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« Reply #1305 on: Sunday, April 20, 2014, 14:47:53 » |
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Well called Reginald.
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« Reply #1306 on: Sunday, April 20, 2014, 17:13:59 » |
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Out tomorrow?
nah! too sleepy
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« Reply #1307 on: Sunday, April 20, 2014, 17:20:19 » |
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Pfft... weekend cyclists...
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« Reply #1308 on: Monday, April 21, 2014, 16:22:18 » |
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I hate stupid segments like this that finish through traffic lights etc. I didn't even turn left to go through the end of the segment and it still recorded a time for me, after I'd patiently sat waiting at the lights (no RLJing for me, thank you). http://www.strava.com/segments/1388376
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« Reply #1309 on: Monday, April 21, 2014, 19:44:06 » |
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I am aware this might be a slightly self indulgent post, but bare with me chaps:
I'm pretty nippy on my 11kg ish (inc tyres, pedals) Triban 3, and don't think i have that much more i could lose in terms of body fat.
I want to be able to take it to the next level (having gone travelling for a quarter of 2014), but am really not sure how much of a difference getting a bike 2.5-3kg lighter will actually have.
Would anyone like to offer an opinion?
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« Reply #1310 on: Monday, April 21, 2014, 19:50:54 » |
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What kind of improvements are you looking for/expecting? A lighter bike will probably help with climbing and acceleration. You'll just have to splurge £2k on a full carbon steed and let us know ![Smiley](//thetownend.com/Smileys/tefsmile/smiley.gif)
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« Reply #1311 on: Monday, April 21, 2014, 19:59:40 » |
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I am aware this might be a slightly self indulgent post, but bare with me chaps:
I'm pretty nippy on my 11kg ish (inc tyres, pedals) Triban 3, and don't think i have that much more i could lose in terms of body fat.
I want to be able to take it to the next level (having gone travelling for a quarter of 2014), but am really not sure how much of a difference getting a bike 2.5-3kg lighter will actually have.
Would anyone like to offer an opinion?
Getting rid of the Triban ![Huh?](//thetownend.com/Smileys/tefsmile/huh.gif) ![](http://pds24.egloos.com/pds/201109/04/97/c0056197_4e625e0feb944.jpg)
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You're my incurable malady. I miss the pleasure of your company.
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« Reply #1312 on: Monday, April 21, 2014, 20:00:48 » |
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good question! not sure if i'm honest, i might ask chaps who have significantly lighter bikes if they'd mind me having a ride on their steed!
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« Reply #1313 on: Monday, April 21, 2014, 20:30:33 » |
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I am aware this might be a slightly self indulgent post, but bare with me chaps:
I'm pretty nippy on my 11kg ish (inc tyres, pedals) Triban 3, and don't think i have that much more i could lose in terms of body fat.
I want to be able to take it to the next level (having gone travelling for a quarter of 2014), but am really not sure how much of a difference getting a bike 2.5-3kg lighter will actually have.
Would anyone like to offer an opinion?
Just checked a bike forum, someone suggested having a dump before you go out ![Cheesy](//thetownend.com/Smileys/tefsmile/cheesy.gif)
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« Reply #1314 on: Monday, April 21, 2014, 22:27:35 » |
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When I upgraded from my 2004 Cannondale R800 (CAD8 Aluminium frame- ALUMINIUM NOT ALUMINUM! and carbon fork) to my 2013 Wilier Izoard XP (full carbon) I did notice the difference. This difference was caused by a few factors though- 1) Lighther package overall. 2) Stiffer frame- less flex when putting the power down. 3) Compact double chainset as opposed to a traditional double. 4) Far better wheels. Here is the last ride I did on it- http://www.strava.com/activities/130998304I regulalrly ride to work in Maidenhead and ascend Quarry Wood Road. On this ride I did an ascent, turned at the top, hacked down, turned and climbed, hacked down, turned and climbed, did a loop with a couple of other climbs followed by another hack down Quarry Wood Road, another ascent and descent. The last ascent was pushing it though, as by the time I summited, I was riding a bit slower than walking pace ![Doh](//thetownend.com/Smileys/tefsmile/doh.gif) A classic bonk.
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« Reply #1315 on: Monday, April 21, 2014, 22:40:00 » |
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Cover yourself in lighter fluid before the ride and then as you start light a match.
You'll have to go faster to put out the flames.
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« Reply #1316 on: Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 08:18:44 » |
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Having recently traded up I can say that it makes a difference -I even let the wife have a go at the weekend ( ![Eek](//thetownend.com/Smileys/tefsmile/eek_yello.gif) ) and the first thing she said other than complaints about the saddle was that it was easier to go up hills on. What is it that you want to achieve ? Going faster or more comfort ? There are a lot of bikes specifically design to go faster or to have longer days in the saddle. A lot of shops will let you try out bikes before you buy if you leave a credit card - why not take a few steeds out for a ride ? Another point that Fuzzy metnioned is lighter wheels. The wheels that came with my new bike were very heavy and got swapped out immediatedly for my Fulcrum Racng 3s - if you are thinking about a new bike then consider building into the budget another £400 for better wheels.
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« Reply #1317 on: Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 11:58:13 » |
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He already powers away from me up hills on a heavier bike than mine, I don't want him powering away even more!
Having watched Bennett ride (ooh-err), the Triban does have a very upright style. Perhaps you may benefit from something with a bit more racier geometry? Although, having said that, I don't think I've ever seen you riding on the drops, so maybe upright is how you prefer to ride.
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« Reply #1318 on: Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 16:51:49 » |
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What is it that you want to achieve ? Going faster or more comfort ? There are a lot of bikes specifically design to go faster or to have longer days in the saddle. He already powers away from me up hills on a heavier bike than mine, I don't want him powering away even more!
Having watched Bennett ride (ooh-err), the Triban does have a very upright style. Perhaps you may benefit from something with a bit more racier geometry? Although, having said that, I don't think I've ever seen you riding on the drops, so maybe upright is how you prefer to ride.
I want to be able to go faster and for longer, and on my bike (wayo!). I don't think it's too much of a knobby thing to say i can go faster and longer than people i currently ride with so have a good starting position. I've never really used the drops, the hoods are comfy enough and i've got thumb shifters, so i'd only have to come off them to change up a gear or two anyway. In my head: lighter bike + better kit = better ride, with some variation between models and brands for comfort/fit etc.
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« Reply #1319 on: Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 16:54:39 » |
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A lot of shops will let you try out bikes before you buy if you leave a credit card - why not take a few steeds out for a ride ?
Another point that Fuzzy metnioned is lighter wheels. The wheels that came with my new bike were very heavy and got swapped out immediatedly for my Fulcrum Racng 3s - if you are thinking about a new bike then consider building into the budget another £400 for better wheels.
both of these are excellent points, many thanks!
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