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Fignon's Ponytail · May 23, 2019

https://www.instagram.com/niccolobonifazio/

Feel good story of the day: Niccolo Bonifazio finding a kitten abandoned in some trash bags while out on his ride, & taking it home on the bike. Cuteness overload. Click on the video to watch.

Chapeau sir :bowdown:

Albion in the north · May 23, 2019

Anybody ride a Boardman MX Comp? Just thinking of buying a hybrid and one is going cheap near me. TIA

Fignon's Ponytail · May 23, 2019

Albion in the north said:
Anybody ride a Boardman MX Comp? Just thinking of buying a hybrid and one is going cheap near me. TIA

Not myself, but my son had a Boardman....quality bike. The frames look amazing, and generally a well regarded brand. Dont think you would go wrong with it tbh.

Stat Brother · May 23, 2019

Albion in the north said:
Anybody ride a Boardman MX Comp? Just thinking of buying a hybrid and one is going cheap near me. TIA

Would that be from Halfords?

If so there wont be much wrong with the bike, but they might get a shaved monkey to build it for you.

It might be perfect but if not bin off Halfords and take it to a local bike shop for a service.
Believe me you wont be their first customer to walk in and say:-

'I bought this in Halfords but...'.

Albion in the north · May 23, 2019

Stat Brother said:
Would that be from Halfords?

If so there wont be much wrong with the bike, but they might get a shaved monkey to build it for you.

It might be perfect but if not bin off Halfords and take it to a local bike shop for a service.
Believe me you wont be their first customer to walk in and say:-

'I bought this in Halfords but...'.

Thanks. Im buying it 2nd hand. Almost new. Ill have it serviced etc.Just wanted to know that it was ok.

Albion in the north · May 23, 2019

Fignon's Ponytail said:
Not myself, but my son had a Boardman....quality bike. The frames look amazing, and generally a well regarded brand. Dont think you would go wrong with it tbh.

Thanks for that.

Jeep · May 28, 2019

Anyone submitted an entry for something in the South Downs? I've seen one for the Surrey Hills which looks tasty.
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/routes/search-hardest-100km-britain-425069

Bold Seagull · May 28, 2019

The Mortirolo is basically 8 x Ditchling Beacon climbs.

Both have maximums of 18%, the Mortirolo is higher average at 10.5% to Ditchling's 8.7%.

And its ripping this race up...

Stat Brother · May 28, 2019

Bold Seagull said:
The Mortirolo is basically 8 x Ditchling Beacon climbs.

Both have maximums of 18%, the Mortirolo is higher average at 10.5% to Ditchling's 8.7%.

And its ripping this race up...

8 Beacons
Or
1 Wewt Sussex climb!!!

Woodchip · May 29, 2019

Swift tyre change this evening from Conti Gatorskins to Vittoria Rubino Pro. Only went for a ride to the end of the road and back and they feel so much smoother and more responsive.

May not have the supposed puncture protection, but I've had terrible luck on the Gatorskins with punctures and a horrid ride to boot. Glad to see the back of them.

Notters · May 29, 2019

Bold Seagull said:
The Mortirolo is basically 8 x Ditchling Beacon climbs.

Both have maximums of 18%, the Mortirolo is higher average at 10.5% to Ditchling's 8.7%.

And its ripping this race up...

Stat Brother said:
8 Beacons
Or
1 Wewt Sussex climb!!!

I now consider Ditchling Beacon a short false flat, interspersed with several complete flat bits.

banjo · May 29, 2019

Woodchip said:
Swift tyre change this evening from Conti Gatorskins to Vittoria Rubino Pro. Only went for a ride to the end of the road and back and they feel so much smoother and more responsive.

May not have the supposed puncture protection, but I've had terrible luck on the Gatorskins with punctures and a horrid ride to boot. Glad to see the back of them.

Gone from Gstorskins to Continental GP 4000 II’s

Notters · May 29, 2019

I've found Gatorskins to be crap too, one of which completely shredded. Can anyone recommend what I should replace them with? And is the current thinking to stick with 25mm front and back?

Woodchip · May 29, 2019

I went with Vittoria Rubino Pro as they were on a crazy offer, and after some research they looked promising.

I really like GP 4000S II, but I'm not at any kind of competition level so think they're overkill for me.

And, yeah, I'm sticking with 25s front and rear.

Fignon's Ponytail · May 29, 2019

I really like my Kenda Kriteriums. Not a "high class" tyre, but done over 1200 miles on them and they're still rolling as good as new. Nice and comfortable, and also pretty tough. Only had one puncture after stupidly deciding to go along the under-cliff to Rottingdean the day after bad weather :facepalm:

Stat Brother · May 29, 2019

Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick for cos they is cheap and bloody good.
For a little more protection through the winter I have Schwalbe Durrano's which are also very good.

IMHO Conti's are shite across the range, I have no idea why they are so loved.

Jeep · May 29, 2019

FWIW I've been rolling the Pirelli Cinturato 28mm in tubeless flavour for a few months on my hunt wheels. Loving them. Comfortably roll over the potholes with no fear of pinch flats.

Notters · May 29, 2019

Stat Brother said:
Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick for cos they is cheap and bloody good.
For a little more protection through the winter I have Schwalbe Durrano's which are also very good.

IMHO Conti's are shite across the range, I have no idea why they are so loved.

25s?

Stat Brother · May 29, 2019

Notters said:
25s?

Yep

Pogue Mahone · May 29, 2019

Stat Brother said:
Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick for cos they is cheap and bloody good.
For a little more protection through the winter I have Schwalbe Durrano's which are also very good.

IMHO Conti's are shite across the range, I have no idea why they are so loved.

Agree completely. I have used Vittoria Rubino Pros for many years. They are excellent.

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