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  1. Gillies O'Bryan-Tear

    Riding at 75% ?

    Oh dear. People don’t read this thread to see personal comments for which there is no need. The site is to exchange views and info. Let’s stick to that.
  2. Gillies O'Bryan-Tear

    Riding at 75% ?

    Fair enough. I guess one could spend all one’s time on those roads, trouble is, they’re not in UK and I think the gout who asked is UK based. Or you could certainly ride only using the first four gears, equally (same on track actually). I’m not saying don’t use them on the road - I did for a...
  3. Gillies O'Bryan-Tear

    Riding at 75% ?

  4. Gillies O'Bryan-Tear

    Hello all - Potential new owner

    I wouldn’t. These bikes cannot be exploited on UK roads and are designed for the track (where I use mine, and it’s sublime). I found on road you just don’t know what speed you’re doing, they’re so smooth and fast, so imv dangerous. Keep your road bikes, take some training and get on track...
  5. Gillies O'Bryan-Tear

    Riding at 75% ?

    These bikes - even my Gen 2 2013- simply cannot be exploited on the road, even at 75%. They’re designed for the track and that’s where I use them, especially at my age (69). I have other bikes for the road which don’t beckon the grave or prison, as someone said. A few years ago I slapped on some...
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