Transcontinental Race (London - Istanbul) - #TCRNo4

One other thing to consider- By far the most common mechanical on TABR was cleat failure, easily overlooked, so if yours are getting on a bit it might be worth changing prior.

Interesting.
Well done on your ride, BTW. Look forward to hearing more about it.
I'm using SPDs. Just got new ones (+ new ultra-stiff shoes) so don't think I'll wear them out.

One other thing to consider- By far the most common mechanical on TABR was cleat failure, easily overlooked, so if yours are getting on a bit it might be worth changing prior.

It's a fairly serious problem on rides through Islington, too:

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/145849/

:)

What shoes did you end up picking?

Sidi drago. Had loads of shoe hassle so just went for what seemed to be the best ones. Expensive but pretty happy with them.

You could say that.

Where'd you get the batts from? I'd planned to get some Lithiums for my etrex backup GPS but looks like I'll need more now. I have a Gomadic and a 6400mah Anker cell but I'll probably buy a bigger LiIon cell for the Garmins.

I can't stand my Hope light. I like that it uses AA batteries but it just turns off with no warning so I'm always scared to rely on it. I'll probably take my two big Exposure lights - they're heavy as fuck but last for ages and stupid bright if you need them to be. Actually no, I'll probably take the big Exposure and use the Hope as a backup, because AA batteries...

Anyone know what that lens cover was that Mike Hall had on his TransAm bike? It's like a beacon filter to disperse the light more.

http://www.exposurelights.com/product/beacon-light-diffuser

Hmm, wonder why it didn't appear in their light accessories list?

Any idea which number suits which light?

Their new site is a load of crap. Where the fuck has the "Specs" tab gone?!

Anyway... from https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/lighting-spares/beacon-1-exposure-beacon-diffuser-cover/

• Beacon 1: Fits Joystick / Spark / Flash / Flare / RedEye (8g)
  
• Beacon 2: Fits Diablo (16g)
  
• Beacon 3: Fits Race / Strada / Toro (22g)
  
• Beacon 4: Fits MaXx-D (26g)
  
  

Assume 4 might fit a sixpack too but probably worth checking with Exposure first...

When does this race start then?

Start // Muur Kapelmuur // 10pm Friday 29th July 2016

http://www.transcontinental.cc/

ah balls. I can't follow .cc websites at work.

trackleaders.com ?

I for one can't wait to start tracking dots again this year! The excitment of @skinny Vs Josh last year and the endearment of David Coulon (the lanterne rouge). Great stuff!

I keep hoping as @cliveo has seemingly vanished that he's mounting his own campaign this year :)

Clive is here still. And whilst he's working less than last year, I very much doubt we'll see his dot in this year's Transcontinental Race.

I bet he'd jump at the chance to race his way through Europe.

works. Phew.

Hippy I wouldn't give up on a dynamo setup completely - what's the issue?

The issue is I don't have a dyno... the Kinesis is delayed further so I've now got the Revelate stuff all over my S-Works Tarmac, which is cable/rim brake and no good for the disc dyno wheel.

Oh mate :( I virtually gave away my son built into an open pro - would you fit a 55 frame?

Oh, that would've been handy :)

I ride a 55/56/57 but there's a 57 on the way so don't stress. I'm doing enough stressing for everyone ;)

ok if it falls through- borrow the mootz.
lol I stressed like mad too, couldn't even decide on saddle.

Once again, very kind offer. Once I stop wanting to kill everything that moves I'll probably calm down enough to just 'get it done' on whatever the fuck I can make work best in the time left.

I still can't choose a saddle.

Problem is I TT on one and my road bike has another.
Problem with that is I've ridden both styles on 600k audaxes and both seem ok.
Problem with that is - I can't fucking eliminate one!

take the road one. You're welcome

Easy -take both

I like it less.

But the TT one on PBP shredded me.

So, actually I dislike them both.