Author Topic: The Cyclist Thread (Read 231411 times)

Pheeny · « **Reply #7360 on:** July 25, 2012, 01:09:18 PM »

Quote from: MichaelA on July 25, 2012, 09:01:20 AM

My chain snapped on the way into work yesterday, pushed it to work and discovered later in the day that I'd managed to lose it too.

if the chain snapped it probably needed changing anyway.

Pheeny · « **Reply #7361 on:** July 25, 2012, 01:27:19 PM »

Quote from: Billy1561 on July 25, 2012, 11:54:05 AM

I always feel the need to readjust at each stop no matter how good the shorts are. I paid £70 for some bib shorts and they are pretty good but always feels better after an adjustment as I say.

thing is with padded shorts they have to fit "perfectly" otherwise you do have to readjust them.

I've got shorts that cost over €100 and I still have to adjust them whereas on the other hand I've got 2 "cheaper" ones (DHB from wiggle and a pair from Decathlon.) and they are fine.

Billy1561 · « **Reply #7362 on:** July 25, 2012, 01:37:16 PM »

I've got 4 pairs from dhb wiggle and they are pretty reasonable to be fair.

mabbympb · « **Reply #7363 on:** July 25, 2012, 01:57:39 PM »

Quote from: Pheeny on July 23, 2012, 11:07:12 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18981376

5.08 seconds in, looks like the very same road. Where is this?

monkeyharris · « **Reply #7364 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:04:28 PM »

Quote from: Billy1561 on July 25, 2012, 01:37:16 PM

I've got 4 pairs from dhb wiggle and they are pretty reasonable to be fair.

My best ones are Vemarc

Pheeny · « **Reply #7365 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:06:09 PM »

Quote from: monkeyharris on July 25, 2012, 02:04:28 PM

My best ones are Vemarc

our old club wear was Vermarc very good make as is Bioracer both Belgian.

Pheeny · « **Reply #7366 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:09:29 PM »

did a 70k ride this morning,did a few local hills... Garmin Link

monkeyharris · « **Reply #7367 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:12:52 PM »

Quote from: Pheeny on July 25, 2012, 02:06:09 PM

our old club wear was Vermarc very good make as is Bioracer both Belgian.

And to make them even more Belgian.....

MichaelA · « **Reply #7368 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:14:27 PM »

Quote from: Pheeny on July 25, 2012, 01:09:18 PM

if the chain snapped it probably needed changing anyway.

I think the whole front mech needs to be replaced as well, it's been due for a while.

Pheeny · « **Reply #7369 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:18:39 PM »

Quote from: MichaelA on July 25, 2012, 02:14:27 PM

I think the whole front mech needs to be replaced as well, it's been due for a while.

the "rings" can be changed individually saves money and it's easy to do.

gentleman · « **Reply #7370 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:19:01 PM »

afternoon guys. I've just recently bought my first "proper" road bike, a Giant Defy Composite 3. It's been great so far and I intend to look after this one properly. However, I'm useless at knowing how to properly look after it so have bought a book!

Anyway, a quick question, last week before a ride I put on some chain lube on the chain and casette. I've been told I should have wiped it off better but I was wondering if that was the reason I noticed the gears didn't work properly or click into place for a long time? Is there anything I should do to ensure that doesn't happen again.

This was the ride. Was a rare sunny day in northern ireland!

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/201449140

Ps does anyone use Strava here?

monkeyharris · « **Reply #7371 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:36:52 PM »

Quote from: gentleman on July 25, 2012, 02:19:01 PM

but I was wondering if that was the reason I noticed the gears didn't work properly or click into place for a long time? Is there anything I should do to ensure that doesn't happen again.

Welcome aboard - sound like you need a readjust on the rear mech - its a case of tightening or untightening the cables with the adjuster...trial and error will get it right...but your bike shop will do it for you if you pop in if you dont fancy it...and you always get some cable strectching with a brand new cable so it always needs a adjust after a few weeks riding

gentleman · « **Reply #7372 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:41:21 PM »

Quote from: monkeyharris on July 25, 2012, 02:36:52 PM

Welcome aboard - sound like you need a readjust on the rear mech - its a case of tightening or untightening the cables with the adjuster...trial and error will get it right...but your bike shop will do it for you if you pop in if you dont fancy it...and you always get some cable strectching with a brand new cable so it always needs a adjust after a few weeks riding

Ah ok. Thanks very much. So it's nothing to do with my chain lube stuff?

This would be why the bike shop told me to take it back to them after a month for a service then I'm guessing?

mabbympb · « **Reply #7373 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:42:30 PM »

Quote from: gentleman on July 25, 2012, 02:19:01 PM

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/201449140

Ps does anyone use Strava here?

