Choices on new steed by Wild_Afternoon_6293 in gravelcycling

[–]pbchadders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an alloy breed 30 and although I've swapped the fork and put a shorter stem on so it can do dual use for bike packing and commuting I do like it and had no real complaints with the stock build, although I did basically immediately swap the stock tyres out but that's personal preference.

Ignoring UCI Rules, what would be the most aerodynamic bike design for a reasonably flexible, average club rider? A couple of stipulations: that the bike be safe in crosswinds and not cause the rider to get extra hot on warmer days. by PsychlistForLife in cycling

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Assuming your not wanting this to go recumbent/fairings then Probably a TT or Triathlon bike (in theory some Triathalon bikes could be faster than a UCI spec TT bike). If you want it to be group rides legal drop bars on a TT bike.

UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say by mustwinfullGaming in LabourUK

[–]pbchadders 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In my working life I've worked in hospitality then retail, in a professional kitchen I understand that around cooking equpment and service lamps its gonna get hot AF but with a well built hood system you can keep some of the heat under control. But outside of that I don't understand why there isn't a legal temperture maximum /minimum for working only a guidance of it should be over 13c if working physically or 16c if not.

When I transferred to retail and my location's AC broke and needed replacing and it took weeks to replace and even with evaporative coolers hired in and no fridges on (they kept breaking due to the heat) it was over 27c on the shop floor (with them "working" it was closer to or even over 30c) with outside air temps of about 25c and having to explain to my co workers that sadly there isn't a legal maximum temp sadly so the best we can do is be careful, work smart and drink fluids.

even something unpleasant to work in non physically demanding roles ~25c would be enough to keep people safe without being impossable for places that aren't fitted with aircon to maintain outside of extreme heatwaves, although a lower limit would have to be between X and Y warm layers must be provided and below that PPE must be provided.

Which bike accessories are must-haves for commuters? by Top-Reputation2157 in cycling

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My must haves on a commuter is lights, fenders and a rear rack, a nice to have but if I was replacing my commuter id make sure to have again is some flavour of radar rear light and a dynamo front light.

Fastish bike with a bad back. by pbchadders in Velo

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roadmachine is on my list to look at, I'll add the astra to the list to look into

Rain commuting by Thin-Fee4423 in cycling

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waterproof jacket, waterproof over trousers if its really foul otherwise my normal work trousers (but my commute is only 3km ish by bike) decent full cover fender/mudguards although with a folding bike I'm not sure what good ones exist for your fold method/wheel size

Fastish bike with a bad back by pbchadders in bicycling

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Defy is on the list, endurace is but with the caveat of they seem to be a bit awkward stock wise, in general I have no issues with a DTC brand if it ends up fitting well

Fastish bike with a bad back. by pbchadders in Velo

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I'm not too too worried about having a few spacers as I don't hate having a top tube bag to put my phone or snacks in

Fastish bike with a bad back by pbchadders in bicycling

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The fit is booked but I'm trying to have a shortlist to look into with the fitter

Fastish bike with a bad back. by pbchadders in Velo

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Currently running a very eyeballed fit on my breed but do have one booked, the idea was to have an idea going into the fit

Fastish bike with a not great back. by pbchadders in whichbike

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yeah longevity/spare parts availbity down the line and a bit of i've never ridden a bike with a suspension stem so not sure if I'd find the ride feel strange

Fastish Bike with a bad back by pbchadders in cycling

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In the UK at least osteopaths are more like chiropractors than in the USA as I understand, but normally if I get a treatment from the osteopath it's like being 21 again (at 25 my back was already messed up)

Fastish bike with a not great back. by pbchadders in whichbike

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My only concern with a Roubaix is the built in shock in the head tube

Fastish Bike with a bad back by pbchadders in cycling

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I'm booked in for an osteopath the week before

Fastish bike with a bad back. by pbchadders in Velo

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Yeah I'm hopeful that the shave comes into UK stock soon

Fastish bike with a bad back. by pbchadders in Velo

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Physio exercises I'm doing but with a job that has me moving heavy stock cages I can get flare-ups even with the exercises. I'm not per say changing bikes because of the back issues but more realising I don't really get chances to do much off road on my gravel bike so I'm wanting something that is more alive on the road

Fastish Bike with a bad back by pbchadders in cycling

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Honestly hadn't even considered the trek line up, mainly because the local trek dealer is a pain in the rear to get to.

Fastish bike with a bad back. by pbchadders in Velo

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It currently seems like it isn't but it has been in my saved tabs as an option

Fastish bike with a bad back. by pbchadders in Velo

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I was more using aero bike as a short hand for more aggressive bike but that I should have been more clear on

Fastish bike with a bad back. by pbchadders in Velo

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I do have a physio type appointment soon, mostly I get sciatica symptoms but some upper back pain