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by Redvee
14 Mar 2024, 11:51pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: IS to flatmount spa wayfarer
Replies: 4
Views: 336

Re: IS to flatmount spa wayfarer

When I went to R7000 11sp on my Planet X frame I had the same issue of fitting flat mount callipers to a postmount frame and similar adapters were pointed out to me but this was 4 yeasrs ago and the cost of the adapters and postage from the US made it just as cheap to buy MTB callipers to fit my frame which worked fine with dropbar hydraulic levers.
by Redvee
15 Feb 2024, 11:25pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: bike rentals Barcelonnette
Replies: 6
Views: 434

Re: bike rentals Barcelonnette

This was something we looked at on a previous visit to Barcelona but never got round to doing anything about it. I did have several hire places bookmarked but don't any longer. One from memory is https://global.velodrom.cc/bicycle-rental/ I can't vouch for prices but the bikes do seem to be of the higher end and you'll be wise to brisg your own pedals and shoes if you use clipless pedals. It'll still be warm in September. If you want any tips about travel in and around Barcelona drop me a PM and I'll share my knowledge.
by Redvee
1 Nov 2023, 11:34pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: A55 Llanairfechan to Bangor - is cycling banned?
Replies: 6
Views: 2498

Re: A55 Llanairfechan to Bangor - is cycling banned?

In Aprl 2022 I went to Llandudno with my OH and the bike and stayed in a Travelodge with a planned 27 mile ride to llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch in the diary. From Llandudno to the other side of Conwy the ride was on urbal A roads. Once past Conwy it was on a seperate cycle path close to the A55 or quiet country lanes that were close to the A55. A thing I failed to take into consideration wa the headwind as the ride was along the coast and what I thought would be a 2 hour ride turned into a 2 1/2 hour ride.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/8590635823
by Redvee
21 Oct 2023, 11:13pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Mudflaps. What do you use?
Replies: 72
Views: 8639

Re: Mudflaps. What do you use?

Another Rawflap user here, with a wide one on the front and a wide on the rear. I went with plain but added red reflective tape as aused on the back of HGV trailers etc. all over it. I have been toying with ideas about splashback on the front guard and have looked at HGV mudguards up close and the closest I can think of is self adhesive velcro to reduce the spray from surface water.
by Redvee
9 Oct 2023, 12:57am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Annoying chain rub on new bike.
Replies: 10
Views: 1663

Re: Annoying chain rub on new bike.

I had a R7000 front mech and couldn't get it setup without rubbing, one end of travel would be fine but the other would rub, even the guy in the LBS said he couldn't get his setup perfectly so I swapped the R7000 front mech to an older 5800 front mech and had silence from the drive train.
by Redvee
19 Sep 2023, 11:47pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Looking for a cartridge bearing rear hub (winter use)
Replies: 13
Views: 709

Re: Looking for a cartridge bearing rear hub (winter use)

Hope hubs might be expensive but they do last well. I've got a Pro2 Evo rear hub and it has had a set of bearing replaced which considering I've been using it for the last 7 years and clocked up 26,000 miles with it I'm happy for the price I paid.
by Redvee
12 Sep 2023, 11:56pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: single speed drive train noise
Replies: 15
Views: 900

Re: single speed drive train noise

Chainline or too m uch tension in the chain. I found a too tight chain was noisy when I had a SS bike, reducing chain tension slighly cured the noise.

HTH
by Redvee
8 Sep 2023, 12:47am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: BSA 68mm SRAM Dub Bottom Bracket Experience?
Replies: 1
Views: 212

Re: BSA 68mm SRAM Dub Bottom Bracket Experience?

Think my experiences of DUB is down to bad install by my mechanic, myself. Despite watching YT videos I don't feel the BB has ever been set up perfectly and is too tight and won't spin easily. I haven't really had the time to play with it to reset it up.
by Redvee
2 Aug 2023, 11:18pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: 1001 uses for old brake (and gear) cables
Replies: 17
Views: 1138

Re: 1001 uses for old brake (and gear) cables

A single ‘chocolate block’ electrical connector and an old cable threaded through the holes in the door of my work locker make a good place to clip pens and hang other useful things that would get lost in the depths of my locker.
by Redvee
18 Jun 2023, 1:34am
Forum: People, Events & Rides
Topic: National Cycle Show , NEC
Replies: 9
Views: 4680

Re: National Cycle Show , NEC

I went to the show last year at the NEC and was disappointed with what was on show and although we couldn't get the coach home till 7pm we were wandering round Bull Ring shopping centre at 4pm having left the show just after 3pm.
by Redvee
9 May 2023, 11:06pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Wee Sprocket
Replies: 12
Views: 956

Re: Wee Sprocket

iandusud wrote: 8 May 2023, 10:05am
TheBomber wrote: 7 May 2023, 9:17am Do you have the right lockring? Some aren’t compatible with 11sp and will prevent the chain from sitting on the teeth correctly.
I have come across this using the lockring supplied with the new cassette!
When 12-28 etc was the norm this wasn't an issue but when 11-28 etc came along you had to make sure you had an 11t lockring as they are slightly smaller than a 12t lockiring.
by Redvee
27 Apr 2023, 11:44pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: What's you shortest distance cycle ride in the most amount of time?
Replies: 23
Views: 1607

Re: What's you shortest distance cycle ride in the most amount of time?

3.55 miles in 55 minutes when I took my OH round Bristol Harbourside on her e-trike
by Redvee
26 Apr 2023, 11:46pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: The Segway - anyone ridden one?
Replies: 11
Views: 645

Re: The Segway - anyone ridden one?

UpWrong wrote: 26 Apr 2023, 9:32am Surprisingly easy to ride.
Saw them in Barcelona and was dubious about how easy they were to ride, we got chatting to the tour organiser and he let me have a quick spin on one for a few minutes.
by Redvee
18 Apr 2023, 11:42pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Advice please, which 24" folding tricycle: Jorvik or Scout?
Replies: 8
Views: 6425

Re: Advice please, which 24" folding tricycle: Jorvik or Scout?

My OH has a 20" folding Jorvik trike and loves it despite not riding it much due to time constraints, she joking said she'd join me on bike rides if she could buy a trike which I found then added can it be electric and Jorvik was one name suggested to us.
We made the journey to York and speant a day doing the tourist thing then visited the showroom and we both had a test ride round the carpark and made sure when folded it would fit in her 60 plate Kia Picanto which it did when folded.
by Redvee
12 Apr 2023, 11:43pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Latest Garmin Edge Models
Replies: 30
Views: 2010

Re: Latest Garmin Edge Models

Start Cycles have a 10% code EASTER on their website, I've got an 840 solar coming tomorrow for £490 inc postage.