All The Gear (and no idea)
For those that are interested, here's some information about the kit that i'm using to train with and
plan to complete the 1000 mile ride from Lands End to John O'Groats with in May 2011.
plan to complete the 1000 mile ride from Lands End to John O'Groats with in May 2011.
Giant Defy 2.5 (2009)
FRAME AluxX SL aluminium, Fluid Formed, Compact Road Design
FORK Advanced Composite Overdrive,11/4" - 11/8" aluminium steerer
HANDLEBAR Giant Anatomic O.S.
STEM Giant 3D forged (flipped)
SEAT POST Giant Aluminium
SADDLE Giant Performance Road
PEDALS Shimano 105 Clipless
SHIFTERS Shimano Tiagra 27 speed STI
FRONT MECH Shimano Tiagra
REAR MECH Shimano Tiagra
BRAKES Tektro R350 Dual pivot
BRAKE LEVER Shimano Tiagra STI
CASSETTE Shimano HG50 12-25
CHAIN Shimano HG73
CRANKS FSA Vero 30/39/50
BOTTOM BRACKET FSA cartridge
RIMS Alex DA22 700c
HUBS Formula RB31/32
SPOKES Stainless steel
TYRES Continental Gatorskin 23 x 700c
FORK Advanced Composite Overdrive,11/4" - 11/8" aluminium steerer
HANDLEBAR Giant Anatomic O.S.
STEM Giant 3D forged (flipped)
SEAT POST Giant Aluminium
SADDLE Giant Performance Road
PEDALS Shimano 105 Clipless
SHIFTERS Shimano Tiagra 27 speed STI
FRONT MECH Shimano Tiagra
REAR MECH Shimano Tiagra
BRAKES Tektro R350 Dual pivot
BRAKE LEVER Shimano Tiagra STI
CASSETTE Shimano HG50 12-25
CHAIN Shimano HG73
CRANKS FSA Vero 30/39/50
BOTTOM BRACKET FSA cartridge
RIMS Alex DA22 700c
HUBS Formula RB31/32
SPOKES Stainless steel
TYRES Continental Gatorskin 23 x 700c
Minoura Action Roller Advance
- 80mm diameter alloy roller drum
- Foldable light alloy frame
- Compatible with 24-inch & 650c
- Available Foot-Step and Front-Guard (set option)
- Available additional magnetic resistance unit (option)
Minoura's high quality foldable rollers have 80mm alloy drums, these rollers provide a perfectly smooth training platform with a natural road like feel while the low frame design gives extra confidence, especially at high speed.
Shutt Velo Rapide
I've got various pairs of padded shorts and jerseys, but the best by far (and those I use for long rides where comfort is paramount) are from a new British company, who manufacture their clothes in the UK, called Shutt Velo Rapide.
If you are looking for quality kit at a great price, with the best customer service I've ever known, spend some money with these guys, you won't be disappointed! (I'm not getting google ad money, I just love the kit!)
If you are looking for quality kit at a great price, with the best customer service I've ever known, spend some money with these guys, you won't be disappointed! (I'm not getting google ad money, I just love the kit!)
Crud Roadracer Mudguards
Another UK company with a great product, great value and great customer service!
Crud Roadracer's don't make your sleek road bike look awful - and they cost and weigh less than the other options I had to choose from.
I was one of the first people to try these when they were launched in 2009 and raved about them to anyone that would listen on Bikeradar's forums.
I've snapped one of the stays and lost a tail piece in the past, and all you have to do is send a few stamps to Mr Crud and he'll send you a replacement part by return.
They've recently launched a mk2 version which has an extended rear guard for better coverage around the front mech.
Crud Roadracer's don't make your sleek road bike look awful - and they cost and weigh less than the other options I had to choose from.
I was one of the first people to try these when they were launched in 2009 and raved about them to anyone that would listen on Bikeradar's forums.
I've snapped one of the stays and lost a tail piece in the past, and all you have to do is send a few stamps to Mr Crud and he'll send you a replacement part by return.
They've recently launched a mk2 version which has an extended rear guard for better coverage around the front mech.
