[What does the bicycle look like that represents cycling in 2023?]

3 minutes ago, FondTF2 said:

Google is your friend.

Bicycle Evolution - numerous comparative pics

Thanks!

[What does the bicycle look like that represents cycling in 2023?]

4 minutes ago, RobertWhitehead said:

Old - Penny-Farthing high wheel - https://clickamericana.com/topics/culture-and-lifestyle/sports/high-wheel-bicycles-penny-farthing-victorian-1890s

New - Trek Top Fuel 9.9 dual sus full carbon - https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/top-fuel/top-fuel-9-9/p/28091/

My opinion 😎

Love the images of the penny-farthing! Thank you!

The Trek on the other hand is a beast!

[What does the bicycle look like that represents cycling in 2023?]

3 minutes ago, DieselnDust said:

Start with velocipede through to penny farthing to european steel frame to Giant TCR.

after that you go into marginal gains

If you want to portray aero TT bikes you have a more interesting project

Fortunately she only has to do a 'then and now' comparison. Would have been very interesting to do a 'through the years' project.

[What does the bicycle look like that represents cycling in 2023?]

This is not to be taken too seriously.

My daughter (11) is doing a history assignment for school. In brief, she needs to choose a particular object and show in pictures how it looked like years ago (in history) and how it has developed to what it currently looks like. Quite wisely, she chose the bicycle and asked me to assist with printing a few images.

 

My question is - in your opinion, what does the bicycle look like that represents a 2023 (current) version of the bicycle?

[Discovery Health - Vitality & Team Vitality plus everything else you need to know]

4 minutes ago, Frosty said:

If you do the races listed on their calendar, then you can get more than the annual subscription back in the cash back payments.

Next year they will have 5 zones in Gauteng, with a weekly Saturday ride. Centurion is one zone, Meyersdal the zone where I’m involved. Centurion is already active, from the Virgin Active.

Thank you Frosty, it seems quite organized and well managed. Do you know if the Saturday rides are also quite organized? From the Strava group it appears to be the case. 

[Discovery Health - Vitality & Team Vitality plus everything else you need to know]

Team Vitality Cycling - I am looking for club rides in my area and this is one of my considerations. Is there anyone that can comment on this, is it worth the subscription? Anyone in Centurion that can comment on the club, rides, etc.?

[2022 Virgin Active Ride Joburg]

It just occurred to me that I never saw the 35 km turn off... Good thing I entered for the long race, else I would have missed the turn-off completely..

[2022 Virgin Active Ride Joburg]

I see from the riders brief that they will make the Garmin file available, but the wording seems to imply that you will get it from the technicians at the expo? Does anyone have any info on other options to get it? 

[2022 Virgin Active Ride Joburg]

28 minutes ago, Schnavel said:

It's not a once off timing board. It's similar to the old Racetec chips, just in a board form. You can use it going forward for many other races - I used it at the recent Germiston Classic.

So the timing board IS / replaces the timing chip? No other chip needed?

[Road cassette advice needed.]

Thank you all for your valuable input and advice. I think I have made up my mind to stick with what I have and see how it goes. Perhaps that will be the motivation I need to work harder and become stronger. 

 

Now if you all can just give me a little push when you pass me on the climbs, that would be awesome. Thank you!

[Road cassette advice needed.]

15 hours ago, Paul Ruinaard said:

Compact rings on your front crank are something in the 52 or smaller big ring and 36 or smaller small rings. Older bikes used to come standard with 53/39 as the front rings (20 years ago) and 11-23 straight clusters at the back. So you just mashed big geras and got stronger. Along came a cyclist called Lance Armstrong and started the move to high cadence which shifts the laod to the heart and aerobic systems rather than muscles. Everyone had an aha moment and started fitting smaller front rings on. their bikes hence the birth of compact front rings. For example i run a 50/34 oval setup on my bike but i am almost 59 and old and not as fit as the youngsters who can push the big gears. 53/39 is old school and its more likely most bikes (raod bikes this all refers to) run smaller rings.

 

Thank you for this. I had a look, I have a 52/36. Perhaps I should stick with what I have and see what happens.

[Road cassette advice needed.]

18 minutes ago, Paul Ruinaard said:

Okay so if you really want to do it you can get the Sunrace cassettes. I found a 36 11 online and have brought them in. I used it with a standard long cage Ultegra RD and it works fine.  But the compact rings in the front are the best way to impact your performance.

