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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-15-18, 05:49 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,023
Posted By tablatom

I don't race, not really interested in time while...

I don't race, not really interested in time while riding, but more out of curiosity I timed several routes where I live up to 5 times with the same and different tyres, from shopping trips with lots...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-03-18, 07:32 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,023
Posted By tablatom

Thanks, nice thread. 2017 or 2018 (can't...

Thanks, nice thread.
2017 or 2018 (can't remember) Womans Gravel world champion one some races using Specialized Trigger sport tyres. Quite a bit heavier than the Hutchenson Override.
Horses for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-03-18, 07:11 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,023
Posted By tablatom

Whats its puncture protection like? Snakeskin...

Whats its puncture protection like?
Snakeskin is very good, 3000 miles no puncture.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-03-18, 06:37 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,023
Posted By tablatom

I doubt they faster than the Schwalbe G-one Speed...

I doubt they faster than the Schwalbe G-one Speed 700 x 38c. Not quite slick, the whole tyre surface is made of 1mm knobblies.
I have the 29 x 2.35's and they are incredibly fast on tarmac. As fast...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-18, 02:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,612
Posted By tablatom

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1481x1252/voodoo_cd2a344b65dad294fef880e1e0e1f499d84388f9.jpg

Here is the bike I was talking about in an earlier post. The swept back handle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-18, 01:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,612
Posted By tablatom

Aero easily sorted on a hardtail ...

Aero easily sorted on a hardtail
https://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HBOOOG/on-one-og-handlebar
stick these bar ends https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/113165796009?chn=ps INSIDE the brake and gear levers,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-18, 12:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,630
Posted By tablatom

This is quite common in the UK. A good use for...

This is quite common in the UK.
A good use for them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-18, 01:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,630
Posted By tablatom

The Local dump/recycling centre where i live just...

The Local dump/recycling centre where i live just told me that most tyres from them go to fuel fires.
We are about to have a MONSTER rubbish incinerator 8 miles from our house.
Look up...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-19-18, 01:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,842
Posted By tablatom

The City Jet tires are real cheap, but on...

The City Jet tires are real cheap, but on Schwalbe's website under TOUR, if you select the "rolling" filter they only score 3 out of 6, where as the Marathon Supreme scores 5 out of 6.
There are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-19-18, 01:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,842
Posted By tablatom

Like to hear your results with the 90's MTB. I...

Like to hear your results with the 90's MTB. I was couriering in London and Melbourne in the early 90's, had a muddy fox 26" Can't remember the width but maybe 1.75? Yes very much like a modern...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-18, 03:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,630
Posted By tablatom

Just spoke to one of the oldest bike shops in...

Just spoke to one of the oldest bike shops in London, and they say not possible in the UK.

If a car and truck tyre can be recycled, why not a bike tyre?


I just bought 4 new tyres, i have 6...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-18, 03:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,630
Posted By tablatom

Recycling tyres UK

Just made a dozen phone calls to my local council, bike shops etc.
No one can recycle tyres.
Thats a bit crap, as part of cycling culture is GREEN right?

I searched the forums here and only...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-13-18, 06:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,842
Posted By tablatom

Just did the same road ride on the hardtail, ...

Just did the same road ride on the hardtail,
but with Schwalbe 60mm G-one speeds @ 45 psi. According to bicycle https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/mtb-reviews/schwalbe-big-one-2016
45psi...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-13-18, 02:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,842
Posted By tablatom

Yes, i haven't done a 40+ mile gravel ride, not...

Yes, i haven't done a 40+ mile gravel ride, not that much in England where i live.

And under 15 mph there is almost no wind resistance and for shortish rides, i prefer flat bars with bar ends.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-13-18, 02:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,842
Posted By tablatom

Haha, i have just put those CRAZY 60mm G one...

Haha, i have just put those CRAZY 60mm G one speed tyres on the hard tail yesterday!. Did a short ride. SO comfortable on gravel and hard pac.
Going to do the same rides on them today and tomorrow....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-13-18, 02:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,842
Posted By tablatom

Yer a CX or Gravel that could take up to 2+ inch...

