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- Sat Jun 12, 2021 8:06 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Very off topic - pins and needles following AZ jabs
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1977
Re: Very off topic - pins and needles following AZ jabs
Interesting the variations of side effects. I had headache both times. Very sore muscles for a week with fist jab. Still have a constant metallic taste in the mouth, approximately 10% of things smell different too. When outdoors ,I seem to smell a hamster cage smell quite regularly. Second jab resul...
- Wed May 26, 2021 9:20 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Fork mounted bag advice…
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1665
Re: Fork mounted bag advice…
I regularly carry stuff on my planet X Fork bag and mounts on my fox forks. Especially a 1.5ltr or 1ltr stainless steel flask. The cable ties are ok if not carrying heavy weight items. However ,found using the jubilee clips with some inner tube to protect the fork the best option. Handling is affect...
- Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:35 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Sketchy brakes
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1979
Re: Sketchy brakes
Interesting.....worn seat tubes!
Does it result in worn discs also?
Does it result in worn discs also?
- Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Sketchy brakes
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1979
Re: Sketchy brakes
Wow!
I have never burnt out a set of pads in any event including 8,12 and 24hr events in all sorts of weather conditions.
Be interesting to know how to achieve it! (Curious)
And how many of you do!
- Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:55 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Steel vs Carbon forks for reducing fatigue
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3330
Re: Steel vs Carbon forks for reducing fatigue
I ride my rigids like stu. The bars "floating" in my hands, barely any grip. I have alloy and carbon bars on various bikes,seems to work ok to reduce numbness and fatigue regardless of bar or fork material. Have heard good reports on revgrips? Very expensive, £60-100. But claimed to float ...
- Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Happy 50th birthday Stuart
- Replies: 68
- Views: 6955
Re: Happy 50th birthday Stuart
Happy mid century Stu!
- Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:20 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Help me with my creak
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4473
Re: Help me with my creak
Castor oil should work if you were a British bike or classic vehicle racer! .....smells good too when you warm it up!
- Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Help me with my creak
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4473
Re: Help me with my creak
Obviously not a cricket guy!
- Mon Apr 05, 2021 4:25 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Help me with my creak
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4473
Re: Help me with my creak
Just lost another lengthy post grrrr! The gist of it was that on one creaking job , I found the rear wheel ran smoothly,but upon dismantling the freehub and cartridge wheel bearings,I discovered they were corroded. Once replaced , the creaking was cured. (Only after doing previous stuff to cranks,pe...
- Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Help me with my creak
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4473
Re: Help me with my creak
Bottom bracket bearings are regularly culprits. If threaded type,unscrew them clean threads and regrease threads and re-install. Press fit same applies, except,tricky to remove and various cures ,from greasing outer and inner races ,to applying carbon grip paste to outer race,or paste to plastic cup...
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:47 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: anyone run a Gates belt drive on their rohloff ?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2764
Re: anyone run a Gates belt drive on their rohloff ?
Fwiw Ton, I have been running two bikes with belt drive a 700x35 hybrid and a cube 29er which I use on and off road. I Agree, expensive investment,but cheaper long term. However,not totally maintenance free. Needs to be cleaned with small brush and water, especially if clogged with mud etc. Off road...
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Made me smile, plus EBB and Chain question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1218
Re: Made me smile, plus EBB and Chain question
Once a year remove ebb assembly,it allows any water out that may be trapped in seat,down and chain stay tubes. Clean and dry everything,smear of grease on mating surfaces, reassemble,and retension belt /chain. Using verniers is a faff. (Yes I learnt the hard way too! ) :roll: Just buy a park chain w...
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:35 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
- Replies: 96
- Views: 54127
Re: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
"haunted"
Actually that was the reason to visit it with my mates originally in the 70's as a teenager,we obviously tried to scare each other during Halloween and other times of the year!
Great times the late seventies,punk,ska etc......
Actually that was the reason to visit it with my mates originally in the 70's as a teenager,we obviously tried to scare each other during Halloween and other times of the year!
Great times the late seventies,punk,ska etc......
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
- Replies: 96
- Views: 54127
Re: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
Thought you might know Reg! Are the ruins still there? The 80's was the last time I went there. Or is it a housing estate? Perhaps I should revisit it! By the way boner's, I am not endorsing riding on or off road without lights. :o . I admit I have been riding for 40+ years with my lights off during...
