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I offered my ‘Ride Angel’ services to Chrissy, but was rejected on the grounds of gender. This is an event for ladies only, so if you’re hoping to join this ride as a gent you can forget it. However, I was informed that men can still take part in a support capacity (making coffee and attaching signs to lamp posts and the like) – but no cycling.
Just like an Oxted ride with a few more spectators.
The moral of Shimano’s story appears to be “Ride Shimano, get beaten by SRAM”
Russell said before that the best thing to do is find a decent hill and go up and down it 8 times, keeping a constant pace for each repeat. I think the same applies to running. Easier said than done when it’s cold and dark though. Or is hopping on a turbo better?
Wiggo said in his book that he extended a 450 watt effort from 2 minutes to nearly an hour using a turbo trainer in his shed. If anyone wants the book, let me know as I was going to donate it to a charity shop.
Thanks David – a 1mm spacer worked. Amazed that Evans didn’t have them in stock – had to order it in. Hardest bit was removing the cassette I’d tightened in an attempt to close the gap without a chain whip. Did it with an old chain and some cable ties after seeing a Youtube video.
Or a hill in the evening with big lights? Or starting a group Skype session whilst on the turbo at home? (I know that’s not a great idea, by the way)
I think reversing the post compensates for the different seat tube geometry, putting you more directly over the bottom bracket – fully utilising the glutes. Guess the saddle would have to go up a tad as well, and be placed forward on the post. With the clip-on bars in place, I reckon it would be within 30 seconds of a time trial bike. I know aero wheels make a difference as well (plus weather conditions and how you’re feeling etc.)
It would be interesting to see someone from the club try this comparison.
Surely no road tyre will be a match for the hazards of winter cycling, such as the Wheatsheaf manhole covers of doom in the wet or invisible black ice. Even standard mtb tyres would struggle in winter – hence the need for steel-studded tyres.
Unless you have cantilever brakes, not even cyclocross tyres will fit, so you’re a bit limited.
The Vittoria Rubino Pro is a good value high quality tyre with a reasonable amount of tread, and can be bought for £10 on Amazon. Not bad for a 150 tpi 200g foldable tyre – and they’re meant to last for a few thousand miles.
