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- 18 Jun 2012 08:58
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Direction Course Points
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6002
- 16 Jun 2012 17:30
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: Lance comeback
- Replies: 327
- Views: 4234324
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/armstrong-reportedly-made-dollar-465000-payment-to-ferrari-in-2006?ns_campaign=news&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=cyclingnews&ns_linkname=0&ns_fee=0 The case continues to develop... More fuel to the ever increasing fire then. Still.....looking on the bright side, one goo...
- 16 Jun 2012 13:52
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Direction Course Points
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6002
Direction Course Points
I have never used these before but have been messing about adding them to some old courses/routes so that I can load them onto my Edge 500. I was using bikehike and all was going well until I tried to load it to the GPS, and for what ever I couldn't get it to send? To be fair i wasnt getting any err...
- 14 Jun 2012 09:47
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: Lance comeback
- Replies: 327
- Views: 4234324
- 11 Jun 2012 16:40
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Saddle recommendations
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3920
Saddles are much a personal thing and what may be good for some will be terrible for others. Plus our shape must change over the years as I used to ride the Rolls saddles and thought it was really comfy. However, when I built up my Audax bike and put a Rolls saddle on it, it was awful and didn't eve...
- 09 Jun 2012 18:24
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Anyone on here got a Garmin Edge 200?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4468
Re: Anyone on here got a Garmin Edge 200?
One of the large internet GPS shops was having a promo last week, I think that it was Pentagon GPS?PatBoySlim wrote:Thats a good price Alan, where was that from ?AlanW wrote:
I bought the Edge 500 yesterday for £140 and free post.
- 09 Jun 2012 18:21
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Garmin Communicator
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6291
Re: Garmin Communicator
Anyone else had problems downloading the Garmin communicator plug in? For some reason I've not been able to successfully download the plug in and hence the lap top can't communicate with the gps unit... Ian, No problems here. But just a thought go to the Garmin website and see if there are any upda...
- 08 Jun 2012 21:24
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Anyone on here got a Garmin Edge 200?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4468
Hi Alan, The Edge 500 is available in various bundles and without the HR and Cadence sensors for around about £150 http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/5900/garmin-edge-500-neutral--white-black- You can also then add the HR or Cadence sensors if you require in the future. I looked at the 200 for my...
- 05 Jun 2012 11:21
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Anyone on here got a Garmin Edge 200?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4468
Anyone on here got a Garmin Edge 200?
Q: Can you view the time when you are moving? I have read somewhere that you can only view the time when you are stationary, but not once you start moving, that's never correct is it? I quite fancy one of these little gadgets to save me lumping the Oregon 450 about every where. The Edge 500 has a bi...
- 03 Jun 2012 15:17
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Slime inner tubes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5178
But the way forward is going tubeless though, so ditch the tubes and shove some Stans No Tubes, in there. <@> What rims/tyres do you use, Alan? I think I'll need to change wheels soon and was thinking about tubeless for my road bike. I haven't yet ventured into going tubeless for my road bikes, onl...
- 03 Jun 2012 09:32
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Slime inner tubes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5178
MTB I have to admit that before I went tubeless, I used the standard Slime tubes and also the Slime "Light" tubes and I thought that they were superb. I have used them for years and not had any issues. But and at the risk of telling you something that you already know, but just because the tyre has...
- 02 Jun 2012 19:22
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Slime inner tubes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5178
- 02 Jun 2012 18:07
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: The Silk Run - 100km - Saturday 2nd June 2012
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1947
Here is the actual route if anyone would like to retrace it at some point - HERE
- 02 Jun 2012 17:48
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: The Silk Run - 100km - Saturday 2nd June 2012
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1947
Well it was raining when I left home to drive the start at Tewkesbury first thing this morning, and it got considerably worse as I passed Droitwich on the M5 to the point that I nearly turned around and returned home. However, I decided to at least drive to the start and see if the weather would imp...
- 01 Jun 2012 20:57
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: advice
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6183
In fact I found the receipt for it the other day, £499 from Peddlers in Worcester. Reynolds 531c frame with a Shimano 105 groupset. You were robbed! Halesowen Cycles £380. Looks like I was. :x However, I have just looked and it was actually £449, not £499. I wonder if its to late to ask for a price...
