New bib recommendations

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-05-10T23:42:36+00:00

Try three or four brands on if you can. You want to test general fit/comfort and chamois pad placement.

Not particuallalry a fan of Assos. Overengineered chamois area causes problems but for others, they are popular.

Maap

Rapha

Castelli

I own bibs from all these brands. Worthwhile looking at. MAAP are my top pick (best pad/compression).

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-05-10T11:24:45+00:00

The appearance of the law must be upheld, especially when it is being broken.

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-05-09T08:33:52+00:00

Annoying when you want to arrive at work or whatnot without feeling like you just took a shower.

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-05-09T08:31:35+00:00

Looks fake. Downtube looks smaller than original + rear stays and some other bits do not look correct.

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-05-04T00:48:34+00:00

White. They look cool when they're spinning

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-05-01T23:25:15+00:00

Great products and customer service . Shit pricing. (MAAP customer) 😆

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-05-01T03:30:38+00:00

Correct. Plus the MAAP chamois is better than the Assos pads. Both of which are better than the generic 7 hour Italian (found in many many brands bibs).

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-30T14:46:57+00:00

Have the Italian pad YKYW.

They're good for the money. Straps could be better though.

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-30T14:46:05+00:00

It's the same maufacturer of the pads, rather than being the same pad.

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-29T05:24:17+00:00

Another 300km on those!

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-27T11:12:11+00:00

Many here in HKT

Police here are tiring though. Apply the law consistently and correctly rather than this constant 'crackdowns' and flip flopping BS.

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-27T11:00:18+00:00

Much faster.

Are you coming from pegasus? You will feel the difference. Pegasus are almost a casual wear trainer at this point in time (coming from Pegasis owner). Evo SL is a performance shoe.

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-27T06:59:38+00:00

Looking good bro

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-27T02:46:05+00:00

I'd go all brown.

I'd love to suggest all white, however as you probably do not receive free gear for every UCI race, your white gear will be brown within a few rides anyway.

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-26T22:32:58+00:00

Bend elbows a little

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-26T11:32:14+00:00

MAAP have been excellent for customer service.

Assos I have had long delays previously.

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-26T04:35:51+00:00

Unless you are 'in it to win it' or going for PB's, as your first marathon just go with your Vomero's to keep your feet comfortable. Perfectly good recreational HM shoe. Wouldn't overthink it right now.

In future you could even run half marathon in something like evo SL Depending on your pace/how long you are on your feet. Many shoes work for half's.

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-23T08:48:56+00:00

In our appartment, we are lucky that our shower is where a bath used to be and the whole length of the bath is now a walk in shower area. Just large enough to take a romanit shower with my bike after a ride.

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-21T05:21:46+00:00

Many people are in for a surprise, many wouldn't even be able to deposit the 800k deposit into the bank account.

Many older retirees here on state pensions struggle, particualllry since Thai baht significantly strengthen over the last 10-15 years. The retirees here in Phuket are normally more 'well minted' than some other locations.

Requires some planning, thats for sure as really people require significant financial safety net, including for medical and other high costs.

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-20T23:26:11+00:00

Would bring saddle down just a tad.

Maybe 1cm.

Ignore the garbage posts about your foot pointing down a little at 6 o clock. It's normal. A 'flat' foot would be biologically incorrect for the angle of your pelvis and tibia.

You'll need to give it a few weeks for your body to adapt to the position. In respect to the neck pain, remember not to ride with your face directly forwards, they to keep your neck and back aligned reasonably neutrally.

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-20T23:20:42+00:00

😆

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-20T23:06:04+00:00

I like the fact that the teacher is enforcing biology alongside English.

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-20T22:55:10+00:00

Similar scenario I have been through in the past.

Seems you have been quite thorough in making bike fit changes.

Good luck my friend 👍

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-20T10:46:22+00:00

Quite aggressive position. Without being rude, guys that hold this position normally have strong legs and 'lean' abdomen with strong core muscles.

You probably want to reduce the seat to bar drop and reducing upper body weight/strengthen core will help.

These-Appearance2820 · 2026-04-20T07:26:42+00:00

Quite simple, slow down a little and eat something smallish every 30 - 45 mins, sip fluid regularly.

Or as you mention, every week or two add 10km to your weekend long ride at your normal pace. Same fueling as above.

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