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by fatmac
18 Dec 2014, 6:49pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Snubbed when greeting other cyclists
Replies: 47
Views: 7275

Re: Feeling a bit lonely......

I always acknowledge other cyclists outside of towns - people think you are weird if you do so in town. :lol:
by fatmac
2 Dec 2014, 6:49pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Single Speed Freewheel Day Trips
Replies: 13
Views: 1454

Re: Single Speed Freewheel Day Trips

I'm in a rather hilly part on the Surrey/Hants border, approx 2 mile drop/climb of 300m to anywhere from/to home, I find I have to walk back up, not because I care about walking, but it is quite tiring at the end of a ride, but I do like S/Spd riding.
I am fairly old, 64, fat & unfit now, having been unable to ride for a while owing to injuries, but I want to get back out, but not over do it, so was asking to see if I was being over ambitious.
I have a nice Felt with a 60" gear that is just about right for me, so will put up with walking that big hill back to home. :)
by fatmac
26 Nov 2014, 4:29pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Single Speed Freewheel Day Trips
Replies: 13
Views: 1454

Single Speed Freewheel Day Trips

Although I have titled it day trips, multi day rides also accepted. :)

I'm thinking of returning to S/Spd cycling again.
I used to ride around Kent, Surrey, & Sussex, with occassional trips to Essex & Herts, (about 20 years ago now).
Just wondering how many others ride single speed freewheel bikes, & what you get up to, areas you ride, mileages you cover, that sort of thing.
Also, it would be nice to see pictures of your bikes.
by fatmac
25 Nov 2014, 3:17pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Buying a new bike technique?
Replies: 34
Views: 3807

Re: Buying a new bike technique?

Walk out of the house, then ride it back home. But I usually buy it for myself as a (birthday/xmas) present.

When I moved from Kent to Hampshire, I only took 14 bikes with me. These have 'worn out' over time & have had to be replaced by new bikes, but I only have 4 now, (+ 2 in bits).
by fatmac
25 Nov 2014, 3:01pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Straight or Drop Bars
Replies: 38
Views: 3332

Re: Straight or Drop Bars

After a quick read through this thread I am seeing the phallacy of only having one position for your hands if you ride straights, that is totally wrong, I use at least 4 different positions on my straights, to help from getting fatigued; & I could place them in another 2 positions, & that without using bar ends, which would add another 3 positions.

You set the saddle position up first, so as to get the most efficient pedalling action, & then you set up the reach to & height of the handlebars to suit you.
by fatmac
17 Apr 2014, 6:46pm
Forum: The Cycling UK brand refresh
Topic: It's all in the name - Cyclists' TOURING club
Replies: 703
Views: 295714

Re: It's all in the name - Cyclists' TOURING club

How about

The Charity Called CTC, formerly known as the Cyclists Touring Club, instigated as The Bicycle Club

trips off the tongue & says what it really is. :lol:
by fatmac
17 Apr 2014, 6:03pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Cycling Safety - What Needs To Change?
Replies: 51
Views: 19694

Re: Cycling Safety - What Needs To Change?

The simple answer is drivers attitudes.
by fatmac
10 Feb 2014, 8:14pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: brooks saddle -which model
Replies: 55
Views: 11397

Re: brooks saddle -which model

Normally applied on the under side of saddle with an old paint brush & left to soak in. (That's how I've always done it.) It is to stop the leather taking in water.
by fatmac
10 Feb 2014, 7:59pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Chain tool with 'pin stop'
Replies: 21
Views: 16018

Re: Chain tool with 'pin stop'

There are some chain breakers that use a circlip over the thread to stop you pushing the pin too far, unfortunately, I can't remember who makes them, sorry.
by fatmac
10 Feb 2014, 7:52pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: New bike, need help.
Replies: 16
Views: 8900

Re: New bike, need help.

Lower the gearing on the Randonneur for your commute; then buy a nice Audax bike for your 'leisure' rides. 8)
by fatmac
10 Feb 2014, 7:30pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Road Touring Bike
Replies: 10
Views: 8787

Re: Road Touring Bike

Most of what you are after would be catered for with an 'Audax' bike. (Spa Cycles is one such.)
by fatmac
10 Feb 2014, 7:18pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Pompino V Day One
Replies: 2
Views: 7940

Re: Pompino V Day One

Just noticed your post/question.
I was going to get a Day One only to find out they all came with 175mm cranks, I required 170mm.
I don't have first hand experience of either bike but a lot of people do tend to ride Pompinos.
(Sorry it's not much help.)
by fatmac
10 Feb 2014, 7:12pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Low trail geometry frames
Replies: 11
Views: 13280

Re: Low trail geometry frames

I usually go for about an inch & three quarter trail, stable but not sluggish handling, if you have too little it will be hard to keep in a straight line, likewise if you have too much you'll end up with very heavy steering. I think you will find that 650B used to be fitted to old roadsters, when they were known as 26" x 1 1/2"
by fatmac
29 Jan 2014, 5:30pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Recovery of Mojo
Replies: 7
Views: 18338

Re: Recovery of Mojo

When I'm off the bike for a while, the turbo comes out for about a month to get my aerobic fitness back, then it is just having to build up the miles again. (In my case, it takes quite a while, unfortunately, but it has to be done.) :lol: