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Post by tribanman on Sept 8, 2019 15:34:41 GMT
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Post by jondxxx on Sept 8, 2019 18:28:29 GMT
Worth considering are the SKS Bluemels from Decathlon which I have on my 540. With a width of 35mm they match the 28mm Gatorskins nicely. I believe the max tyre size is 32mm but that is without mudguards.Also be aware that the stated width of a tyre may not be accurate.
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Post by tribanman on Sept 8, 2019 20:59:41 GMT
Thanks not come across them will look into - look much cheaper than the others I'm looking at too.
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Post by Scott M on Sept 10, 2019 19:03:46 GMT
Another vote for SKS Bluemels. Cutting the stays to fit initially is a pain, but once on they perform well. Not bulletproof - I've had issues such as bracket rivets wearing away and had to repair using a but and bolt, but I don't think you'll find any mudguards which last for years without getting damaged.
I'd you decide to go for them, seek out the matt black variant; suits the bike better.
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Post by tribanman on Sept 30, 2019 12:27:28 GMT
Cheers Scott, think I'll be going for similar Tortech ones that have a reflective stripe along them which people say are good to have and should suit me well for my town riding. Been looking at all the bells and whistles not bargain basement but no way premium either an had no idea would all come to effectively match the budget of the bike! It would certainly exceed it if I didn't already cycle and have a few things. Suppose will accumulate kit steadily during the off season that has just started and be ready to roll proper and regularly suited and booted come spring. Shopping list at this point comprises: Mudguards Rack Trunk bag Saddle bag Lights Multi tool Tyre levers Patches Couple tubes Couple bottles Little computer D lock Pitlock security skewers to replace QR Maybe get a few hexlox for some components some point also Stock ergo fit saddle isn't a great fit from the limited riding I've done so far so this'll likely be upgraded next year. Good job I've got a nice light helmet already otherwise that'd be another cost! It'll be getting on for 5 years old next spring though so may or may not need replacing but if so thankfully not immediately. Then there's jerseys, shorts, potentially some more appropriate shoes, shades, light gloves (already got autumn and winter jobs and a little lightweight jacket too) - this hobby (/the bike itself) should come with a warning label! Lastly, of all the bells and whistles how could I forget, a bell. Looking at one of these trigger bells from amazon that goes on the hood, look pretty neat and would solve the issue previously mentioned in first ramble about reach and convenience of use if the stock one on the Brompton something I'm thinking will be all the more necessary for my town riding on a currently unfamiliar bike likely only naturally going at a faster speed positioned lower down (and so less visability) on this type of ride. Anyone used them/have thoughts?: www.amazon.co.uk/Trigger-Bell-braking-turning-changing/dp/B00NZVQ49M/ref=asc_df_B00NZVQ49M/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310552789112&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13031518283298733965&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006886&hvtargid=pla-560163964693&psc=1
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Post by Paulinblack on Oct 4, 2019 6:27:30 GMT
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Post by Scott M on Oct 4, 2019 10:08:01 GMT
I tend to buy things as and when I need them, rather than having a big shopping list of must-haves. Not sure if it works out any cheaper in the long-run, but I find it easier to deal with!
As with Paul above, I wouldn't bother with security skewers.
If your riding is all on road, forget about a bell. If you're on shared-use paths, canal tow-paths, etc, then it's essential, but something cheap and cheerful will do the job, wouldn't pay more than a quid or two.
For the saddle, I'd suggest spending more time with your current one before deciding on a replacement. It takes time to gel (pun?) with any saddle, as well as requiring many many on-bike miles before your body can handle longer rides, no matter how comfy the saddle.
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Post by tribanman on Oct 4, 2019 12:58:33 GMT
Cheers folks useful info, the skewers appeal because I know the time will come where I will be leaving it somewhere out of sight, even though preference will be not to I know there will be situations where save cycling the bike home and coning back out I won't have any other option, so am keen on the idea. Will look into those decathlon ones. The computer would be a cheap cateye velo for distance, speed and avg speed 25 quid. Don't like the idea of using phone as gps drains my already pretty poor battery (just got it replaced but is an old phobe so stil not amazing) fast (and even though phone is 4years old am not intending to replace it anytime soon as a) because I don't need to - battery is manageable w/gps off and b) can't buy phones in the smaller size I like and like my current one anymore and c) don't wanna spend a few hundred quid on a new one when I don't need to). Can't tell if the cateye velo does cadance or not ideally it would but if not looks like it will do the rest that I'm after for not too much money.
