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- 16 Oct 2013 11:00
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Funny stuff
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3840
- 26 Jul 2013 20:56
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: getting into audaxes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8192
From my limited experience, I'd say it can be best characterised as an event where you pay several pounds to eat lots of cake. Unfortunately the cake is spread out so you have to cycle to get to it - sometimes up hills if the organiser is particularly evil. That is superb, I'm going to write that d...
- 24 Jul 2013 13:27
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: 10 mins slower on Alpe D'Huez?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 14418
- 13 Feb 2013 10:59
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: cassette gear options
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8523
- 19 Dec 2012 10:52
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Do I need a turbo?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11633
- 19 Dec 2012 10:48
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Do I need a turbo?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11633
- 12 Oct 2012 14:32
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Beacon bottles on tour
- Replies: 58
- Views: 74491
This refers back to Alan Weaver's pic on the previous page: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-19920580
- 20 Aug 2012 09:38
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Beacon's Clee and Kidder Killer Audaxes
- Replies: 35
- Views: 18850
- 17 Aug 2012 10:43
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Beacon's Clee and Kidder Killer Audaxes
- Replies: 35
- Views: 18850
- 17 Aug 2012 09:34
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Beacon's Clee and Kidder Killer Audaxes
- Replies: 35
- Views: 18850
- 19 Jul 2012 14:47
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Triple to Compact
- Replies: 25
- Views: 12222
I had a triple in the past and never ever used the inner ring. Now I have 50-34 compact and it suits me fine - with 12-25 I have the right spread of gears, low enough to get up any hills round here, high enough for a bit of speed. Changing between rings is a bit of a big jump though and usually need...
- 25 Jun 2012 10:50
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Beacon Cotswold Audax 2012
- Replies: 40
- Views: 17559
Thanks to everyone who helped make this another great Beacon audax - George (and family), kitchen helpers, car park guys, controls. Got very wet and mucky and as a result (like Greg) my front mech seized up and (like Keith) got stuck on my bike as my cleats seized up too! Thanks to Ian for the compa...
- 29 May 2012 13:21
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: "Wild" camping in France
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3685
- 30 Apr 2012 10:59
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: LMTT
- Replies: 75
- Views: 239182
- 23 Mar 2012 12:47
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Club Events for 2012
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8527
- 05 Dec 2011 10:46
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Rear Gear Calibration; ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12870
- 21 Nov 2011 12:56
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: RIP to an old friend: The longevity of aluminium frames
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10862
Aluminium does have a lower tensile strength than steel, however this is compensated for by using larger diameter tubing than steel-framed bikes to attain stiffness and strength. It is also more likely to be stressed by the welding process, so on a cheaper bike the joints may be weaker (more expensi...
- 23 Sep 2011 11:21
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: another technical recommendation :)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6146
This is a great little rear light, very bright, can be attached to frame or clothing, batteries seem to last for ages: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/smart-lunar-r1-rear-light/
- 17 Aug 2011 10:54
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: mid week rides
- Replies: 231
- Views: 564498
- 08 Aug 2011 14:10
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Getting taken up the pass
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11355
- 08 Aug 2011 13:56
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Getting taken up the pass
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11355
- 02 Jun 2011 18:39
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Getting taken up the pass
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11355
Final word on this, at the risk of being boring - found a simple and elegant solution on Sheldon Brown: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html#alternate Small adjustment to the cable routing increases the pull from the shifter, effectively lining up a ten-speed shifter with a nine spee...
- 27 May 2011 12:49
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Getting taken up the pass
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11355
- 27 May 2011 10:35
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Getting taken up the pass
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11355
- 26 May 2011 21:07
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Getting taken up the pass
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11355
Thanks again everyone. It is all Shimano. I'll experiment with the current shifter, but if it doesn't work, I think I'll take Phil's advice and make the best of the current setup. Swapping cassettes and chain is not much bother/expense, but more faffing around than that is probably not worth it. (Ap...
- 26 May 2011 13:35
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Getting taken up the pass
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11355
Right, stage two - I've purchased a mountain bike cassette, 11-32 9 speed, seems to fit nicely and the rear mech can cope with it (just); but it is taking the place of a 10-speed cassette, and so I have a 10-speed shifter. So... is it possible to adjust cable/stop screws etc so the shifter will work...
