Velominati Rule#12...N+1

[47p2]

Velominati Rule #12

The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
While the minimum number of bikes one should own is three, the correct number is n+1, where n is the number of bikes currently owned. This equation may also be re-written as s-1, where s is the number of bikes owned that would result in separation from your partner

I had never heard of, Trigon. A quick Google search revealed that this Taiwan company have been making bike parts for over 20 years for most of the big Italian bike manufacturers and a couple of years ago they decided to branch out and make their own frames. Further investigation showed that their bikes are top quality but at a fraction of the cost of Italian names so i decided to go and have a look.


I went for a spin on it today, even I could not believe how easily it goes uphill. The 22 mile cat4 route with an elevation gain of 1375 feet was a perfect chance to see what the bike was capable of and I managed to lop a whacking 4m 7s off my best time

Was it the bike, or the new Conti 4000s, or possibly even me being fitter? 4 minutes is a lot to gain in 22 miles, especially as the usual fast slight downhill section had a headwind so I never made up my usual time gain there, it definitely climbs faster and I certainly didn't feel as fatigued as on previous times. I like this bike a lot...

2013 Trigon RQC27 (Carbon Fibre weight 7.3 kgs)
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[PsYcHe]

Some nice gear...

Seeing as we're on the 2-wheel run.. My little carbon special..



Done about 1300 miles in it, including the Etape Caledonia in May, and it regularly hits 40+ over the Eaglesham moor road

[47p2]

Eaglesham Moor Road is a good route, I like it a lot

Nice Ribble, is that a 105 groupset on it?

[The_Laird]

But do both wheels leave the ground Richard?

[PsYcHe]

Full 105 setup, 50/34 front and 11-28 rear. Seriously considering a swap to the 53/39 for the front as I almost never get to bottom gear, but do spin out in top now and again

Don't think I've ever had the bike airborne Jim, but that's probably a good thing with no suspension and wheels a finger width wide.

[B@fink]

I use my falling down big hills bike to do my cycle commute. Non of that flimsy carbon road bike, 15kilos of fully suspended norco mud slinger FTW! If you're gonna be a bear, be a grizzly! My record is 36.8mph (with a whopping big hill to help) but I'm topped out on the gearing. Significantly less on the way back up though........

[Architex_mA8tey]

Get one of these Chaps . . . Audi E-Bike Worthersee Concept

[47p2]

Might be better with the Audi balance bike which converts to a scooter for downhill speed. A bargain at £279.00

[PsYcHe]

About the price of a good set of roadie wheels

[47p2]

Weather is looking reasonable for Sunday Richard


A short video of what not to do when cycling


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