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Post by Scott M on Oct 4, 2019 16:15:55 GMT
I have a Cateye Velo (no cadence) wireless on my winter bike, and a Sigma Sport BC 16.12 (with cadence) on my summer bike. The former was 20-odd quid, think I got the latter for 30.
Nowadays I also have a Garmin GPS, but keep the trip computers on anyway (my Garmin model doesn't do cadence, so deffo don't want to get rid of the Sigma.)
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Post by chas on Oct 4, 2019 18:57:22 GMT
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Post by tribanman on Oct 6, 2019 12:24:59 GMT
Cheers both, I will look into the decathlon options as haven't yet and ofc they always seem to be good value. Re:lack of cadance I realised this is easily solved if I maintain a speed for 60 secs and count revolutions in my head! So all good on that front. The super tourist dx rack is indeed the one I've been eying up, maybe missed as was last post on previous page (or may not have bothered to read all the ramble therein if so I don't blame you ) which definitely appeals due to qr track system (which I've v much appreciated on the Brompton) and the lower side bar pannier mounts. Believe I may have mentioned in that post (not gone back and waded through the ramble to check) was thinking of pairing with one of the larger bags but now reckon I'd go for the smaller EX bag (no top or side expansion) as would suit perfect for day rides (inc. fitting the d lock I'm looking at, providing I can squish down or cut out the internal dividing wall that makes two compartments) as the top heavyness and high riding of the top expansion and side fold out panniers seem like they'd be a compromise when I could just get some proper panniers if/when needed (lomo dry hi viz booked marked for this). Still eying up similar generic racks and bags that would provide a similar set up but reckon Topeak combo will likely be the ones I part with the sterling for. There's a big Halfords near me been meaning to drop in to check all the gear out not managed to yet. Re: d lock, I can't remember if I've posted about this before but the one I'm looking at has 87mm width and options of 13mm and 19mm (and 26mm but no looking at that) internal clearances (sounds grammatically awful that can't be right) - realise that smaller = better up to a point as read that the more you can fill the d the harder it is to get leverage in attacks apparently, but the smaller depth (13mm) and 87mm width on both do seem awfully small, any one have thoughts? The kryptonite fageddaboudit mini (highest ratwd one) has similar dimensions iirc (weighs more though). Had assumed any d I'd get would go round the rear wheel and seat tube (removing the seat tube bottle cage if necessary) to fit but looks like it won't stretch (around 9mm minimum) and would instead have to go round the top of the wheel and seat stays, but am wondering presumably this is less secure in a sense because if they really wanted to they'd have to cut through the (thinner) seat stays rather than the thicker seat tube (assuming they're not going to cut through the bike rack or 16mm diameter d!). And then I wonder if the internal width clearance will be enough at that point on the bike with added mudguards and rack/I'd they'd make any difference at all! Been intending to cut out a cardboard variant of the dimensions of the d to test on the bike but don't have rack or mudguards yet, maybe I'm overthinking it all and noggin' the joggin' unnecessarily. All comments /help much appreciated!
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Post by chas on Oct 6, 2019 21:18:13 GMT
Re: d lock, I can't remember if I've posted about this before but the one I'm looking at has 87mm width and options of 13mm and 19mm (and 26mm but no looking at that) internal clearances (sounds grammatically awful that can't be right) - realise that smaller = better up to a point as read that the more you can fill the d the harder it is to get leverage in attacks apparently, but the smaller depth (13mm) and 87mm width on both do seem awfully small, any one have thoughts?
Looking at the link in your previous post they're 130mm, 190mm and 260mm X 87mm still small compared to a lot of D locks but as you say that's probably an advantage. You probably are overthinking it as a cordless angle grinder will get through any lock, if a thief wants it enough he'll take it. For an 'average' bike like a Triban you just need to make it look hard enough that they'll pass it by for an easier target down the road.
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Post by tribanman on Oct 7, 2019 8:20:24 GMT
The Whistler's Mother, 'average'!? youtu.be/jKHq-mAEQlU(Ofc joking, realise it's definitely not top of the range and therefore will be less attractive than less secure better bikes, thanks for the advice )
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