Most of us the same, by the time I get home however I don’t really want to stop.
Took The Plunge. Bought A Boardman SLR 8.9 Carbon Road Bike.
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Most of us the same, by the time I get home however I don’t really want to stop.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
You don’t need a spare tube. That’s a modern affliction. Repair kit is more compact, lighter, and fixes more punctures.
I’ve only had a handful of punctures, but my method is just to swap the tube and repair when I get home and then use that as the spare.
I carry tyre levers, spare inner tube, mini pump, and allen key set in an under seat saddle bag.
A quick release catch means I just move it between bikes. I did 3000 miles last year and got 1 puncture, and that was because I had an under inflated tyre whilst going over a cattle grid at speed.
Enjoy your new bike, I cannot wait to get back out on my road bike, just waiting for the weather to start warming up and council to repair all the pot holes (which to my surprise has already started
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Lovacott
Über Member
I've had a few snakebites which are beyond the capabilities of a repair kit. The spare tube is a simple fix.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Oh of course that’s an option but OP wanted minimal. Carrying a spare tube isn’t minimal.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
That’s easy avoid riding through pot holes like a sack of spuds 😀
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Lovacott
Über Member
I've been trying and failing in one fell swoop
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Lovacott
Über Member
I've never seen a bike where the cables rubbed the frame.
Grant Fondo
Guru
- Location
- Cheshire
Delivered or picked up in-store? Make sure they have set it up properly, brakes not rubbing/gears not shifting smoothly, the usual gripes.
Hope you enjoy it
vickster
Legendary Member
On Boardmans fork and headtube rub is common, certainly happened on one I had from new and the one I have now
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Lovacott
Über Member
I'd have bought it boxed but someone I know suggested getting it built and doing a thorough inspection at handover.Delivered or picked up in-store? Make sure they have set it up properly, brakes not rubbing/gears not shifting smoothly, the usual gripes.
Hope you enjoy it
If you buy it boxed and there is a bloody great scratch in the frame, Halfords will accept no liability.
If you buy it "built", you get to see the finished product before you enter into a legally binding contract.
So at handover, you have to check for everything. Frayed cable ends, marks on the frame, tyre direction, indexing accuracy, burrs or rounded out heads on fastenings etc. etc.
I've never spent this much on a bike before and I'm determined to never spend this much on a bike ever again.
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
Yes it always takes me a while to get the engine working, oddly as I get older I find I might be slower but have more endurance when people are fading I'm getting going assuming I have the energy.
Last 💯 I faded a bit around 70 but after a Sarine I felt fresh still 😃
Last 💯 I faded a bit around 70 but after a Sarine I felt fresh still 😃
You do get the cables rubbing somewhat on some frames
Especially headset areas
I wouldn't put tapes around the cable
All that happens is the tape will rub in the frame and tbe same manner
You can get little "balls" that clip to the cables to help with this issue
I got a few from my local halfirds store so I know they do them
I've no idea there proper name and would hate to have to track them online .....I just took bike to the shop
If you want to carry minimal
Start with tubeless tyres
1 or 2 gas canisters
Multi tool ..not a lot else needed
Your mtb inflator may not be sufficient for a rd bike
Mtb pumps supply air at high volume/low pressure
Rd pumps need low volume/high pressure
Good luck with the ride
