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Got a video through, primarily to highlight this year's etape stage up the Tourmalet, but was an interesting watch nonetheless.
For my Pyrenees trip looking at burning between 5000 - 7000 calories a day.
Anyway, back on track and the reason why I resurrected this. I'm looking at new shoes and pedals for the roadie, having taken a long time to look at replacing the SPDs. I'm not bothered about compatibility as I'll use my old shoes and cleats on the winter roadie and MTB.
Two options really based on price and value - SPD-SL and Look Keo 2. Has anyone got any thoughts on either in terms of reliability, comfort and ease of use? The only thing I am wondering is compatibility issues between the Keos and a shoe that will fit my foot. |
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| #139 Re: Road Bikes Posted 02/03/2010 @ 08:23 |
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QUOTE (wildebeest - 06/12/2009 @ 21:54) Some people already think I'm a bit bonkers but this next bit of text might confirm this. I'm riding along the Pyrenees next September taking in a few small climbs en route. Day 4 looks a bit tough. Day 1Start Biarritz Day 2 - 75kmCol de Burdincurutcheta Col Bargagui Day 3 - 112kmCol de Marie Blanque Aubisque Col du Soulor Day 4 - 140kmCol du Tourmalet Col d'Aspin Col de Peyresourde Col du Portillon Day 5 - 84kmCol de Mente Col de Portet d'aspet Day 6 - Rest DayOptional ride
Day 7 - 130kmCol de la Core Col de Port Day 8 - 100kmPort de Pailheres Col de Jau Day 9 - 115kmNo cols! Day 10Home
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| #140 Re: Road Bikes Posted 20/03/2010 @ 09:32 |
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After a couple of hours and trying on 8 different pairs of shoes in the bike shop last weekend, my new road shoes and pedals have arrived. I went for the Keo 2 Max and Northwave Vertigo Pro. I'm just setting the cleats up on the turbo now. First to drop the saddle by 3mm over Shimano shoes / 540 pedals.
There were options on the SPD-R 105's and Mavic pedals, however I've not seen Mavic cleats anywhere in the numbers that I have SPD and Look cleats.
The Northwaves have got a nice toe box and plenty of width compared to a larger size in the Shimano shoes. Now riding in a size smaller than previously as the same size as Shimano felt baggy around the foot. The two strap "tri" shoes didn't suit my feet and the ones with the ratchets at £20 more, heavier and the difficult to find replacement parts didn't seem a logical buy. My local bike store isn't exactly local, but it's the best one I've found that actually listens and knows what it's on about without trying to push for the sale. |
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| #141 Re: Road Bikes Posted 27/04/2010 @ 18:42 |
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Just bought a pair of these - bargainous price of £199.96 instead of £379.99
Gotta love last year's stock. |
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| #142 Re: Road Bikes Posted 28/04/2010 @ 07:09 |
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Those pedals look lovely. What does your bike weigh in at now? |
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| #143 Re: Road Bikes Posted 28/04/2010 @ 07:49 |
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It's just a shade over 9kg now. |
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| #144 Re: Road Bikes Posted 28/04/2010 @ 10:39 |
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and that's with Wildebeest sat on it  |
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I've been all over the world, Ibiza, Magaluf, Blackpool etc and Tamworth was by far the best for snowsports!! It's intense man!!! You're totally gripped when you're at the top and looking down...
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| #145 Re: Road Bikes Posted 28/04/2010 @ 12:34 |
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QUOTE (ChrissyD77 - 28/04/2010 @ 10:39) and that's with Wildebeest sat on it
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| #146 Re: Road Bikes Posted 02/05/2010 @ 12:25 |
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look at this for a road bike!
gear ratio good for 200mph.
if you need a bigger front cog, swap for the one on the wall. |
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| #147 Re: Road Bikes Posted 14/05/2010 @ 21:41 |
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New boots for the bling bling wheels for the summer.
Ultegra 6600 wheels
Ultegra 12-25 cassette
Continental tubes
Subtle and understated Vittoria Rubino Pro 700x23c 150tpi tyres
Saved about 400g on the whole package from the old RS500 wheels and 60tpi tyres.
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| #148 Re: Road Bikes Posted 17/05/2010 @ 13:50 |
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| #150 Re: Road Bikes Posted 20/07/2010 @ 13:39 |
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Today could be interesting in Le Tour after yesterdays's schenanigans. I hope Andy Schleck regains yellow and puts some time on Contador. |
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| #151 Re: Road Bikes Posted 20/07/2010 @ 19:10 |
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for anyone interested in the tour and Team Sky, there's loads of pics of their visit to us on face book: clickie here.
Also, if you go to the Team Sky Website you can have a go at winning one of the team issue bikes, worth £12,500 |
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| #152 Re: Road Bikes Posted 21/07/2010 @ 13:59 |
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Think the Col du Tourmalet will be the best stage of le tour this year - tempted to book the afternoon off to watch it LIVE. Or record both Eurosport and ITV4 on sky+ |
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| #153 Re: Road Bikes Posted 22/07/2010 @ 10:27 |
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Here's hoping that Andy Schleck can go all out today and regain the yellow jersey. I'll be watching ITV4 on iphone tvcatchup.  |
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