Author Topic: Brompton World Championship 2010 (Read 46099 times)

rogerzilla · « **Reply #25 on:** 13 May, 2010, 08:43:25 pm »

As part of the SEEKRIT PROJEKT I am replacing the Brompton cranks with Sugino XD.

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Muhahahahahahaha! (actually, where can I get a cheap s/h one?)

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #26 on:** 13 May, 2010, 08:49:09 pm »

Mind the folded clearance, it restricts the chainring to the high 50s. Look for old Brompton posts by Dave Holladay.

Goldcrank · « **Reply #27 on:** 13 May, 2010, 09:06:41 pm »

That's me signed up.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #28 on:** 13 May, 2010, 09:47:16 pm »

Quote from: LittleWheelsandBig on 13 May, 2010, 08:49:09 pm

Mind the folded clearance, it restricts the chainring to the high 50s. Look for old Brompton posts by Dave Holladay.

Apparently 60T is OK.

citoyen · « **Reply #29 on:** 14 May, 2010, 03:49:18 am »

Thanks to MV, my Brommie currently has a 54t chainring. Well suited to racing.

I'll remove the mudguards and fit slick tyres, and probably swap the B17 for a lighter saddle, but that's about as much "modification" as I'll do.

d.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #30 on:** 14 May, 2010, 06:22:58 am »

Clipless pedals (borrow them from another bike) and a suspension lockout (two jubilee clips) really help, and don't really cost anything.

citoyen · « **Reply #31 on:** 14 May, 2010, 07:34:50 am »

But I already have spuds on my Brommie!

rogerzilla · « **Reply #32 on:** 14 May, 2010, 05:00:49 pm »

Sorted then

Cheysintow · « **Reply #33 on:** 18 June, 2010, 01:27:32 am »

Roggerzilla. Do you remember your time last year that got you the 96th place?

I've just ridden my Brommie over 8.7 miles/14km in 39 minute = 13mph/20km. I will hopefully beat this time when I start training and get some cleats. I just wanna know what time is needed for top 50.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #34 on:** 18 June, 2010, 06:31:49 am »

The times are all published on the Brompton website. Beware of comparisons: I did a "10" in 26:14 last year but it took longer than that for the 8.3 miles of the course. There is a BIG HILL.

Aidan · « **Reply #35 on:** 18 June, 2010, 07:40:19 am »

Big hill you say? What times needed for a top 500?

Anyone bought the cheap Merino jersey yet?

rogerzilla · « **Reply #36 on:** 19 June, 2010, 05:13:54 pm »

For various definitions of "cheap"

Dinamo · « **Reply #37 on:** 19 June, 2010, 05:16:01 pm »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 18 June, 2010, 06:31:49 am

The times are all published on the Brompton website. Beware of comparisons: I did a "10" in 26:14 last year but it took longer than that for the 8.3 miles of the course. There is a BIG HILL.

....and you have to climb the BIG HILL twice !

rogerzilla · « **Reply #38 on:** 19 June, 2010, 05:18:59 pm »

There is a strategically placed St John Ambulance at the crest, with oxygen.

bloomers100 · « **Reply #39 on:** 19 June, 2010, 05:34:28 pm »

I'm gonna try and convince the Mrs we should do this.

citoyen · « **Reply #40 on:** 19 June, 2010, 05:37:22 pm »

Just how flipping big is this hill?

d.

Aidan · « **Reply #41 on:** 19 June, 2010, 06:01:19 pm »

Quote from: citizen smudge on 19 June, 2010, 05:37:22 pm

Just how flipping big is this hill?

d.

This not answer your question?

Quote from: rogerzilla on 19 June, 2010, 05:18:59 pm

There is a strategically placed St John Ambulance at the crest, with oxygen.

citoyen · « **Reply #42 on:** 19 June, 2010, 06:02:12 pm »

That's what made me ask the question!

d.

Dinamo · « **Reply #43 on:** 19 June, 2010, 06:09:03 pm »

Hopefully this link should answer all your questions regarding the HILL !

https://www.brompton.co.uk/bwc/2009/2009_Course.pdf

I will hopefully be riding the TT ( 3 laps ) which precedes the BWC and then watching my Father in Law competing in his third World Championship.

I will of course be wearing my YACF KOTM shirt

rogerzilla · « **Reply #44 on:** 19 June, 2010, 06:29:38 pm »

Sadly we can't wear YACF jerseys for the BWC. I shall be outfitted in tweed

токамак · « **Reply #45 on:** 19 June, 2010, 07:14:58 pm »

I've got a crappy old suit that I'll wear. Can anyone here embroider yacf.co.uk and some other stuff on the back of the jacket for me? Hells Angels style.

Aidan · « **Reply #46 on:** 19 June, 2010, 07:39:20 pm »

Quote from: токамак on 19 June, 2010, 07:14:58 pm

I've got a crappy old suit that I'll wear. Can anyone here embroider yacf.co.uk and some other stuff on the back of the jacket for me? Hells Angels style.

Me too. Shall we start our own Chapter?

bloomers100 · « **Reply #47 on:** 19 June, 2010, 08:25:55 pm »

Got a good response from Mrs B, gonna try and craft a weekend away out of it.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #48 on:** 19 June, 2010, 08:48:47 pm »

Quote from: токамак on 19 June, 2010, 07:14:58 pm

I've got a crappy old suit that I'll wear. Can anyone here embroider yacf.co.uk and some other stuff on the back of the jacket for me? Hells Angels style.

Use sequins, Pearly King-stylee?

citoyen · « **Reply #49 on:** 20 June, 2010, 07:46:34 pm »

I'm not sure yet what I'll be wearing. I have a nice grey pinstripe jacket that's quite light, so that might do. Maybe with a shirt and a bow tie. The question really is what to wear on the bottom half. I have some smart-ish black shorts but they won't really go with the jacket.

d.