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Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-16, 09:44 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,076
Posted By Ste_S

The Fitness and Freshness chart is worth premium...

The Fitness and Freshness chart is worth premium for me. When upping mileage and/or intensity I always end up over training and getting a cold. The F&F chart helps me keep a lid on it.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-16, 05:57 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 43,065
Posted By Ste_S

I'm on the verge of buying a TCR, but torn...

I'm on the verge of buying a TCR, but torn between the TCR SL 2 and the TCR Pro 1+new shoes etc (£500 pride difference here in the UK).

Any noticeable differences in riding the Pro 1 and the SL 2 ?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-21-10, 06:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 886
Posted By Ste_S

Apart from learning to ride fixed, I don't think...

Apart from learning to ride fixed, I don't think there's any great advantage to training on a fixed on the road. Unless you live in a perfectly flat area, then your gear is always going to less than...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-01-09, 05:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,889
Posted By Ste_S

Don't forget you need to build leg strength as...

Don't forget you need to build leg strength as well to be able to turn your race gear at high revs, with the resistance from wind and the surface of the track.

As another poster has suggested,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-08-09, 03:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,185
Posted By Ste_S

Not that I've heard ? Got a link about this ? ...

Not that I've heard ? Got a link about this ?

I know Hoy did L'etape du tour in 2006, but that was for charity rather than for any training benefit
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-07-09, 06:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,185
Posted By Ste_S

I don't think Chris Hoy does any road work, gym,...

I don't think Chris Hoy does any road work, gym, track and turbo stuff only apart from recovery

Any evidence for the above ? I Would imagine a ride for 1-2 hours would recruit all the slow twitch...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-07-09, 01:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,185
Posted By Ste_S

We're both agreed that 3-5 hour long rides are at...

We're both agreed that 3-5 hour long rides are at best pointless, and at worst detrimental for sprinters ?

I still don't get the point of it for enduro riders, especially at amateur level. If your...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-07-09, 11:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,185
Posted By Ste_S

1. No point in 3-5 hour rides for trackies,...

1. No point in 3-5 hour rides for trackies, unless you're a Madison or Points Racer, even then...
Sprinters especially probably hardly touch a road bike, unless it's for a recovery ride or weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-09, 06:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,120
Posted By Ste_S

They don't make their own frames anymore I'm...

They don't make their own frames anymore I'm afraid. Frames sourced from Dedaccai or Taiwain and sprayed and stickered up in the UK I believe. Similar to how Dolan operate.

The shop itself is ok,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-09, 06:21 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,783
Posted By Ste_S

This sort of thing is getting common with...

This sort of thing is getting common with footballers in the UK. Wait until they're out the country playing, and go and rob their house.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-09, 08:59 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,372
Posted By Ste_S

I'm playing spot the time trialist in this thread...

I'm playing spot the time trialist in this thread

Edit - Also, spot the people with creative numbers
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-27-09, 10:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,887
Posted By Ste_S

Small Island ...

Small Island
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Mann
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-08, 09:39 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,046
Posted By Ste_S

I race on my 1959 Carlton Road/Path. Doesn't feel...

I race on my 1959 Carlton Road/Path. Doesn't feel any different to a modern aluminuim track bike, despite having clearances you can park a car in
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-08, 06:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,943
Posted By Ste_S

Charles' Daughter recently wrote a book about him...

Charles' Daughter recently wrote a book about him called "Dancing Uphill". The publisher is M & N Publishing

http://www.hotfroguk.co.uk/Companies/M-N-Publishing-Co

Could maybe try to make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-08, 07:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,943
Posted By Ste_S

West Bromwich is very close to Wolverhampton, so...

West Bromwich is very close to Wolverhampton, so much so that they're the big football (soccer to you yanks ;)) rivals

Not heard of J.A.Holland, i wonder though if he's a relation to Charles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-08, 11:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,943
Posted By Ste_S

Cheers, managed to pick up some NOS Weinmann type...

Cheers, managed to pick up some NOS Weinmann type 730 calipers cheaply, so at 70mm ! drop they should do nicely
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-08, 11:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,943
Posted By Ste_S

A bit of an update, and some advice needed. I've...

A bit of an update, and some advice needed. I've now raced on this throughout the summer in my clubs track league, to a mighty 7th ;) in the B's.

