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[BILL S]

Tyre of choice is?

Mavic Yksion Pro Griplink 23mm
Cheap on ebay. New (other)

 

[BILL S]

Pick one you think you can improve most on Bill - privilege of being the admin!

Thanks Paul. I did wonder which was my weakest but when I looked I realised they were all hilly ones, so not too keen on having a hilly chaingang ride. Doesn't seem to be any long flat ones.
Maybe I'll see if I can get a new league set up or if not on time I might just pick a suitable flat ride.

 

[CXRAndy]

I am now going to do a double thumbs up at all cyclists going through my village in case it is you. I expect you to do the same in return so I can identify which one you are.

I quite like the little ramp leading upto the 's' bend, power over the top and then it's a fast run down to the A15. I used to go straight across the A15 on my MTB but now have turned left on the A15(road bike) and taken the road route down to Ruskington. A bit scarey on the A15

 

[Daddy Pig]

Mavic Yksion Pro Griplink 23mm
Cheap on ebay. New (other)

I had the mavic Yksion pro and it didn't give me particularly good traction compared to my halfords trainer tyre. Not sure what the griplink version is like though... must be good as you were hammering it along!
Edit. Thinking about it they were the elites not pros. OK outside but not on the trainer!

 

[Soarerv8]

I quite like the little ramp leading upto the 's' bend, power over the top and then it's a fast run down to the A15. I use to go straight across the A15 on my MTB but have turned left on the A15 and taken the road route down to Ruskington. A bit scarey on the A15

Yup A15 is horrible, I cycled home from Newcastle last year and the worst bit was the A15 from Lincoln, stupidly thought it would be quicker than the quiet roads.

 

[BILL S]

I had the mavic Yksion pro and it didn't give me particularly good traction compared to my halfords trainer tyre. Not sure what the griplink version is like though... must be good as you were hammering it along!

Never tried that particular tyre type before but power readout immediately improved and noticeable during the warmup. Also very nice hum against the roller. Halfords trainer tyre sounds good and will probably try that one next.

 

[AAAC 76C]

I had the mavic Yksion pro and it didn't give me particularly good traction compared to my halfords trainer tyre. Not sure what the griplink version is like though... must be good as you were hammering it along!
Edit. Thinking about it they were the elites not pros. OK outside but not on the trainer!

I was looking for another trainer tyre in Halfords on Wednesday but they didn't have one.
Walked out with a tyre twice the price and not necessarily as good fro turbo speed.

 

[gbrown]

Thanks Paul. I did wonder which was my weakest but when I looked I realised they were all hilly ones, so not too keen on having a hilly chaingang ride. Doesn't seem to be any long flat ones.
Maybe I'll see if I can get a new league set up or if not on time I might just pick a suitable flat ride.

I'm up to trying a TTT on Saturday, if popular and nothing else is preferred?

 

[CXRAndy]

Yup A15 is horrible, I cycled home from Newcastle last year and the worst bit was the A15 from Lincoln, stupidly thought it would be quicker than the quiet roads.

I don't use the A15 or A17 except for a few hundred yards. Coming from Lincoln I take the first left just before Waddington airbase and go down Scopwick, alot less traffic.

When the weather gets better if you fancy a ride out let me know? I work from home most days so are reasonably flexible on timings.

 

[BILL S]

I'm up to trying a TTT on Saturday, if popular and nothing else is preferred?

I'd be happy with that Geoff but I fear that getting the numbers might be a problem. Saturday ride usually not so popular. We can try though.
Anyone up for a TTT on Saturday?

 

[Soarerv8]

I don't use the A15 or A17 except for a few hundred yards. Coming from Lincoln I take the first left just before Waddington airbase and go down Scopwick, alot less traffic.

When the weather gets better if you fancy a ride out let me know? I work from home most days so are reasonably flexible on timings.

Spot on, a Cyclechat play date.

 

[CXRAndy]

Hi bill I'll try and drop in, but I will have to join team green or white with the kickr. What course is it?

 

[Randyberlin]

I'd be happy with that Geoff but I fear that getting the numbers might be a problem. Saturday ride usually not so popular. We can try though.
Anyone up for a TTT on Saturday?

I'm in for Sat. Team White.

Edit. Do I need to apply Capt. Whorty?

 

[<Tommy>]

Never tried that particular tyre type before but power readout immediately improved and noticeable during the warmup. Also very nice hum against the roller. Halfords trainer tyre sounds good and will probably try that one next.

I thought you treated yourself to a conti go4000 a while ago. Didn't take to it?

 

[berty bassett]

Spot on, a Cyclechat play date.

consider yourself groomed !