Cycling UK Forum

The specific point that interests me being that in the 2014 referendum people in Scotland (SWIDT) had an option to Remain in the UK and the EU. If there's another referendum on independence in the near future that won't be the case. I think this is a key point. I voted in 2014, and the main reason ...

Turbo mindset is very much like gym mindset - and like any indoor gym it needs space and time. I'd say this is true for non-smart turbo trainers. However, I don't think it is always the case for modern smart trainers. I say this as a regular Zwift user, who in the past has failed to keep up trainin...

Those claiming its too boring on a turbo trainer should try Zwift. I agree. I'm sure that there are some who can't get on with it, but I think it should scratch the motivational itch for a lot of cyclists. You can race, do group rides, structured training, collect routes, or just ride around; whate...

I should start another question but can I convert existing rims to tubeless and I am loathe to dump a good pair of expensive rims. It's sometimes possible, but not usually Ideal. With tubeless tyres you want them to remain in place on the bead seat if flat, rather than sliding into the rim well. To...

Just to add a different, smug, perspective, I was surprised to find a couple of large thorns sticking through my tubeless tyre when I replaced it due to tread wear. I'd had no iden they were there, but each might have lead to a similar experience if I'd had tubes.

... Even my modest car can potentially travel at twice the legal limit and if it weren't for its computer, is quite difficult to keep it below (say) the national limit on a motorway... How does this bit work? Are you saying it's hard to avoid the urge to to put your foot down or that maintaining a ...

Certainly SRAM. It might be my eyes, but I can only count 9 sprockets on that photo, though.

The included cassette will be compatible with the bike if the rear derailleur on the bike is made by either SRAM or Shimano, and the bike has 11 sprockets on the cassette. If a different number of sprockets,, then you'll need to buy a different cassette. If the derailleur is made by Campagnolo, you'...

I'd say that you're looking at 30s for wheel on vs 60s for direct drive (once you've had a bit of practice). May double those numbers if you're not trying to break records! However, that's assuming you use wheel-on with your outdoor wheels. Ideally, you want to be using a trainer tyre, which will me...

A wheel off trainer will be more accurate when it comes to power and therefore when using software like Zwift will give a better experience. Definitely avoid a cheap non-smart trainer if the intention is to use it with Zwift as these are notoriously inaccurate. I have an Elite Direto OTS 2 which I ...

I've tried most of the options, and settled firmly on Zwift. I didn't want to - it's expensive, and I object to the incessant advertising on TV and online - but it is much more immersive than the other options, whether training, racing or just going for a ride. When it comes down to it, the main req...

Personally, I'd strongly recommend getting a smart trainer, a dedicated bike, and a Zwift subscription. It might seem a very expensive option (it is) bit it's far better value than a contraption that you use once or twice, then takes up space in the corner while you lose fitness sitting on the sofa!...

See here , where it says the capacity of the long cage rear mech is 31 teeth, which matches an 11-42 cassette. If you wanted to run 46/30 with 11-42, you'd need a rear mech with a capacity of 47. Thanks, though not sure I understand. How is the 31 teeth calculated? Is it some sort of combination of...

For GRX I'd double-check the allowed ratios. It's possible that when running 2x, the cassette must be considerably smaller than is supported when running 1x, maybe 11-34 rather than 11-42. Still confused to be honest! My bike shop said no, that the 11-42 is 1x only...though that's the same shop tha...

For GRX I'd double-check the allowed ratios. It's possible that when running 2x, the cassette must be considerably smaller than is supported when running 1x, maybe 11-34 rather than 11-42.