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[Stat Brother]

Like I said, I was going that slow it probably auto paused and didn't record it.

Hey you get points for keeping on going.

Now you have a target on the board for next time, which will be easier - I guarantee it.

 

[1066familyman]

Really struggling with motivation to get out these days. Mainly due to wet weather to be fair. So I finally pulled the trigger on some Zondas last night and a sram force breakset as well to go on the best bike. Was always going to do these upgrades eventually but brought it forward in the hope it might get me more inspired when, or if, the dry weather finally does arrive.

 

[Stat Brother]

Really struggling with motivation to get out these days. Mainly due to wet weather to be fair. So I finally pulled the trigger on some Zondas last night and a sram force breakset as well to go on the best bike. Was always going to do these upgrades eventually but brought it forward in the hope it might get me more inspired when, or if, the dry weather finally does arrive.

According to the BBC we've got another 2 weeks, minimum, of the same.
A little wet, not too cold, but bloody windy.

If nothing else we should all that thighs like tree trunks by summer.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

According to the BBC we've got another 2 weeks, minimum, of the same.
A little wet, not too cold, but bloody windy.

If nothing else we should all that thighs like tree trunks by summer.

It'll be another two decades. Minimum.

 

[Jeep]

Hi Stat Bro.

I remember you bought some B&M front lights before the monsoon season started. Would you mind reminding me which one you went for and penning a few notes as to whether it has performed in the wet weather??

 

[Stat Brother]

Hi Stat Bro.

I remember you bought some B&M front lights before the monsoon season started. Would you mind reminding me which one you went for and penning a few notes as to whether it has performed in the wet weather??

I got this from these guys, with no delivery issues:-

http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/busch-mueller-ixon-iq-premium-led-139357/wg_id-803

I've not ridden in the dark & wee-wee rain ... yet, so although it's got wet sadly all I can really say is it's moist proof!!


On t'internet they are a bit marmite, I kicked off a big debate here:-

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40042&t=13037777

This post, with added rain update, does it for me:-

I also recommend this, on initially switching it on i was underwhelmed because it is not out and out powerfull like a torch or focused beam like most lights.
But use it on dark country lanes it is superb. The beam pattern and smooth even light makes it easy for the eyes to focus. It is very much like a car headlight on low beam. The run time on full is very good, i put in a better set of rechargables than what came with it.
And importantly is very reliable and i have been out in very heavy rain with it over the whole of last winter.

The first line in the above would stop me from from saying they'd be just as good off road.
Chances are they would be, I think they are brilliant when on a road with absolutely no other light.
But they are good because they light up the whole road, instead of 'spotlighting' where you are going.
I've been over 40mph on a pitch black descent without any issue.

Being over critical, I'd say it doesn't 'impose' itself on the road surface when it's a really well lit road into plenty of on coming traffic, but that isn't a problem it's a really well lit road.
Because it needs to comply with German laws it is basically a car headlamp.

Page 2 on here shows you what I mean:-

http://www.bumm.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Katalog/B_M__Catalogue_2014_15__English.pdf

I think the 80 lux photo is pushing it a bit.
But my light is certainly equivalent to the 70 lux photo.

The light runs like that for over 4 hours, which is massive when compared to others on their brightest settings.

It's not a pocket torch, it's the width of my hand with the circumference of my thumb to second finger.


I think it's great, extremely good value of money, and will definitely be buying another as and when, assuming that's not any time soon.

 

[Jeep]

I got this from these guys, with no delivery issues:-

http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/busch-mueller-ixon-iq-premium-led-139357/wg_id-803

I've not ridden in the dark & wee-wee rain ... yet, so although it's got wet sadly all I can really say is it's moist proof!!


On t'internet they are a bit marmite, I kicked off a big debate here:-

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40042&t=13037777

This post, with added rain update, does it for me:-

I also recommend this, on initially switching it on i was underwhelmed because it is not out and out powerfull like a torch or focused beam like most lights.
But use it on dark country lanes it is superb. The beam pattern and smooth even light makes it easy for the eyes to focus. It is very much like a car headlight on low beam. The run time on full is very good, i put in a better set of rechargables than what came with it.
And importantly is very reliable and i have been out in very heavy rain with it over the whole of last winter.

The first line in the above would stop me from from saying they'd be just as good off road.
Chances are they would be, I think they are brilliant when on a road with absolutely no other light.
But they are good because they light up the whole road, instead of 'spotlighting' where you are going.
I've been over 40mph on a pitch black descent without any issue.

