Road Cycling Essentials

One More Solo · 24 Jul 2013 at 16:37

My saddle is almost as far back as it will go but I don't want to alter the fore-aft position too much as I finally seemed to have the one position on the Romin that is actual super comfy.

Plus, everyone knows longer stem = more pro

uniQ · 24 Jul 2013 at 16:39

One More Solo said:
Plus, everyone knows longer stem = more pro

I never got that memo

Shamrock · 24 Jul 2013 at 16:41

Pros seem to like bikes several sizes too small for them with long stems and lots of seat post showing. Probably not advisable for most people!

uniQ · 24 Jul 2013 at 16:55

My Bont shoes are a bit tight, am I pro yet?

One More Solo · 24 Jul 2013 at 17:03

uniQ said:
My Bont shoes are a bit tight, am I pro yet?

Dunno, how tight are they?

I think most people will struggle to get a position as ridiculous as Ryder Hesjedal:

PermaChanged · 24 Jul 2013 at 17:03

Shamrock said:
Pros seem to like bikes several sizes too small for them with long stems and lots of seat post showing. Probably not advisable for most people!

I'm changing the 120mm back to a 130mm, if I slam the stem to the top tube too will this make me pro? Here is how it looks currently with a 120mm.

One More Solo said:
Dunno, how tight are they?

I think most people will struggle to get a position as ridiculous as Ryder Hesjedal:
http://www.pbkblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Ryder-Hesjedal-TdF-bike.jpg[img][/QUOTE]

Quoted from here - [url]http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/pro-bike-ryder-hesjedals-garmin-sharp-cervlo-r5ca--34473/[/url]

Saddle-to-bar drop: 174mm :o

uniQ · 24 Jul 2013 at 17:08

You're all way to pro for me :eek:

@Rusty can you actually ride that position and be comfy all day?

e: Go out and do a century and not come back in agony etc?

PermaChanged · 24 Jul 2013 at 17:10

I've no idea, never done a full days ride on it

All our local races are relatively short so I've not had any issues with position causing pains. Training rides are never more than 2 hours really.

Vonhelmet · 24 Jul 2013 at 17:11

Maybe he's got arms like King Louie.

One More Solo · 24 Jul 2013 at 17:14

Apparently a big factor for pros is that it's less fatiguing for them to ride with straight arms rather than elbows bent so to achieve the same aero position that necessitates a bigger saddle to bar drop.

In addition, frame geometry has become more relaxed over time hence the huge stems with big negative rises to counter the longer head tubes.

Shamrock · 24 Jul 2013 at 17:49

One More Solo said:
Dunno, how tight are they?

I think most people will struggle to get a position as ridiculous as Ryder Hesjedal

That is ridiculous! I want his wheels on my Rose...

Vonhelmet · 24 Jul 2013 at 17:54

Saw a Bianchi Nirone Air 7 with Mavic Cosmics locked up in the centre of Manchester today. Not sure I'd leave that out in the open if it were mine!

Shamrock · 24 Jul 2013 at 18:30

I ordered the last Cinelli Experience 2012 in XS today from Wiggle. It will become my geared commuter and winter trainer. I think it was good value at the sale price of £695. It sold for £1000 new.

I need to get rid of the Charge now. What's the easiest way? Gumtree? I can't imagine getting much money for it, but I suppose I should at least clean it up before selling!

Mr Jones · 24 Jul 2013 at 18:58

Is your bike supported by a twig?!

Shamrock · 24 Jul 2013 at 19:01

It's a photo from the Bikeradar review, but yes it looks like it's being supported by a twig.

InQ · 24 Jul 2013 at 19:02

Having a bit of trouble with the front shifting on the Dura Ace 9000 setup i've had for about a week
All of a sudden it wont shift from small to big. The main issue seems to be the shifter itself, rather than feel like its pulling the cable it is just clicking and no cable is being pulled so its stuck in the small chainring. The derailleur itself will move if i use my finger to physically move it or if i pull the cable. I'm starting to think the shifter is knackered!

Any ideas?

http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/duckson/media/VIDEO0027.mp4.html

Mr Jones · 24 Jul 2013 at 19:04

Evans doing a treasure hunt,
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.625529870804754.1073741837.128709230486823

Anyone living close to an Evans store should check this page daily, if you find them gloves laying around *GRAB IT*, you might find some prizes in it

[Damien] · 24 Jul 2013 at 19:25

One More Solo said:
My saddle is almost as far back as it will go but I don't want to alter the fore-aft position too much as I finally seemed to have the one position on the Romin that is actual super comfy.

Plus, everyone knows longer stem = more pro

Size S bike, 120mm stem. Where do I collect my yellow jersey?

arknor · 24 Jul 2013 at 19:35

deleting every post I ever made in this thread

topgun06 · 24 Jul 2013 at 20:50

Just received some Assos FI.Uno bibs in medium (The same size as my current Assos bibs). They're too big. What!!? GAAA! :mad:

Was looking forward to wearing them on the ride tonight.