Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]

[Nigelnaturist]

Horrible start to the month. Roll the bike out the house ready for work, hear a strange metallic tinkle I've heard before. Sure enough, another spoke on the rear has gone. Very not a happy camper getting to work this morning, and even less so getting home, what with the traffic chaos around Old Trafford.

Given the hassle of getting the bike to Decathlon for yet another fix (which will only be the second with them, and will probably take another week from when I can get it there), I think I'm just going to take the bike to my local bike shop for a new rear wheel this weekend. Only problem is this weekend is also pay-day... first wage on hand in a bike shop. Could be expensive...

These were cheaper http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/WPSHOEM501/shimano-r501-c24-clincher-wheelset

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

These were cheaper http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/WPSHOEM501/shimano-r501-c24-clincher-wheelset

cheaper here http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...bladed-spoke-clincher-wheels-pair/shimwhfr203

Horrible start to the month. Roll the bike out the house ready for work, hear a strange metallic tinkle I've heard before. Sure enough, another spoke on the rear has gone. Very not a happy camper getting to work this morning, and even less so getting home, what with the traffic chaos around Old Trafford.

Given the hassle of getting the bike to Decathlon for yet another fix (which will only be the second with them, and will probably take another week from when I can get it there), I think I'm just going to take the bike to my local bike shop for a new rear wheel this weekend. Only problem is this weekend is also pay-day... first wage on hand in a bike shop. Could be expensive...

and cheaper still if you stick with the standard spokes, here http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...andard-spoke-clincher-wheels-pair/shimwhfr202

also there may be an additional 10% off if you try the CASH10 code shown on the front page - may or may not apply. My OH has a set of these on his T3 and even he noticed the difference! (the 10% discount would seem to apply and there is free postage as well - which when we used it earlier in the year was quite quick!)

 

[Triban5riderGD]

It would be easy for me to do 30 mile flat rides
Since December at least I have been seeking out the hills

Training plan calls for this to be a recovery week
Will do Only short rides until Sunday
Depends on the weather What I do then
(And I do feel I gain through less )

What training plan are you doing Stonechat. Are you having a whole week for recovery?
You certainly seem to be on target for your LtoB ride, well done.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@SatNavSaysStraightOn good one, I was a touch tired last night, @Exile as most back wheels will start at around the£50-60 mark these are a good alternative to the wheels you have, I got the RS10 last year and one spoke on the front went after nearly a year, (nearly 7,000 miles), however the rear rim developed two cracks but planet-x replaced them with no problems with RS11's and £10 credit as they were cheaper then the RS10's were last year.

 

[MattMM]

Good solid ride today, if unspectacular in terms of PRs. Wee bit of a headwind on way back on what is a fairly hilly return so not too despondent. Sometimes sold and unspectacular are what you need...

http://www.strava.com/activities/126184628

 

[welsh dragon]

Its raining here, but after such a great ride yesterday, I don't mind. I'll use today as a day of rest.

 

[Exile]

Thanks @Nigelnaturist and @SatNavSaysStraightOn, they do look like a nice set of wheels at a very decent price. Will definitely have a think on them.

Out of interest, what difference do the bladed spokes make to the wheel, or is it just a looks thing?

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Out of interest, what difference do the bladed spokes make to the wheel, or is it just a looks thing?

At my level probably not a lot, I dont know how much spokes or for the normal R501, but the one for my bladed RS10 front was £4 +£1.50 for the nipple and then postage, just under £9, but it was only the one in 11 months and nearly 7,000 miles. the RS11's are touch lighter than the 501's for not a lot more, £90 @ planet-x, but again not sure at my level the benifits, however changing fromm the XR18's that were stock on my bike last April, I did get almost 1mph improvement, but this could be just and improvement on the hubs.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Thanks @Nigelnaturist and @SatNavSaysStraightOn, they do look like a nice set of wheels at a very decent price. Will definitely have a think on them.

Out of interest, what difference do the bladed spokes make to the wheel, or is it just a looks thing?

from our point of view, we can clip on wrap around 3m spoke reflectors on the standard spokes (for commuting etc), the bladed ones are exactly that - more aerodynamic I think... and more expensive to replace... certainly at my level and my OH's level, I don't think bladed ones are really necessary

 

[L14M]

So, as you lot know I was slacking recently.
Being ill twice in a 3 week window isn't nice plus a deadline at school!

But i'm feeling better, and have 2 weeks off as of Friday (half day ), so i'm planning on getting some miles in! But for now this'll do:
It was a trip to halfords and back via many other roads ! Got myself a spare tube and a pump to carry around after the 4 recent punctures!
Its actually 12.4miles but i had a half decent average speed, then i hit traffic so i thought "screw this" and saved the ride and made a second ride for the last half mile home
http://www.strava.com/activities/126306025

Liam

 

[Exile]

At my level probably not a lot, I dont know how much spokes or for the normal R501, but the one for my bladed RS10 front was £4 +£1.50 for the nipple and then postage, just under £9, but it was only the one in 11 months and nearly 7,000 miles. the RS11's are touch lighter than the 501's for not a lot more, £90 @ planet-x, but again not sure at my level the benifits, however changing fromm the XR18's that were stock on my bike last April, I did get almost 1mph improvement, but this could be just and improvement on the hubs.

from our point of view, we can clip on wrap around 3m spoke reflectors on the standard spokes (for commuting etc), the bladed ones are exactly that - more aerodynamic I think... and more expensive to replace... certainly at my level and my OH's level, I don't think bladed ones are really necessary

As I expected then, someone one a lighter bike with a lighter body and more power would notice more difference than me. Still a well priced set, although I'm not sure that I'm built for riding on 24 spokes at the moment, especially with the loaded bags for my commute.

In other news, I've taken to counting cyclist on the way to work. It doesn't help me forget I should be on the bike, but it's interesting to see what difference the weather makes to the numbers. 48 this damp, grey morning compared to 62 in the hazy morning sunshine yesterday.

 

[welsh dragon]

I think the weather always makes a huge difference in the number of cyclists. Nice weather makes people feel so much better, and makes them want to get out and about. I know it makes a big difference to me.

 

[L14M]

Hmm, anyone know where i can get a r501 front wheel only?

Cheers

 

[Mo1959]

Hmm, anyone know where i can get a r501 front wheel only?

Cheers

Chain Reaction £49.99. Don't know if that's the cheapest. Sounds not bad though.

 

[DavidD]

As I expected then, someone one a lighter bike with a lighter body and more power would notice more difference than me. Still a well priced set, although I'm not sure that I'm built for riding on 24 spokes at the moment, especially with the loaded bags for my commute.

In other news, I've taken to counting cyclist on the way to work. It doesn't help me forget I should be on the bike, but it's interesting to see what difference the weather makes to the numbers. 48 this damp, grey morning compared to 62 in the hazy morning sunshine yesterday.

How long Is your commute I'm lucky to see 2