My First Commute As A Roadie.
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Was bloody amazing, Go read about it here:
http://gazzasblogs.blogspot.com/2009/08 ... oadie.html
Right must take a detour one morning to that there London to play with the big boys (and you Dave)
http://gazzasblogs.blogspot.com/2009/08 ... oadie.html
Right must take a detour one morning to that there London to play with the big boys (and you Dave)
On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.
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8)FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."0 -
Bloody hell mate how fast are you???? :shock:Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter0 -
cjcp wrote:8)
Who would have ever thought I would have ended up here after just 13 months eh mate ?
Not me for sure.On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.0 -
Kieran_Burns wrote:Bloody hell mate how fast are you???? :shock:
Like a speeding rocket Until I come to a hill :oops:On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.0 -
cjcp wrote:
Thanks ManOn a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.0 -
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"The narrower 23/25mm tyres have a higher rolling resistance than 32mm tyres so at low speeds they're actually harder work than a 32mm tyre."
That's not true, right? Although we've been told that hysteresis (was it?) resistance is higher in tyres at higher pressure, you also have less of it in contact with the ground, so I'd have thought there's still less rolling resistance. But what do I know :shock:0 -
biondino wrote:"The narrower 23/25mm tyres have a higher rolling resistance than 32mm tyres so at low speeds they're actually harder work than a 32mm tyre."
That's not true, right? Although we've been told that hysteresis (was it?) resistance is higher in tyres at higher pressure, you also have less of it in contact with the ground, so I'd have thought there's still less rolling resistance. But what do I know :shock:
if all was equal yes it think it's suposed to be so, but it's not equal far from it, 32mm tires tend to be bombproof touring/commute tires than supple light high pressure tires.
most fast tires stop at 25mm so your choices are 20-25mm0 -
Excellent work, must feel great to be the alpha male scalper type rather than scalpee
You are mightily fast though, I struggle to get above 27 mph even when really giving it loads :oops: , is this because I am on a (ssssh) hybrid? Sorry, not meaning to hijack your thread, but when 30mph+ speeds are spoken of I always wonder if I cannot reach that cos I am feeble or whether my current bike is holding me back!"I think the phrase rhymes with Clucking Bell"
FCN = 40 -
Just read your blog. Thats possibly one of the most inspirational things Iv'e seen in a long while.
respect where it's due.
Jasit looks a bit steep to me.....0 -
SpaceBadger wrote:Excellent work, must feel great to be the alpha male scalper type rather than scalpee
You are mightily fast though, I struggle to get above 27 mph even when really giving it loads :oops: , is this because I am on a (ssssh) hybrid? Sorry, not meaning to hijack your thread, but when 30mph+ speeds are spoken of I always wonder if I cannot reach that cos I am feeble or whether my current bike is holding me back!
In my case, I tend to ride at a fairly hard pace unless traffic etc is holding me back, so I don't really have much in the way of energy reserves, and what I do have I don't want to waste on one big burst. I mean, if you said you'd give me £20 if I could get up to 30mph on the flat in the next 20 seconds, I'm sure I could do it, but without any obvious reward my tired body doesn't see the point.0 -
A few things:
Lose those pedals - they are attrocious - buy some clipless pedals!
Get some proper tyres - no truck tyres allowed!
Reflectors on wheels - oh my god?!?!!?
Unless you are cycling at night time I would be inclined to lose the front and rear reflectors as well.
Wheels - with your weight you are going to be needing new wheels soon I would have thought. Keep your tyres pumped!x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x
Commuting / Winter rides - Jamis Renegade Expert
Pootling / Offroad - All-City Macho Man Disc
Fast rides Cannondale SuperSix Ultegra0 -
gabriel959 wrote:Reflectors on wheels - oh my god?!?!!?
Unless you are cycling at night time I would be inclined to lose the front and rear reflectors as well.
I had some last year until I managed to break them. I loved them! Thought they looked really cool in my own little cardigan-and-slippers way.
In my own mind, it added to the scalpee's pain: there's an exchange of looks ending with one from me saying, "That's right, sunshine; someone with wheel reflectors has just taken you down."FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."0 -
I've got my reflectors on my wheels still, it's a commuter - every little helps.Saracen Tenet 3 - 2015 - Dead - Replaced with a Hack Frame
Voodoo Bizango - 2014 - Dead - Hit by a car
Vitus Sentier VRS - 20170 -
and I've just removed mine - I've got reflective tyres and mudguards and the wheel ones just used to nark me off.Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter0 -
My bike is black with black rims and black spokes :? I really didn't think this through.Saracen Tenet 3 - 2015 - Dead - Replaced with a Hack Frame
Voodoo Bizango - 2014 - Dead - Hit by a car
Vitus Sentier VRS - 20170 -
biondino wrote:"The narrower 23/25mm tyres have a higher rolling resistance than 32mm tyres so at low speeds they're actually harder work than a 32mm tyre."
That's not true, right? Although we've been told that hysteresis (was it?) resistance is higher in tyres at higher pressure, you also have less of it in contact with the ground, so I'd have thought there's still less rolling resistance. But what do I know :shock:
IT makes little/ No Sense to me in all fairnessOn a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.0 -
SpaceBadger wrote:Excellent work, must feel great to be the alpha male scalper type rather than scalpee
You are mightily fast though, I struggle to get above 27 mph even when really giving it loads :oops: , is this because I am on a (ssssh) hybrid? Sorry, not meaning to hijack your thread, but when 30mph+ speeds are spoken of I always wonder if I cannot reach that cos I am feeble or whether my current bike is holding me back!
I foce myself to to go fast even when there is no need, I ride on the edge of what I can do, whenever I see anyone else, I push myself beyondOn a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.0 -
jjojjas wrote:Just read your blog. Thats possibly one of the most inspirational things Iv'e seen in a long while.
respect where it's due.
Jas
Thanks ManOn a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.0 -
gabriel959 wrote:A few things:
Lose those pedals - they are attrocious - buy some clipless pedals!
Get some proper tyres - no truck tyres allowed!
Reflectors on wheels - oh my god?!?!!?
Unless you are cycling at night time I would be inclined to lose the front and rear reflectors as well.
Wheels - with your weight you are going to be needing new wheels soon I would have thought. Keep your tyres pumped!
Agreed on Pedals, I got em thrown in for free, Struggling to find shoes in my size that dont cost a stoopid amount tho
Agreed on tyres will stick 28's on it for now then work my way down
Reflectors add to the humiliation factor, fat boy passing someone with wheel
Reflectors could ruin someones whole day
How long do you think those wheels will last ?On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.0 -
cjcp wrote:gabriel959 wrote:Reflectors on wheels - oh my god?!?!!?
Unless you are cycling at night time I would be inclined to lose the front and rear reflectors as well.
I had some last year until I managed to break them. I loved them! Thought they looked really cool in my own little cardigan-and-slippers way.
In my own mind, it added to the scalpee's pain: there's an exchange of looks ending with one from me saying, "That's right, sunshine; someone with wheel reflectors has just taken you down."
Agreed 110%On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.0