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by slogfester
27 Feb 2015 00:50
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial and Janet Kelly Memorial 10
Replies: 5
Views: 3540

Damn, I'm in another hemisphere :P
by slogfester
02 Dec 2014 19:09
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 2014 BEACON AWARDS DINNER; TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Replies: 18
Views: 10365

This year will rock till 0001.... Jules has got me on a promise to get a disco organised. Anyone? Ghetto blaster + cheesy music? Nick Shenton ducked... something about trans-acid-techno-house music not being suitable and having no Abba. As if! I need a cheesy DJ in a DJ in a box for Saturday night. ...
by slogfester
30 Nov 2014 17:45
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Your Favourite Spinning Tracks?
Replies: 13
Views: 8031

AlanW wrote:
slogfester wrote:Run Lola Run
Blimey....you do short turbo work!
12" disco mix ;)

But, yes, VERY short. Like, 5 mins and I'm bored. 10 mins and I want to go to the dentist and request an extraction without anaesthetic as a more interesting alternative!
by slogfester
29 Nov 2014 22:29
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Your Favourite Spinning Tracks?
Replies: 13
Views: 8031

Run Lola Run
by slogfester
22 Nov 2014 15:04
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C run pace
Replies: 27
Views: 13995

Have numbers (across A B and C) increased this year? It certainly looks like they have. This may be exasperating the problems of different abilities and aims within each group. I have recently ridden a few B and C and enjoyed them. Hats off to B and C leaders; its a tough job. Large groups of divers...
by slogfester
14 Nov 2014 17:56
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Tinsel and Lanes/Flowers to Furnace - Tamworth 6/12/14
Replies: 4
Views: 2859

The annual awards dinner is night of 6 Dec, so you need to save some energy and time for that
by slogfester
04 Nov 2014 14:44
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rear gear cable snapped again
Replies: 29
Views: 17518

I wrote to Shimano 2 weeks a go asking why they did not include the inner-lever nylon cable guide (cost c. £0.05) in their cable replacement kit when they state in their own service manual that it should be replaced every time the inner is changed (everything else is included in the kit), but I have...
by slogfester
02 Nov 2014 17:21
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Knighton Weekend 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 11333

Belated Thanks to John for Knighton 2014. My head hurt Sunday morning and my legs hurt Sunday evening... job done :)
by slogfester
24 Oct 2014 22:17
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Knighton Weekend 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 11333

Thanks Bob. I have dropped my bag off at Dave's. See you tomorrow.
by slogfester
22 Oct 2014 21:57
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Knighton Weekend 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 11333

Just spoke to John.

Depart Black Horse 0915. Same Route. Second muster point is the Riverside café at Bewdley at c. 1045.

John and myself will meet rest at Bewdley.

Who is leaving from the BH? Laurence, Martin?
by slogfester
22 Oct 2014 21:40
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Knighton Weekend 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 11333

Departure time Saturday?

Route? Same as last year?

Out: http://www.gps-sport.net/routes/BH-Knighton_138531
Back: http://www.gps-sport.net/routes/Knighton-BH_138534

If yes, then I'll meet you along the route on Saturday as I'm going to struggle so will get a head start.
by slogfester
22 Oct 2014 21:30
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Knighton Weekend 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 11333

Unfortunately I can't make the club tomorrow night. Is there an alternative drop off time/place? Who is actually taking the bags?
by slogfester
22 Oct 2014 11:03
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Knighton Weekend 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 11333

Just me I'm afraid John. Jules cant make it.
by slogfester
20 Oct 2014 00:36
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Knighton Weekend 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 11333

john
I'm still in
Barry
by slogfester
16 Oct 2014 21:42
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rear gear cable snapped again
Replies: 29
Views: 17518

Interesting Chris. Were the gears fitted with the correct end caps? Having disassembled my R lever, in hindsight I'm pretty sure that the issue you helped me with (lack of indexing) was caused by the cable nipple dislodging due to sticky outers and a lack of bottom plate on the lever. (In fairness I...
by slogfester
15 Oct 2014 10:26
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rear gear cable snapped again
Replies: 29
Views: 17518

The funny thing is I was talking to Nic about my intent to change the front mech's cable since it was 9000 km old. 20 mins later, the (3000km old) rear mech cable started getting sticky. It snapped just after the café :x Like all good professionals Nic did have a spare cable with him, but it would h...
by slogfester
14 Oct 2014 22:00
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rear gear cable snapped again
Replies: 29
Views: 17518

Rear gear cable snapped again

On Sunday I snapped another rear gear cable at the lever end. This one lasted just 3000 km and again broke inside the lever making it a nightmare to get out. In the end I had to detach the lever and virtually disassemble it in order to dig out the nipple which becomes lodged in the mech. Yuk. In doi...
by slogfester
14 Oct 2014 20:35
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Removing a crank- which way to push or pull
Replies: 20
Views: 9143

Da da...Hooray https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3950/15537804952_df84472fd7_n.jpg You just need the right 'standard' tools :lol: Ultegra BB BR60 adapter: I ended up with 2 x park tools mentioned above and the difference in fit when attaching to the adapter between the 3 tools I now have is significant...
by slogfester
14 Oct 2014 20:11
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Bec and Catford HC Classics results
Replies: 5
Views: 4010

Well done Richard. You got a podium picture in Cycling Weekly too. Go the Beacon :)
4.5 kg. Blimey!
by slogfester
13 Oct 2014 12:43
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Removing a crank- which way to push or pull
Replies: 20
Views: 9143

Blimey, this is better than The Archers (Lisa, I am still waiting for a one-sentence exec summary of 40 years of story line!) So, one mystery solved, another remains totally baffling: SRAM GXP on my tourer. Turns out to be 'standard' hollowtech 2 diameter. (I'm beginning to think bicycle 'standards'...
by slogfester
12 Oct 2014 20:57
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Removing a crank- which way to push or pull
Replies: 20
Views: 9143

Thanks Martin and Pete. OK, I have a confession to make :oops: The BB R60 I have came with a unidentified plastic thingy. I have just read (Q&A at http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-bb-r60-ultegra-6800105-5800-hollowtech-ii/) that this is the adapter to fit inside old hollowtech tools. Duh. To be fair ...
by slogfester
12 Oct 2014 19:09
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Removing a crank- which way to push or pull
Replies: 20
Views: 9143

pete, BB have evidently shrunk in diameter. The new 6800 Ultegra 11 speed BB (BB R60) is the same diameter as the SRAM GPX on my touring bike above. I took a new BB R60 round to Paul's to test and his tool was the same size as my old one. The tools listed below SAY they fit the new 6800 and GPX? I r...
by slogfester
12 Oct 2014 17:01
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Removing a crank- which way to push or pull
Replies: 20
Views: 9143

Drat. Unfortunately Paul's tool was too big too! So my question still stands. Which tool is best?
by slogfester
12 Oct 2014 07:57
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Removing a crank- which way to push or pull
Replies: 20
Views: 9143

Thx Paul. Have pm you
by slogfester
11 Oct 2014 20:23
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Removing a crank- which way to push or pull
Replies: 20
Views: 9143

Well I eventually got round to taking the crank off. Just minor skin loss on 2 knuckles :o Then discovered I don't have the tool for removing the BB. Well, the one I have is too big. (Have external BBs shrunk in the past 10 years?). So.. What is better for removing external BB, one of these with an ...
by slogfester
03 Oct 2014 11:40
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Thurs 2 Oct 2014: Openstreetmap talk at Rednal Social Club
Replies: 22
Views: 9795

Thanks to Andy and the rest of the OSM crew for coming to talk to us, to Laurence and my mate Joe for the projector and screen, and for everyone who attended. Hopefully all enjoyed what was for me a fascinating evening. The whole point of the exercise was to show that we, as roving knowledgeable cyc...
by slogfester
01 Oct 2014 19:01
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Thurs 2 Oct 2014: Openstreetmap talk at Rednal Social Club
Replies: 22
Views: 9795

Have screen now
by slogfester
01 Oct 2014 16:45
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Thurs 2 Oct 2014: Openstreetmap talk at Rednal Social Club
Replies: 22
Views: 9795

Did you establish that there's not a white wall upstairs in the club, Barry? The projector works perfectly well without a screen if you have a suitable wall. I honestly don't know having only ever been up there twice in the past 5 years. Any of the regulars know? I might pop in on my way in to town...
by slogfester
01 Oct 2014 12:05
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Thurs 2 Oct 2014: Openstreetmap talk at Rednal Social Club
Replies: 22
Views: 9795

Unfortunately Charlie does not have his screen, but I am hopeful a non-member friend may have one. As a last resort I will have to rent. Any idea where from? Is there a wifi at the club? I suspect not. So we will attempt to do stuff offline, but will almost certainly need internet access at some sta...
by slogfester
30 Sep 2014 23:46
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Plotaroute
Replies: 2
Views: 2284

Maybe, maybe not. I tried one of their suggested routes tonight and it was pretty good... except when it tried to send me through a field near Blackwell Golf Club. A quick check of OSM when I got home showed that it was incorrectly designated as path suitable for bicycles, so it was not the website'...
by slogfester
30 Sep 2014 23:23
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Thurs 2 Oct 2014: Openstreetmap talk at Rednal Social Club
Replies: 22
Views: 9795

Thx Dave. I have PMed Charlie (assuming his user name is Charlie!). Can you PM me his telephone number please.
by slogfester
30 Sep 2014 10:21
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Thurs 2 Oct 2014: Openstreetmap talk at Rednal Social Club
Replies: 22
Views: 9795

Thanks Laurence.

Does the upstairs room at the club have a large white wall for projection on to, or is a screen essential?
by slogfester
29 Sep 2014 13:24
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Plotaroute
Replies: 2
Views: 2284

Plotaroute

Yet another route plotter, but with some interesting features http://www.plotaroute.com Check out their 'Make me a route' feature in the Route Plotter/Plot/Advanced feature. Pick your start point, distance and other options and it will suggest 10 routes. I tried from the Black Horse and it really di...
by slogfester
29 Sep 2014 11:37
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Thurs 2 Oct 2014: Openstreetmap talk at Rednal Social Club
Replies: 22
Views: 9795

Bump. Still looking for a screen + projector
by slogfester
21 Sep 2014 18:13
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rear Mudguard Bridge
Replies: 11
Views: 7170

The bracket (similar to yours) on my road bike's tortec mudguards constantly came loose and rattled. Echelon fixed it with packing and glue! And while we're on SKS mudguard longevity, the rear on my tourer has recently broken after just 6500 km / 2 years. Rubbish. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3853...
by slogfester
20 Sep 2014 17:28
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Saturday Morning Training Rides - Redditch
Replies: 18
Views: 11310

Despite the lack of a café ending, I enjoyed this morning's ride. Although regulars assured me it was a slow one, it wasn't too shabby at av. of 31.8 over 60 km.
by slogfester
19 Sep 2014 10:23
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Saturday Morning Training Rides - Redditch
Replies: 18
Views: 11310

So, that's 2 rides on Saturday morning within a coooeee of each other in time/place (Speeds Bromsgrove and Redditch), that don't finish at a café. How uncivilised. I mean, what are we doing this cycling-fing for?
Does the area in Redditch where the ride stops posses a reputable cafe?
by slogfester
18 Sep 2014 10:57
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Saturday Morning Training Rides - Redditch
Replies: 18
Views: 11310

Mr Weaver, I hope to join you this Saturday. Be gentle.

Does the ride end with a visit to a fine patisserie avec macchiato?
by slogfester
16 Sep 2014 11:56
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Shimano shoes
Replies: 4
Views: 4084

I find the opposite. My feet wont so much as look at a pair of Sidi or other Italian high heels
by slogfester
15 Sep 2014 10:46
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Shimano shoes
Replies: 4
Views: 4084

Shimano shoes

As I was wandering my way up KH12 yesterday, I thought to myself, I have to get some new shoes. Mine are starting to die, being 6 years old and suffering damage during a smash a few years a go. Current shoes are Shimano R300 and I have been very happy with them. 20 years of walking near-barefoot, wi...
by slogfester
14 Sep 2014 13:52
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULTS Beacon RCC Hill Climb Championships 14th September
Replies: 13
Views: 10411

Thanks to all who helped with today's TT. Some cracking times in perfect conditions.
So, how many seconds do we think the new tarmac is worth?
by slogfester
13 Sep 2014 11:03
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Beacon RCC Hill Climb Championships 14th September
Replies: 5
Views: 3341

Dave, you're wasted on radiography. You should be selling tickets for the circus :lol: Just done a not-so-quick recce of the course. Apart from a trail of thumb tacks that only I know the way round, I am pleased to report that the tarmac is as smooth, sticky, clean and dry as its probably ever been....
by slogfester
08 Sep 2014 10:50
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Local Tour of Britain Stage - Wednesday 10th September
Replies: 24
Views: 22061

Just to throw some more info-light at this, according to the website http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/files/documents/Worcestershire_Spectator_information.pdf The only road closures outside of rolling road closures are planned FULL CLOSURES with no exemptions, for associated activity, as follows: The ...
by slogfester
04 Sep 2014 18:06
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Removing a crank- which way to push or pull
Replies: 20
Views: 9143

I still haven't done this, but want to real soon... Before I do, I want to have some new spare BB handy just in case I find a mess in there or -more-likely- strip the external shell even more. (You'll note from this picture that some cack-handed mechanic in Europe had a go last year without taking t...
by slogfester
04 Sep 2014 12:41
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Knighton Weekend 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 11333

I hope to ride and attend
by slogfester
04 Sep 2014 12:17
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Thurs 2 Oct 2014: Openstreetmap talk at Rednal Social Club
Replies: 22
Views: 9795

Do we have access to a projector + screen for power point presentations? Can someone beg/steal/borrow one for the night please?
by slogfester
21 Aug 2014 23:29
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Left-hand crank
Replies: 7
Views: 8172

Surely this bike should be called 'Frankenstein' :wink:
by slogfester
19 Aug 2014 16:14
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Route to Lutterworth
Replies: 0
Views: 1461

Route to Lutterworth

Anyone got a road bike route to Lutterworth from the Black Horse(ish)? Or can someone who know the route/area, please suggest a rough route.

As is often the case going across country, there doesn't seem to be any obvious route and is potentially in the way.

Thanks
by slogfester
15 Aug 2014 21:46
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Thurs 2 Oct 2014: Openstreetmap talk at Rednal Social Club
Replies: 22
Views: 9795

Thurs 2 Oct 2014: Openstreetmap talk at Rednal Social Club

Members are invited to attend a presentation and Q&A session on Openstreetmap ( www.openstreetmap.org ) at the Rednall Social Club (upstairs), at 7.30pm Thurs 2nd Oct 2014. The presentation will be given by Andy Robinson and other members of the Openstreetmap organisation. What is openstreetmap? In ...