quite proud of my commute to work^^

[Enis Baysal]

Averaged just under 20mph.. quite a bult up rush hour time on the journey, admittedly was a bit wreckless but my legs just seemed to be in a more than prepared state for some serious pushing.
Not sure what tyres halfords decided to fit to my bike but definitely changing them over as my average times have reduced a little..
any ideas on faster road tyres? I understand you substitute durability and puncture resistance for speed

cant wait for my carbon boardman... this hybrid business is good but I cant wait for the difference!

 

[cyberknight]

ultremo`s are regarded as one the the faster tyres although many will recommend conti gp 4000`s ?

Well done on the time but wheres the elevation gain do you live in a world with no hill s?

 

[fossyant]

Fast and tough, GP 4 Seasons or mich pro endurance (not as tough as 4 seasons)

 

[uclown2002]

Nice going but you're not a member of the Extended Commute Club! You are welcome to join us though.

 

[Mugshot]

+1 on the Mich Endurance, fast rolling, sticky when cornering and pretty tough too.

 

[Enis Baysal]

ultremo`s are regarded as one the the faster tyres although many will recommend conti gp 4000`s ?

Well done on the time but wheres the elevation gain do you live in a world with no hill s?

Haha that is a fair question. luckily my commute is very flat which makes my life easier!

where and when do you guys meet for the club? after I get my new bike I will be looking to have more interesting longer rides

 

[cyberknight]

Haha that is a fair question. luckily my commute is very flat which makes my life easier!

where and when do you guys meet for the club? after I get my new bike I will be looking to have more interesting longer rides

I think Essex to Derbyshire might be a bit to much of a pre ride warm up : )
Have a look here ......
http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/clubfinder

 

[Maylian]

I think Essex to Derbyshire might be a bit to much of a pre ride warm up : )
Have a look here ......
http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/clubfinder

The extended commute (I'm one of the newer members) is for those who just go the long way round to spend a bit more time on the bike, rather than direct from A to B.

As for tyres, Ultremo ZX's are beautiful tyres. Smooth, fast, agile and look great, as for puncture resistance I got 3 in one run last weekend as well as having them starting to fray / split on me after about 500 miles or so. Conti's are not bad but I find that they lack a bit of grip and firmly sit in the Bontrager camp, just bought some new Hardshells, decent price, they feel a bit slower than the Ultremo's but I think many do. Done a couple hundred miles on them in the week I've had them and had no issues, apart from the slightly increased rolling resistance.

 

[Soltydog]

Well done on the time but wheres the elevation gain do you live in a world with no hill s?

Blimey it is flat there 0ft elevation?? its flat round here, but even in my 16 mile commute I have 169ft of climbing! Tough I know, dont know how I manage

 

[Enis Baysal]

lol I us

Blimey it is flat there 0ft elevation?? its flat round here, but even in my 16 mile commute I have 169ft of climbing! Tough I know, dont know how I manage

strava so elevation is good for nothing to be honest... the commute averages at 116ft elevation.. its just 2 very short inclines I go over (2 railway tracks).. the rest is flat..but very bumpy -.-