david k
Hi
They do but I'd prefer they rode off so I could just cycle at my own pace, have the maps on my Garmin so I've asked for meet up re fuel points. Ones doing it on a 5k TT bike !!!!I presume your friends will have a no drop policy!
They do but I'd prefer they rode off so I could just cycle at my own pace, have the maps on my Garmin so I've asked for meet up re fuel points. Ones doing it on a 5k TT bike !!!!I presume your friends will have a no drop policy!
Thanks, I've never bought wheels before so not really sure what I'm buying.That’s all heavy, new tyres, new tyres without weighty slime, remove the mudguards and the bags. Should save you a couple of KGs. Those wheels are bricks too, well over 2.5kg without tubes and tyres! These will be lighter and still 32 spoked
https://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/essential-wheels-v3-black-dragon-uk-made.htm
@DCLane might know of a discount voucher for Superstar
This is the spec as you have QR. You’ll need to add rim tape too, get Velox or ask your LBS to sort everything. Tyres, 28 or 32 will offer a good mix or speed and comfortThanks, I've never bought wheels before so not really sure what I'm buying.
Upgrading wheels and tyres and removing all the winter additions should make a large difference and it's a bike I know.
I guess I'm now looking for help on which wheels, which tyres and how to order, for example that link starts talking about hubs? What hubs do I want/need? I've no idea
Unlikely in 3 weeks though and it’s a 3 day supported ride not a full on tour 👍You just get a bike designed for touring of course. Spa cycles have sensible prices. One bike that does it all.
Vittoria randonneur pro tyres
Thanks.This is the spec as you have QR. You’ll need to add rim tape too, get Velox or ask your LBS to sort everything. Tyres, 28 or 32 will offer a good mix or speed and comfort
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/continental-grand-prix-5000-tyre
Ha ha your right, I've spent hours looking when I should be cyclingYeah, get 'em off, will make a huuuuge difference. Ditto slime tubes.
You'll be fine on that with 80 miles or less a day, fully supported. Spend your time getting miles in rather than shopping for bikes!
Think they are Thru Axle, so no good, you can get adaptors I think but no idea (actually it says they are included). Someone mentioned Fulcrum wheels upthread but 24 spokes is very low given your weight, Fulcrum do suggest a 120kg max rider weight (18 stone is 115 plus you need to add the weight of the bike etc)Thanks.
Are these any good, says 28% off. https://www.wiggle.co.uk/fulcrum-racing-7-db-road-disc-wheelset
Yes I've got plenty of kit.Another thing…do you have 3 pairs of comfortable padded shorts As it sounds like you’ve not done distances like that before on consecutive days! I’d be more concerned about chafing than the weight of the bike!