New stuff :-

Nitto Bars and stem
Sugino cranks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 03:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,372
Posted By Ste_S

Road/path frames normally have track ends for a...

Road/path frames normally have track ends for a start, so are you looking for fixed/single speed ?

Most of these type of frames date from the 50's/60's (or even earlier), and I don't think I've...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-08-08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,898
Posted By Ste_S

He's not really that well known outside of...

He's not really that well known outside of cyclists here. Someone like Kylie Minogue or Sharon Osbourne have much bigger profiles as cancer survivors. Certainly I've never heard Lance mentioned in...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-08-08, 05:47 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,898
Posted By Ste_S

As they're tours, i did. Merckx: 11,...

As they're tours, i did.

Merckx: 11, Armstrong 7



Judging from Bigmand postings above it appears the LAF is a great help in the US, however for UK it doesn't have such a big profile....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-07-08, 04:58 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 5,898
Posted By Ste_S

Incorrect, Merckx won more. I don't know about...

Incorrect, Merckx won more. I don't know about that Jesus guy though, he's got a beard so I presume he rides recumbents only ?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-08, 06:10 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 26,625
Posted By Ste_S

I see your piddly little RAAM and give you Mark...

I see your piddly little RAAM and give you Mark Beaumont, who recently broke the record for riding around the globe on a bike. Done on a DF unsurported, natch.

Rather worringly though, he appears...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-08-08, 08:35 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,834
Posted By Ste_S

Do you have to purchase/qualify for a UCI license...

Do you have to purchase/qualify for a UCI license seperately to your normal license in the US ?

I'm a 4th cat in the UK in my first year of racing, and I have a UCI number on my license.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-08, 04:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 654
Posted By Ste_S

FWIW's I use Keo Classics on my track bike, not...

FWIW's I use Keo Classics on my track bike, not unclipped yet from sprinting, standing starts etc during track league
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-08, 04:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,688
Posted By Ste_S

Even for the frames that Pinarello and Colnago...

Even for the frames that Pinarello and Colnago have made in Taiwan ? Surely Shimano is a better fit there ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-08, 05:27 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,113
Posted By Ste_S

Buying a more expensive groupset won't make you...

Buying a more expensive groupset won't make you any faster, you can race just as well on Sora or Xenon.

I would however recommend getting STI's or Ergo's and clipless pedals as a minimum
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-08, 04:10 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,676
Posted By Ste_S

Hi Alan, just thought I'd show you something as...

Hi Alan, just thought I'd show you something as it looks as though it hasn't made it to Houston.

http://bicycleworldandfitness.com/images/library/large/campy_rec_rear_der_s_07_m.jpg

This natty...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-08, 05:45 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 10,567
Posted By Ste_S

Revolution ! ...

Revolution !

http://www.ohmagpie.com/upbuttonup/rik_.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-08, 05:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,451
Posted By Ste_S

Very much so. Unless you're at the level where...

Very much so. Unless you're at the level where the bike is given to you anyway, a 'better' bike is going to make no differance. I'm rubbish at track league on my 50 year old Carlton, I'd still be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-08, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 637
Posted By Ste_S

Championnat du monde is a tubular rim isn't it ? ...

Championnat du monde is a tubular rim isn't it ?

Do you have these rims ?

http://www.velobase.com/ViewSingleComponent.aspx?ID=3b6e1f2c-4a34-4b4e-b60b-da050f9de18a
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-08, 02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,893
Posted By Ste_S

Cheap option :- ...

Cheap option :-

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=17317&src=froogle

Expensive option :-

http://www.rapha.cc/index.php?page=453

Other than that it's second hand
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-08, 05:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,713
Posted By Ste_S

Slight hijack of the thread - for those of you...

Slight hijack of the thread - for those of you that own Criterium bars, do you find them flexy ?

Unsure if the bars I have are on the way out, or if that's just the way they are
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-08, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,283
Posted By Ste_S

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y76/twittaru/IMG_...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y76/twittaru/IMG_0564.jpg

Here's the rim in question, and you can probably see why i think it's a red label.

From the descriptions of the red label track rim...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-08, 04:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,283
Posted By Ste_S

Fiamme rim ok with brakes ?

