I broke my left one mountain biking (or rather body surfing whilst trying to mountain bike) and went through the standard UK triangular bandage/hurry up and wait repair process. All seemed fine until almost exactly a year later I had a very minor lie down, again whilst mountain biking, and broke it - again.
I elected for surgery and went via BUPA. I'd planned a 4-5 month tour 4 weeks later and didn't want to miss out. I was under the knife within 24hrs and back on the bike within a week. I elected for dissolvable stitches to avoid being pulled around again and donated bone for the organic 'putty/filler' they pack around the repair to accelerate union (usually your own blood and bone fragments apparently). They 'harvest' the bone from elsewhere on your body which, apparently, can be as painful as the original injury. After this discussion, I elected for donated bone, AKA 'dead man's bones...'.
Apart from a slight hiccough with a DVT immediately post op, it repaired and recovered as expected and I took my trip as planned. I was suppose to pop into local hospitals en route to check the post DVT Warfarin dosage but that wasn't really practical where I was travelling. No other issues.
The surgery site took about 3+ years to recover full sensation as the nerves are cut during surgery. I haven't had the plate removed as it causes zero issues during my activities.
On a side note, I watched a round of MotoGP whilst on that trip. One of the Japanese contenders fell, broke his, had it plated and won 7 days later... So cycling shouldn't be an issue - probably.
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- 15 Mar 2024, 9:36am
- Forum: Health and fitness
- Topic: Midshaft Clavicle non union
- Replies: 6
- Views: 317
- 18 Feb 2024, 12:34pm
- Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
- Topic: Stove Wind Shields
- Replies: 8
- Views: 419
- 8 Feb 2024, 10:52am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Ruta De La Plata
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1633
Re: Ruta De La Plata
Ryanair () fly into Seville and out of Asturias.
- 9 Jan 2024, 10:09am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits β Technical section
- Topic: Stanforth Skylander Rohloff
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4776
Re: Stanforth Skylander Rohloff
I'd not worry too much about eccentric BB's. I've been using them on tandems since the mid 90's and really can't tell the difference when in use. Maybe I'm just not a sensitive soul or mebbies the effects are a bit exaggerated. Who knows?
- 7 Jan 2024, 9:34am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits β Technical section
- Topic: Stanforth Skylander Rohloff
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4776
- 24 Aug 2023, 11:24am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits β Technical section
- Topic: The ultimate reusable sealed bearing Square Tapered Bottom Bracket
- Replies: 51
- Views: 7479
Re: The ultimate reusable sealed bearing Square Tapered Bottom Bracket
Could be worse I suppose. Name and address of your nearest bearing shop
- 31 May 2023, 4:34pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits β Technical section
- Topic: TRP Spyre Disc brake calipers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 657
Re: TRP Spyre Disc brake calipers
I've used Spyres and BB7's. I find the braking decent with both - nothing really in it.
The Spyres are a bit lighter and the BB7's a bit more agricultural. However, you have to keep Spyres clean/fettled especially when there's salt around and (apparently) there's a risk of melting your big plastic knob with the BB7's if things get out of hand...
I've gravitated towards Spyres (on 4 of my bikes) mainly as they're lighter and I keep my stuff fettled anyway so maintenance is a non issue for me.
The Spyres are a bit lighter and the BB7's a bit more agricultural. However, you have to keep Spyres clean/fettled especially when there's salt around and (apparently) there's a risk of melting your big plastic knob with the BB7's if things get out of hand...
I've gravitated towards Spyres (on 4 of my bikes) mainly as they're lighter and I keep my stuff fettled anyway so maintenance is a non issue for me.
- 12 May 2023, 9:23am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits β Technical section
- Topic: Inner tube sealant for Presta valves?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 852
Re: Inner tube sealant for Presta valves?
I use the same jizz you buy for tubeless and squirt about 30ml into the tube through a Presta valved inner tube with the core removed.
I usually use a small syringe with a short length of tube attached which fits into the Presta valve. Go steady or it'll blow back and make a mess...
Full tubeless is obviously betterer but sometimes the wheel or tyre doesn't support it so needs must.
