Ningishzidda
Senior Member
Conti Gatorskins say 100/120.
I ride them at 85 psi for more shock absorption. I have ridden them at 65 psi.
I picked up my first ever RoadBike last night......
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Conti Gatorskins say 100/120.
I ride them at 85 psi for more shock absorption. I have ridden them at 65 psi.
Pumped the tyres up this morning...managed to get them up to 100PSI with my little pump.
Did 20miles with an average speed of 16mph in one hit although I kept messing about with Strava and managed loose a bit of my ride
It was Cloudy and cool when I set off, then by the time I got home the sun was just breaking through the clouds so timed it just right.
Got home & had a nice shower, now sitting in the garden with a beer.
Did 20miles with an average speed of 16mph in one hit although I kept messing about with Strava and managed loose a bit of my ride
It was Cloudy and cool when I set off, then by the time I got home the sun was just breaking through the clouds so timed it just right.
Got home & had a nice shower, now sitting in the garden with a beer.
potsy
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So that is what shoe-cam looks like 
Ningishzidda
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I'd get that wheel seen to. The spokes are bent !!! 
Wrong thing to do. ( The beer, I mean )
That alcohol will grab any fat molecule it can find and take it straight to storage.
Wrong thing to do. ( The beer, I mean )
That alcohol will grab any fat molecule it can find and take it straight to storage.
Ningishzidda
Senior Member
Doesn't bother me at all, EVERY bike I've ever had has had cables on the outside of the frame.
Bet you didn't smear them with Waxoil !!!
Do it now, while you're still sober. Do the spoke nipples too. And all the hex-heads on the stem. And all the gear mech adjusters. In fact, any exposed metalwork you can find.
mrcunning
Über Member
Right i didnt want to start a thread..But these clip in pedals are they worth buying? im on flat pedals and seem to have no bother,but i keep getting told that clip in pedals will be a hell of a lot better for me?.
Also if i did venture down this road of getting some new pedals i presume shimano would be ideal for a novice..
2nd thing does anyone else have probs with this forum on loading up..it takes ages and ages for me..
Also if i did venture down this road of getting some new pedals i presume shimano would be ideal for a novice..
2nd thing does anyone else have probs with this forum on loading up..it takes ages and ages for me..
Imho no, if YOU are happy with flat pedals then stick with them.
My SPDs are Shimano.
Not noticed any issues loading the forum here.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
To give it balance that's your opinion y2 based on limited experience and given a more substantial experience (mine and the many other people on this forum), Yes I do feel they are worth it
MrC,
Shimano is the most common I believe I have them (SPDs and SPD-SLs) but there are others out there if you decide to give it a go, from reports I wouldn't say any was particulary good/bad and the main difference IMO is the ammount of float (speedplays have a good rep for being knee friendly) but I would stick away from early 'Looks' which don't have tension adjustment.
Its probably just your internet connection and/or pc, I find upload speed varies depending what pc/laptop I'm on and where.
mrcunning
Über Member
Thanks for the advice lads, im going to try them if i dont get on with them at least its not going to break the bank here..so if any of you are in the nottingham area in the next few weeks and see someone fall off the side of his bike at a junction or traffic lights.its a high possibility its mr cunning...lol
p.s sorry to hijack the thread like..
p.s sorry to hijack the thread like..
Boris Bajic
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What a refreshing and enjoyable thread!
OP: I would buy a track pump (floor pump) if you can. Tyres do lose pressure and it's good to have an easy, accurate way of keeping them up around 100psi (or whatever pressure you choose).
At those three-digit pressures, it can feel a little squirrely after an MTB, but you'll get used to it and then you'll just love it.
I use MTB clipless pedals on my road bike (Egg Beaters or Candy) and I find them preferable to flats. It comes down to choice, of which there is plenty. I'd use Look (road) pedals and shoes if I didn't have to walk during and after rides.
With a road bike, much of the joy and speed come from getting your pedal speed up. It may feel silly at first, but stick with it. Turning the pedals at around 90-95 rpm seems to suit a lot of people. If you are at or below 70 rpm, take it up a little at a time and just find your 'happy' pedalling speed.
Have fun with your bike. You won't regret buting it!
OP: I would buy a track pump (floor pump) if you can. Tyres do lose pressure and it's good to have an easy, accurate way of keeping them up around 100psi (or whatever pressure you choose).
At those three-digit pressures, it can feel a little squirrely after an MTB, but you'll get used to it and then you'll just love it.
I use MTB clipless pedals on my road bike (Egg Beaters or Candy) and I find them preferable to flats. It comes down to choice, of which there is plenty. I'd use Look (road) pedals and shoes if I didn't have to walk during and after rides.
With a road bike, much of the joy and speed come from getting your pedal speed up. It may feel silly at first, but stick with it. Turning the pedals at around 90-95 rpm seems to suit a lot of people. If you are at or below 70 rpm, take it up a little at a time and just find your 'happy' pedalling speed.
Have fun with your bike. You won't regret buting it!
Boris Bajic
Guest
Also... Weed that drive and sell the Audi.
Also... Weed that drive and sell the Audi.
Too busy enjoying life to worry about weeding the garden
Plenty of time for that when I'm old,retired and smell of wee.