Probably a daft question, but is it ok to use a Fiamme rim with brakes ? I *think* it's a red label, and has been used purely on the track so far. I'd like to use a brake to get me the two miles to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-08, 11:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,943
Posted By Ste_S

G5669 was stamped on the left rear dropout, which...

G5669 was stamped on the left rear dropout, which according to the Carlton frame numbers here :-

http://www.carltoncycles.me.uk/details/dating.htm

It looks as though it's a 1959. The lugs also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-08, 09:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,943
Posted By Ste_S

Hilary Stone replied to my email to the CR list,...

Hilary Stone replied to my email to the CR list, and he think's it looks like an late fifties/early sixties Carlton.

Going to check the rear dropouts when I get home for a letter.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-08, 04:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,943
Posted By Ste_S

To try to tie in with "HB" i emailed Henry...

To try to tie in with "HB" i emailed Henry Burton's (local frame builder), but it's not one of theirs. John Burton did suggest the head lug looked similar to one used by Crown of Birmingham, but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-08, 03:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,943
Posted By Ste_S

Brit Path Racer ?

I've been dontaed a frame from the back of my clubs shed for riding track league this year. Any ideas on the builder or year ?

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y76/twittaru/IMG_0552.jpg
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-15-08, 07:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,874
Posted By Ste_S

Polar chest straps and hairy chests

I'm of the more *ahem* hirsute of the species, and tend to get erroneous readings for max heart rate on my Polar CS100.

I make sure I wet the electrodes on the chest strap with tap water before I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-08, 06:42 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,804
Posted By Ste_S

It's a logical desicion by the ASO to protect the...

It's a logical desicion by the ASO to protect the TdF. After Landis and Rasmussen the last thing they want is for the yellow jersey wearer to be involved in a doping scandal for the third year in a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-08, 12:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,887
Posted By Ste_S

Looks like a Dolan to me. Wiggins uses them on...

Looks like a Dolan to me. Wiggins uses them on the track too.

http://www.bikes-dolan.uk.com/media/Aria.jpg

With the aerobars he uses on his track bike
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-08, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 535,769
Posted By Ste_S

Heart rate wise, last Wednesday's session :- ...

Heart rate wise, last Wednesday's session :-

21mins 90-100% MHR
54mins 75-89%
29mins <75%

It's a club coach led session, and can include :-

Through and off warm up with a sprint on the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-12-08, 06:52 AM
Replies: 11,620
Views: 535,769
Posted By Ste_S

Looking at my first year of racing this year, and...

Looking at my first year of racing this year, and would like some advice on my current average weeks training. Aiming at the local track league and Closed Circuit/Criteriums. I have my first closed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-07, 05:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 638
Posted By Ste_S

In-line adjuster for front derailleur installation

I bought a new in-line barrel adjuster as my old one seemed to be corroded.

I've installed it along with some new cable, and turning the barrel (either way) doesn't seem to be doing anything. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-07, 07:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,308
Posted By Ste_S

I fear I may end up like this. My bike is a kind...

I fear I may end up like this. My bike is a kind of metallic mint green that while I've seen some colours that look similar, I'm not sure I'll get an exact match. I think I'll be trying colours out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-07, 12:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,308
Posted By Ste_S

I'd be interested in any advice too. I have a...

I'd be interested in any advice too. I have a frame with a few rust patches here and there, that while I like the frame probably it probably isn't worth spending around £100 on a re-spray.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-07, 03:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,197
Posted By Ste_S

I thought from the thread title that this was...

I thought from the thread title that this was going to be a rant about Shimano ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-07, 05:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,902
Posted By Ste_S

Even on Ebay Arabesque stuff is fairly cheap. I...

Even on Ebay Arabesque stuff is fairly cheap. I recently picked up FD,RD and shifters for around £18
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-07, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By Ste_S

Coventry Transport Museum

Visited the Coventry Transport Museum here in the UK today, quite a nice selection of bikes from different ages.

Here's a few of my favourites :-

Caminargent from 1938. Spookily someone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-07, 12:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,538
Posted By Ste_S

It's got the World Champ bands on the downtube...

It's got the World Champ bands on the downtube which Raleigh started adding to their bikes after Jan Rass' win in 1979. They were still adding them to bikes as late as 1982 (possibly later ?), my '82...
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