Hell of the North (London)

I have 32c gators on so should be able to get some 28 cross tyres on fine :-)

Slicks! You'll get more rep. Fixed?

1. amey
   
2. mobidog
   
3. nev
   
4. Jake
   
5. ShannonBall (Steamroller, mudguards, 23mm, 48:19 or 48:18 depending on conditions)
   

Slicks! You'll get more rep. Fixed?

Ha to be fair I don't want to buy new tyres. Will just deflate a bit.

Yeah fixed. Probably 48/19.

I'll be doing it on this.

this was the route last year:

http://app.strava.com/activities/6397500

might of changed though

thanks budd

confused about the bike, should I take the Rat (more comfortable with 48x17 fixed, 32c tyres, front disc brake, riser) or the nice bike? Caad 10; but then I'll have to get 25c tyres for it, get it checked by a a local shop (a basic service etc.) as it is due anyway.

I have done Brighton fixed on a bit too big for me uncomfortable bullhorns with 48X16 and I had to drag myself for the last 15 miles.

take the rat

you mean that?

cool!

Amey, that would be perfect for HotN.. Say hello to the lions for me when you pass them ;)

lions?

Hopefully, if the route goes that way..

there is a zoo? This is the route:

SECTORS
21 – Rectory Farm (sharp right turn at farmhouse)
20 – The Paddocks/Chain Walk (Attention! Sharp turn + potholes abound)
~ Bread and Cheese Lane ~
19 – Paradise Wildlife Park
18 – Highfield Wood
17 – Ermine St.
16 – Balls Wood
15 – Balls Park
14 – Morgan’s Walk
13 – Clements Farm
12 – Edwards Green
11 – Gidner's Wood
10 - Old Claypits Farm
09 – Ponsbourne Park
~ Feed stop ~
08 – Hertfordshire Way
07 – Warrenwood Park (Attention!)
06 – Trouée de'Woodside
05 – Potwells
04 – Mymshall/Redwell Wood (Tough)
03 – South Mimms/M25/Dancers Hill
FOOTBRIDGE (Attention!)
02 – High Canons
01 – Holmshill (Attention!)
FOOTBRIDGE

http://www.rapha.cc/a-sunday-in-hell-iv

1. amey
   
2. mobidog (cinelli gazetta, 30mm cx tyre on rear so hopefully hardpack and not mud)
   
3. nev
   
4. Jake
   
5. ShannonBall (Steamroller, mudguards, 23mm, 48:19 or 48:18 depending on conditions)
   

I am amazed that gazetta can take a 30mm CX tyre!

1. amey
   
2. mobidog (cinelli gazetta, 30mm cx tyre on rear so hopefully hardpack and not mud)
   
3. nev
   
4. Jake
   
5. ShannonBall (Steamroller, mudguards, 23mm, 48:19 or 48:18 depending on conditions)
   
6. dj commuto-x bike, currently deciding between 32mm slicks or knobbles, mudguards and rack will be removed
   

I was just going to do it on my normal road bike with the 23cs and c50s, like the posh-bike wanker that I am. Should I instead aim to get the 35cs mounted on my fixie twatter?

no, please keep to 23c's so that i'm not the only person on inappropriate tyres!

I am amazed that gazetta can take a 30mm CX tyre!

The wheel's right at the back of the track ends and there's not much clearance, so I'm having to make a call on traction vs clearance - a 27mm with a heavy tread would be good, But I got the Schwalbe CX pro's for £16, so gonna risk it, the weather looks dry up until Monday...and sunday should be fairly light wind wise, so ok for fixed riding...

The biggest reason I am not doing on my roadie is because I don't want to spend on tyres that I'll almost never use. Otherwise 23/25c seems fine no? Rapha says have 25c min in the link above ..

1982 Gazelle cyclo cross with Cx pros for me, and a Gabba jacket.(or perhaps not as its Rapha)

sounds fine, as long as it is not yellow, people should avoid yellow bikes

Why?, being a sensible chap you must have a good reason

probably clashes with the kit for his favourite team of lawn fairies

i'll be back next year to feed the lions.. need to do TLC for 2013...