Sven Nys will ride disc brakes next season
The first of what will probably be many:- http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/04/bikes-and-tech/formula-di2-road-discs-good-enough-for-nys_214347See More
All the latest cyclocross news, forum, photos and events across the UK scene
Alan Cook's Discussions
Sven Nys will ride disc brakes next season
The first of what will probably be many:- …Continue
Started Apr 20
GVA changes (a chance to thank Louise and Sophie Gore)
In the NWCCA, we are very, very lucky to have Louise and Sophie, week in, week out, counting laps and providing the resultsThis may tip them over the edge... …Continue
Started Feb 21
Keep your discs for cross...
3 Replies
Interesting article - comments invited …Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alan Dorrington Feb 17.
How strong are Carbon wheels?
This video gives a clue:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJmdb1Oe2h8&feature=player_embeddedIn terms of "not the…Continue
Started Feb 7
Gifts Received
Alan Cook has not received any gifts yet
Alan Cook's Page
Latest Activity
Alan Cook replied to John Gillmore's discussion What people think I do"Duncan - can you get me a couple, please? Your 60 quid is in the post :-)"
Alan Cook posted a discussionGVA changes (a chance to thank Louise and Sophie Gore)
In the NWCCA, we are very, very lucky to have Louise and Sophie, week in, week out, counting laps and providing the resultsThis may tip them over the edge... http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/gva-trofee-makes-sweeping-changesI won't be advocating this in the NW leaguenumber 81See More
Alan Dorrington replied to Alan Cook's discussion Keep your discs for cross..."Bigger rotors and bespoke systems will be the way forward for road. Let the technology catch up. It will, very soon. In the meantime, crossers can enjoy the clear advantages even simple mechanical systems bring (as well as the Hope or Parabox…"
Jason Surridge replied to Alan Cook's discussion Keep your discs for cross..."Interesting article. Many of the highlighted issues appeared with the early MTB disc brakes. This was worked on with different rotors for different applications (203mm for DH and 160 for XC), piston number and size, pad materials and…"
Philip G replied to Alan Cook's discussion Keep your discs for cross..."This isn't surprising with baby discs. You'd never use anything below 200f, 180r on an alpine MTB due to overheating so it should be the same for a road bike used for long descents. The kinetic energy that needs to be transferred to heat…"
Alan Cook posted a discussionKeep your discs for cross...
Interesting article - comments invited http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/02/14/road-bike-disc-brakes-are-coming-but-will-they-work/#more-39660See More
Alan Cook posted a discussionHow strong are Carbon wheels?
This video gives a clue:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJmdb1Oe2h8&feature=player_embeddedIn terms of "not the right tool for the job", this ranks alongside my riding the Blackpool Stanley Park BMX track in a suit and tie on my BromptonSee More
Alan Cook replied to Alan Cook's discussion "Stuff" cyclocrossers say"I realised I hadn't got what it takes last season
When everyone else was discussing tubs vs clinchers, tread patterns and tyre pressure, I was concerned about whether Pledge was still the correct polish for my bike once the temperature…"
Tony_J replied to Alan Cook's discussion "Stuff" cyclocrossers say""I need the power of discs"
"discs are too heavy"
"i like the feel of canti's"
"can you setup canti's"
"are discs too heavy"
"do you run discs or cantis"
"
Alan Cook posted a discussion"Stuff" cyclocrossers say
Following on from the series of "Stuff" mountainbikers and roadies say, here is a compilation for cyclocrossers put together by the awfully nice folk at cxhairs.com If a word stronger than "stuff" offends you, please don't open - just one rude word in the title http://vimeo.com/35811489I believe this is called a "meme"If you are not offended by a word stronger than, "stuff" and would like to see the roadies version, here it is…See More
Alan Cook replied to Sean Parr's discussion What innertubes with long valves to use for Cross ?"For VERY deep rims, Scwalbe tubes have a detachable valve core.
You can remove the valve, pop in a Vittoria (or Tufo etc.) extender, then replace the valve
My anorak has my mittens attached via a string through the sleeves :-)"
Alan Cook replied to Sean Parr's discussion What innertubes with long valves to use for Cross ?"Specialized tubes come in two widths and three valve lengths
Ps I have a very smart new anorak! :-)"
Alan Cook replied to Alan Cook's discussion As the World's approach"This was de Clerq's chance to be World Champion for a third year running. He had seen fellow Belgian Nys speak with Dutchman Richard Groenendaal, then subsequently fail to work with him. In the much the same way that the Italian road team were…"
Alan Cook replied to Alan Cook's discussion As the World's approach"I think Mario de Clerq tells the interviewer that he's as sick as a parrot..."
Comment Wall
- No comments yet!
© 2012 Created by Dave Haygarth.
