My Virgin Media box doesn’t show it in the schedule, only a non-live version from 7pm. Hopefully just an error in the programme guide and it’ll be live. XC one has been good, same video and audio as the red bull stream without the branding.

I don’t own one but know someone who does and I’m also in the Polar ecosystem (M400 watch). I was thinking about getting one to replace my old Garmin Edge 200. The only thing putting me off at the moment, though, is that you can’t create routes and add them to the device. They have OSM maps and you can create ‘routes’ from your previous activities (basically to repeat the route you followed), but you can’t create and follow new routes. Polar have a poor track record of delivering promised features on time so it’s probably not coming any time soon. If you don’t care about that and don’t already own ANT+ sensors, they’re otherwise great value.

wukfit – Member
It also says 13*c but I can’t see what time of day that is

13 is estimated highest temperature. It might reach 13C for about 5 minutes of an hour, and 12C for the remaining 55 minutes. You’d summarise that hour as 12C, but the peak of 13 would still be correct.

A cheaper (but better, imo) alternative is the On One Smorgasbord. Made by maxxis using the same exo casing as ardents, 2.25, similar chunky-but-not-too-chunky tread.

Take the cap off the hydraulic fluid reservoir, pump the clutch for a couple of minutes to let the air bubble to the top. If there’s any air in there it can cause the clutch to stick down. Although if that’s the problem it’s worth finding out why there’s air in there.

Wear more socks or both overshoes together.

This type of question needs a simulator: http://www.gribble.org/cycling/power_v_speed.html

I’ve been working in the sciences for too long, where millions at a time are given in grants to seemingly pointless projects, so £15,000 here seems like nothing. Good luck to her, although as a weegie myself I’m not sure there’s much to learn by staying within Glasgow.

The benefit comes from applying pressure to the sore bits rather than rolling over the troublesome tissue. As you roll, you apply a little bit of pressure, but pausing on the sore points for a few seconds will help you get the most out of it. I prefer a tennis ball for my calves but a roller is good for rest of legs. Golf ball under foot also good (hurts a lot at first though).

spawnofyorkshire – Member
I’ve got a polar M400 which can be had for under £100

I’ve gone of these as well, good hardware at a great price. Though Polar use Bluetooth rather than ANT+ sensors (like Garmin do) so if you already use a Garmin on the bike then your existing sensors will be incompatible.

Used in Canada and Finland, good experiences for me. Do your research, read reviews for the accommodation and check the neighborhood out on street view. No different from booking a hotel really.

Altura do neoprene gloves (forget their name) which aren’t proper waterproof but which hold heat well, even when damp. They breathe better than a fully waterproof glove and don’t get too cold in the rain.

Started on road recently so my goal is to start riding longer distances (more than 40 miles) more often.

wickens and soderstrom

It made an appearance in Scotland, today, as well. I like it. It’s welcome to stay there a bit longer.

1,696 mi / 2,729 km
137,533 ft / 41,920 m
160 hours
121 rides

Almost all MTB, maybe about 100 miles of road bike.

Garmin Edge 200 is pretty cheap because it’s old but has basic routing via Garmin Connect. No mapping, but you can follow a breadcrumb trail.

Road bike. Not really a Christmas present, just happened to buy it at Christmas.

One on my road bike, better than nothing but won’t keep you dry/clean.

Computing science, viva in a few weeks.

Amazing… There’s something maniacal about the music and Thomas’ grin.

chewkw – Member
Oh ya for the money for me. I want loads of money if I have a PhD or if I were to do one as I cannot survive on eating air only you know.

There can be good money in having a PhD, but there’s no guarantee that it’ll get you a well paid job that you wouldn’t have otherwise been able to get. But you probably know this given the experience of yer pals.

In my field, a PhD can start you off around 30-35k, which is similar to what an undergraduate would earn; but having the PhD opens doors which allow you to earn more as your career progresses (but those jobs are very competitive).

But there’s no certainty that you’d be better off with a PhD than with an undergraduate degree, so money alone shouldn’t be the main motivator.

poah – Member
actual length is not what makes a PhD thesis although at Glasgow you are limited to 250k words

That’s generous. I submitted my PhD thesis at Glasgow a couple of months ago. Word limit for us (in comp sci) was 100k, although I think Sci+Eng have now lowered that to around 85k.

deanfbm – Member
I really don’t like the feeling of any travel on a HT MTB, can’t be dealing with that constant change in geometry

FS geometry changes as it goes through its travel too, even more so because it’s happening at both ends.

Couldn’t find my rubber mallet last week so knocked my cranks out with a plastic-headed meat tenderiser. Not the best tool for the job but did the trick.

bakey – Member
Reading through this thread, I’m not sure whether out and out leg strength translates to the trail

It’s a small part of a bigger picture. Strength helps peak power but not necessarily your ability to sustain power for a decent length of time.

Attention to details is important, like colour-coordinating your bar ends with your neoprene fork, shock, chainstay, headset and seatpost slot protectors…

Gotten a few rides in this week although only on tarmac (on a mtb, alas). The strong wind has turned otherwise short and flattish rides into hard workouts.

If people buying expensive bikes and kit keeps the bike shops open then who cares how they spend their money.

Used to ride XC-type stuff, focusing on riding more and more miles rather than seeking out techy riding. Time is more limited now so less riding. I now mostly ride techy trails and enjoy that challenge more than mile munching.

Selkirk MTB marathon?

2. A brand new RockShox TK Solo 120mm Air

What model of fork do you mean? That’s a pretty ambiguous description. TK means the fork has the TurnKey damper and Solo means it’s Solo Air (rather than Dual Air), but they make lots of forks with those properties.

Anyway, the Sektors are air forks and also use the TurnKey damper so there’s not a lot of difference there. Sektors have 32mm stanchions (the 30 has 30mm ones, hence the name) so they’ll feel a bit stiffer and stronger. Might be worth looking to see if you could find a Recon Gold RL (not a Gold TK), which uses the better Motion Control damper found in the more expensive forks. Although Recons have lower travel than Sektors (max 120mm, usually sold as 100mm) and tyre clearance is a bit tighter (though you could easily squeeze 2.25″ tyres in there).

Does that actually leave a fully functional, rideable spread of gears, setup?

Aye. You don’t need a wide range cassette or a rear mech with a clutch, but they may be beneficial.

I could watch his videos from Edinburgh and Glasgow on repeat but this was just, well, boring.

What about the Pentlands? Easy hills with good public transport links.

glasgowdan – Member
Truly amateur poor quality journalism by Chris Tate of the Telegraph & Argus there. Does he take calls from anyone, take their word for truth and print it all of the time?

You could be right, give it a go!

Yes, I’m sure they threatened to ride their bikes into horses…

Never had anything shouted at me while cycling (mostly cos I don’t ride where there’s folk in cars or on foot very often) but I’ve had a few heckles when I’ve been running. Harmless fun, if a little strange.

Insoles oot, everything on the radiator. Easy peasy. They’ll take longer to dry if you leave the insoles inside.

Some of my recent, horrible weather rides have been the best fun I’ve had on the bike all year. When the weather’s too grim for a ride (or when there’s not enough daylight) I go running instead.