Seeking the impossible - cheap road bike sub 8.5kg that can climb

[FrothNinja]

@FrothNinja where are you based & what size frame do you need?

Pendle - looking for a medium or small large

 

[Boopop]

Sure, it's a forum. If you don't mind coming across as pompous and jugemental, knock yourself out.

Crikey this really is handbags isn't it?

 

[FrothNinja]

We settled on Jinny Lane, Steep Section for the climb. 0.33miles and 193ft ascent (11%) - rolling start.
The Mares did it in 2:56 (6.8mph)
Had the honour of using the Wilier and did it in 2:16 (8.8mph)

 

[vickster]

We settled on Jinny Lane, Steep Section for the climb. 0.33miles and 193ft ascent (11%) - rolling start.
The Mares did it in 2:56 (6.8mph)
Had the honour of using the Wilier and did it in 2:16 (8.8mph)

Sounds like you may want to look for a used Willier then

 

[FrothNinja]

Sounds like you may want to look for a used Willier then

My PR was 2:45 so I think you are right - I think it was 42 at rear but that might be wrong

 

[vickster]

My PR was 2:45 so I think you are right - I think it was 42 at rear but that might be wrong

Enjoy your new bike

 

[T4tomo]

I think it was 42 at rear but that might be wrong

that's quite wide for a road bike tyre is mm or your arse if inches?

 

[Dogtrousers]

Something to aim for ...
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/uci-world-championships-2023-spoliers.293305/page-3#post-7036213

 

[DCLane]

@Dogtrousers - nope. This is something that @FrothNinja could have a go at: https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-details/24745

Having ridden up The Struggle yesterday I can confirm it is one ('ridden' is a loose term here, but I didn't stop nor put a foot down).

 

[vickster]

that's quite wide for a road bike tyre is mm or your arse if inches?

Number of teeth on big ring I’d guess?

 

[FrothNinja]

that's quite wide for a road bike tyre is mm or your arse if inches?

Soz - ridiculously vague of me. I meant cog teeth. Tyre looked about 20mm wide - I should ask

 

[FrothNinja]

Number of teeth on big ring I’d guess?

Yes - I should have said so

 

[Jameshow]

£1,000 wheels are just a waste, unless you are racing and want to go 0.00001% slightly faster. You need something at a reasonable weight, and robust. I have handbuilts on the best bike, just 100% reliable and middle ground weight wide - never bought on weight. I have spare wheels for a few bikes but they are for 'different jobs'.

By all means get another bike, but don't expect a kg to make you go faster. There is only one way to go faster, and that's riding more.

Not so try a pair of these and you'll notice the difference from rs10 ditto rs10 over average 32/32 showroom hoops.

https://road.cc/content/review/215130-shimano-dura-ace-c24-carbon-clincher-wheelset?amp

 

[GuyBoden]

I took over 6 hours going the long way up and around Frodsham hill today, my previous record was nearly 8 hours, but I did spend some time under an oak tree getting out of the rain.

As you get older, you get slower, that's the simple fact, but always try to enjoy the ride.

 

[newts]

Fossy mentioned Aksiums earlier in the thread, they get looked down upon by the cycle snobs. Often available 2nd had for £50-60 in very good condition. Mine replaced the stock Bontrager on my Trek. Great wheels for not a lot of money. The low spoke count/my bulk hasn't been an issue on the roads of devon either.