Pic of the Day

[Binhill1]

If you're out in the open, it's surprising the difference a headwind makes !

Rode to and from Badminton last night. 30+kph wind.

To Badminton - into wind.

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From Badminton - wind behind (stopped recording some of the ride through the garden on the way back hence the tiny differences in range/altitude)

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Huge difference in speeds/time taken and calories.

Oh yeah .. it's pic of the day .. the dog was down wind (similar speeds) the day before and picked up overspray ...

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You've either too much time on your hands , or you really need a good drink.

 

[Zimmerframe]

You've either too much time on your hands , or you really need a good drink.

That was the warm up, before my run ..

 

[Zimmerframe]

@Binhill1 Are you getting a g3 or a g4 ???

 

[Binhill1]

@Binhill1 Are you getting a g3 or a g4 ???

G4 is overated I've been told from a very very reliable source . So be a G3 . I'm not convinced anything else is any better motor wise . Ebike will go forevermore if commuting or you weigh around 70 kg I believe.

 

[Zimmerframe]

G4 is overated I've been told from a very very reliable source . So be a G3 . I'm not convinced anything else is any better motor wise . Ebike will go forevermore if commuting or you weigh around 70 kg I believe.

G4 is really really nice on the motor front, but for day to day you won't notice any difference.

G3 is pretty top notch, so maybe 5% "improvement" bit that's down to semantics .

Potentially with main battery and range extender you have a CHUNK more, but hell, 700wh, you're pretty fecked !!!

 

[Binhill1]

G4 is overated I've been told from a very very reliable source . So be a G3 . I'm not convinced anything else is any better motor wise . Ebike will go forevermore if commuting or you weigh around 70 kg I believe.

I was told g4 be expensive. I had a great spin on gen 2 today and thought do I really need or want a new bike but , no pockets in a shroud .

 

[Binhill1]

Yes I'm 70 this year if I cycle 4 hours it takes me 7 if that makes sense. Two years warranty from a great dealer , try and hold me back. Tried Inverness dealer for Gen 3 can't get one.

 

[RustyMTB]

If you're out in the open, it's surprising the difference a headwind makes !

I'd say a five mile section on the flat did about 30% of the battery on that ride, definitely noticeable.

 

[Zimmerframe]

I'd say a five mile section on the flat did about 30% of the battery on that ride, definitely noticeable.

I haven't looked. Which way ? Was already depleted from the bar run and wasn't full before that.

Interestingly, as I'm a bafang convert, the jam makes for far easier ( and faster) riding and with better efficiency, but it's on loan to a mate with osteoporosis. The Myth rides better though on the fun stuff.

 

[Binhill1]

I'd say a five mile section on the flat did about 30% of the battery on that ride, definitely noticeable.

On the clock only 5 and 7 o'clock are classed às a tail wind the rest is a headwind. That's in a helicopter though.

 

[RustyMTB]

Haven't done that for a while. Last time I was in one, we had to wait for a plane to land before we were allowed to cross over the Gatwick runway. My daughter enjoyed flying me around though.

 

[Binhill1]

Haven't done that for a while. Last time I was in one, we had to wait for a plane to land before we were allowed to cross over the runway. My daughter enjoyed flying me around though.

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Brilliant

 

[Binhill1]

Brilliant

I was always jumpy in helicopters I must admit.

 

[RustyMTB]

My office was at the back of a chopper hangar, so I became pals with the guys. I was forever hopping on for free rides & the boys kindly gave my little girl a freebie burn around the place for her birthday. He wanted to let her fly it for a bit but her feet didn't reach the pedals. I never told her mum until she landed.

 

[Binhill1]

My office was at the back of a chopper hangar, so I became pals with the guys. I was forever hopping on for free rides & the boys kindly gave my little girl a freebie burn around the place for her birthday. He wanted to let her fly it for a bit but her feet didn't reach the pedals. I never told her mum until she landed.

Great experience

 

[Bndit]

+ 16 celcius, summer vibes

 

[The EMF]

An absolutely glorious day out in the Cheviot Hills today with me marra @The Hodge. I’ll just post a couple of pics and leave the write up to the Quillsmith and giant of the written word Neil to complete the ride description
Stunning weather, fab ride and a pint to finish the day off proper like.