Search found 44 matches

by cadseen
10 Jul 2011, 7:36pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Why am I invisible on roundabouts?
Replies: 29
Views: 2286

Re: Why am I invisible on roundabouts?

stork wrote:
cadseen wrote:I usually fly around them behind a car !!! use them as protection.
I just found faster is safer !!


At least until the 'shield' vehicle stops suddenly and unexpectedly, and especially if its brake lights are also faulty or sunned out -- as I discovered the hard way once.


Ride slightly to the side :D
Your right, its a thin line, you have to be confident on roundabouts but also be prepared for idiots :D
by cadseen
9 Jul 2011, 7:49pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Shimano chainline
Replies: 2
Views: 326

Re: Shimano chainline

Just avoid max crossovers where possible, some bikes/setips cope better than others.
Just try it
by cadseen
9 Jul 2011, 7:47pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Aldi - heads up
Replies: 7
Views: 1424

Re: Aldi - heads up

Cheers,
I avoid things with batterys, wireless will have 2 batteries :roll:
by cadseen
9 Jul 2011, 7:42pm
Forum: Off-road Cycling.
Topic: Which forks do you prefer, and why?
Replies: 7
Views: 2177

Re: Which forks do you prefer, and why?

Actually I would prefer a plain set of forks with no suspension, seems i am in the minority though :(
Why, simpler, lighter, cheaper & cant see the need for suspension.
by cadseen
9 Jul 2011, 7:38pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Why am I invisible on roundabouts?
Replies: 29
Views: 2286

Re: Why am I invisible on roundabouts?

I usually fly around them behind a car !!! use them as protection.
I just found faster is safer !!
by cadseen
9 Jul 2011, 7:35pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Back in the saddle after 8 years out of it
Replies: 9
Views: 883

Re: Back in the saddle after 8 years out of it

Welcome back, I dont know what its likes to come back to cycling after riding and racing continually for the last 45 years :roll:
by cadseen
9 Jul 2011, 7:31pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Is this a good route through South Wales?
Replies: 11
Views: 1653

Re: Is this a good route through South Wales?

Instead of Ross on Wye I would head to Monmouth, Usk, Pontypool, Pontypridd & Bridgend to miss the heads of the valley road.
I also know them roads well so used to riding them.
The A48 is a good option as well
by cadseen
7 Jul 2011, 11:18am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Squeaky brakes
Replies: 3
Views: 387

Re: Squeaky brakes

Sometimes the squeal can also be caused by 'play' in the brakes. make sure they are adjusted properly and tight.
by cadseen
7 Jul 2011, 11:16am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Hybrid v racer
Replies: 7
Views: 700

Re: Hybrid v racer

Differrence is speed yes :D
by cadseen
7 Jul 2011, 11:14am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Bike Weight (read Mass)
Replies: 10
Views: 1028

Re: Bike Weight (read Mass)

They are all heavy to me :D 7kg max for me :D
by cadseen
7 Jul 2011, 11:09am
Forum: On the road
Topic: Sheep x2
Replies: 27
Views: 1916

Re: Sheep x2

When a squirrel run into my front wheel, Ksyruim SL wheels and carbon forks it was cut in half !
by cadseen
7 Jul 2011, 11:05am
Forum: On the road
Topic: Slow Riders on new, clean, Expensive Bikes
Replies: 92
Views: 8549

Re: Slow Riders on new, clean, Expensive Bikes

Well I talk to anyone as I pass, regardless of bike, speed or size :D
by cadseen
7 Jul 2011, 10:58am
Forum: On the road
Topic: 25 mile aspirations
Replies: 65
Views: 5557

Re: 25 mile aspirations

Poster "Grandad" may have correctly pointed out that the ride may have been done on a straight out course.
Still no short cut to beating the hour, good bike, get some clip on try bars, good aero wheels and start training, maybe with a club.
Unless your extremely physically gifted then its going to take some hard work over say 1 year.

Image
by cadseen
3 Jul 2011, 4:58pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Lorry drove straight at me this morning.
Replies: 25
Views: 2921

Re: Lorry drove straight at me this morning.

Excellent Result.
I have been thinking of getting a helmet cam, but I dont wear a helmet :D
Can you get a head cam :roll: