DaveyM
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Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]
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@ThinAir well as been seen by @Nomadski high speeds are possible (he did 45mph on Sun), so have been recorded in cars, and sometimes gps recorders without speed sensor can also be a little wayward.
Shame about not getting your 20 miles, you will, great avg though I dont usually do that after a year.
Shame about not getting your 20 miles, you will, great avg though I dont usually do that after a year.
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The worst bit was, I thought I had got it. Didn't reset my trip computer before I left, and misread it, so was gutted when I realised!
Apparently I've clocked 48 miles an hour tonight, but not sure how much credence I give to what Strava is telling me with regard to speed?
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Thanks for that mate, guess it was a case of RTFM!!
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Average on segments on strava are normally pretty good, (with the odd anomaly, depends what phone or gps unit you are using), max speeds can be way off unless a speed sensor is used, though not always.
I have miscalculated many times, or I forget something is coming up and end up having to do silly mileages if I want to do it that day, but at the end of the day there is always tomorrow (well most of the time)
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That many people scares me, in fact more than 2 or 3 usually, when I did the ride in York (well it wasn't really a ride compared with those gallant guys & gal's on Sun), it was because of something I strongly believe in.
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One other thing, just prior to getting the deal on the gatorskins, which having got the front on yesterday, I think the roll better than the utlra sport, but that could be me, I ordered a mini pump from wiggle, inside their 5 working delivery, (though normal its 48hrs even on standard delivery) Topeak Mini DX Master Blaster Pump with Gauge in the reviews a lot of people couldn't understand the gauge well its pretty easy really, point I am getting at it got the front upto 100psi, a little difficult from 90 on but even 90 would be a reasonable get you home, the one I had to replace the one I lost could barley mange 70, however the day after I ordered it I got the gatorskins.
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Never thought of CO2 cartridges Nigel? Bit easier than a handpump I would imagine at the psi level our tyres need to be at, and cartridges are cheap as chips. Technically cheaper!
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Hopefully wont need anything too often for a while, I did think about CO2 but dont generally have much problems until the tyres are getting on there last legs, then I just get one after another, my luck with co2 is I would get another and wouldn't have another cartridge or rather 3 punctures (you know what I mean), besides with a pump I cant check where the tube is punctured and check the tyre, you cant waste a cartridge doing that.
Besides I don't usually have a problem pumping things up,
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Fair enough, though I have carried 2 spares in my saddlebag, plus the one in the actual C02 pump handle so should have issues with running out (touch wood). That said, still not had any reason to use one yet (continues touching wood).
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I know what you, are saying usually one would be enough, but you know I have no other option than to get home under my own steam, I even carry a chain tool.
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Was it yourself who purchased some tyre levers? I know its a bit late now, but there is a brilliant little multitool that has the usual array of hex keys and screwdrivers, but also has a chain tool AND a set of tyre levers built into the side? made by Topeak, called the Hexus II. (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...Folding+Tool&gclid=CLmro76C6rgCFXMgtAoduGYAsw).
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I know, there are quite a few, I will have a think about that one, maybe a xmas present.
I have a multi-tool from poundstretchers, thats done me a great service for the £3-4 it was, not the lightest or smallest of tools ect.., and no chain tool on it, I have a separate one that came with an Lidl tool kit from a few years ago, it how ever gave up the ghost this year, so I got an Ice Tool one from Evans about May (along with a new cassette and chain, so cost had to be kept to a minimum).
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