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Neil Compton

I think you have done a good time. Two minutes faster than me. Once into the headwind i didn't have the legs to keep my speed up and towards the end just eased up.

"It's not about the bike"

Neil Compton

A PB by 6 seconds i believe.

Neil Compton

Going out was actually quite pleasurable for a TT but that all changed on the way back. I was thinking on the way out how i'd love to do a 10 along this stretch of road as i would have easily done a PB.

Neil Compton

Well done team Beacon. And well done in particular to Steve for getting a time under two hours in appalling conditions.

Neil Compton

Nice pics and nice write up. Not long before i head off to Holland and Germany and i'm expecting things to be similar there.

Neil Compton

Hi,

You just carry on up the main road at the end of the first lap.

Neil Compton

Is that a carbon fibre frame? How long have you had it?

Neil Compton

No excuse to not ride Saturday as weather forecast looks great. Just wish i was in better shape.

Neil Compton

I may do the E2E again at some time but i think for next year i'd like a different challenge.

Neil Compton

:) I've seen programs on tv where they have tried experiments with controlling things with the mind. The amount of effort and concentration it took to produce a result was staggering. I can just imagine riding my bike and trying to change gears with thought alone. I'd be knackered just trying to do ...

Neil Compton

I don't have any bathroom scales.

Neil Compton

Yer but do you feel any noticeable difference when riding a different speed bike? Thats the question i'm asking because i feel if a chains life and strength is drastically reduced just for an extra gear or two then is it really worth going to 10 speed.

Neil Compton

Do you think there is any real noticeable difference to riding an 8/9/10 speed? I'm rather sceptical.

Neil Compton

The gearing on my claud butler is 26-36-48 with a 9 speed cassette 11-32. On my tours with fully loaded panniers i did have to use 26/32 on some hills i encountered. I think that if I was selecting a ratio from scratch it would be along the lines of 26-38-50 with a 13-25 10sp cassette. Did you weig...

Neil Compton

The gearing on my claud butler is 26-36-48 with a 9 speed cassette 11-32. On my tours with fully loaded panniers i did have to use 26/32 on some hills i encountered. In connection with the other thread about chains i was out on the club run sunday on my CB and was having the gears jump and also was ...

Neil Compton

My Trek which i only tend to ride when it's dry has an 8 speed cassette and my Raleigh which i ride to work on and in wet weather has a 6 speed cassette.

Neil Compton

Bit like George but when the chain starts to slip. Since joining the club i've done over 20,000 miles on 2 different bikes and i've only had to change the chain once on either bike. When i had the chains replaced i also had new cassettes.

Neil Compton

Not very.

Neil Compton

Yes some interesting photos.

Neil Compton

Do the wheels fit in the bag as well?. Just curious to know which plane company you went with as well?

Neil Compton

Have a nice ride guys. Just curious how you got your bikes over there. On a plane i guess but did you have to dismantle them?

Neil Compton

Claire, just be aware that part of the route i've plotted between Fort Augustus and Clunes is offroad. Part canal towpath i think and forest track along Loch Lochy. Surface is not bad i believe but Phil might know more. I'll probably use that route if the weather is ok but stick to the A82 if the we...

Neil Compton

When do you set off Claire?

Neil Compton

Can't speak from experience but i've read so many negative comments about those slime tubes that i wouldn't bother with them.

Neil Compton

I wore the tops on sundays clubrun and they kept me nice and warm although it wasn't a particularly cold day. Would all 3 layers be enough for a really cold day ! i'll have to wait and see. I had the wisp jacket unzipped on the way home to get some cool air into my body and i could notice a differen...

Neil Compton

The tops arrived today and it's a good job i didn't go for small. Medium is just about right. Sleeve length perfect. The core and wisp jackets could be maybe slightly longer in the body and the core jacket could have slightly bigger pockets but overall they are a good fit. The wisp jacket is very li...

