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Finally I gave into peer pressure and bought a pair of SIDI wires0 -
Decided it was high time to get a new pair of shorts... thought I'd give the Wiggle "own brand" DHB's a try, but while looking for the Aeron Pro's (£57 ish) I spotted that they had the Castelli Evoluzione Bib Short's on sale 30% off - £52.50, but only in sizes to XXL (which, if you understand Italian Sizing is the equivalent of a Specialized L... all in all, everything's about 1-2 sizes smaller).
Decided to take a punt, and worst case, send 'em back for a swap with the DHB's. Ordered on Friday afternoon. Paid for 2 working day delivery, and (slightly amazingly) they were delivered YESTERDAY (Yep - courier working on a sunday!!) - and they fit brilliantly - I'm finally out of XXXL's on the shorts - though I doubt I'm likely to get away with a XXL jersey from them anytime soon.0 -
Upgraded my drivetrain from Rival 10spd 50/34 11-28 to Force22 52/36 11-32 11 spd.
I'm in love!! I live in a pretty hilly area so climbing is de rigeur. The 50/34 11-28 setup was ok on the hills but I still struggled a bit on the really steep stuff 16-20% +. Also the 50 x 11 gear was just a wee bit low and I was able to spin it out on a sprint.
With this set up, I have improvements at both ends of the range, without having any big gaps between gears.
The 36 x 32 gear gives me the same gearing as a 34/30. That little extra gearing has made all the difference in my fight against gravity!
The 52 x11 gives me the extra top end ability for the last 50m to see who's buying the drinks
The other thing I like is the front derailleur. The yaw control means no trim necessary, I can use all 22 gears with no chain rub. Most of my friends are switching to Shimano Di2 and rave about it but I really like the feel of the Sram double tap setup.
Also just in, a very spiffy pair of Sidi Genius 6.6 vent carbon mega shoes. Bliss for the old plates.0 -
Upgraded my drivetrain from Rival 10spd 50/34 11-28 to Force22 52/36 11-32 11 spd.
I'm in love!! I live in a pretty hilly area so climbing is de rigeur. The 50/34 11-28 setup was ok on the hills but I still struggled a bit on the really steep stuff 16-20% +. Also the 50 x 11 gear was just a wee bit low and I was able to spin it out on a sprint.
With this set up, I have improvements at both ends of the range, without having any big gaps between gears.
The 36 x 32 gear gives me the same gearing as a 34/30. That little extra gearing has made all the difference in my fight against gravity!
The 52 x11 gives me the extra top end ability for the last 50m to see who's buying the drinks
The other thing I like is the front derailleur. The yaw control means no trim necessary, I can use all 22 gears with no chain rub. Most of my friends are switching to Shimano Di2 and rave about it but I really like the feel of the Sram double tap setup.
Also just in, a very spiffy pair of Sidi Genius 6.6 vent carbon mega shoes. Bliss for the old plates.
Very nice! I changed out gears on my old Trek with a tipple in the front and went to a 9 spd 11-32 in the back (it as a 9 spd 11-28 previously). I love the way it climbs now. I was yodeling going over Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park and my friends were hating me. :laugh: :laugh: You'll have to let us know how the shoes are.0 -
New lid time...
Kask Mojito... lovely lid - fits really well, and doesn't have the "mushroomey" look that some lids have (not massive overhangs everywhere) - retention system works well, and its got a nice white "faux-leather" chinstrap instead of the usual nylon tape. The most noticeable thing though, compared to a 2 year old Specialized Propero II is the degree of cooling - there's a positive wind blowing through the vents rather than a gentle waft... really nice in the summer - though I'm guessing it's ice-cream headache time in the winter without a good microfleece beanie...
Really must get the Yorkshire Rose on my next set of Name Tags though...
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I wear a a mojito as well just in different colour :drinker:0
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I just picked up the Ultegra 6750 crank set for $184, and a Ultegra BB for $18 from Wiggle. Oh, and two sweet retro red Cocoa Cola water bottles :drinker:0
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On Saturday afternoon I broke my Y1GE98050. I was really annoyed, but the postman brought me a new one today 0
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Take off the Conti's and put on some Challenge Limus and let's ride!
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I had really bad luck with Challenge tires. I bought some at the suggestion of my LBS and proceeded to have side wall failures in both tires. One was during my first organized ride in 25 years that I had trained so hard for. The tire literally self-destructed into shreds, but at least it failed on a flat part of the road. The second (replacement) failed about 40 miles from home on a 95 degree day. I got lucky the tear was small and I was able to use a gel pack to cover it and nurse it home.
