beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Merino wool is the best for this.
The Cycling Chat Thread
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gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
((((Continental tyres))))
I have an email record of once paying £33 for three "Country Plus" 26 x 1.75tyres complete with robust free inner tubes...
Those tyres would be still perfectly viable for the occasional cyclist even with the tread mostly gone.
The two current equivalents cost me £17 each and came in the post folded - the old ones had serious wire in them and were much heavier.
At least when it finally gave up all at once on the way home, I was in any case stuck behind a huge group of 20-somethings in Lycra taking up the whole path - presumably leisurely returning from a long ride - so just as well I took 10 minutes or so out so I had a chance of cranking it up before I got home and it was conveniently close to a bench, I had a spare tube and a decent pump - last time I needed to use that was back in February.
That little bit of glass would probably not have made it that far in my old tyres and in any case when I was commuting I used to service my bike every couple of weeks and actively inspect the tyres..
I suspect if my plans come to fruition and I acquire and maintain a small fleet of bikes for guests, I will have to switch my loyalty to another brand...
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Idaho
blah blah blah
First time reading this thread, despite being a long time urban and long time cyclist. Looks like you've camped at foggintor and chalk ford, as well as crossing Becka brook.
sleaterkinney
Well-Known Member
On cycling jackets, it’s going to be cold soon anyway so don’t worry about sweating. A lot of them have vents which make it better. Get one that’s comfortable, try it on. Endura are an alright brand for around the town stuff.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
Thinking of getting an electric bike. I was looking into hiring one as I need to avoid physical exertion for a few weeks, but then thought that it would be better in the long term to just buy one. Anything to avoid Leeds public transport!
I have a £3K limit, the Specialized Turbo Vado looks OK, well reviewed anyway, so will have
a go on that at least.
But I was also thinking about storage and am now thinking of Bromptons, though not so sure about hills on one of those.
Does anyone have everyday experience of using an electric bike to climb sleep (but short) hills?
I have a £3K limit, the Specialized Turbo Vado looks OK, well reviewed anyway, so will have
a go on that at least.
But I was also thinking about storage and am now thinking of Bromptons, though not so sure about hills on one of those.
Does anyone have everyday experience of using an electric bike to climb sleep (but short) hills?
Leafster
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I suspect the hill-climbing ability of an e-bike will vary from bike to bike. I live in the Surrey Hills and my Cyrusher XF800 has no problem climbing the hills around here. The road to my house is about a 20%+ gradient and it's never an issue on it. My 90 year old neighbour has a Moustache e-bike (don't know the model) and he climbs the same hill easily too.
Artaxerxes
Look out, he's got a gnu!
Kind of want one
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
There’s a fella works in my building who has an electric Brompton and loves it. You still have gears, plus the motor, so hills won’t be a problem.
You might have to get used to the handling a bit, going to such small wheels compared to the road/hybrid bike you’re currently accustomed to.
That said, unless you need the folding bit for storage, a full size bike might be better for commuting.
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Something like this maybe - comes with integrated lights, a rack, kickstand and full mudguards, so nice and practical…
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
Turbo Vado is a nice bike and has plenty of poke to get you up hills but is very heavy. This is ok if you're in a ground floor place and can roll it in and out but I certainly wouldn't want to carry it up stairs. The electric Brompton is obviously small and can fold up smaller but isn't designed to be used all the time as a commuter, it's designed to be an occasional use bike that you keep in your motor home and use to pootle inbetween the campsite and town to fetch your fresh baguettes. I used to work somewhere that sold them and we had quite a few back with dead hub motors because they had been used every day. It also hasn't got the same power or run time. Have a look at Ribble's ebikes, I've seen a few different ones of these through the shop for servicing and been impressed at their balance between power and weight/bulkiness. Some ebikes ride like a sofa with a motor. These ride like a normal bike that's just giving you a push at your back to help.
Bahnhof Strasse
Met up with Hannah Courtoy a week next Tuesday
Orang Utan
£2500 gets you this: Pathlite:ON 4
Spend the rest on locks, including one of these: Hiplok D1000: Anti-Angle Grinder bike Lock | Hiplok
I have a Canyon ebike, coming up for 3 years old and 5000km, hasn't put a foot wrong.
£2500 gets you this: Pathlite:ON 4
Spend the rest on locks, including one of these: Hiplok D1000: Anti-Angle Grinder bike Lock | Hiplok
I have a Canyon ebike, coming up for 3 years old and 5000km, hasn't put a foot wrong.
