I was thinking which route but which bike is more relevant?

[Rebel Ian]

I hadn't considered that my bike might not be suitable for LEJoG but reading threads about the best wheels etc has made me think.

The intention was to use my Bianchi. This one.... http://www.tredz.co....-Bike_30162.htm although mine has a Campag Scirocco wheelset to replace the Ambrosio ones that came with the bike http://www.chainreac...9&ModelID=26102

We're hoping to do the ride supported so won't be carrying loads of kit but all the discussions on here about the robustness of wheels has got me thinking whether I'll encounter problems. What's the view?

 

[jarushby]

I hadn't considered that my bike might not be suitable for LEJoG but reading threads about the best wheels etc has made me think.

The intention was to use my Bianchi. This one.... http://www.tredz.co....-Bike_30162.htm although mine has a Campag Scirocco wheelset to replace the Ambrosio ones that came with the bike http://www.chainreac...9&ModelID=26102

We're hoping to do the ride supported so won't be carrying loads of kit but all the discussions on here about the robustness of wheels has got me thinking whether I'll encounter problems. What's the view?

I did an unsupported solo JOGLE on a trek 1200 with standard wheels (with wider tyres for comfort) carrying light camping gear (~8kg) until Glasgow and then just clothes and tools to LE (~4kg). No problems at all, no punctures, no spoke issues. I did not stick to just main roads. Also ended up on a few trails /cycle paths and canal towpaths.

You certainly need to make sure that your bike is in good condition when you start and in particular the spoke tensions etc on the wheels are ok but I would not seriously worry about the bike you are planning to use. Its more than upto the job.

At the end of the day, if you are being supported you will have the ability to do most repairs on the roadside if required or in the unlikley event of somthing more serious you simply have to find a bike shop. Being supported should eliminate almost all worries other than the cycling and IMHO the cycling is actually the easiest bit of the journey.

 

[snorri]

Cycling LEJOG supported is unlikely to put any more stress on your wheels than cycling around your local area. If you feel there is 1000 miles of life in your wheels, then just get on with it.

 

[Rebel Ian]

Cool. Thanks guys. I've done a couple of thousand miles on wheels less robust than these but not in one go. Just wanted to make sure.

Thanks.