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Johnnyc

http://www.cadencesport.co.uk/

I had a fitting here - lasted about 4 hours (but that was icluding my TT bike too). I also had custom footbeds made for my shoes.

A few changes were made, but there all worked together to make my bikes much more comfortable.

Johnnyc

The most important thing is to be comfortable on the bike, and that means having the correct fit. Whoever you purchase the bike from should be able to offer you a comprehensive fitting service as part of the purchase. If you are not particularly bothered about weight, then the 105 should be fine. Re...

Johnnyc

Great work Gary, a fabulous achievement.

Johnnyc

Great photography Ed - I like the contrast of expressions.

Johnnyc

How about making the yellow / gold bands a little thinner? Maybe all the same thickness as the inner band?

Johnnyc

Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever. That surrender, even the smallest act of giving up, stays with me. So when I feel like quitting, I ask myself, which...

Johnnyc

Hold on Neil - I swear I saw you eating beans on toast once!

Johnnyc

http://www.cyclismas.com/2012/07/the-legend-of-the-500/

Johnnyc

Charges

http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/ ... ng0613.pdf

Johnnyc

It'll be interesting to see Armstrong's power and influence at work on this one...

Johnnyc

Draw your own conclusions

http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/wp-conte ... 1150px.jpg

Johnnyc

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/armstro ... 0&ns_fee=0

The case continues to develop...

Johnnyc

Some pretty good times - well done everyone and congratulations Gary!

Johnnyc

I've had this happen a few times with Lezyne pumps, both a track pump and a Road drive. Not great to have the valve core come loose and instantly deflate the tyre you've just pumped up. Lezyne now ship their pumps with a pressure release valve, which solves the problem. I've just found out that thei...

Johnnyc

Stupidly just checked BBC Website, 8am: "Heavy Rain, 5degrees, 23mph NE wind!" Can't be any worse than mad march hare?! It won't be an easy ride!!! Then again, I did a solo four hour ride on the day of the Mad March Hare and that was pretty horrendous. Good luck and enjoy yourself - some nice scena...

Johnnyc

Well done everybody - some pretty decent times there - how were the roads?

Johnnyc

Maybe a link to stress or Type A personalities. It can possibley be brought on by periods of intense stress - but no one really knows for sure. It usually resolves itself over a few months.

Johnnyc

Thanks Greg - it's a blister on the retina - when I blink I see a circular after image - like a massive floater in your vision - it also makes your eyesight blurry in the centre of your view - great for timetrialling!

Johnnyc

Unfortunately I won't be riding the first TT today - I've been diagnosed with central serous retinopathy and my eyes are still blurry from the examination last night.

Anyway - good luck to everybody riding - it looks like it'll be a smashing day to get those PB's in!

Johnnyc

Thanks to Brian and Simon - you've certainly put alot of work into this table.

Johnnyc

or Michelin Krylion, another highly rated tyre.

Johnnyc

Being over 6 ft - I'd usually expect to have an XL frame. With my last two TT bikes - I've been fitted to a large frame . It's often a close call betwen two frame sizes. As Ed suggested, get measured up at a shop - it's the best way.

Johnnyc

I thought the close up shots of the tyres deforming over the cobbles were great.

Johnnyc

Glad the browser change worked. I always use course points, as they give turn by turn instructions at each junction. You can also add a warning e.g. 200ft before a turning. Track points are just like following a line on a map From BRT: There are 2 different point types: Track Point - A basic point t...

Johnnyc

If it isn't to do with a slow internet connection, then it may be a browser issue. I recommend you install the latest version of Firefox and give it a go with that Firefox works really well with BRT - and I've had no problems getting planned routes saved onto the Garmin. http://www.mozilla.com/en-US...

Johnnyc

Keep up the good work Steve!

Johnnyc

I've got a Kuota Kebel - which I use mainly for time trials. I find the handling is fine and responsive, and that's mainly on the aero bars. The bike also seems fairly stiff - even with the brake pads set really close to the rim - I get no brake rub - even when standing and putting some power down. ...

Johnnyc

Gore Xenon gloves are pretty good - quite fine - so you have great feel with them. They work well - and keep your hands warm - they kept my hands warm on Saturday for 5 hours or so.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/-_-/5360038696/

Johnnyc

I would recommend Steinbeck - something like Cannery Row or tortilla Flat - good introductions to his work. Hermann Hesse - Knulp - a decent read. Huxley - Brave New World - Time must have a stop To kill a mockingbird - I agree with Dave - worth your time. Also type an author you like into this site...

Johnnyc

Well - being keen to carry on my cycle ride I did start taking the shifter apart - I never realised they were so complex inside!!! The front face plate of the Shimano's did indeed have a spring ready to uncoil - I put this back together and left well alone. Luckily for me - it was able to be fixed i...

Johnnyc

Just 1/2 mile into a ride today, as I tried to shift up a gear, the cable snapped. The cable was fairly new too - about 3 months old. I cycled home to replace the cable - that's when the problems started. The old cable stop is stuck in the Sti lever - and the mechanism is catching on the bit of fray...

Johnnyc

It's almost as if the Terminator has been pedalling your bike!

Any plans for the next version?

Johnnyc

I used a Charge Spoon for the Audax - not too bad for a long ride.

Chris - I have a Brooks Imperial sitting in the garage, you're welcome to try it out - it's in mint condition.

Johnnyc

Maybe I can rule out the jockey wheels as the cause.

The bikes done 4235 miles since last June - maybe time for a service.

Thanks for the suggestions eveyone.

Johnnyc

It's not very often you have to change jockey wheels---a lot of gear changing probs come from stiff links in the chain--this can cause the rear gear cage to jump. I suggest give everything a good cleaning and lubricating. I've seen some jockey wheels worn really badly but still working fine. If the...

Johnnyc

Got this clack, clack, clacking sound - thought a spoke had gone. Phil said he saw the mech sort of jumping backwards and forwards. This only happened once - but with quite a way to go, I was dreading having a mechanical! One of the jockey wheels doesn't really spin freely - thought maybe the bearin...

Johnnyc

After having an alarming moment during the 200k Audax, where my rear mech started playing up - I think it may be time to replace the jockey wheels.

Anyone know what a good replacement would be?

It's a Shimano 10 Speed - Dura ace 7800 mech.

Johnnyc

I've done well over 3000 miles since August and changed the blocks once, not that they were worn too much, just wanted to fit some Koolstop Salmons.

Either I don't brake much, or don't carry enough speed to wear them out!

Johnnyc

I found Assos to be fairly good - Udderly Smooth didn't seem to last as long but was ok.

I now use this stuff

http://www.inmotionproducts.com/product ... _id=RECDM5

Lasts for ages, and you get 500ml as compared to 140ml of assos.

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