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
- Replies: 96
- Views: 54127
Re: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
Shame I have missed the banter lately. Father has been in and out of hospital. However,this is a great topic. Night rides. Unfortunately I am a morning person,but I really enjoy riding in complete darkness if moon is out. During lockdown. It was fantastic! Absolutely no background noise. No cars,not...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 3:03 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rohloff hub
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2334
Re: Rohloff hub
GULP!!pistonbroke wrote: ↑Mon Sep 28, 2020 2:43 pm Not really Rohloff's fault but if you do get one, make sure you avoid SJS Cycles. I wanted to order a small paper gasket and drain plug screw to do an oil change, the cost of the parts is a fiver, they quoted £38 for postage and wouldn't budge when I queried it.
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 10:09 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Rohloff hub
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2334
Re: Rohloff hub
Main cons are weight and drag in the lower 7 gears, initial cost. Pros are low maintenance,ease of maintenance (oil change ) long service life, (claims of 100,000+ miles) A lot of round the world riders have used them. Can be used with gates belt drive instead of chain drive for even lower maintenan...
- Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:14 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What are you listening to now?
- Replies: 1130
- Views: 208177
Re: What are you listening to now?
This rain is tiring....
....time for a bit of 80's goth, Camden town,the lyceum,Bowes Lyon in Stevenage etc. Virgin Prunes if I die I die. Walls of Jericho.... Xmal Duetchland...incubus sucubus.... Alien sex fiend....
....time for a bit of 80's goth, Camden town,the lyceum,Bowes Lyon in Stevenage etc. Virgin Prunes if I die I die. Walls of Jericho.... Xmal Duetchland...incubus sucubus.... Alien sex fiend....
- Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:20 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: who rides Ti ?
- Replies: 125
- Views: 14324
Re: who rides Ti ?
Must join this ti party! I have never had any issues with a ti frame . 1/ A litespeed ghisallo 2002. Classic round tubed version. Other than wear and tear items,it performs like new. Has currently a sram force groupset, campagnolo record or super record mechanical upgrade is due... finally! Probably...
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:27 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New jerseys - you'll 'ave them next week.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5564
Re: New jerseys - you'll 'ave them next week.
Jerseys arrived,thanks Stu.
Will wear one on weekend ride.
Classy.... befitting of ditch dwellers entering posh pubs!
Will wear one on weekend ride.
Classy.... befitting of ditch dwellers entering posh pubs!
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:54 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What are you listening to now?
- Replies: 1130
- Views: 208177
Re: What are you listening to now?
WOW! Techno.
I was even fooled for a while.
Not a big strangler fan,but it did make me think "did they cover a Brubeck track?"
Excellent find!
I was even fooled for a while.
Not a big strangler fan,but it did make me think "did they cover a Brubeck track?"
Excellent find!
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:59 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Long term storage - top tube
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1261
Re: Long term storage - top tube
Psling has made an important point. A service prior to long term storage is a good idea if you have the tools. Removal of seatpost ,BB and steering bearings,brake pads,clean, inspect,regrease (not the pads)and reassemble, will guarantee bike is ready to ride after storage. It's also good practice to...
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:46 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Long term storage - top tube
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1261
Re: Long term storage - top tube
Most of my bikes are hung in shed or garage. (Some above my motorbikes) :shock: Two ti bikes, various Ali and steel ones . All with wheels fitted. Hooks from the rafters. To protect paint the hooks have inner tubes wrapped around them if not plastic coated. Some have a strap looped around top tube t...
- Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:16 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SPD cleats, standard?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 805
Re: SPD cleats, standard?
There are also two types of Shimano SPD cleats ,STD (black) and a commuter version (silver) . The STD version engages firmly and requires a larger arc to release,better for MTB / aggressive / sport type riding. The commuter version,feels looser,it requires a small arc to release and it can also be r...
- Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:27 am
- Forum: Anyone playing out?
- Topic: Anyone around Herts/ northern Chilterns?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5321
Re: Anyone around Herts/ northern Chilterns?
Hi Harry.
Am based in North Herts/Beds.
Probably just about within your area.
Am based in North Herts/Beds.
Probably just about within your area.