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09 May 2011, 09:09 PM
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no - the gloves are almost entirely for the (preferably) gel padding on the palms. You're *meant* to have very little weight resting on the hands when cycling... yeah right... but the padding on the palms make for a much more comfortable ride.
Straight wrists is the key when cycling, relieves pressure on the ulnar nerve which you can feel as pins and needles (or numb hands) if you're bending the hands back.
Straight wrists is the key when cycling, relieves pressure on the ulnar nerve which you can feel as pins and needles (or numb hands) if you're bending the hands back.
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10 May 2011, 10:49 AM
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10 May 2011, 11:05 AM
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Yup - it's one of the reasons why drops are preferable (cue the slathering mob of flat bar nay sayers
) If you position your hands on the hoods (top of the brake levers) your arms are in a more natural (and neutral) position, thumbs forward, wrists straight.
10 May 2011, 11:07 AM
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I run my 28c tyres at 100psi and 23c tyres at 110-120psi but don't suffer from road buzz... mind you both sets of forks are carbon and it's amazing the difference carbon fibre makes to smoothing out a ride.
10 May 2011, 11:38 AM
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I agree with this as someone who used to get pain in my shoulders from straight bars. My preferred position is on the drops, but I hardly find anywhere to do this on my commute as it's so twisty!
12 May 2011, 10:16 AM
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New commuting PB this morning. Really went for it for some reason! Think the wind was behind me which helped, so getting home might be interesting.
15.08mph average
15.08mph average
12 May 2011, 12:56 PM
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One of the lads from work who does a lot more miles than me was behind me going home, I stopped for a junction he caught me up a bit out of breath and remarked on my pace, felt great !
12 May 2011, 01:11 PM
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Not really looked recently, probably about 14 to 18 depending on wind, energy, being on a a promise etc with a PB of 20.4 I think it was, thats when I gave up trying, was trying to set it, managed it and realised the amount of risk and effort it took, cutting corners, not braking and pedalling until I thought I would burst, my heart was in serious danger, poor lardy old thing !
Going to set my new phone up to track speed and stuff.
Going to set my new phone up to track speed and stuff.
12 May 2011, 01:22 PM
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Interesting to see people going on about PB's and average speed etc with regards to commuting.
I took my speedo off my commuting bike years ago as I was becoming obsessed about trying to get there as quick as possible and found myself starting to take risks etc to shave a few seconds.
With Edinburgh traffic being the way it is I decided that I would just concentrate on staying alive and just getting to and from work
Just my tuppence but maybe worth considering
I took my speedo off my commuting bike years ago as I was becoming obsessed about trying to get there as quick as possible and found myself starting to take risks etc to shave a few seconds.
With Edinburgh traffic being the way it is I decided that I would just concentrate on staying alive and just getting to and from work
Just my tuppence but maybe worth considering
12 May 2011, 01:22 PM
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I re-started cycling in the new year to get rid of my gut.
I do runs of between 10-15 miles at a time. I will go further in June when I've got my MSc exams out of the way as well as cycling to the office (10miles each way).
My average speed has gone from under 13 to over 16mph in that time with step change of 1mpg when I changed MTB tyres for slicks! I've also lost 11lbs without cutting out any food or beer although I have started to reduce my intake of the later!
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I do runs of between 10-15 miles at a time. I will go further in June when I've got my MSc exams out of the way as well as cycling to the office (10miles each way).
My average speed has gone from under 13 to over 16mph in that time with step change of 1mpg when I changed MTB tyres for slicks! I've also lost 11lbs without cutting out any food or beer although I have started to reduce my intake of the later!
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12 May 2011, 01:23 PM
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Interesting to see people going on about PB's and average speed etc with regards to commuting.
I took my speedo off my commuting bike years ago as I was becoming obsessed about trying to get there as quick as possible and found myself starting to take risks etc to shave a few seconds.
With Edinburgh traffic being the way it is I decided that I would just concentrate on staying alive and just getting to and from work
Just my tuppence but maybe worth considering
I took my speedo off my commuting bike years ago as I was becoming obsessed about trying to get there as quick as possible and found myself starting to take risks etc to shave a few seconds.
With Edinburgh traffic being the way it is I decided that I would just concentrate on staying alive and just getting to and from work
Just my tuppence but maybe worth considering
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12 May 2011, 01:32 PM
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Interesting to see people going on about PB's and average speed etc with regards to commuting.
I took my speedo off my commuting bike years ago as I was becoming obsessed about trying to get there as quick as possible and found myself starting to take risks etc to shave a few seconds.
With Edinburgh traffic being the way it is I decided that I would just concentrate on staying alive and just getting to and from work
Just my tuppence but maybe worth considering
I took my speedo off my commuting bike years ago as I was becoming obsessed about trying to get there as quick as possible and found myself starting to take risks etc to shave a few seconds.
With Edinburgh traffic being the way it is I decided that I would just concentrate on staying alive and just getting to and from work
Just my tuppence but maybe worth considering
) by chasing PBs. It's just a guide anyway to see how good the traffic/wind/my legs have been anyway.
12 May 2011, 01:49 PM
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^^^ What she said. I want to see how quick, max speed, where max speed & overtake/outrun any other cyclist
However, I don't take (what I consider) stupid risks, jump lights, go the wrong way round traffic islands etc. My rules are that I must obey the law, ride without being a danger to myself/others, go as fast as I can & pray for green lights all the way!
Was hacked off the other night when my road tyred mtb got a puncture & I took the road bike home instead - could only seem to go about 1mph faster & it seemed to hurt more
However, I don't take (what I consider) stupid risks, jump lights, go the wrong way round traffic islands etc. My rules are that I must obey the law, ride without being a danger to myself/others, go as fast as I can & pray for green lights all the way!
Was hacked off the other night when my road tyred mtb got a puncture & I took the road bike home instead - could only seem to go about 1mph faster & it seemed to hurt more
12 May 2011, 02:39 PM
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12 May 2011, 02:56 PM
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I never seem to meet anyone apart from chavs on cheap full suspension bikes, peddling with their knees pointing out perpendicular from their bodies! I see lots of other bikes going the other way.
One doesn't expect this in Lymm!
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One doesn't expect this in Lymm!
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12 May 2011, 03:02 PM
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I saw a bloke in the distance this morning on a hybrid bike with high viz jacket etc. I thought "Great, now I can post on the SCR thread on Bike Radar!" But alas, he turned off. 
I was most peeved.
I was most peeved.
12 May 2011, 03:17 PM
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12 May 2011, 09:05 PM
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Your average girl commuter doesn't seem so competitive?
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12 May 2011, 09:20 PM
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12 May 2011, 09:45 PM
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