Being over critical, I'd say it doesn't 'impose' itself on the road surface when it's a really well lit road into plenty of on coming traffic, but that isn't a problem it's a really well lit road.
Because it needs to comply with German laws it is basically a car headlamp.

Page 2 on here shows you what I mean:-

http://www.bumm.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Katalog/B_M__Catalogue_2014_15__English.pdf

I think the 80 lux photo is pushing it a bit.
But my light is certainly equivalent to the 70 lux photo.

The light runs like that for over 4 hours, which is massive when compared to others on their brightest settings.

It's not a pocket torch, it's the width of my hand with the circumference of my thumb to second finger.


I think it's great, extremely good value of money, and will definitely be buying another as and when, assuming that's not any time soon.

Many thanks, I need to get something for next winter and suspect the best offers will be available in the coming weeks.

 

[1066familyman]

This is worth a watch:




If you've really got time to kill and don't know the result then you can even watch the full 4 hours + coverage on that there youtube.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Portsmouth to host 2019 Grand Depart?- linked to the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings...

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/racing/tour-de-france/prudhomme-wants-to-see-passion-from-portsmouth-if-it-is-to-land-tour-de-france-stage-209951?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social

 

[Insel affe]

Bold Seagull gets caught cheating....

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[perseus]

Mud everywhere

These really bright lights can be a flipping nuisance to cyclist coming in the opposite direction, I found out yesterday. I've got a Cree power light (cheap) and they have to be pointed right down if mounted on the handlebars. Not needed if there are street lights. Very good and essential if they are out. Disadvantageous if the oncoming driver is blinded and they cannot judge the distance of the cyclist or speed when a very bright light is on.

 

[Pantani]

This is worth a watch:




If you've really got time to kill and don't know the result then you can even watch the full 4 hours + coverage on that there youtube.

Superb stuff that from Kennaugh. Could be a big year for him.

Have we done a new team kits review yet?

Most of them have not really changed but of the new ones Katusha Etixx

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Seems to be some kind of activity at the banked area of Preston Park velodrome this morning. Look's like they might be laying astroturf on it? Surely not? Anybody know what the outcome was on the H&S issues that suddenly deemed it to be unsafe? At least they don't seem to be demolishing it, which is good news.

 

[1066familyman]

Blimey, Kittel can get over lumps in the road after all Top effort by him today. Cav punctured, otherwise would have been interesting to see where his 'climbing' ability is this season.

 

[Stat Brother]

After hypothetical conversations with Colin and Phil, last night I a plotted route roughly circumnavigating West Sussex.
(It was very easy on www.plotaroute.com)

The route is 152 miles with 7756ft of climbing.


Much to my surprise they are both keen on the idea, so it looks like I might have found my '16 target.

 

[Motogull]

After hypothetical conversations with Colin and Phil, last night I a plotted route roughly circumnavigating West Sussex.
(It was very easy on www.plotaroute.com)

The route is 152 miles with 7756ft of climbing.

Much to my surprise they are both keen on the idea, so it looks like I might have found my '16 target.

That's mega. Funnily enough I did a similar thing for Kent but concluded 'funk that' when I saw the total mileage.

 

[Stat Brother]

That's mega. Funnily enough I did a similar thing for Kent but concluded 'funk that' when I saw the total mileage.

I think we concluded, much like the I.O.W - 'it'll look good on Strava'

It's definitely one for the summer, when we don't have to worry about it getting dark.
Not to mention giving me time to be a little lighter.

 

[banjo]

I think we concluded, much like the I.O.W - 'it'll look good on Strava'

It's definitely one for the summer, when we don't have to worry about it getting dark.
Not to mention giving me time to be a little lighter.

Could you post the route please Stat, and no before you even ask.

 

[Stat Brother]

Could you post the route please Stat, and no before you even ask.

It'll need finessing, I had the Gov map on one tab and plot on the next.
For obvious reasons I always insist we hold our breath when crossing into East Sussex, Surrey and especially Hampshire.
So if we do get round to the ride, I'll need to make sure we're on the correct side of the border, more often than not.

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/163623

 

[Stat Brother]

Seems to be some kind of activity at the banked area of Preston Park velodrome this morning. Look's like they might be laying astroturf on it? Surely not? Anybody know what the outcome was on the H&S issues that suddenly deemed it to be unsafe? At least they don't seem to be demolishing it, which is good news.

http://road.cc/content/news/174615-£160k-funding-package-set-save-preston-park-track