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I don't really want to be carrying 1kg of lock on me for 100km+ rides (though I could just eat less cake and drop the weight off me!).
Thinking of this lock now - 15mm thick but hopefully small enough (60cm) to stuff into a jersey pocket.
I'll be riding 130 miles tomorrow with the HipLok. There's zero chance I'd trust my bike with a 7 quid lock.
Here's one of the 1-star reviews for that lock on Amazon:
"I used this lock for about two weeks before my bike was stolen. The lock was obviously broken in half through the combination section, seemingly without any tools. I don't think this is a very secure lock at all."
I'd much rather carry an extra 1kg about with me than have to get the train home and be a grand out of pocket, because no insurer is gonna pay out for a bike locked up with a £7 piece of plastic and string.
If you don't want/need it then that would be brilliant. I'm going to get a Virb soon.<snip>
What happened? Hahaha
I've ordered some "genuine" bibs from dhgate, sure it won't be as silky as others but it'll do me.
Legs are battered tonight. Clocked up 30km tonight in 34c heat. Nearly died.
https://www.strava.com/activities/362366023/overview good going today for me!
My legs hurt.
I don't really want to be carrying 1kg of lock on me for 100km+ rides (though I could just eat less cake and drop the weight off me!).
Thinking of this lock now - 15mm thick but hopefully small enough (60cm) to stuff into a jersey pocket.
So close to 19mph average, keep pushing!
Did the Ride London 99.7 in 4:18 which I was pleased with! I was in the first start wave at 6am so it was pretty rapid, the first 50 miles going in 2 hours. Couldn't keep up on the hills due to lack of practice so did the last 3rd in various smaller groups.
For pretty much the first 50 miles there was a pack of about 60 cyclists rolling along. Some crashes near me on flats going around 28mph was quite scary and I was quite lucky to get through them. It's incredible the lack of effort needed to go 28mph when you are in the middle of a pack of 60 cyclists.
https://www.strava.com/activities/359268578
29" it says - might fit round a thigh
1) I always like to make sure the minimum insert marker on the seatpost is at least at the top tube-seat tube junction
2) 56s tend to come out of the factory with 100-110mm stems
3) start out with a lot of spacers, you can't saw it back on....
how tall are you and how are you proportioned?
looking at the stack and reach, ignoring the size names of the frames.
Right so, my bottom bracket/crank is creaking as I'm cycling, every revolution or when I'm out the saddle it's groaning at me which is becoming a bit annoying. So going to service my bike properly this weekend re greasing and taking some of it apart to try find the culprit!
This has lead to me needing some parts & better gear to get it done properly so have formulated a nice shopping list for what I need which I may need some advice on;
Work/Repair stand - http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TORISP...ycle-repair-stand---rotating-clamp#reviewstab
Torque Wrench - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-essential-torque-wrench-set/
Better tool kit - http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOJW41PCTK/jobsworth-pro-41pc-swap-shop
Degreaser - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/muc-off-water-soluble-degreaser-500ml-aerosol/
Lubricant (dry & wet) - Recommendations please?
Need some better cycling gear i.e. not a cheap jersey and cheap shorts so any recommendations for a jersey and bib-shorts (didn't take long for me to want to now have Lycra!!).
Proper Jersey - http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/trade-team-jersey---yellow/product/TTJ03O
Bib-shorts - Castelli maybe? I'm not sure, but don't want to break the bank with Rapha (£120+!).
Cycling Shoes - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-m089-spd-mountain-bike-shoes/
SPD Pedals - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-m530-mtb-spd-trail-pedals/
Cleats - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-spd-mtb-cleats/
Any assistance or opinions on the above would be great!
Got around £300+ to spend across the items.
145 max is surprisingly low. Is that whilst you're really going for it?