Cycling thread

[Black Belt Jones]

currently considering this...
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from 2011 but long ago lost those white tyres. scott spark rc, was a top end bike then I'd be right in thinking that it's still better than a lot of 'new' bikes ? (under a grand) everything fine on it he tells me & lets face it it's hardly likely to be pushed anywhere near any of its limits. I have to find better than I got the Mrs, just a bit of a drive that cba with.

No mate - MTB design took a great leap forward ten or so years back in terms of geometry, modern bikes are night and day better. Even something top end from that era would feel rubbish to ride now, in comparison.
It was driven by the wheel size change but the first gen of FS 29ers were actually rubbish - so this prompted a back to the drawing board re-design of the entire bike geometry to something that now rides better up, down, across, sideways, anywhere.

Totally fine to pick up an old 26er if you just want something to ride, get out and about on the trails etc. But if you're actually looking for some quality then it needs to be something newer.

 

[Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian]

White tyres is all a bit Spice Boys

long since gone, the black & yellow 1's would probably suit it though

No mate - MTB design took a great leap forward ten or so years back in terms of geometry, modern bikes are night and day better. Even something top end from that era would feel rubbish to ride now, in comparison.
It was driven by the wheel size change but the first gen of FS 29ers were actually rubbish - so this prompted a back to the drawing board re-design of the entire bike geometry to something that now rides better up, down, across, sideways, anywhere.

Totally fine to pick up an old 26er if you just want something to ride, get out and about on the trails etc. But if you're actually looking for some quality then it needs to be something newer.

wont be doing anything like what it was designed for, as you say they had to redesign for 29" wheels, but this is 26 so the design/geometry suits. for the same price (around £400) i suppose i can go get a Carrera tank from Halfords that weighs about 5x as much instead, I've been riding a 'crap' bike from that era btw so it wont be like I'm 'going back' either if I get it.

 

[duncs pigeon]

Dont know if anybody know or is interested, but Giro do a helmet replacement scheme. Had a bad crash last week and the helmet saved me from a serious injury and helmet knackered. Got hold of Giro customer services and they have given me 40% off a replacement. Proof of purchase and damage required.

 

[Toast]

What a comeback from Cavendish.

Well done fella.

 

[DaChunk]

That was impressive from Cav thought he was gone after that last turn.

 

[spectateur]

Another brilliant finish today, equals stage wins record.

Merckx was in a different league though. 5 TdF wins, 90 or so days in the yellow jersey etc. etc.

Not knocking Cav though, 34 mass start TdF stage victories far more than any other rider. What a specialist!

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Out of competition testing down 90%+ the past year...

 

[spectateur]

Out of competition testing down 90%+ the past year...

Just cycling or across all pro sports.

 

[duncs pigeon]

Dont know if anybody know or is interested, but Giro do a helmet replacement scheme. Had a bad crash last week and the helmet saved me from a serious injury and helmet knackered. Got hold of Giro customer services and they have given me 40% off a replacement. Proof of purchase and damage required.

Taken this offer up with Giro. Cple emails to customer services, ordered new helmet on Thursday and delivered on Saturday, excellent service from them.

 

[Black Belt Jones]

Sonny Colbrelli riding like an animal this year - some giant stage efforts for not a lot of reward in green jersey points.

Quiet today on GC but a sharp stage tomorrow.

 

[fandjango]

Cycle for prostate cancer research ?

I’ve been asked by several people how to support prostate cancer charities
I have myself run marathons and half marathons and my last event was walking 10 k a day everyday through March this year
In my opinion one of the best charities is Prostate Cancer UK who spend there money on research . I’m particular they are closing in on an early detection which will replace the variable nature of the PSA test

Prostate Cancer UK

We want to stop prostate cancer being a killer. We fund groundbreaking research, drive improvements in treatment, and fight injustice in care.

prostatecanceruk.org

One of the events they regularly run caught my eye
They have a cycling challenge for individuals and teams so I was wonder tif if there’s any interest in a team from the GOT cycling thread
I dont cycle
But I will for this which involves cycling various distances every day in August
I’ll copy this the prostate cancer thread

 

[Bohemian Toffee]

Quiet today on GC but a sharp stage tomorrow.

I expected more out of today, for the GC challengers at least.

Also, what was all that about towards the end of the stage with Wout van Aert riding off the front like that?

 

[spectateur]

Sonny Colbrelli riding like an animal this year - some giant stage efforts for not a lot of reward in green jersey points.

Quiet today on GC but a sharp stage tomorrow.

It's the Italian champs jersey. Extra inspiration but wasted alot of energy today.

 

[spectateur]

Pity about that hotel raid in Pau.

Today's stage is war of attrition. Its uphill from thee start to the top of the Tourmalet.
From Bagnoles to St Mary long long drag.
I was tired out before I got onto the Tourmalet many years ago when I was able to do such things.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Pity about that hotel raid in Pau.

Today's stage is war of attrition. Its uphill from thee start to the top of the Tourmalet.
From Bagnoles to St Mary long long drag.
I was tired out before I got onto the Tourmalet many years ago when I was able to do such things.

Kinda 1-2% uphill all the way isn't it? Dead straight road along the valley too. I've only done Luz Ardiden twice but both times it was kind of a bolt on to other climbs that day just because it's there, and as a result it was a real struggle both times. Blooming ugly ski hut thing at the top as well, which vies for Le Mongie in terms of its concrete monstrosity'ness.