Fresh Goodies - Compass Metal Core Tyre Levers x 3no

 

After trying to fit and remove the Schwable G-One tyres onto the Roval wheel set on my S-Works Creo I have snapped three plastic tyre lever tips as they are that tight. I have some big all metal tyre levers from Park Tool but there is no protection for carbon rims. I called in past Go Outdoors as they had these small plastic coated metal tyre levers. I am not sure the metal runs all the way through the tip so might just be as weak, time will tell when I fit the replacement rear tyre this week! 

RRP £8.00 and I paid £6.50 from Go Outdoors. 

As ever a Fresh Goods Sunday blog will follow after some use.  

Fresh Goods Sunday - Assos Trail Jersey T3 (Schwarwald Green TIR)

 

I bought this short sleeved jersey last year in the Westbrook Cycles sale but did not start wearing it until this year. I have looked at these type of looser trail / mountain type tops for a few years but could never justify buying one at the full rrp. I cannot see how they can charge so much as there is nothing to the jersey, no pockets, no zips, nothing. You pull it over your head and that's it. What I do like is the looser / casual fit rather than a lycra type race jersey and it has longer sleeves. Yes the quality is spot on and cannot fault anything. The material is fast wicking, it washes well and dries very quickly. It is comfortable to wear and does not flap around too much on fast downhills etc. 

RRP £85.00 and I paid £33.61 from Westbrook Cycles inc 24hr p&p. 60% off. 

Manufacturers Blurb - 

An evolved version of our all-mountain jersey that applies ASSOS engineering to trail riding, combining the breathability of road-race jerseys and the durability of dedicated off-road equipment.

Incorporating feedback from our World Cup athletes—and from our own experience—we updated the TRAIL fit profile. The T3 evolution features a slightly roomier chest to better accommodate pads and allow movement in the saddle. We also shifted the sleeves from a raglan cut to a set-in design to better map the body.

Third rear tyre blow out in three rides, getting sick now - Langley Park to Ebchester n back

 

No riding yesterday after a day out with the family at South Shields enjoying the coast with Angus's dog. By the time we got home and did a few jobs I was wiped out. 

Today after a good sleep I was still feeling rough and tired but forced myself out for a few steady miles. I took the original Creo 2 with the 29 x 2.2" wheelset on for some fun and comfort. I joined onto the old railway line at Langley Park and headed for Consett into a massive headwind. Once at the crossroads I turned right and headed for Consett then over to Consett Park before dropping down to the Derwent old railway line to Ebchester. It was mainly overcast and cloudy but the sun did come out a few times. There was a few others out n about but not too busy for a Sunday morning. Once at Ebchester picnic area I turned and headed back to Consett then down towards Lanchester. Then I could hear the hiss again coming from the rear, I looked down at the bike and could see tubeless sealant running down the frame etc. This will be the third ride in a row where I have had a blow out in rear tyres. It sealed after a while but lost quite a lot of pressure then it opened up again then resealed again. What a bloody carryon. More time washing the bike and clothes when I got back in. I cannot see where the sealant come from so pumped the tyre back up and see if it goes back down, I have a spare tyre ready to go on. 

Below are a few snaps from the ride, all in just over 26 miles in 1hr 59mins with 1100ft of climbing. Enjoy and hopefully more soon-