Need a new bike!!!!

[david k]

I can lend you either a bike, or some wheels @david k , if you can collect from Horwich 👍

That's a very kind offer thank you, I'll try to upgrade what I have but will make a note of your kind offer

 

[biggs682]

Can’t see why you can’t use the CX or Carrera with a few mods. I don’t think new wheels and tyres on the CX are going to make a lot of difference.

I agree.

 

[biggs682]

I can lend you either a bike, or some wheels @david k , if you can collect from Horwich 👍

I would also offer to lend you a bike got a garage full of retro steel and they would all enjoy a decent ride

 

[david k]

The other riders have super carbon bikes with flashy groupsets 😁 I guess I'm just jealous

 

[david k]

I agree.

But don't wheels and tyres make a difference?

 

[cougie uk]

But don't wheels and tyres make a difference?

Not according to GCN and the experts.
Once you get a heavier bike moving then it will want to stay moving for longer. Rotating weight is a myth.

Obviously if you're climbing then you want a light bike but doesn't matter where the weight comes off.

 

[DRM]

Personally I would use the Boardman, forget new wheels, just put some decent road tyres, the Continental GP5000 in 700x32 are excellent, on it, take the bags off and mudguards if they rub on the tyres, the route south out of Wakefield is hilly, as long as you’re comfortable on it, this will be the best option ,

 

[david k]

Personally I would use the Boardman, forget new wheels, just put some decent road tyres, the Continental GP5000 in 700x32 are excellent, on it, take the bags off and mudguards if they rub on the tyres, the route south out of Wakefield is hilly, as long as you’re comfortable on it, this will be the best option ,

Agree, currently 40 mile into a cycle having a cafe stop, so much more comfortable. I've removed the mudgaurds and it's so much quieter

 

[david k]

I would also offer to lend you a bike got a garage full of retro steel and they would all enjoy a decent ride

Thank you 🙏

 

[DRM]

How come your starting in Wakefield, do any of the others come from the area?

 

[david k]

How come your starting in Wakefield, do any of the others come from the area?

We are all from different places in the UK, faulty central part to start

 

[david k]

They are good tyres though, I’d get the 32s and save a tenner, as you need to try to keep up with quicker riders. Unfortunately Wiggle have sold out of the £10 Rubino pros they had last week

Cannot find the 30s or 32s in stock! only 28s, need to make a decision v soon on these = argh the choices and dilemmas!!!!!!!!!!

 

[vickster]

Cannot find the 30s or 32s in stock! only 28s, need to make a decision v soon on these = argh the choices and dilemmas!!!!!!!!!!

As I said, Merlin have the 32s. They have the 30s too but they’re £6 more each, no point as you’ve plenty of clearance for 32s
https://www.merlincycles.com/continental-gp5000-folding-clincher-road-tyre-700c-127979.html
Just buy them and get cycling! They’re consumable tyres not a house you’re buying

 

[david k]

As I said, Merlin have the 32s. They have the 30s too but they’re £6 more each, no point as you’ve plenty of clearance for 32s
https://www.merlincycles.com/continental-gp5000-folding-clincher-road-tyre-700c-127979.html
Just buy them and get cycling! They’re consumable tyres not a house you’re buying

argh yes thanks, £10 more than the 28s though

Ive bought enough houses to know that I need to consider all options and try to get it right though, could make a big impact if i get it wrong and also want it to be good value - Maybe £43 a tyre represents good value - ive no idea - only ever bought cheap ones

 

[vickster]

You could certainly get cheaper, but those are fast rolling.
I’ve never spent that much on tyres either but then I’ve never done a multi day ride with people much faster than me to keep up with
28s might just look a bit odd on the bike and be a bit less comfortable. I’d spend the extra tenner on the 32s.
You’ve left the planning very late, so best not to procrastinate further. It’s a 3 day ride not a life changing decision