Yer a CX or Gravel that could take up to 2+ inch tyres would be better off road.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-13-18, 02:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,842
Posted By tablatom

I love those videos. Watched them many times. ...

I love those videos. Watched them many times.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvO74sZxVs4
In this one the MTB comes out on top.

With bar ends i am ok with flat bars.
Quite a few hand positions.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-13-18, 02:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,842
Posted By tablatom

The other bike is a 2016 Boardman Hybrid team. ...

The other bike is a 2016 Boardman Hybrid team.
Boardman Hybrid Team Bike 2016 - 45... (http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/hybrid-bikes/boardman-hybrid-team-bike-2016-45-49-54cm-frames?)

Its my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-12-18, 04:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,842
Posted By tablatom

Sometimes ride longer. I use bar ends with 2...

Sometimes ride longer.
I use bar ends with 2 angles on them, so multiple hand positions there, and much more control off road with wider bars.

I don't mind changing tyres, but i do have 2 wheel...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-12-18, 04:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,842
Posted By tablatom

I weigh 95kg. As i said in the first post, i'd...

I weigh 95kg.
As i said in the first post, i'd normally have the psi on the Nano's a little lower.

But for the V Hypers, thats a good psi for road riding.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-12-18, 04:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,842
Posted By tablatom

Yer, shouldn't have put "data" in the title as i...

Yer, shouldn't have put "data" in the title as i dont have a power meter.

Not pretending any thing.
There is enough data for me. Plus all the rides i do without data. Done those 2 rides many...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-11-18, 03:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,842
Posted By tablatom

29er vs CX bike with data

Hi there,
i have been wanting to let go some of my bikes and now after some testing i am selling my CX bike.

I have just done 2 different rides with data,
1. along a rough cycle...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-18, 04:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,425
Posted By tablatom

Great looking bike, ...

Great looking bike,
i'm currently restoring a 2014 Pinnacle Lithium 3,
https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-lithium-three-2014-hybrid-bike-EV192292
mines black with...
Forum: Touring
01-13-18, 02:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,565
Posted By tablatom

I got the Tiger balm idea from a forum, but i...

I got the Tiger balm idea from a forum, but i used to use it often, and i could imagine it being a brilliant deterrent to all pesky winged folk.
And i was in Singapore a few weeks a go and so the...
Forum: Touring
01-13-18, 06:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,565
Posted By tablatom

Sorry, i haven't lived in NZ for a long time, i...

Sorry, i haven't lived in NZ for a long time, i used to call all the biting insects sand flies.
My memory fails me.
Forum: Touring
01-12-18, 05:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,565
Posted By tablatom

Hi, just been to wonderful Singapore. We...

Hi,
just been to wonderful Singapore. We went to Palau Ubin and hired some bicycles. Saw Monkeys, wild pigs, Hornbills, fabulous.

All the biggish camping grounds have kitchens with power, hot...
Forum: Touring
01-10-18, 08:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,100
Posted By tablatom

Schwalbe Marathon Cross review

Hi,
thought i'd give my 2 rupee's on what would imho be a great touring tyre.

Schwalbe brought out the new model of the Marathon Cross i think in 2016?...
Forum: Touring
01-10-18, 08:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,565
Posted By tablatom

Camper mate is great, but it doesn't have ALL...

Camper mate is great, but it doesn't have ALL sites.
I just did 1 month in a camper van.

I'm a Kiwi, and i can say that if you are considerate and discrete you can camp almost anywhere in a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-18, 06:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,228
Posted By tablatom

Good idea with the bottles, but some "experts" on...

Good idea with the bottles, but some "experts" on Youtube don't recommend "pressure" washing.

Personally my method works perfectly. I don't just pour cold water on, i scrub with bike brush...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-18, 02:21 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,100
Posted By tablatom

Sprained my wrist while on a 50 mile ride, front...

Sprained my wrist while on a 50 mile ride, front wheel went into a slimy storm drain. I hit the road before i new what had happened.

