The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread Vol 2
Discussion
Le Col vouchers : what's the best value item(s) to spend them on?
I keep being "awarded" these for Strava challenges.
However, whenever I look on the Le Col website, there's very little, or at least three seems to be very little, that would likely fit me.
I'm 5' 10" / 178cm and 100kg, but reducing weight by 1-2kg / week at the moment.
In your opinions, what's the best stuff to buy with these vouchers, please?
(Weather's warming up locally. Road bike will be back out next week!
)
I keep being "awarded" these for Strava challenges.
However, whenever I look on the Le Col website, there's very little, or at least three seems to be very little, that would likely fit me.
I'm 5' 10" / 178cm and 100kg, but reducing weight by 1-2kg / week at the moment.
In your opinions, what's the best stuff to buy with these vouchers, please?
(Weather's warming up locally. Road bike will be back out next week!
)RC1807 said:
Le Col vouchers : what's the best value item(s) to spend them on?
I keep being "awarded" these for Strava challenges.
However, whenever I look on the Le Col website, there's very little, or at least three seems to be very little, that would likely fit me.
I'm 5' 10" / 178cm and 100kg, but reducing weight by 1-2kg / week at the moment.
In your opinions, what's the best stuff to buy with these vouchers, please?
(Weather's warming up locally. Road bike will be back out next week! )
Plenty on there that’s decent, as long as you like the look of it... Given our size info I’d say you’ll need XL (I wear L, am the height as you and currently 85kg. Was wearing the same L at 95kg too) or maybe XXL if you want it less race-tight.I keep being "awarded" these for Strava challenges.
However, whenever I look on the Le Col website, there's very little, or at least three seems to be very little, that would likely fit me.
I'm 5' 10" / 178cm and 100kg, but reducing weight by 1-2kg / week at the moment.
In your opinions, what's the best stuff to buy with these vouchers, please?
(Weather's warming up locally. Road bike will be back out next week!
)The Aqua Zero jersey is a good place to start, as are the ProTherma bibs
n_const said:
maccas99 said:
I've been using a pair of 5 Ten Freerider Pro's for the past 2-3 months and if anything they are almost too grippy! You almost have to lift your foot off fully to re-position your foot if you need to. Not really a negative and so far they are great with good water resistance and good support. Definitely go a size up.
Good to hear, thank you.Will maybe see how I feel when the weather improves a bit but meantime bit underwhelmed!
Johnny said:
Plenty on there that’s decent, as long as you like the look of it... Given our size info I’d say you’ll need XL (I wear L, am the height as you and currently 85kg. Was wearing the same L at 95kg too) or maybe XXL if you want it less race-tight.
The Aqua Zero jersey is a good place to start, as are the ProTherma bibs
Cheers, Johnny. I'll take a look. The Aqua Zero jersey is a good place to start, as are the ProTherma bibs
I've had so many vouchers expire, so I should really redeem one now and again, just need to hide the packages form my wife!
Mr Scruff said:
n_const said:
maccas99 said:
I've been using a pair of 5 Ten Freerider Pro's for the past 2-3 months and if anything they are almost too grippy! You almost have to lift your foot off fully to re-position your foot if you need to. Not really a negative and so far they are great with good water resistance and good support. Definitely go a size up.
Good to hear, thank you.Will maybe see how I feel when the weather improves a bit but meantime bit underwhelmed!
RC1807 said:
Johnny said:
Plenty on there that’s decent, as long as you like the look of it... Given our size info I’d say you’ll need XL (I wear L, am the height as you and currently 85kg. Was wearing the same L at 95kg too) or maybe XXL if you want it less race-tight.
The Aqua Zero jersey is a good place to start, as are the ProTherma bibs
Cheers, Johnny. I'll take a look. The Aqua Zero jersey is a good place to start, as are the ProTherma bibs
I've had so many vouchers expire, so I should really redeem one now and again, just need to hide the packages form my wife!
I used my last £50 voucher for a pair of their Pro 3/4 bib tights - which are fantastic.
I think the one before went on a Sport S/S jersey plus some Espresso cups...LeCol vouchers are about as close as I'll ever come to being a sponsored rider!
rider73 said:
i am struggling to find a new ultegra 11 speed cassette with any descent discounts - and matching chain too - is there a global shimano shortage or something....
It's a wear item - just put a 105 cassette and chain on there instead. It'll wear out again anyway and then you can go back to Ultegra stuff when it's back in stock. I use 105 mostly on my road bike, where it was supplied with Ultegra kit. The only difference is a couple of grams, so far as I can tell. I've certainly not noticed any difference in shifting reliability or any performance degradation. Ultimately you could even put a SRAM cassette on as they fit on the same freehub body. Or something by Sunrace. All will certainly be a better option than running a worn out Ultegra chain and cassette.Bought a set of these at the weekend, been out for a decent MTB session on them once since:
Seem great so far, only issue I have is my pedals aren't quite suited to them, I've been using Crank Bros double shots, clipped in with a pair of Shimano MT5s.
Fine when clipped, but the flat side of the pedals and the underside of those shoes are basically completely uncompatible with each other.
Seem great so far, only issue I have is my pedals aren't quite suited to them, I've been using Crank Bros double shots, clipped in with a pair of Shimano MT5s.
Fine when clipped, but the flat side of the pedals and the underside of those shoes are basically completely uncompatible with each other.
thewarlock said:
Bought a set of these at the weekend, been out for a decent MTB session on them once since:
Seem great so far, only issue I have is my pedals aren't quite suited to them, I've been using Crank Bros double shots, clipped in with a pair of Shimano MT5s.
Fine when clipped, but the flat side of the pedals and the underside of those shoes are basically completely uncompatible with each other.
Yeah you're not gonna get a set of shoes that work with the flat side of the pedal. well not well anyway.Seem great so far, only issue I have is my pedals aren't quite suited to them, I've been using Crank Bros double shots, clipped in with a pair of Shimano MT5s.
Fine when clipped, but the flat side of the pedals and the underside of those shoes are basically completely uncompatible with each other.
louiebaby said:
Johnny said:
Solestar BLK Insoles for the Bonts
I can see Carbon Fibre, so very little explanation should be needed, obviously.But, say I was considering them to go in my Bonts, (once we get into March and I'm allowed to spend again), what do they do ???
Thank you please.
Supposedly provide much better foot and arch support. increase leg/knee stability. Reduce/eradicate hot foot... Increased power and efficiency...
Also, did you see the carbon?
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