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- 19 Jan 2021, 10:57pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Indoor bike trainer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 246
Re: Indoor bike trainer
You can use a part worn MTB tyre on a standard budget turbo trainer. Not perfect and can overheat but will do if you want to get started without spending a lot.
- 19 Jan 2021, 4:44pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Mechanical disc brake choice.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1546
Re: Mechanical disc brake choice.
Not much granite on road surfaces. The damage tends to be done by road salt in the winter. In that regard the BB7s were more resilient with their hand adjuster (or spanner flat) pad control. The Spyre pads are adjusted with a 3mm torque key, the receiving end often getting chewed up by a combination...
- 19 Jan 2021, 3:45pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Mechanical disc brake choice.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 1546
Re: Mechanical disc brake choice.
I've used all three and can find pros and cons for each. I would opt for Spyre based on longer term experience. Both pads are adjustable and once set up with equal space between the pads and the rotor you can compensate for wear by loosening the barrel adjuster on the cable at the caliper. You do ha...
- 15 Jan 2021, 6:51pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Give me a brake - first timer advice needed on brake cables.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 366
Re: Give me a brake - first timer advice needed on brake cables.
These are barrel end cables, for mountain bikes. Generally, the more expensive cables perform better for longer, especially when you replace both inner and outer. Shimano, in my view, are good quality as are Jagwire. Cheaper versions like Clarks haven't performed as well for me. You can buy cable ki...
- 14 Jan 2021, 6:51pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Jumping new chain and buying a replacement cassette
- Replies: 24
- Views: 713
Re: Jumping new chain and buying a replacement cassette
That bike has Claris gearing with a 28 tooth big cog at the back. Both the SS (small - up to 32T) and GS (medium - up to 34T) Claris 8 speed rear derailleur will suit a cassette of 28T and more.
- 7 Jan 2021, 8:12pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Is my front shifter fixable?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 589
Re: Is my front shifter fixable?
I did a first service on a six-week old road bike from Argos. The owner was complaining that the front derailleur and shifter wouldn't work. Turned out the cable was routed incorrectly at the mech anchor bolt. It was a new bike (Challenge) and hadn't been altered in any way since purchase.
- 1 Jan 2021, 9:18pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: The psychology behind using a turbo trainer
- Replies: 53
- Views: 1739
Re: The psychology behind using a turbo trainer
I bought a trainer two months ago to supplement my cycling. Covid has reduced club rides and the lockdown has limited scope for venturing further afield (new territory encourages me). I doubt I would use it if the weather was better and the nights were lighter. I find it boring. I do 40 mins every e...
- 1 Jan 2021, 6:19pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: winter socks
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1731
Re: winter socks
Merino wool socks and mountain bike style (looser) overshoes. Can I suggest a Gore Winds topper base layer to keep your chest protected. I cycle in Scotland all year round and found these items to be essential - along with a balaclava.
- 22 Nov 2020, 11:23pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Bells
- Replies: 114
- Views: 3240
Re: Bells
I generally call out if coming up behind a horse. However I bought this bell for use on our busier-than-ever cyclepath. It's a bargain at £4 from The Range stores. Loud but pleasant sound unlike the ping noise from so many of the flimsy bells now attached to new bikes. https://www.google.com/url?sa=...
- 18 Nov 2020, 11:42pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: HELP with exercise bike resistance.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 295
Re: HELP with exercise bike resistance.
Think you'll need to buy a more advanced model with a wider range of resistance options. If you have a bicycle you can attach a turbo unit with a selection of resistance settings. New ones range from £50 upwards but there are some £30/£40 used turbos on Gumtree. Planet X have a good range at the low...
- 10 Nov 2020, 11:46pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Starting a group ride
- Replies: 14
- Views: 710
Re: Starting a group ride
Phone the local paper and explain what you're wanting to do (find folk to cycle with). Suggest they write an article on the growth of cycling in their circulation area with references to the government's recent funding strategy to get more people out on bikes. Send them a few pictures of you on the ...
- 1 Nov 2020, 10:05am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Bike service establishments
- Replies: 10
- Views: 741
Re: Bike service establishments
Hard to answer that with all that's going on just now - more people than ever taking to cycling, Government grants to have bikes serviced, shops unable to source bikes from distributors and manufacturers, components in short supply. There is no typical pattern. The weather plays a part. Covid regula...
- 27 Oct 2020, 10:57pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Right Front derailleur for Trek 3900 MTB - 48-38-28
- Replies: 9
- Views: 320
Re: Right Front derailleur for Trek 3900 MTB - 48-38-28
Is the derailleur designed to work on double or triple cranksets?
- 27 Oct 2020, 6:57pm
- Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
- Topic: Go Outdoors
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1378
Re: Go Outdoors
Retailers are struggling. JD Sports' revenue this year is expected to dip below £5 billion. Is that good or bad? As a stand alone figure it's pretty meaningless, it may be fantastically profitable or it may be heading for administration. It puts into perspective the David and Goliath battle that in...
- 27 Oct 2020, 12:13am
- Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
- Topic: Go Outdoors
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1378
Re: Go Outdoors
Retailers are struggling. JD Sports' revenue this year is expected to dip below £5 billion.