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I asked about this a while back and think I have now found a solution. My kickr was reporting around 50km per 1 hr turbo ride when uploaded to Strava and although it's ultimately meaningless, my old turbo seemed a bit more realistic with distances of between 20 and 30km.

Now on the Wahoo app you can select 'Erg Mode Speed Simulation' and it reports a much more 'realistic' distance and speed, based on power and cadence, not just on the flywheel speed. It has no effect on TR.

I know indoor distance is not really a thing, but when quickly comparing seasons on strava, it is quite useful.

Start with a ramp test.

I've taken a punt. I was going to buy a full frame bag from them but they won't do dividers or additional pockets which is a pity.

Strange, I found it comes up quite small. One of us has must have unrealistic expectations!

Schrodinger's Look, it's both built up and a frameset at the same time.

As @Pifko said, even if it's not mine, I would go for a second hand frame and spend on wheels, skin suit and helmet.

Although there are aero gains to be made on the frame, the main thing you are getting is a bike with geometry suited to a good position, that's where you gain the most.

I have my old TT frame for sale. I replaced it with the same frame Richard Bussell used and still have the last one. It's a good starting point and I ran it 1x11 - it has a removable front mech hanger.

I'm 5'11 and it's pretty much spot on for me. Looking for £125 plus postage.

Yeah, obviously you are right.

Did you get a VCLS 2 style seatpost in the end?
If so do you or anyone else who has got one have any experience/feedback on them?

Not sure it's an area I should skimp on...

Awesome info, thanks.

Anyone know if you can use the £19.99 black friday deal with an existing account? I just cancelled my subscription before it auto renewed at £39.99 but it wont let me buy another year with the new deal.

I guess I can use another email address.

or buy 3 sizes on wiggle and return them within a year - rapha

I never New your mum was such a good photographer!

Can you ride the course the day after? or even after the riders have passed? Thinking of riding there via Dieppe, watching the race and trying out a few of the cobbled sections before heading home.

Does anyone want to buy my Karoo? It's a brand new unit, replaced under warranty as the old one was missing the usb port cover (apparently it can only be fitted in the factory). Comes with the new bracket foot and all the accessories.

Up to date review on Road.cc

I actually really like it now and it's constantly improving with updates every two weeks, but I've started riding long distances (200km +) and the battery isn't ideal for this. I'm getting 8-9hrs depending on usage.

If something goes wrong with it, I'm happy to act as a go-between and return it in my name. Looking for £200, as used ones are going regularly for that on ebay, it currently sells new for £312

EDIT - I'm going to stick it on eBay this weekend. Hope that doesn't count as breaking the rules. Just giving first dibs to the forum.

Awesome, glad I asked!

I'm looking for something to allow me to mount my phone easily on my stem or between my aero bars for riding long distances. Quad lock looks good but there is prob not room to lock the phone in because of the extensions/pads.

I found this top peak one and it looks pretty good. Could also mount a backup front light underneath it.

Anyone used it or have any opinions on it?

I did/do 16/8 fasting which I find pretty manageable. I get to eat two good sized meals and still have a calorie deficit if I want. Not eating/drinking after 8pm means that you don't drink or snack after dinner which keeps beer consumption to a minimum.

As people have mentioned, I'm not sure if the fasting has a big difference, but the routine has helped me to be more aware of what I eat and when.

Actually, I usually only stick to it Mon-Thurs but just doing this has helped me maintain since dropping quite a bit of weight at the start of the year.

I have one Spyre, flat mount, inc the 140/160 mount for the front fork. £25 posted. Can pm pics if you like.

I put an inline barrel adjuster just after the cable leaves the extension. It makes changes to the setup much easier.

I assume all TT setups are temporary.

I have a titanium frame that I need to shift as I get my new Fairlight in Jan. Not sure of the exact geometry but I’m 179cm and it was spot on for me. It’s 1268g for the frame only.

Hope it went well.

My other plan for Easter has fallen through, so I’m back in for the Arrow if you will have me.

I had a crash repair done recently and it was a normal turnaround. Filled in the online form and got an email the same day, sent the bibs off and got an email to confirm they had received them. Final repair back 10 days later.

Why not start on sweet spot base, low or medium depending on your available time? The main benefit of TR for me is the fact they work out all that stuff for you.

I usually do a longer weekend ride instead of the Sat one so my TSS is higher than the plan I’m on, but it’s not as good in terms of quality.

Lea Valley CC - Club runs every Sunday from Walthamstow Town Hall, usually three speeds.

Rides from HEX - https://hexcycling.com/ on most Saturdays. Less of a traditional club.