Turbo Club - Meet Ups / Events

[<Tommy>]

I’m going with 34 / 30 I think. I’ve basically gone from kidding myself I’d be racing the lightweight lads up the hills to where I am now. I can’t put much through my knee so I’ll be spinning and enjoying the views I think. I think what’s good for one might not suit another Berty. You hear people saying all sorts but they might be putting out 400w for an hour up hill or just talking $hite! 29 cassette is ‘probably’ ok I think personally. I think I can spin just fine at 34/28. Just want the 30 for ‘just in case’.

 

[bobinski]

all this bling
getting close now aint it
serious question - i have 2 choices of bike that i want to take
focus with 34-29 campag gearing - favourite
planet x with 34-32 shimano gearing - more aggressive set up not for long days
i was looking at ways to get a 33tooth inner ring on focus but that has come to nothing , but i have also been on other forums where campag users are bobbing about in the mountains with no problems
what would you do ?
* just seen bobs post - just needed to see someone who has done it before *
what sort of milage / elevation are we doing a day ?

Mileage and climbing up to us. Big group one day and smaller groups on other days doing different rides. Have a look at the col collective Pyrenees recce for this years tour and that will give you an idea of a day ride I want to do. Stage 17, 4 climbs at 65km and 3100m of climbing with lots of recovery time on the downs
Otherwise the others will be happy with 50-70km and 1000-2000m of climbing most of it in the 1000m
We are fitter, you especially, than the others. Honest, you will be fine with 34/29. Or a 34/30 if you can get one. Also, after my experience last year do take the bike you like to ride.

 

[<Tommy>]

He uses xpel tape (www.xpel.com), basically used for cars. He measures the bike up and then laser cuts the tape. I don't think he heats it. He had some problems with my head tube as it is really hourglass in shape, so he had to do a few smaller sections. But he aid if he finds a better way he'll call me so that he can do it again. He did a really good job, you can see where it ends, but that's mostly as it's matte and on a black bike. The tape it self healing with warm water, so if you get a mark / scratch on it you just pour some warm water on it. There are some other treatments like GTechniq ceramic protection.

Sounds very cool. I’d only want the chainstay done I think. But I’ll definitley look into it. Where’s he based?

Edit: I see he’s based in Hampshire and Essex. But I guess there must be someone similar in London.

 

[Aleman]

Frigging defy that’s an old mans bike.

OI!!! I strongly resemble that remark!!!

 

[kipster]

Sounds very cool. I’d only want the chainstay done I think. But I’ll definitley look into it. Where’s he based?

Edit: I see he’s based in Hampshire and Essex. But I guess there must be someone similar in London.

He's done a c60 before, and he does a lot of team bikes. I got him to do the whole frame and the forks and he did the cranks for free.

If you've got a car detailer close by, it might be worth popping in to see them, they are likely to do similar products and may have some off cuts laying around that you could pick up for a few quid. You need to make sure you get the adhesive really wet to you can get it in the right place, then use a squidgy to force the water out.

 

[<Tommy>]

He's done a c60 before, and he does a lot of team bikes. I got him to do the whole frame and the forks and he did the cranks for free.

If you've got a car detailer close by, it might be worth popping in to see them, they are likely to do similar products and may have some off cuts laying around that you could pick up for a few quid. You need to make sure you get the adhesive really wet to you can get it in the right place, then use a squidgy to force the water out.

I like the idea of it being laser cut to size kip. Did you apply it yourself or did he do it?

 

[CXRAndy]

i was looking at ways to get a 33tooth inner ring on focus but that has come to nothing ,

will this fit Lee?

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gearoop-Ro...-33T-BCD-110mm-for-Campy-50-34T-/273119144969

 

[Randyberlin]

From what I’ve seen on here I thought you just replaced the whole bike every 6 months.

 

[Randyberlin]

You may think I’m goofing off at work but I’ve been trying to get a fan for a power supply on a piece of equipment and have just been told after 3 transfers and 38 minutes of total phone time the part number is no longer valid and I have to go through tech support but they’re not available right now!!

 

[CXRAndy]

My experience/observations and Bob will probably confirm, if you're climbing 5000ft+ and 40-80 miles per day. Lightweight riders will be fine on compact gears with 28or32t max rear cog. Lee will be fine on 28t Tommy probably 32t because he is the heaviest, even still lowish weight

 

[kipster]

I like the idea of it being laser cut to size kip. Did you apply it yourself or did he do it?

He did it, that way it comes with a 10 year guarantee (assuming he is still in business then!). It takes him a couple of days to do the whole bike.

 

[kipster]

My experience/observations and Bob will probably confirm, if you're climbing 5000ft+ and 40-80 miles per day. Lightweight riders will be fine on compact gears with 28or32t max rear cog. Lee will be fine on 28t Tommy probably 32t because he is the heaviest, even still lowish weight

My experience in Mallorca was having a 32t cog was worthwhile if only to have a break from time to time. On long climbs there is little time for a rest, so being able to have another cog and slowdown / take a breather for a minute was invaluable, then back onto the 30 or 28 and do a bit of work. The longest climb I did was Puig Major @ 13.5km. It took me over an hour to do, but that was at a comfortable pace.

 

[<Tommy>]

He did it, that way it comes with a 10 year guarantee (assuming he is still in business then!). It takes him a couple of days to do the whole bike.

I would rather someone applied it for me. But the only people I’ve found who do something similar in London don’t seem to offer the matte finish. I’ll keep googling.

 

[berty bassett]

will this fit Lee?

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gearoop-Ro...-33T-BCD-110mm-for-Campy-50-34T-/273119144969

all the people i have emailed have said only suitable for 10 speed - but i think i will take a punt - if it fits whoopee if it dont then i can ebay it -- cheers Andy

 

[CXRAndy]

Lee there is no difference in using 10 speed to 11 speed, well not discernable. I use an 9 speed big chain ring on my 11 speed Tripster.