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Post by Paulinblack on Dec 2, 2014 22:51:00 GMT
Not taken the Triban out when a frost has been forecast. I normally commute through back lanes up and down hills. I can go on a main road but it is very bumpy. What should I do oh might BROC?: 1. Take the Triban on the normal (Triban) route 2. Take the Triban on the flat potholed busy main road (My normal MTB route) 3. Take the MTB on the normal (Triban) route 4. Take the MTB on the flat potholed busy main road (My normal MTB route) And I'm ill!
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Post by Radchenister on Dec 2, 2014 23:12:51 GMT
MTB is the smart option, unless you're up there with the cyclocross riders in terms of handling skills but remember even the experts fall off a lot. You might get away with tentative Triban use but it only takes one slip to be complaining of damaged body and bike.
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Post by snork on Dec 3, 2014 0:59:37 GMT
My commute starts with 2miles or so of back lanes. Generally if it's dry the night before I find a bit of frost to be ok, if it has been wet or even slightly damp it is a steady ride on the MTB or taking the car as I very nearly came off last year on a large patch of ice, it was pure luck that I stayed upright.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2014 8:12:55 GMT
Good reminder that we are entering that time of year when we have to be extra careful.
There was frost yesterday morning, struggled to get into car...turbo for me early on then out in the afternoon for a spin. Noticeable; as the sun started to go down (3.30) so did the temperature.
Stay safe...
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Post by Paulinblack on Dec 3, 2014 10:37:13 GMT
I had prepared myself for the MTB main road option, but, throwing up over night result in option 5, 'taking a sick day' being the favoured selection.
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Post by joby on Dec 3, 2014 12:47:23 GMT
When it comes to ice on the road, is there much difference between road bike and MTB? I'd assume that both would be just as affected, MTB possibly even more so unless you let a big chunk of air out of the tyres. I haven't ridden much in icy conditions but I generally only switch to MTB in order to take an off-road route - if I'm sticking to the road I'll use the road bike and take it easy.
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Post by robertsims on Dec 3, 2014 13:18:42 GMT
I was ok this morning on the T3, but if hint of ice on ground I go with MTB - not because I feel any less likely to fall off - just because I care less if my MTB gets damaged compared to the beloved Triban!
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Post by derekv4 on Dec 3, 2014 17:14:34 GMT
Okay I will be the one to ask................... what is BROC?
Municipality in Switzerland Broc is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Wikipedia Area: 10.06 km² Elevation: 718 m Weather: 2°C, Wind NE at 6 mph (10 km/h), 100% Humidity Local time: Wednesday 18:14 Population: 2,204 (Dec 31, 2008)
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Post by Paulinblack on Dec 3, 2014 17:20:38 GMT
BROC = B'Twin Roadbike Owners Club. Formerly known as the TOC (Triban Owners Club)
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Post by bandit3 on Dec 3, 2014 18:05:18 GMT
AS one (me) has come off twice on ice on the road ,Jan 2011 Apex fine, Me cracked rib 26-12-2013 Apex slight bend in l/h crank just tweek & all is well, Me l/h coller bone damaged The Apex crashes quite well & I can bung s/h parts on if need be I would'nt want to crash the T3 like I did the Apex
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Post by joby on Dec 9, 2014 10:45:51 GMT
Treacherous conditions this morning for the first time this winter...had to get off and walk *down* a hill at one point on the commute this morning (exposed country lane - felt the rear wheel slide a couple of times when gently touching the brake before deciding pushing would be a safer option).
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