[Where has your bike taken you today?]

A few weeks ago in Scotland. Amazing that you can cycle coast to coast from Edinburgh all on cycle/footpaths all along a canal. The way back we went off-road. 

[Saddlebag chafing]

Ordered this from Cyckit in New Zealand. You can drop them a mail with the details of your saddle and they will send the correct one. I have Bontrager saddles on my road bikes and just swop between the two. It takes one screw to hold it on place and won't move. You also get three different container sizes so you can swop out depending on what you need for the day. It's a solid piece of kit and definitely won't damage your bibs. 

[Cannondale Road Bike]

On 2/1/2024 at 11:20 AM, Pure Savage said:

Hi All, 

Not been here for a while but as I got hit by a Mercedes, it looks like my last Cannodale is probably a write off.

I dont see any other topics discussing the latest Dale road bikes. 

I see everything has gone integrated etc so slamming the stem is a little harder and they no longer do the spider crank. 

I am liking this a little more than the SL8 where I think the headtube is a little bulbous ish.

In terms of power meter - suggestions?

Any other suggestions for a new bike in the R150k range inc power meter and wheels.

Keep an eye on the price at Sigma Sports.

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Cannondale/SuperSix-EVO-2-Disc-Road-Bike-2024/ZF75

Looks like if they will deliver to South Africa.

I buy 90% of my cycling goods from them. This is my latest purchase.

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

Nice ride on the Island. 

Pics of how it started vs how it ended. 

I need a new weather app!!🙄

[Boast about your latest purchases here...]

Because in the UK you need a winter bike and defintely someting with disk brakes to deal with the wet weather. It is dangerous otherwise. Thats what I told my wife😁

Its a really good deal and I will never get it at that price again. The CAAD is getting old and I need a permanent bike on the trainer. Thats what I told myself😁

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

It is time for the winter bike and mudguards🥶

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

 

 

Tour of Britain came through my hometown yesterday.

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

Yesterday's gravel ride along the Humber, up to the Humber bridge, and then to Hornsea on the Hornsea Rail trail.

[Boast about your latest purchases here...]

New toys for Zwift.

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

Cycle show in Birmingham yesterday.

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

Summertime and miles and miles of dry gravel in North Yorkshire.

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

That time of the year when you can finally leave the house with just one layer on.

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

Out in Yorkshire. Finally starting to feel like summer is on the way. 

[Zwift watts]

58 minutes ago, Frosty said:

I struggled to keep up with Zwift’s pace partner, D. Maria, (2.2W/Kg) today, despite riding at, and above, 3.5W/Kg for the first 10-mins. Does riding a TT bike make a difference when trying to do a group ride.

Promptly turn left and rode by myself for the rest of the hour.

Yes. You have no drafting effect when on a TT Bike.

[Cyclist Down - Muldersdrift]

52 minutes ago, David Marshall said:

I would also like to try before I buy.  A couple of reviews complain that the audible volume is too low.  As my hearing is impaired I would really have to test.

I use the Varia with my Edge 530 as well as my Wahoo Roam. The warnings on both units are pretty loud. So much so that some of the other riders in the group also rely on it as a warning for cars behind us. Kudos to Garmin for making the software available to other manufaturers to integrate with their head units.

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

18 hours ago, Pikey said:

That’s a brave ride in the current temps ....kudos dude . I need to harden up when I get back and keep pedalling. 

It is my first winter on this muddy island🏝️. Base layers, shoe covers and winter gloves makes the rides more pleasant. It also helps if there is a group waiting for you. Its very tempting to stay in bed on these cold mornings.

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

Gravel ride in the Yorkshire Wolds yesterday.

[Boast about your latest purchases here...]

My first gravel/touring bike.

My wife is still processing the new arrival, so no couch photo at this time.😁

 

[Transportation of Road Bike to the UK]

I moved to the UK in April. Booked on Emirates as they seem to give the best allowance on weight. I paid for an extra 23kg's and packed my bike shoes, helmet and a few other things in the bike box. Get a hard case box like scicon if you can. I had my box wrapped at OR Tambo but it still got badly scratched. I arrived at Manchester and went through without any questions asked. I shipped my other bikes, trainer and tools with our home contents and it arrived in the UK last week. I was told that it can take up to 8 weeks before it gets delivered to my house. 

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

Just some random pics from my last few rides. 

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

Sunshine, smooth roads and considerate drivers. Adjusting to life in the UK.

[MTB shoes for flat pedals]

47 minutes ago, Spafsack said:

Hey Rudolph, by the way, what Giant pedals, the new Pinner pro or Pinner ones? They look so cool.

@Spafsack, I just have the standard Giant flat pedals, I think they were about R750 from Olympic Cycles. They do the job.

[Bike seized up, looking for advice on a new one - XL.]

The CAAD 8 is probably one of the lightest alu frames that you can get.  I bought one when I got back into cycling, and then upgraded parts I bought on the Hub. 10 Speed 105 and Mavic wheels. It is also a very good bike for long distances. When I upgraded bikes this one went onto the trainer. I'm sure you can find the parts you need in the classifieds and have your bike ready in time.

[Boast about your latest purchases here...]

New Bike Day!!!!!!😁 A big thank you to Leeroy at Biket in Hillcrest. Excellent service.

[First GPS computer... what to buy]

Been using my Wahoo ELEMNT for 3 years without any issues. Everything just integrates seamlessly, power meter, HRM, cadence sensor. Setup from your phone is very easy. My only issue ever was that my Garmin Varia rear radar couldn't connect, so I had to use the separate display unit. But when Garmin increased the Varia's compatibility to work with other devices it solved that problem and i can now get all the information on the display of my Wahoo. It even beeps when detecting a car. I have just ordered the new Varia radar but I am sticking with my ELEMNT.