- 17 May 2011 12:54
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Getting taken up the pass
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11355
- 17 May 2011 09:52
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Getting taken up the pass
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11355
Thanks for the replies. I already have a long cage rear derailleur, so I think I can get away with a 32 sprocket. I'd prefer to go this way if possible because I don't want to spend out on a triple chainset, shifter and front mech when I will hardly ever use them. Just wanted to check whether there ...
- 16 May 2011 15:36
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Getting taken up the pass
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11355
Getting taken up the pass
Hello all. My uncle has invited me up to the Lake District in July to have a ride up some of the big passes including Hard Knott and Wrynose. Pretty fearsome climbs. Given that I can't borrow John Hitchcock's legs for the duration, I suspect that I will need to gear down a bit from my current low of...
- 04 Apr 2011 11:19
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Help - bikeroutetoaster issues
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7900
Claire - I've had this problem once before with BRT and it was resolved by un-checking the "Elevation" box in the bottom right. This obviously means that BRT will not calculate the climbs/descents for you, this may or may not be important to you. But it makes the file much smaller and easier to load...
- 31 Jan 2011 19:56
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: How do you lubricate yours?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3173
- 31 Jan 2011 18:51
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Do I need a turbo?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11633
- 28 Jan 2011 13:52
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Do I need a turbo?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11633
Thanks everyone - sounds like I would also need to invest in an i-pod as well! Phil, I would give the spinning classes a go but can't make Thursdays, unfortunately. I expect my fitness will soon bounce back to where it was, but ideally I would like it to move on a bit. I probably need to do somethin...
- 28 Jan 2011 10:59
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Do I need a turbo?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11633
Do I need a turbo?
Along with many of you, I spent a good while off the bike this winter, what with snow, ice, and a christmas layoff whilst doing the rounds of family visits etc. and lost a noticeable amount of cycle fitness. This happened last year too. Is it worth getting myself a basic turbo trainer to maintain fi...
- 01 Nov 2010 19:18
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: dhb winter tops
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7744
- 29 Oct 2010 13:58
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: dhb winter tops
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7744
- 02 Aug 2010 14:03
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Halfords cheap mountain bikes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3553
- 28 Jul 2010 10:32
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: George has another STD
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10376
I got a GPS a few weeks ago, and removed the computer to my commuting bike, as the GPS unit (Garmin Edge 705) has all the functions of the computer. It also has a backup wheel magnet and sensor so if you lose a satellite signal (e.g in a tunnel), speed and distance are still recorded. The Cateye wir...
- 26 Feb 2010 14:20
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Upgrade of my old machine
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6731
Darren,
+1 for Focus bikes, I have a Focus Cayo, it's a much better bike than I am a rider...
Some positive reviews of the Variado here: http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/reviews/bi ... 28925.html
+1 for Focus bikes, I have a Focus Cayo, it's a much better bike than I am a rider...
Some positive reviews of the Variado here: http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/reviews/bi ... 28925.html
- 07 Feb 2010 12:17
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: A great read
- Replies: 153
- Views: 3799199
- 05 Feb 2010 10:49
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: A great read
- Replies: 153
- Views: 3799199
- 03 Feb 2010 12:47
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: The Highway Code and amber pedal reflectors
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3765
Prosecution on this is highly unlikely so long as you are making yourself visible with lights, clothing etc. However it could be used against you by an insurance company to claim "contributory negligence" if you were involved in an accident after dark. I've copied this from the CTC website: Shimano ...
- 01 Feb 2010 10:43
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Commuting Tyres
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4927
- 14 Jan 2010 13:28
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Why aren't more people using GPS?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 31155
- 13 Jan 2010 11:47
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Why aren't more people using GPS?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 31155
I'd be interested to hear how you get on, Steve, with things like creating and downloading routes, uploading data from your rides etc. I'm still dithering about getting a gps, one issue being cost, the other being techno-fear, that I won't be able to get it to talk to my computer or something like t...
- 02 Dec 2009 11:28
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Overshoes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7660
I went for the Pro ones in the end. In the spirit of scientific enquiry I took them out for a ride last night into a stiff chilly breeze and pouring rain, and I am pleased to report that they performed very well. Some water got in, inevitably, running down the legs of my tights, but my feet were sti...
- 17 Nov 2009 13:06
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Wrong tool for the job?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13469
- 12 Nov 2009 14:18
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Overshoes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7660
- 11 Nov 2009 16:31
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Overshoes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7660