After that, I picked up the tires I originally wanted, but was talked out of (Conti GP 4000s) and will never allow another Challenge tire on my bike. From that experience, I now always worry about tires blowing out, and I think my LBS feels like I don't trust them anymore.0 -
I have not used Challenge for road tires, just CX use. Grifo's currently. Will try their mud tire, Limus as well. Wanting to see deep mud and running in the 20's for psi....SWEET.0
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Some fresh spikes for CX...
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Some fresh spikes for CX...
Now, Be Honest Aaron... you're getting a little excited about the coming 'Cross Season, aren't you :laugh:0 -
Some fresh spikes for CX...
Now, Be Honest Aaron... you're getting a little excited about the coming 'Cross Season, aren't you :laugh:
Hello...My name is Aaron...and I'm a CX addict...
WHAT?!?...did someone say "riders report to staging"?
Must be hearing things again... :laugh:0 -
Trek Cronus CX Ultimate Cyclocross 54cm
Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, BB90, Canti brake
Fork: Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon Fork
Wheels: 2013 Zipp 303 Carbon Tubular
Tires : Challenge Grifo Tubular 700x33
Front Deraileur: Sram Force
Rear Deraileur: Sram Force
Shifters: Sram Force, 10 spd
Cassette: Sram 1070, 11-28t, 10 spd
Crank: Sram S900 Carbon, 46/38, 172.5mm
Botton Bracket: Enduro CH Ceramic Hybrid Sealed Bearings
Pedals: Time Atac XC 8 Carbon
Saddle: Fizik Aliante K
Seatport: Zipp service Course SL (20mm seatback)
Stem: Zipp Service Course SL 90mm
Handlebar: Zipp Service Course SL 42cm (c-c)
Bar tape: Fizik Performance Tape
Headset: Cane Creek IS-2 sealed cartridge bearing
Brakeset: Avid Shorty Ultimate Cantilever
Computer : Garmin Edge 500
16.7 pounds
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Trek Cronus CX Ultimate Cyclocross 54cm
Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, BB90, Canti brake
Fork: Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon Fork
Wheels: 2013 Zipp 303 Carbon Tubular
Tires : Challenge Grifo Tubular 700x33
Front Deraileur: Sram Force
Rear Deraileur: Sram Force
Shifters: Sram Force, 10 spd
Cassette: Sram 1070, 11-28t, 10 spd
Crank: Sram S900 Carbon, 46/38, 172.5mm
Botton Bracket: Enduro CH Ceramic Hybrid Sealed Bearings
Pedals: Time Atac XC 8 Carbon
Saddle: Fizik Aliante K
Seatport: Zipp service Course SL (20mm seatback)
Stem: Zipp Service Course SL 90mm
Handlebar: Zipp Service Course SL 42cm (c-c)
Bar tape: Fizik Performance Tape
Headset: Cane Creek IS-2 sealed cartridge bearing
Brakeset: Avid Shorty Ultimate Cantilever
Computer : Garmin Edge 500
16.7 pounds
I think im in love!0 -
Trek Cronus CX Ultimate Cyclocross 54cm
Frame: 500 Series OCLV Carbon, BB90, Canti brake
Fork: Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon Fork
Wheels: 2013 Zipp 303 Carbon Tubular
Tires : Challenge Grifo Tubular 700x33
Front Deraileur: Sram Force
Rear Deraileur: Sram Force
Shifters: Sram Force, 10 spd
Cassette: Sram 1070, 11-28t, 10 spd
Crank: Sram S900 Carbon, 46/38, 172.5mm
Botton Bracket: Enduro CH Ceramic Hybrid Sealed Bearings
Pedals: Time Atac XC 8 Carbon
Saddle: Fizik Aliante K
Seatport: Zipp service Course SL (20mm seatback)
Stem: Zipp Service Course SL 90mm
Handlebar: Zipp Service Course SL 42cm (c-c)
Bar tape: Fizik Performance Tape
Headset: Cane Creek IS-2 sealed cartridge bearing
Brakeset: Avid Shorty Ultimate Cantilever
Computer : Garmin Edge 500
16.7 pounds
Wow Zipp 303's on a cross bike!! How do they hold up?0 -
maybe not DIRECTLY bike related - but I really miss a decent coffee when away from home on camping trips etc. - but a fellow caffeine addict recommended one of these, so I thought I'd better give it a try... it's got to be better than trying to keep a Bialetti Pot going on a Trangia Stove.
Aeropress Coffeemaker #espresso #caffeineaddict0 -
I've finally bitten the bullet after one too many iPhone disasters...
810 Performance and Navigation bundle... I will be playing tonight to get it set up!0 -
I've finally bitten the bullet after one too many iPhone disasters...
810 Performance and Navigation bundle... I will be playing tonight to get it set up!
Cool Beans...0
