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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-16-20, 01:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,724
Posted By jimmymcg

I had the same thoughts but just wanted to ask in...

I had the same thoughts but just wanted to ask in case I was missing something.
Here is a like to the article where it explains how fenders dont reduce aero. ...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-12-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,724
Posted By jimmymcg

Mudgaurd for gravel bike?

Being from Ireland, where it rains all the time, I'm fitting a pair of mudgaurds to my gravel bike.
I was just wondering what most people think about them.
I follow a few guys on Instagram and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-06-19, 01:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,769
Posted By jimmymcg

Thanks guys. I appreciate your feedback. I...

Thanks guys. I appreciate your feedback.
I think it worth a try. Worst case scenario I can swap the wheels from my current bike.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-05-19, 04:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,769
Posted By jimmymcg

Are 650b tires good for long distance road riding?

After searching the web for an age I can't really find any real answers.
Most reviews tend to focus on gravel riding and may even say they feel great on road. Other sites talk about the rolling...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-17-19, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,036
Posted By jimmymcg

Thanks for the reply guys. I thought the...

Thanks for the reply guys.
I thought the faster my heartbeat then the more stress it would encounter. And perhaps I should ease off on such long spins.
I have had the tests that you recommended...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-17-19, 08:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,036
Posted By jimmymcg

Heart health on long rides

I have just completed an 600 km this weekend, the coast to coast 600 in Ireland. An amazing route however there was a fatality near the end of the event when one of the guys had a massive heart...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-19-18, 04:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,837
Posted By jimmymcg

I normally just wave or nod of the head to other...

I normally just wave or nod of the head to other cyclist, in a sort of, your on my club, sort of way. Not a big wave, maybe just two fingers off the bars. Maybe even a "Good morning" if we are on a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-14-18, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,814
Posted By jimmymcg

Thanks all. Some interesting points. I'm happy...

Thanks all. Some interesting points. I'm happy with my bike but I was just looking for a bit more comfortable. It looks like wider tyres will do that.
However, I think I will get a steel bike next...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-10-18, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,814
Posted By jimmymcg

Thanks guys. I used to run 23mm, thinking...

Thanks guys.

I used to run 23mm, thinking that wider equals slower, but I recently moved to 25mm at 90psi. I noticed the extra comfort instantly.

The next step is to go for 28mm which is...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-10-18, 12:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,814
Posted By jimmymcg

Is steel as comfortable as titanium on long rides?

I own a giant defy advanced. It's carbon and I thought it was a fairly comfortable bike. That was until I started doing audax rides. It's still good for the 200km spins but anything over that i feel...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-10-18, 12:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,977
Posted By jimmymcg

I use a knog. Not bullet proof but it will stop...

I use a knog. Not bullet proof but it will stop someone walking away with your bike. Fit it in your back pocket and forget about it until you need it.
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