Urban RetroBike #2 - Saturday 19th January 2013

[Buster]

Happy with 11am plan

Conditions don't look brilliant for people with long journeys on top of the actual ride - but I live within easy reach of Croydon - so count me in for an 11am rendezvous at East Croydon.

Until now, I never felt that settling the family near Croydon was one of my better life choices.

My bike (and I) have seen little if any prior action on icy slush - and I'd welcome a recommendation on tyres. I've got 1.5" schwalbe-slickish, 1.75" conti travel-contacts, or proper offroaders. Any recommendations?

 

[godders]

Yo south coast guys ... if your thinking of going tomorrow check travel details !! there could be a bus service between Haywards Heath and Three Bridges !! am i rite in thinking that they wont take bikes on the busses ??
Bloody good luck to those that do turn out :shock:

Mick

 

[PurleySquire]

11am start not 10!

The 11am start seems to meet with universal approval, I think I have PM'd or phoned everyone. In case you've been missed out:

11AM START TOMORROW not 10 as originally billed

Even better than that, my spare room is super tidy and clean (for the first time in 6 months) there were 4 beers chilling and a home made curry bubbling on the hob, all ready for the arrival of PyroTim who is now leaving in the morning.
I guess I'll have to drink those beers then, before they go off

Godders surely you would ride to Three Bridges?

 

[Pyro Tim]

sorry mate. Maybe if we have a few drinks on/after the ride I may need it tomorrow

 

[PurleySquire]

Tyre recommendation

I am running Continental Race King 26 x 2.0 knoblies, they seem to be reasonable. The last time I rode on snow it was on Schwalbe Marathon commuter tyres, now that was sketchy.

You need something with a soft compound and some tread. Studded tyres exist, but I doubt you will find them at Halfords. I have seen stuff on the web where people have screwed or riveted through the outer tube, to create DIY studs.

I have also seen cable ties used to make bike snow chains, but only if you have the luxury of disk brakes!

 

[Pyro Tim]

I'll be on Tioga Psychos, I think, amberwall of course

 

[Danno]

I'm gonna bail. Mostly due to fitness, but also due to the nagging worry that some idiot in a car may slide into me rather than me lose control...

I'm still up for this when the weather improves

 

[Whatleymeister]

I will be rocking shwalbe racing ralph 2.25 knobles. I wouldnt recommend running any form of slick tyre!

The shorts are ready....

 

[Danno]

Take lots of pics guys. Would love a full aftermath write up...

 

[PurleySquire]

Final Call

I am about to get geared up and log off. I have updated the ride list to suit the most recent roll call (see page 2 of this thread). See you all for the aftermath.