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topcat77

Some great deals on shoes.

https://www.canyon.com/en/accessories/?utm_source=EN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10AugustShoeSale#category=specials&subcat=T083

€7:50 delivery charge

manafana

topcat77 wrote: »

Some great deals on shoes.

https://www.canyon.com/en/accessories/?utm_source=EN&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10AugustShoeSale#category=specials&subcat=T083

€7:50 delivery charge

any one have idea how northwave fit? currently have spiuk shoes.

topcat77

i find this very handy. sorry no spiuk on the list

stecleary

manafana wrote: »

any one have idea how northwave fit? currently have spiuk shoes.

If find there is plenty of volume to them. Not that it's a wide shoe, I had to buy insoles to fill the space and get a snug fit

manafana

stecleary wrote: »

If find there is plenty of volume to them. Not that it's a wide shoe, I had to buy insoles to fill the space and get a snug fit

i have quiet wide foot but think I will go down a size from what i have, size chart still handy

jinkypolly

CycleSuperStore Deal;
Set of 2 Schwalbe One 700x23c V-Guard Road Tyres + Tubes
€60 + free delivery
https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/deal.asp

omri

jinkypolly wrote: »

CycleSuperStore Deal;
Set of 2 Schwalbe One 700x23c V-Guard Road Tyres + Tubes
€60 + free delivery
https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/deal.asp

Are these any good ?

Alek

One of the best.

manafana

topcat77 wrote: »

i find this very handy. sorry no spiuk on the list

great size chart thanks, found thread that said spiuk size like sidi and mavic so went from there

omri

Alek wrote: »

One of the best.

It says maximum load 70kg I gather 100kg load between the 2 of these if fine?

Alek

This is per tyre, so 100kg will be fine.

If you weight >110kg together with the bike, I'd recommend at least 25mm tyres though.

omri

Alek wrote: »

This is per tyre, so 100kg will be fine.

If you weight >110kg together with the bike, I'd recommend at least 25mm tyres though.

I'd be around 110kg with the bike.

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Holland and Barret in Blackrock shopping centre are doing their flapjacks for .50 cent if anyone's into that kind of thing. They're going out of date between September and December, but they won't last that long with me!

Eamonnator

manafana wrote: »

any one have idea how northwave fit? currently have spiuk shoes.

I don't know, if this is any help to you, but I have Sidi shoes, size 46, which are pretty much identical to Northwave shoes, size 45.

makker

omri wrote: »

Are these any good ?

I had these a couple of months ago, they felt really nice, rolled really well!

However on the second outing i got a blowout on the rear, the tyre actually blew off the rim and tube was fully ripped right through. my rims were also damaged after as because the tyre blew off the wheel i was momentarily cyling on the rims. Luckily i was going up hill at the time about to crest. And i did have the tyres on correctly.

Also when Pinot crashed on the descent in the Tdf coming down the mountain i think the commentator made reference to the dodgy new Schwalbe tyres the team were using

Alek

I'd be around 110kg with the bike.

I think that you may have increased chance of pinching the tube in 23mm tyres even on recommended max pressure. 25 or even 28mm would be more suitable IMHO.

rollingscone

Alek wrote: »

I think that you may have increased chance of pinching the tube in 23mm tyres even on recommended max pressure. 25 or even 28mm would be more suitable IMHO.

I am as you know around this weight and am problem free on 23mm Rubinos

Alek

Never weighted you RS, but if you say its ok, I stand corrected

oconnpad

makker wrote: »

Also when Pinot crashed on the descent in the Tdf coming down the mountain i think the commentator made reference to the dodgy new Schwalbe tyres the team were using

With ref to that crash, his pedal hit the ground which seem to cause that.
Saw it the following day on the LeMond feature thing they were doing prior to live feed coming on.

kildare75

Hi all.
Tesco in Naas had a few bike racks for carrying up to 3 bikes. they fit hatchbacks, saloons and 4x4. Clearing for €2!!
picked one up myself.
they also have a few roof racks for carrying bikes on the roof, around the same price.
Might be of use to someone..they are down a few aisles on the right hand side towards the dvd section

heres a link to what it looks like http://www.tesco.com/direct/streetwize-cycle-carrier-3-bike/211-0131.prd

Harrybelafonte

omri wrote: »

Are these any good ?

Have been using Schwalbe Ultremo ZX for a few years now. Gret tyre, Use the 1s in tubeless form for racing at the moment. Roll nicely and grip well.

However, many have been complaining about sidewall issues for awhile with Schwalbe's higher end tyres. I have not experienced this.

Subcomandante Marcos

Alek wrote: »

I think that you may have increased chance of pinching the tube in 23mm tyres even on recommended max pressure. 25 or even 28mm would be more suitable IMHO.

When I started cycling again I was 113kg and my bike was another 10 or 11.

I was using 23mm Rubinos at higher end of the range printed on the tire and I got a total of 1 puncture in a year and a bit on those tires (not the same set, obviously).

Hmmzis

In case anyone has missed this, wiggle have the Castelli Free Aero Race bibs at 116eur. Not quite the 107eur they had a few weeks back but still better than anywhere else I've seen.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-free-aero-race-bib-shorts/

Alek

Just checked Jan Heine-based calculator: for 100kg cyclist and 10kg bike, you need to run 23mm tyres at 150/120psi to achieve 15% tyre drop, which is usually softer than most people would like.

Any 23mm tyres allowing such pressures?

lizzylad84

local euroshop has bike cleaner (copy of muckoff) for 1.50.....in saying that itll probably melt my bike so perhaps not much of a bargain

Unknown Soldier

Cycle Super stoe in Tallaght have these http://zootsports.com/mens/accessories/ultra-icefill-arm-coolers-s13

For 9.95 or close to that, reduced from 29.95. Lots of M and S left, not so much L

They use witchcraft, as far as I can tell, to keep your arms cool and protected from the sun.

Used a pair that I bought this afternoon as I couldn't be assed using sun block and tbh... they are are lovely.

As soon as you put them on... it's like someone blowing a cool breeze onto your arms. You'd have to try them to understand.

As I said... witchcraft.

Subcomandante Marcos

lizzylad84 wrote: »

local euroshop has bike cleaner (copy of muckoff) for 1.50.....in saying that itll probably melt my bike so perhaps not much of a bargain

Deal?

"No more dirty bike" is good kit.

imurdaddy

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/BN214PSJSB/pannello-summer-jersey--shorts-bundle

Planet X are having a sale atm, some bargins to be got, I bought the above package which includes

1x Bib shorts
1x jersey full zipper
1x cotton cap
1x pair sunglasses
1x water bottle hig five
1x tube of energy drink tabs

All planet x own brand but for €60 delivered with DHL not bad, I intend to use on wet and damp mucky roads this autumn save the good gear.

manafana

oconnpad wrote: »

With ref to that crash, his pedal hit the ground which seem to cause that.
Saw it the following day on the LeMond feature thing they were doing prior to live feed coming on.

wasn't it sky who had issues and they switched to contis

thejaguar

kildare75 wrote: »

Hi all.
Tesco in Naas had a few bike racks for carrying up to 3 bikes. they fit hatchbacks, saloons and 4x4. Clearing for €2!!
picked one up myself.
they also have a few roof racks for carrying bikes on the roof, around the same price.
Might be of use to someone..they are down a few aisles on the right hand side towards the dvd section

heres a link to what it looks like http://www.tesco.com/direct/streetwize-cycle-carrier-3-bike/211-0131.prd

€2?? Really?