I Rode 15 miles to the nearest hospital, ( it was all flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-18, 02:15 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,100
Posted By tablatom

When i was a bicycle courier in Melbourne 1990 i...

When i was a bicycle courier in Melbourne 1990 i was doing around 20mph next to the gutter on the left lane, filing through stationary traffic that was waiting at a red light, i was about 100 meters...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-18, 02:07 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 20,308
Posted By tablatom

My 2 hybrids have 3 x 10 ( 48, 34?, 26 X 11 - 34...

My 2 hybrids have 3 x 10 ( 48, 34?, 26 X 11 - 34 ) and 3 x 8 ( 42, 32, 22 x 11 - 32 )
Where i live its hilly and i carry lots of cargo, so i need the gears.

Boardman CX, 2 X 10 ( 50, 34? X 11 -...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-18, 01:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,922
Posted By tablatom

+1. I ride everyday, but the longest i ride in a...

+1. I ride everyday, but the longest i ride in a day is 3 hours, and i usually take breaks. Mostly i ride 40 minutes to 1 hour a day.

I stand up a lot (out of the saddle). I love cruising along in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-18, 01:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,228
Posted By tablatom

For a really easy quick clean, i pour a cold...

For a really easy quick clean, i pour a cold bucket of water over the whole drive train while spinning the pedals. I repeat this till 95% of the mud is gone.

Then i get a bike brush, spin the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-18, 01:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,370
Posted By tablatom

Thanks for all your replies.

Thanks for all your replies.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-18, 02:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,370
Posted By tablatom

Your probably right. Thanks. But, i...

Your probably right.
Thanks.

But,
i also have other bikes that i ride without cargo.

It would be a great resource for everyone if we had a chart with what i ask, indisputable facts,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-18, 03:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,370
Posted By tablatom

The total weight varies all the time, depends on...

The total weight varies all the time, depends on how much shopping i carry and with or without child.

What i want to focus on is having the most efficient wheel set for climbing with heavy loads....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-18, 02:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,370
Posted By tablatom

If anyone can point me to a link with uphill...

If anyone can point me to a link with uphill power/wheel weight/tyre type stats or youtube link that would be fab.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-18, 02:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,370
Posted By tablatom

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-18, 02:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,370
Posted By tablatom

Thanks. I'm only interested in energy input for...

Thanks.
I'm only interested in energy input for uphills with various tyres, and over all wheel weight.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-18, 02:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,370
Posted By tablatom

Never said i was after faster times. I talked...

Never said i was after faster times. I talked about the steep hills i have to deal with.

I'm after efficiency.

When you are going up 2 miles of steep and 4 miles of gentle incline with 25+ kg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-18, 12:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,370
Posted By tablatom

Fly wheel mass VS light weight rotating mass

Hi,
i live in a very hilly area with some steep climbs.
I also ride with shopping and sometimes my boy on a tag along.
In short it keeps me fit.

If i had a bike with a power meter i'd know...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-05-18, 11:25 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,023
Posted By tablatom

I know i just bought 4 of them.

I know i just bought 4 of them.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-05-18, 11:24 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,023
Posted By tablatom

:lol: ROFL

:lol: ROFL
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-05-18, 09:36 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,023
Posted By tablatom

They had a serious look with their heads down.

They had a serious look with their heads down.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-05-18, 01:58 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 35,023
Posted By tablatom

The Vittoria Voyager Hyper has probably got just...

The Vittoria Voyager Hyper has probably got just as much grip as the Override, and probably rolls faster.
Its so fast i keep up with Roadies with ease when pumped up to 80psi on my Boardman hybrid....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-05-18, 01:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,708
Posted By tablatom

Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals. ...

Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals.

Perfect combination.

Clip in for power and feeling of efficiency.

Clip out for doggy situations where being clipped in feels a bit scary.
Forum: Touring
01-25-17, 05:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 47,731
Posted By tablatom

Conti cyclocross speeds 35mm

HI first post here.
Great thread.
These days i ride every day with my boy in a child seat and often 15kg of shopping too.
I am 90kg, the bike 11kg, so all up it can be 135kg, 300lbs.

At the...
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