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
More in bad weather?
Always seemed the way until I made some changes...
Always seemed the way until I made some changes...
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
It's not been that bad here (grey and cold but dry). It's a combination of loads of broken glass still around from the Festival and the students all being back in town (so riding their bikes that they left locked up at the start of the summer holiday without pumping their tyres up)
likesfish
You can't park here sir
I use two e-bikes for Hill climbing my careea folding ebikeh
Carrera Crosscity Folding Electric Bike 2020 | Halfords UK gets me up mouslecoomb way every day without fail I use a trek Trek District+ 1 Lowstep 300 Women's Electric Hybrid Bike - Grey something like this for work it will get me up bear road 1:8 though you have to peddle
DJWrongspeed
radio eros
Was in Provence last week. Did the Ventoux climb from Bedoin. I'd recommend the windy mountain climb once in your life. It's much more iconic than Tourmalet or Alpe d'Huez.
The whole region round there is pretty much 5* cycling and probably better than Mallorca since the roads are quieter and the restaurants are amazing.
So many cycle hire shops you could literally just turn up. I had a BMC SLR which was perfect.
The whole region round there is pretty much 5* cycling and probably better than Mallorca since the roads are quieter and the restaurants are amazing.
So many cycle hire shops you could literally just turn up. I had a BMC SLR which was perfect.
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
How did you find the climb? How long did it take you? 
DJWrongspeed
radio eros
Good question, a bit under 2 hrs. Could of gone harder but it was a bit unknown and I was saving something for the end.How did you find the climb? How long did it take you?
Someone in our group did all 3 versions from Malaucene, Bedoin & Sault. The later being the easiest. I couldn't see the point but am tempted to try again.
The descent into Malaucene was spectacular. You're brain can't quite deal with how far you've climbed.
DJWrongspeed
radio eros
Go for it. It's not all about the big mountain. The ride we did on the first day to Montbrun-les-Bains was about as good as cycling gets !
good timing
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Bahnhof Strasse
Met up with Hannah Courtoy a week next Tuesday
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Thanks, absolutely brilliant, just showed it to mini fire, she'd never seen Danny before, mind blown.
nick
Pleomorphic Adenomas R us
Does any one have any tips (recommendations / avoids) for London to Paris?
Probably organised - don't need to do it on the cheap
Mrs Nick and I are thinking of doing it next summer -
We are both late 50s overweight and not as fit as we should be - so there is that. Need to do a lot of training before then
Thinking of getting her a bike fit and a new bike (currently a Whyte Cambridge) for Christmas
Probably organised - don't need to do it on the cheap
Mrs Nick and I are thinking of doing it next summer -
We are both late 50s overweight and not as fit as we should be - so there is that. Need to do a lot of training before then
Thinking of getting her a bike fit and a new bike (currently a Whyte Cambridge) for Christmas
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
Show her his other stuff. The first Inspired Bicycles one in Edinburgh and the Ridge on Skye are outstanding watches.Thanks, absolutely brilliant, just showed it to mini fire, she'd never seen Danny before, mind blown.
Elpenor
Dancing as fast as I can
Not sure if you are after route recommendations, but someone I know did the Avenue Verte with his son. This goes from Dieppe to Paris (I think) so a ferry across the channel from Newhaven.
Leafster
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nick I don't have any really useful advice as I've never done anything like it. If the route follows the Avenue Verte, the section near me (Coulsdon to Crawley) is a very mixed bag of surfaces. Part of it has been closed (not sure whether it still is) as it's flooded. There is/was a diversion but parts of it are often muddy. The scenery is also a bit mixed. Some of my section is beautiful but, I guess, like any long distance routes, some of it's a bit 'meh' - Gatwick Airport and through Crawley, for example.
As I said, I can only comment on the bit near me.
As I said, I can only comment on the bit near me.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
I will thanks. I got her to subscribe to his YouTube channel straight afterwards so will dig them out for sure.
Leafster
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The Avenue Verte is on both sides of the channel. I think it supposedly starts at the London Eye and ends at Notre Dame.
Bahnhof Strasse
Met up with Hannah Courtoy a week next Tuesday
Yeah, the Edinburgh one was the first I'd heard of him, when he got up on them railings
Comes across as a really nice guy too.