I love it, makes cycling out on your own a bit more competitive, giving you a benchmark, and then the motivation to go out and be faster on the next ride!

http://app.strava.com/athletes/607740

Pheeny · « **Reply #7374 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:45:36 PM »

why get a book when all the advice/info you need is available for free on the net.

No Way José · « **Reply #7375 on:** July 25, 2012, 02:51:08 PM »

Looking at replacing my road bike which was nicked a few weeks ago. Narrowed it down to choice of 3:
Trek 2.1
Ghost Race 4900
Bianchi Via Nerone 7

Really like the look of the Ghost and the wheels and frame look to be far better than the others. Only thing slightly off-putting is that its Tiagra groupset as opposed to the 105 on the Trek and Campy Xenon on the Bianchi.
Any one got any recomendations ? They all come in at £1000 and are therefore eligible for Ride2Work which is nice !

Pheeny · « **Reply #7376 on:** July 25, 2012, 03:00:13 PM »

Don't get Tiagra whatever you do...

monkeyharris · « **Reply #7377 on:** July 25, 2012, 03:04:54 PM »

Quote from: gentleman on July 25, 2012, 02:41:21 PM

Ah ok. Thanks very much. So it's nothing to do with my chain lube stuff?

This would be why the bike shop told me to take it back to them after a month for a service then I'm guessing?

Yep all your cables will stretch a bit so the bike show will adjust them for you - nothing to do with lube - chain needs that to help it run smoother...of course there are a million differnet lubes and an equal amount of theories as to whats the right one/right amount to put on the chain...

gentleman · « **Reply #7378 on:** July 25, 2012, 03:08:50 PM »

Quote from: monkeyharris on July 25, 2012, 03:04:54 PM

Yep all your cables will stretch a bit so the bike show will adjust them for you - nothing to do with lube - chain needs that to help it run smoother...of course there are a million differnet lubes and an equal amount of theories as to whats the right one/right amount to put on the chain...

thanks very much

Billy1561 · « **Reply #7379 on:** July 25, 2012, 03:50:16 PM »

Quote from: No Way José on July 25, 2012, 02:51:08 PM

Looking at replacing my road bike which was nicked a few weeks ago. Narrowed it down to choice of 3:
Trek 2.1
Ghost Race 4900
Bianchi Via Nerone 7

Really like the look of the Ghost and the wheels and frame look to be far better than the others. Only thing slightly off-putting is that its Tiagra groupset as opposed to the 105 on the Trek and Campy Xenon on the Bianchi.
Any one got any recomendations ? They all come in at £1000 and are therefore eligible for Ride2Work which is nice !

Don't worry about the £1000 ceiling on the bike scheme. If you can afford it, any bike shop will be delighted to relieve you of a few hundred extra quid for the next model up.for cash.

A Feint Zebra · « **Reply #7380 on:** July 25, 2012, 03:53:03 PM »

Quote from: mabbympb on July 25, 2012, 02:42:30 PM

I love it, makes cycling out on your own a bit more competitive, giving you a benchmark, and then the motivation to go out and be faster on the next ride!

http://app.strava.com/athletes/607740

Yup. On Strava here too - though times are pants

http://app.strava.com/athletes/FeintZebra

Ramon · « **Reply #7381 on:** July 25, 2012, 03:56:11 PM »

Quote from: Billy1561 on July 25, 2012, 11:59:00 AM

If that's US dollars then it looks like good value for an entry level machine.

Cheers mate, It's in US dollars.

wacko · « **Reply #7382 on:** July 25, 2012, 07:04:53 PM »

Quote from: El Phes on July 25, 2012, 09:59:21 AM

I guess buying a really good pair of cycling shorts can mean a big difference right? Does anyone know what type of inside (is it called chamios?) is the best to buy? Natural rather than man made I guess what I'm asking?

I go commando with cycling shorts. Try that out. Also, buy yourself a tub of sudocrem (grey tub/red writing in baby section) and apply that to sore areas after shower.

If you're wearing something under your cycling shorts, you're doing it wrong. I know what Sudocrem is. But I don't have any problems. I ride a Brooks, you know.

Did you mean to reply to someone else?

Regarding real chamois (leather) vs the synthetic stuff, I'd go for synthetic. Real chamois needs looking after.

mabbympb · « **Reply #7383 on:** July 25, 2012, 07:33:33 PM »

Quote from: Billy1561 on July 25, 2012, 03:50:16 PM

Don't worry about the £1000 ceiling on the bike scheme. If you can afford it, any bike shop will be delighted to relieve you of a few hundred extra quid for the next model up.for cash.