 

Thank you, perhaps not a bad option and sunrace should not break the bank? Where did you get the Sunrace? Also (stupid question) what qualifies as 'compact rings?

[Road cassette advice needed.]

46 minutes ago, Jewbacca said:

No

Well maybe, but not really.

What chainrings are you running?

50/34, 52/36 or 53/39?

It also depends whether you are historically a grinder or a spinner.

After 6 months off the bike I've found riding more torque at a slower cadence way easier than spinning in an easy gear. 

So I guess the correct answer is 'Yes, No, Maybe' depending on a whole lot of other variables and preferences. 

In my very humble opinion the answer is no. It's not worth it. 

Ah, thank you. I am not sure what is in the front. Let me get back to you on this. Thank you for the input.

[Road cassette advice needed.]

Hi, I have entered the Ride Joburg road event (full distance) after a looong absence from the bike. I have an 11 speed road bike with an 11 - 28 cassette. Will it make a big difference swopping it for a 11 - 32 (or even 34)? I am very worried about dying on the climbs. I am not planning on racing, I just want to enjoy the ride and use this to get back into cycling again for 2023.

Thank you.

[Anyone using Zwift?]

On 8/2/2022 at 1:08 PM, Duane_Bosch said:

Ja.

The little tester I did confirmed that I will be on Zwift for a while still.

I'm no fan of the pricing model but it's clear that putting a quality product like this together is no picnic. Multiple OS's. Multiple devices, Integration into multiple training platforms. 

What is the current subscription fee for Zwift in ZAR? Any billing issues being experienced from here in ZA?

 

[Handle bar grips for crutches (Handy Tip)]

Great idea. A couple of years ago, I did a similar thing using hockey club (stick?) handle wrap. It worked great. Next time I will use handlebar tape for additional speed and aerodynamics.

[Curve GPS Tracker affecting my replacement hip]

Have you tried switching it off and back on again...? 

 

[Single speed projects]

16 minutes ago, Steven Knoetze (sk27) said:

Just curious, it looks light but with steel it probably wont be....

I will let you know. Now I am curious as well. It will definitely benefit from the lack of 'multi-speed parts'.

 

[Single speed projects]

23 hours ago, Steven Knoetze (sk27) said:

What does that weigh, looks svelte......

Thank you, never even considered weight. Is that a thing with steel bikes? Would be interesting to find out though. 

 

[Single speed projects]

Finally put all the pieces of the puzzle together. I had a lot of fun with this build. Learned a lot and made good friends along the way. 

 

[Bike for a complete beginner]

Welcome Shafeek! Good luck in your search. Being in the Cape, I think you are in good hands here on the forum. 

Make sure you get the right size bike. Also take into account that you may need some extras (helmet, pedals (sometimes not included in the deal), bottle cages, bottles etc.)

[Which bike to choose?]

If I don't say it, someone else will - If you are willing to buy second hand, perhaps also have a look at the classifieds on here. Depending on your size, you may just be lucky. Also, since you are considering buying new, I recommend checking in with the shops whether they have stock in the size you want.

[Widest tire on old steel frame for commuting]

On 7/9/2021 at 8:03 PM, Never too many bikes said:

I agree that you should try different size tyres already mounted on a wheel. 25 would be a little light for commuting and so if you can go bigger do so, the other advice about 28 being so much better is correct,  I have found that the back of the clamp for the front changer (on the downtube) also rubs, but on the old frames with horizontal rear drop outs you can move the wheel backwards a fair degree. I run 28 on an old Le Turbo (same era as the Hansom - did 2017 Léroica - no punctures or wheel damage) and manage a 34 on a Le Jeune - its a bit "over-tyred" though. I bought it that way and intended it for Léroica and just never downscaled it. Its great on broken tarmac, gravel etc.

Valuable info, thank you very much.

I have since established that the rims can accommodate maximum 28's. I will probably settle for something like this: (or not?)

https://www.cyclelab.com/product/vittoria-zaffiro-iv-road-tyre 

 

Edit: or rather Thickslick tyres..?

[Widest tire on old steel frame for commuting]

3 hours ago, BuffsVintageBikes said:

Post the photo's here and let us have a look. See if you can find a tubing decal on the down tube or seat tube.

[Should I get a Rook Scout for everyday + greenbelts?]

2 hours ago, MongooseMan said:

Oh yeah ????

 

Well done! And many happy kilometers! I am just a bit jealous. Let us see dad's bike as well.