I usually use a small syringe with a short length of tube attached which fits into the Presta valve. Go steady or it'll blow back and make a mess...
Full tubeless is obviously betterer but sometimes the wheel or tyre doesn't support it so needs must.
- 20 Apr 2023, 11:28am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Nordkapp - Norway
- Replies: 4
- Views: 761
Re: Nordkapp - Norway
We flew in a few years ago. IIRC, we flew into Hammerfest and cycled the rest into Nordkapp over 2 days. We then turned south and cycled to Greece.
- 13 Feb 2023, 1:34pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits β Technical section
- Topic: Kinesis Titanium Owners - Take Note!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 9782
Re: Kinesis Titanium Owners - Take Note!
OK... I can only speak of my own experience. My Ti and steel bikes ride similarly in feel. Both zingy though the steel one is a bit heavier as it's a full on tourer vs the Ti Audax/day bike (as, we used to call them...).Ah, we have "framebuilding myths from the 90's" resurrected!
The aluminium bikes are a bit lighter but neither are harsh. They're both CX/gravel so a bit more relaxed and have fatter tyres.
My carbon road bikes are both very light (one sub 7kg) but quite harsh. They both run carbon wheels and 23mm tyres so they would be wouldn't they.
The frame material in and of itself won't always dictate the way a frame rides but can be at least one indication depending on the design and the rest of the build. IME.
- 11 Feb 2023, 1:29pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits β Technical section
- Topic: Kinesis Titanium Owners - Take Note!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 9782
Re: Kinesis Titanium Owners - Take Note!
It's not just about weight, it's how it rides. Ti can be nice and springy a bit like steel but often a bit lighter and the ongoing maintenance is a quick scrub with a Scotchbrite...
Aloominum <sigh> is lighter but can be a bit harsh and carbon lighter again but often even harsher.
I ride steel, aluminium, Ti and carbon. They're all good but not neccesary directly comparable or interchangeable though of course you can try to ride anything on anything - there's no rules.
Aloominum <sigh> is lighter but can be a bit harsh and carbon lighter again but often even harsher.
I ride steel, aluminium, Ti and carbon. They're all good but not neccesary directly comparable or interchangeable though of course you can try to ride anything on anything - there's no rules.
- 11 Feb 2023, 9:02am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits β Technical section
- Topic: Kinesis Titanium Owners - Take Note!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 9782
Re: Kinesis Titanium Owners - Take Note!
If the frame has broken at such low time/mileage, why would you buy another the same? It makes no sense. And as for other frames with 'lifetime' warranties, that's generally just marketing guff as they mean the lifetime of the frame not the user which is often wholly subjective. Unless 'they' say 'lifetime' and actually mean it (in writing), don't fall for it.
A few years ago Karrimor brought out their version of Cordura - KS100e. Lifetime guarantee which started out as that. Then the claims started rolling in. Later they went bust and Mike Ashley got his sticky paws on the brand. Ask him for lifetime warranty work and see how you do...
A few years ago Karrimor brought out their version of Cordura - KS100e. Lifetime guarantee which started out as that. Then the claims started rolling in. Later they went bust and Mike Ashley got his sticky paws on the brand. Ask him for lifetime warranty work and see how you do...
- 7 Feb 2023, 10:49am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits β Technical section
- Topic: Kinesis Titanium Owners - Take Note!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 9782
Re: Kinesis Titanium Owners - Take Note!
Another 'bike for life' shot down in flames... Not an uncommon occurrence sadly...
- 24 Jan 2023, 9:19am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits β Technical section
- Topic: Derailleur Hanger Extender vs New derailleur
- Replies: 3
- Views: 365
Re: Derailleur Hanger Extender vs New derailleur
An eBay copy link was very cheap last time I bought one - a couple of pounds if memory serves. So a new cassette then a link as a cheap experiment if needed. You might also need more chain links or a new chain.
- 23 Jan 2023, 9:23am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits β Technical section
- Topic: Repair Ortlieb panniers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1214
Re: Repair Ortlieb panniers
Have you spoken to Ortlieb?