Cycling Thread 3.0

could be that

idk i’m sure you know what you’re doing with gears now. i’ll shut up.

never fucking mind

Reminded me of this:

https://twitter.com/AwardsDarwin/status/1110857839134851072

1 Like

:rofl:

Of course if you were on a gravel bike you’d be fine…

2 Likes

Pride comes before a fall.

Just after I posted that I went for a ride on my gravel bike on a route I planned on komoot. Something that komoot marked as “road” was a fiercely step decent then ascent on mud and stones. I walked a lot of it as I doubt I would have survived riding it on my mountain bike frankly.

1 Like
  • SHORTS
  • Wrapped up
  • Still inside
  • Scotland/Ireland

0 voters

Was out in full summer kit in the Brighton area this morning, proper sunny

Currently sat outside a pub, shorts n short sleeves, bike propped up on the bench. What a day for a ride!

3 Likes

fluoro

decathers are bringing out a 1x version of my bike

really tempted, don’t even bloody need it because it’s the same fucking bike!

Feel like this could only be ridden in full hi vis apparel.

1 Like

Hey Niki, talking of decathers bikes I noticed they have a cheaper disc brake Triban now, how do you think the specs compare to the one you have?
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/rc120-disc-road-bike-blue-id_8554265.html
(it is a bit stupid but I prefer the colour of this one to what is available with the other)

I love the colour of this!

I think it’s the same frame (the weight is slightly more according to the Decathers website but it must be the same?). I love the frame; very comfy. I ride an extra small.

Gears and brakes are “worse”. This just means really that they are cheaper (so less “crisp” shifting, possibly less “bite” on the brakes and generally less responsive). However, in practice this probably means nothing - the gears will still shift, and the brakes should still stop you! The wheels are also slightly heavier than the ones on the RC 520, but again, that shouldn’t put you off.

One thing I will say about buying a bike from Decathlon: they are really awful at putting bikes together. My front derailleur was set up entirely wrong, and the other day I realised that they have neglected to put compressionless housing on the rear brake cable which means it feels really spongey - it did when I bought it, and before leaving the shop they were ridiculously adamant that it was normal. It’s not the end of the world, but possibly factor in taking the bike to another, better shop in case of any issues.

1 Like

This must be an April Fool:

click add to basket

yeah

it’s a good one I reckon, I laughed anyway

2 Likes

Think this picture is a very nice touch

1 Like

https://twitter.com/Wiggle_Sport/status/1112581632270192640

conversely, this is terrible