- 01 Jun 2012 19:06
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: advice
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6183
Arnt they the same sort of thing as the Bio Pace chain rings from years ago? As fitted to the Holdsworth Professional circa 1990. Ditched them after a few weeks. Yes indeed, and my Holdsworth Professional is hanging up in my loft, its worth bugger all but I just cannot bear to chuck it out. :cry: I...
- 01 Jun 2012 17:48
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: advice
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6183
- 01 Jun 2012 17:40
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: advice
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6183
Arnt they the same sort of thing as the Bio Pace chain rings from years ago?
Okay the Bio Pace were not adjustable, but in principle I think that they are same?
I also seem to recall that if your rode with a high cadence, then there wasn't much advantage, more info HERE
Okay the Bio Pace were not adjustable, but in principle I think that they are same?
I also seem to recall that if your rode with a high cadence, then there wasn't much advantage, more info HERE
- 01 Jun 2012 12:17
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Test Ride for Beacon's Kidderminster Killer 2012?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8421
- 31 May 2012 22:13
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Anyone got a 24mm socket? ...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2313
- 31 May 2012 21:53
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Anyone got a 24mm socket? ...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2313
Yep I have one that you can borrow Andy, when do you want it? If it helps I am at our Severn Trent Water Sugarbrook depot from about 09:30 onwards (just before the Queens Head pub at Stoke Pound) tomorrow if you wanted to collect it? I could meet you outside if you wanted, drop me a text or give me ...
- 29 May 2012 18:42
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Upping the ante
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4282
- 28 May 2012 10:42
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Upping the ante
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4282
- 19 May 2012 20:36
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Anyone riding the CTC 160km Audax tomorrow from Meriden?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4021
It was pretty grim this morning and the cold easterly mixed with light rain was far from pleasant. So you would not have missed anything. I must admit I went out on the Saturday training ride as per usual and with the drizzle and my sore throat, I wasn't sorry. To be honest, I wished now that I had...
- 19 May 2012 14:05
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Anyone riding the CTC 160km Audax tomorrow from Meriden?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4021
- 18 May 2012 14:25
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Anyone riding the CTC 160km Audax tomorrow from Meriden?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4021
- 18 May 2012 13:03
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Anyone riding the CTC 160km Audax tomorrow from Meriden?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4021
- 18 May 2012 12:35
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Anyone riding the CTC 160km Audax tomorrow from Meriden?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4021
- 15 May 2012 15:08
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: GPS
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11170
- 15 May 2012 15:07
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: GPS
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11170
if you want to use the autoroute function then you will need the Garmin mapping. Agreed. Must admit auto routing is something I've never used. If you are totally 100% lost on your bike, then its sort of useful to have as a back up plan just to get you back to a place that you know. But use it with ...
- 15 May 2012 14:21
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: GPS
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11170
Caution: geek stuff below I bought Garmin mapping on DVD. But knowing what I know now, I'd use the free OSM. Just download, unzip and copy 1 file to your SD card. Easy. I don't use any Garmin software on the PC. Route planning on RideWithGPS.com and I use gpsbabel (also free) with a bit of Windows ...
- 14 May 2012 19:51
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: LMTT
- Replies: 75
- Views: 238792
- 14 May 2012 14:36
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: GPS
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11170
Thanks Alan, So one of these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/garmin-edge-800-gps-cycle-computer/ And http://www.wiggle.co.uk/garmin-mapsource-city-navigator-nt-full-europe-dvd/ Job done?! (After I've shopped around) Yep, that would be my choice. But download the free Open Street Mapping as well and load th...
- 14 May 2012 11:09
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Hatching a cunning 300 plan
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4468
To be fair, it wasn't really a complaint, more of a question and it was only the winter top that I questioned. And I think that it is down to the stretchy nature of the material that made it appear worse then it was.Philip Whiteman wrote:Alan, you have complained that the long sleeve jersey arms are too long.
