Having looked around the net for a similar site, i’ve failed. So can we just have one big thread on here to discuss all things road bike?
Right, i had a Boardman Team Carbon last summer, but i never really used it. I got it for an amazing price so i sold it on and cut my losses, thinking that would be the end of it. Alas it was not, my group of friends have all started riding again, so i’m tagging along on a heavily upgraded Carrera TDF and loving it. I know, i know, it’s crap! But i honestly don’t notice that it’s holding me back (it’s basically only the original frame left anyway) so it’ll stay for a while yet.
I’m looking at replacing the wheels from the tired old Mavics that are on there now. I’ve made myself a bit of money by clearing out the shed on ebay, and out of curiosity im thinking of buying these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160732511381?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Is there any reason i shouldn’t? Bit of research seems to tell me they’re ok for the money, people review them as being worth the price, not groundbreaking but certainly not terrible.
Few Q’s –
Difference between clincher and tubs? If someone could explain what they are i’d appriciate it. Tubs = tubeless? Clincher = ?
Bar width? Is it the same general rule as MTB bars, what ever feels comfortable? or is there a guideline regarding man size/bar size.
Thanks in advance.