More rollers for me today. Last three rides have all been roller sessions. I need to back it up with some 45-60km road rides this week, I "think" magpie season is nearly over which is good as there is only one route I know of which is free from the birds now!
Rollers definitely improve power which is what you need for racing, obviously stamina a bit too, but short term power for attacks and short climbs.
From a month back when I came back from having some time off the bike, I have a ride logged on Strava where I felt amazing on the rollers. I'm riding two gears higher than I was back then and for a longer period so I can really feel the improvements.
According to the graph on the side of the box and on the bumpf online, 40kmh on resistance level 0 equates to 300w power... I can do 48-52kmh for several minutes, so I should obviously be signed up by Team Sky for next season....... A little optimistic I think!
Rollers definitely improve power which is what you need for racing, obviously stamina a bit too, but short term power for attacks and short climbs.
From a month back when I came back from having some time off the bike, I have a ride logged on Strava where I felt amazing on the rollers. I'm riding two gears higher than I was back then and for a longer period so I can really feel the improvements.
According to the graph on the side of the box and on the bumpf online, 40kmh on resistance level 0 equates to 300w power... I can do 48-52kmh for several minutes, so I should obviously be signed up by Team Sky for next season....... A little optimistic I think!
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Can anyone remember the company that let's you try a sale out before you buy it? I had a Google but can't find the one posted on here
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£750 for a bike that doesn't even have a full sora groupset sounds quite expensive to me, does the bike have to be from your LBS?
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It doesn't have to be, but I like to support them. I'd be interested to see some alternatives.
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Sora groupset for £429:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-5-road-bike-black-id_8239801.html
Tiagra Groupset for £600:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-7-road-bike-black-id_8239802.html
Having the Triban 5 myself I don't see any reason to spend any more money to get lower end components. Other than the brakes they are full sora/tiagra
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-5-road-bike-black-id_8239801.html
Tiagra Groupset for £600:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-7-road-bike-black-id_8239802.html
Having the Triban 5 myself I don't see any reason to spend any more money to get lower end components. Other than the brakes they are full sora/tiagra
Soldato
Sorry but that's just not true. Yes they make copies, but they wouldn't be usig the same processes and moulds.
they are made in the exact same factories on the exact same production run.
sometimes they use cheaper materials though
My research suggests that Zipp are made from scratch in the States, but i haven't got that much money to throw at a set of wheels. Mavic are made in France. Eaton are made in China.
I am talking to Yishun Bike. They have been very clear in my mails back and forth, answering everything from what model number the hubs are, photos of where the brake track is, their recommendations on what ceramic pads to use, max recommended psi on the rim etc etc.
Even supplied technical drawings of the rim, profile and cross section, photos from every conceivable angle...
Very tempted to take a punt on a pair of 50mm clinchers:-
"The rim is made of 220 degree high TG carbon and made with 24mm rim width. The price for NP50C-24mm width now is 608usd/pair, and weighs 1507g +/-30g/pair.
The Novatec hubs model is AS01CB+FS12CB.
For the rims, 3K matt or glossy...
Every wheelset ordered from us will come with 2 pair free carbon brake pads, spare spokes and nipples.
By the way, we have ceramic brake pads, the ceramic brake pads will greatly protect the clincher brake surface better. I suggest perhaps you can try it. it's 10usd/pair."
The photos all look very good quality, but the proof of the proverbial pudding is in the eating...
I am talking to Yishun Bike. They have been very clear in my mails back and forth, answering everything from what model number the hubs are, photos of where the brake track is, their recommendations on what ceramic pads to use, max recommended psi on the rim etc etc.
Even supplied technical drawings of the rim, profile and cross section, photos from every conceivable angle...
Very tempted to take a punt on a pair of 50mm clinchers:-
"The rim is made of 220 degree high TG carbon and made with 24mm rim width. The price for NP50C-24mm width now is 608usd/pair, and weighs 1507g +/-30g/pair.
The Novatec hubs model is AS01CB+FS12CB.
For the rims, 3K matt or glossy...
Every wheelset ordered from us will come with 2 pair free carbon brake pads, spare spokes and nipples.
By the way, we have ceramic brake pads, the ceramic brake pads will greatly protect the clincher brake surface better. I suggest perhaps you can try it. it's 10usd/pair."
The photos all look very good quality, but the proof of the proverbial pudding is in the eating...
A friend had some Chinese 50mm tubulars his tyre blew so did the side wall of the wheel.
Try wheelsmith, stradawheels & spin cycles for some other handbuilt comparisons
Underboss
bah anyone watching the worlds on BBC (301) ?
Not yet, heading down to Roll for The Soul café to watch it @ 14:15
There are certainly variables in the various different chinese manufacturers around. Any idea who he bought from, and how long ago?
Soldato
Personally, I wouldn't risk it with Chinese ebay carbon and instead pay a bit more for some PX carbon tubs or clinchers. That way you are covered if something goes wrong and it has been confirmed that PX use Gigantex rims which are good quality.
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