- 14 May 2012 10:24
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: GPS
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11170
I've also been thinking about getting a Garmin after getting frustrated by using phone apps that frequently seem to crash. Garmin don't seem to make it that easy to understand the different options, but these are the bundle names in case you haven't spent as much time as me trying to work them out!...
- 14 May 2012 10:18
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: GPS
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11170
Yes, that is the option I would personally go for. As for the DVD, HERE for example.Ed Moss wrote:Where do I get the DVD maps?
Am I right, A basic Garmin 800 with bike mount and DVD map? That means I can download mtb/road rides and follow them, or map my own?
- 14 May 2012 09:17
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: GPS
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11170
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55545 Is it this one I need, with the preloaded EU maps, or can I just buy the unit and maps later? Ed, All I would say is that you are much better to have the mapping on DVD instead of on a pre loaded SD card. Having it on DVD means that you c...
- 13 May 2012 22:11
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: GPS
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11170
Its a mine field to be honest and its very much a very personal choice as every one wants one to do something a bit different. For example, I have the Oregon 450 and I love it 100%, I use it for walking, cycling, (road and MTB) Geocaching and in the car when used in conjunction with City Navigator. ...
- 13 May 2012 07:42
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Hatching a cunning 300 plan
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4468
I have received a couple on enquiries. Here are the details: 13.13 train to Plymouth on 3/6/12 at £40 single. (plenty of tickets available as of today). Evening meal in hotel or nearby Millstones Hotel at £58ppn Route on Jubilee Bank Holiday: PLYMOUTH (NORTH). leave at 9am Dartmoor EXETER CHEDDAR M...
- 11 May 2012 17:12
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: 23mm or 25mm tyres?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 13497
I have just bought a pair of the Pro 4 Endurance tyres from Ribble at £25.40 each - Link
As I understand it, these are the replacements for the Kryllion version, but better?
As I understand it, these are the replacements for the Kryllion version, but better?
- 04 Apr 2012 10:41
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: mid week rides
- Replies: 231
- Views: 563678
- 02 Apr 2012 08:51
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Race Result Wolverhampton Wheelers circuit race Stourport
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5165
- 02 Apr 2012 06:05
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Beacon Cotswold Audax 2012
- Replies: 40
- Views: 17558
- 01 Apr 2012 20:34
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: GPS - Tracks and Routes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2390
I think I've already got the Journey GPX somewhere with turn by turn instructions from a couple of years ago. Just need to check there have been no changes. You'd be welcome to it if you want. My preferred method is to join the coursepoints to make a route in Mapsource (software supplied with the G...
- 31 Mar 2012 20:13
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: GPS - Tracks and Routes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2390
GPS - Tracks and Routes
I must admit to always taking the easy option and saving GPS files as .gpx tracks and then simply following a coloured line on the GPS. But I guess that I really need to move on and do it properly and save as a route and have route turn by turn guidance. So using the forthcoming Beacon Audax which i...
- 31 Mar 2012 17:03
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Beacon Cotswold Audax 2012
- Replies: 40
- Views: 17558
- 26 Mar 2012 22:28
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Heavy refurb or replacement?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3854
I blame a lack of periodic routine maintenance........ :roll: But joking aside, look at the faults and break it down from there. Lets be honest, there are not that many components that can give you grief and once they are replaced should last for years, bottom bracket and the front and rear mechs fo...
- 18 Mar 2012 19:24
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: The Silk Run - 100km - Saturday 2nd June 2012
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1947
The Silk Run - 100km - Saturday 2nd June 2012
Great event this, starting in Tewkesbury and up Stanway then drop down Fish hill and loop back round again, via the outskirts of Worcester.
- 17 Feb 2012 13:19
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Sunrise and GPS - help anyone?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2418
Re: Sunrise and GPS - help anyone?
Follow everyone else.Dave Cox wrote:.....how to get round it??
- 24 Jan 2012 10:28
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: 23mm or 25mm tyres?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 13497
Try a pair of Vittoria Open CG-The best winter tyres you will ever own, made for Paris Roubaix, 24mm :D Really comfy, loads of grip and LOTS of **flat** protection. I think that I should add a quick update since using these since January on my ride to work bike. These are indeed a great tyre and lo...