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A Garmin 200 doesn't have mapping, so if you want that you'll need something better and more expensive like an 800 or a Garmin Touring. But if you just want to display speed, distance, ave speed etc and record your rides, then a 200 will do all that. RRP is £99 but you can get them cheaper. Comes w...

foxychick wrote:Trigger can you buy this local in the shops?

Not sure, I've never seen it. I suppose you could get lucky and live near one of the internet sellers, I order it online.

I've no interest in it, not really anything I'm bothered about. I can test myself quite easily if I want to see how I've progressed without messing around with Strava.

I use this stuff: http://www.clean4less.co.uk/viro-sol-citrus-based-cleaner-degreaser-5l.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwl7ieBRCK2rCtqcCS7jESJACZKQFK3b57_-y6yePV2IOQXr8SNYXBFyR9wJ1a-YdCngdGexoCGtPw_wcB In neat form it's awesome on chains and the like, but it also makes a great APC when diluted 50/50 and kept in ...

Colin_P wrote:As you can see I was in the process of building the bike back up, the blocks were 'just' on, no cable and not sorted when that picture was taken

The picture was to demonstrate what can be achieved with a basic polishing kit.

Pffft, facts schmacts. Internet pedants care not for your facts.

“Calorie counting” works for everyone. The reasons why many people say it doesn’t is because they over estimate ‘calories in’ and under estimate ‘calories out’. Precisely, its what all diets are based on. So if you are stuck, count calories religiously and accurately and the weight loss will recomm...

Did the bolt holding the stays just drop out when removed or was it a tight fit? My instinct tells me it was sold this way and the seller put in a 130mm axle to hold it open.

I don't see any anti TDF posts on here. I do know cyclists who aren't interested in cycle racing though, and the main reason I usually hear is that they don't understand how it all works, all the different jerseys, why the guy crossing the line at the end of the stage isn't in the lead, etc etc.. Bu...

Hi, If you are impatient then the results could make this a problem that comes back later on. I aimed for 76 kgs from over 90, and I got there eventually in three years or so. After ending any spread on my toast, which may well account for 20% of fat intake, I now just have one slice for breakfast ...

Read Steve Hogg on calf muscles..... http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/bikefit/2011/04/power-to-the-pedal-cleat-position/ Could be No.2 on his list Colin, I have moved my cleats to where I think they're under the ball of my foot, but I may have moved them a touch too far forward. Will try moving ...

I've noticed that since I've had my saddle in what feels like a really good position, that my calves feel like they're doing the lion's share of the work.

I was wondering what proportion of the work should be done by which muscle groups when you're in the correct position?

So if I strip the paint from the worst areas, treat it with Jenolite and then send it for the blast+p/c do we think that would be a reasonable solution? I've no idea how the Jenolite works, once it's been applied is it something that needs to stay on under the paint or will it be alright after blast...

In order to powdercoat, the frame has to be shotblasted, therefore any primer or treatment you give it will be blasted clean away. I was on about treating it after the blasting, Mick, I know how it works, this will be my third bike done. I may just risk it, the rust isn't too bad, it's just there w...

I have a frame I'm going to have blasted and powder coated, but unlike previous frames I've had done this one has quite a bit of surface rust where paint has worn off over the years. To prevent this from bubbling up under the fresh paint in a year or so I was thinking of treating it with Jenolite af...

I've lost two stone in three months, if it keeps coming off like this (which I doubt, I expect to plateau at some point) then I may make a decent weight sooner than expected. I don't think I need to worry about "how thin is too thin" the words "too thin" have never been spoken ab...