Cycling UK Forum

I know hiking clothing has a UPF which approximately matches the SPF factor of sun protection lotions. I think there's a standard behind it. UPF covers UVA & UVB of sun protective fabrics, but SPF only covers the one UV type. Of course not all fabrics are given a UPF. If your Jersey had mesh it'...

Is that because it's got better adjustment with the stiff adjustment wheels inside and out? I've heard spyres have benefits such as less squealing issues and better stopping but I can't remember where I heard that about the stopping performance.

Most of the time I use hypers at 32mm. It's really only m+ in winter for a month or two. Although I've been looking for a different winter tyre. It's mostly about puncture resistance as I'm very cautious about slipping so go slow if it's iffy. I decked out twice over 4 years in winter and both cases...

Do you always get flat patch of land on campsites? Probably just a lake district issue but not as many flat campsites around.

It's not legal to wildcamp in Lakeland hills but enough people do it to know there's not an issue if you're responsible. Even large outdoor organisations take kids out wildcamping on the lakes. There's a popular spot for the outward bounds organisation and it's a midden. Seriously nasty case of use...

It's not legal to wildcamp in Lakeland hills but enough people do it to know there's not an issue if you're responsible. Even large outdoor organisations take kids out wildcamping on the lakes. There's a popular spot for the outward bounds organisation and it's a midden. Seriously nasty case of used...

Well I've got a 20-21 BMI so there's not much to really lose there without affecting other aspects than cycling. For example, from experience when I drop my BMI lower than what it is I tend to feel the cold more. Being an outdoors kind of a guy I don't really want that. Now if you're saying the weig...

Fair point. It's on my list to check the weight. Might get the chance to swap over to my winter tyres this weekend (m+). If I do I'll certainly weigh the wheels without the tyres /tubes.

What classes as heavy and light with tyres? What weight drop would give noticeable performance gain?

Why shouldn't psv and hgv drivers not be forced to have annual health and fitness checks? Big vehicles driven for commercial purposes. Make the companies pay for their drivers checks.

Prefer wildcamping when walking in the hills as you have a little more time to wake up and pack up. You can chill longer admiring the views with a coffee looking out of your tarp at Lakeland fells in the early morning. Then you're still several summits into your walk before the day walking hordes st...

I complained about the driving of a local bus and the company traced the bus and spoke to the driver. Assuming the same driver the next meeting with that bus was a much more pleasant affair. Plenty of space, sitting well back and only overtaking when he had at least 1.5m space and he could drive ful...

I'm currently on Vittoria voyager hypers in 32 width but I'll change to winter tyres shortly. Last year the planetx CX tyres that came with the bike but they're slow and heavy. I've got marathon pluses on 38 width. I didn't put them on last winter because I replaced wrecked mudguards like for like b...

I was actually wondering if trp spyres might be a good replacement. Either just the front one and mix caliper makes or replace both. Which is the better brake, spyres or BB7?

I suspect with the wheels that came with bike I got cheap, heavy and possibly designed not to last with heavy use. Although they have lasted which made me guess they really are strong. Well whatever the case I never really trust own brand rims and hubs. They look good all black and slick looking rim...

OK I've still got the planetx CX wheels that came with my London road bike. I'm thinking they'll be heavy but strong so I'm thinking of changing them. Money is always the biggest criteria in bike purchases. I don't want to spend a lot. Use is road + I think they fashionably call it these days. Basic...