Neil Compton

I'll let you guys know. It's not expensive kit so i don't expect the quality to be fantastic but it has to be better than what i currently wear.

Neil Compton

Ahh i've ordered 3 different tops, the base layer, the core jersey and the wisp jacket. I've plugged for medium so if they are too big i'll blame Dave.

. I'll just have to return them if they are.

Neil Compton

Hmm, so really i should go for small instead. Argh.

Neil Compton

I fancy ordering some dhb winter tops from wiggle but have a bit of a dilemma...(sizing). My measurements put me between small and medium but closer to small. I read a comment from someone who purchased a top which was supposed to be his size that it was too small so is having to send it back. This ...

Neil Compton

I've turned the stem over and it's raised the bars by a good inch or more and brought them closer to me. Had a little ride and it did feel much better. Next tester is to do a longer ride and see how the body feels after that.

Neil Compton

Philip Whiteman wrote:I think you may need to use some weedkiller to remove the grass growing through the paving slabs.

Ahh, that's my dads place. He can do that. If you saw the state of where i live you would have a shock.

Neil Compton

100mm the stem length is.

Neil Compton

Here is a pic. Saddle has been straightened since photo was taken.

Neil Compton

I havn't had chance to ride it properly yet Steve so i'm going to go out for a bash on it the weekend. I did a little ride this evening and had a mess with the saddle position but i need to do the plumb line test. It didn't feel too bad. The Dalesman actually has a shorter stem than the trek so it's...

Neil Compton

Yes Dave i want to be riding the bike for comfort and have been reading up on this matter. I think a shorter stem with another spacer added is an option or a shorter angled stem like the Ritchey Comp. My trek is pretty comfortable to ride over distance but occasionally i might get a little shoulder ...

Neil Compton

The treks top tube is horizontal Steve.

Neil Compton

To change the frame i'd have to send the whole bike back to Bikeshed and i don't really want to do that with the problems i had in the first place. Hopefully raising the stem a bit and shortening the length should do the trick but it looks like i'll have to go to a local bike shop to see what they t...

Neil Compton

As you know i've just bought a Claud Butler Dalesman but it looks like i'm going to have to change the handlebar stem for a shorter one. I got my tape measure out the weekend to compare the frame measurements to my trek and the top tube of the Dalesman is at least 2 inches longer yet the down tube i...

Neil Compton

It's horses for courses really. I've found a double to be more than sufficient for my road bike and for going up hills but thats not carrying any loads. Now my touring bike has arrived today and it has a triple which i think will be a godsend when travelling with full panniers. It's at my dads at th...

Neil Compton

I think the car is a Hatchback. I'll have to find out the particular make. I was talking to someone who does some cycling and they asked me about cycle carriers which was before i told them i didn't drive.

Neil Compton

Thanks Steve.

Neil Compton

Woops, sorry guys i should have been more clear. I mean cycle carriers that you fit to cars.

Neil Compton

Can anyone recommend a decent bike rack that dosn't cost the earth.

Neil Compton

Yes i should have mentioned that i only ride the aksiums in good weather as well although they have been over bumpy surfaces.

Neil Compton

I have Mavic Aksiums which have done 9000 miles and still look brand new. Only had one little kink in the front which was from riding into the back of someone. I think for the price they are a great wheel. Have gone up a bit recently though.

Neil Compton

I just thought i'd mention that the first stop "The Ramblers Retreat" was set in a lovely location and was a nice place but oh my the prices. Let's just say that Croome Park is cheap by comparison. Still i'm not the Grumpiest Audaxer. :) It's a nice Audax though and you cycle through some lovely cou...

Neil Compton

Very nice.

Neil Compton

Oh regarding the creaking. I've never had any problems there. Any creaking ive had has been from my shoes.

Neil Compton

Tony Le Mesmer wrote:how long you had them?

I think it's about 2 1/2 years now but i swap between two bikes so they havn't been ridden on continuously during that time period. They will have done a few miles though.

Have you any Look pedals in Paul.?

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