I tried that with leisure lakes and they wouldn't budge. I was offering to pay £50 for a shitty pump to make it up to £1050, and they just would not budge!

A Feint Zebra · « **Reply #7384 on:** July 25, 2012, 07:37:37 PM »

Quote from: mabbympb on July 25, 2012, 07:33:33 PM

I tried that with leisure lakes and they wouldn't budge. I was offering to pay £50 for a shitty pump to make it up to £1050, and they just would not budge!

I paid £1,300 for my Trek at Evans on C2W - they happily snapped up the extra cash off me

The 92A · « **Reply #7385 on:** July 25, 2012, 07:45:50 PM »

Quote from: mabbympb on July 25, 2012, 07:33:33 PM

I tried that with leisure lakes and they wouldn't budge. I was offering to pay £50 for a shitty pump to make it up to £1050, and they just would not budge!

Try elsewhere

.

Billy1561 · « **Reply #7386 on:** July 25, 2012, 08:06:46 PM »

Quote from: mabbympb on July 25, 2012, 07:33:33 PM

I tried that with leisure lakes and they wouldn't budge. I was offering to pay £50 for a shitty pump to make it up to £1050, and they just would not budge!

Their loss mate, although it surprises me them being so strict as I know a few places that happily oblige.

No Way José · « **Reply #7387 on:** July 25, 2012, 08:16:14 PM »

Quote from: Billy1561 on July 25, 2012, 03:50:16 PM

Don't worry about the £1000 ceiling on the bike scheme. If you can afford it, any bike shop will be delighted to relieve you of a few hundred extra quid for the next model up.for cash.

Good call that, will try it and see how it goes

Billy1561 · « **Reply #7388 on:** July 25, 2012, 10:44:13 PM »

Weather is looking good for the weekend, that's 2 in a row !!

dave 5516 · « **Reply #7389 on:** July 26, 2012, 04:38:32 AM »

Quote from: Billy1561 on July 25, 2012, 10:44:13 PM

Weather is looking good for the weekend, that's 2 in a row !!

Hope it's nice today,I'm off to Bangor.

Pheeny · « **Reply #7390 on:** July 26, 2012, 08:27:23 AM »

Quote from: dave 5516 on July 26, 2012, 04:38:32 AM

Hope it's nice today,I'm off to Bangor.

wear protection...

Jimmy Conway · « **Reply #7391 on:** July 26, 2012, 10:17:59 AM »

Had a nice little ride last night, to the shops and back to get provisions for dinner. My word it was warm last night, drenched in sweat.

Black and White Paul · « **Reply #7392 on:** July 26, 2012, 12:37:09 PM »

Quote from: Jimmy Conway on July 26, 2012, 10:17:59 AM

Had a nice little ride last night, to the shops and back to get provisions for dinner. My word it was warm last night, drenched in sweat.

I am actually thinking of getting myself a sweatband to pop on under my hat. You ever been sweating that much it's running down your brow and into your eyes? It stings like hell.

MichaelA · « **Reply #7393 on:** July 26, 2012, 12:45:03 PM »

Ouch. New chain, new bottom bracket, new cassette, new front crank set.

A Feint Zebra · « **Reply #7394 on:** July 26, 2012, 12:57:41 PM »

I've changed my plans for the weekend - am now going to do circuit laps of the Great Orme

Think I'll probably collapse at 4, though have completed 10 in a row before no probs.

shippers · « **Reply #7395 on:** July 26, 2012, 01:12:17 PM »

Quote from: Black and White Paul on July 26, 2012, 12:37:09 PM

I am actually thinking of getting myself a sweatband to pop on under my hat. You ever been sweating that much it's running down your brow and into your eyes? It stings like hell.

Get some decent cycling glasses, they'll help stop that

Billy1561 · « **Reply #7396 on:** July 26, 2012, 02:06:16 PM »

Quote from: MichaelA on July 26, 2012, 12:45:03 PM

Ouch. New chain, new bottom bracket, new cassette, new front crank set.

Wowee!
Should ride like new again though.

wacko · « **Reply #7397 on:** July 26, 2012, 02:41:09 PM »

Quote from: Black and White Paul on July 26, 2012, 12:37:09 PM

I am actually thinking of getting myself a sweatband to pop on under my hat. You ever been sweating that much it's running down your brow and into your eyes? It stings like hell.

Every goddam day in this weather

I usually wear a bandana cos I have to protect my baldy head from the sun.

Pheeny · « **Reply #7398 on:** July 26, 2012, 03:45:17 PM »

Just a quickish 40km ride today Garmin Link

Billy1561 · « **Reply #7399 on:** July 26, 2012, 05:10:49 PM »

Good pace that Tony. Particularly impressed with your max speed