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by oomilegs
22 Jul 2020, 1:37pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: A mask in your bike bag?
Replies: 99
Views: 4418

Re: A mask in your bike bag?

All this talk of evidence and science, of what Boris did and what Boris did next, and even what Boris will do in the future when hundreds of call are made to the Police... is all rubbish.

We were not told to wear them when we didn't even have sufficient for the NHS.

Now we have a few spare, possibly even enough for the second spike, we are now told we should wear them.

When the police are inundated with calls from supermarkets and can't cope they'll use some twisted version of the statistics to prove we don't need them.


Its common sense, not rocket science.


Me, I've worn one from the start of lockdown, and will continue to do so.
Paul G
by oomilegs
23 Jun 2020, 1:48pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Accurate method of micro adjustment to saddle height?
Replies: 10
Views: 626

Re: Accurate method of micro adjustment to saddle height?

quote:

If you want to go up slightly I suppose you could use tape to mark the position and then move up in small increments, but how do you measure if you want to go down in small increments?

unquote:

Could you not use the same bit of tape ?
Stick it on 20mm above, then reduce to 19, 18, 17, etc etc


Paul G
by oomilegs
14 Jun 2020, 12:02pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Fitting wider tyres
Replies: 6
Views: 420

Re: Fitting wider tyres

DocsCannon wrote:Thanks guys some food for thought there, much appreciated.

MY bike is a Cannondale Synapse AL105 Disc (2014) so its set up for mudguards but not used.



I have a synapse and run 28's. There's 3mm of gap between the tyre and the frame (each side) down by the bottom bracket.

HTH
Paul G
by oomilegs
13 Jun 2020, 9:39am
Forum: On the road
Topic: Government Petitions
Replies: 10
Views: 1046

Re: Government Petitions

If there's tarmac going spare I would prefer if it was used to fill potholes.

This would benefit all road users.


Anyway, if canals were drained where would we get rid of all the old bicycles, supermarket trollies, etc ?

Paul G
by oomilegs
29 May 2020, 3:00am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: What width of tyre can I fit?
Replies: 2
Views: 353

Re: What width of tyre can I fit?

On my Synapse I've fitted 28's ( from 25 ) and on my Quick increased to 32's ( from 28 )

In both cases the new rubber is Continental Sport Contact. Pleased with the result.

Paul G
by oomilegs
17 May 2020, 4:28am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Does anyone know if anywhere sells allen key pouches/holders?
Replies: 22
Views: 1287

Re: Does anyone know if anywhere sells allen key pouches/holders?

I'm assuming you carry your allen keys with you.

I have a smallish saddle bag slung under a b17 and space is at a premium.
After going over my bike (Synapse) I soon realised that there's only three sizes of allen screws on it so why carry a full set?

Rather than split up a set (workshop wall / tool box) I bought the three needed and elastic band them to the double ended
screwdriver that also lives in the saddle bag.

This "tool kit" weighs about half what some of those multi tools do. :wink:

Paul G
by oomilegs
31 May 2017, 11:19pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Brooks select saddle wear rate.
Replies: 18
Views: 4332

Re: Brooks select saddle wear rate.

Mine is now getting a bit more comfortable after 500 miles.

I actually loosened the adjustment bolt a full turn and sanded 7mm off the side edges with a 115mm flap disc.


It's my belief that leather varies, and that one seat isn't the same as another of the same model.


Paul G
by oomilegs
31 May 2017, 2:52pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Flat bar tourers/commuters?
Replies: 34
Views: 7638

Re: Flat bar tourers/commuters?

Hi.

As well as my road bike I have a Cannondale Quick 4. They do a 6,5,4,3,2,1 etc at various prices to match the spec.

The 4 is ally with carbon forks and geared (3 x 8) to give a turn of speed on the road and is more than capable on a
tow path or railway line. I have a Brooks seat on it, the one with the two chrome springs, and the mud guards I fitted
cover 700 x 30 slicks. A flat bar all rounder.

Paul G
by oomilegs
29 May 2017, 4:39pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Chain jams
Replies: 17
Views: 5025

Re: Chain jams

You are bang on mate. The seat tube is 32 o/d most of the way down, but goes to oval, 39 x 30, as it passes the chain rings.

I like a challenge. :wink:

Paul G
by oomilegs
29 May 2017, 8:48am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Chain jams
Replies: 17
Views: 5025

Re: Chain jams





Thanks for that Colin. That solution hadn't crossed my mind.


Cheers,
Paul G

Edit to add:-
Thanks to you too rjb
by oomilegs
29 May 2017, 7:54am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Chain jams
Replies: 17
Views: 5025

Chain jams

Twice now my chain has missed the "granny ring" and ended up jammed in the space between the ring and the frame.
This gap is 1 thou smaller than the width of the chain and isn't the easiest thing to un-jam, plus the oil and dirt from the chain
is just the right quantity to cover both hands. The second time I was prepared and had latex gloves with me but managed to
rip a finger off, the glove not my hand, so ended up with 9 pinkies and a blackie.

The bike is a Synapse and the mech is Sora. Bike was serviced 300 miles ago, and has done 500 miles from new.

Should I upgrade the mech? The rear 9 speed works fine.

Or, is there some spacer / washer device that if I removed the pedal/chain ring assy I could slip on? At least then putting the chain
back on would be a one finger & thumb job.

Or, should I fire up the lathe and turn a bit of nylon?


All advice appreciated,
Cheers
Paul G
by oomilegs
24 May 2017, 8:30am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Yet another saddle shape post
Replies: 247
Views: 18459

Re: Yet another saddle shape post

Not sure if this is of any relevance but I have trimmed the sides of my B17 to allow it to "give" a wee bit more.
The saddle has done 500 miles, the tension bolt is loosened to its thread ends, and the leather has had 3 applications of proofide.

Cheers,
Paul G
by oomilegs
21 May 2017, 10:50pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Tyre width on a road bike
Replies: 22
Views: 8505

Re: Tyre width on a road bike

Thanks for all the advice chaps.

The OEM's were 25mm and measured 25mm. The new are 28mm and measure 28mm.
I'm no expert but would have thought that 3mm was not a massive difference. I can say with confidence that I won't be putting these
under any severe stress. Quite the opposite.
They don't look that big or out of place on the bike.
Cheers,
Paul G

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by oomilegs
19 May 2017, 6:29pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Tyre width on a road bike
Replies: 22
Views: 8505

Re: Tyre width on a road bike

The Conti 28's arrived today and I fitted them in my lunch break.
There was 3mm between the tyre and the chainstay each side and I watched as the drizzle gradually cleared. By 4pm the road was showing a dry line so on with the gear and out for a test run. I know the road to my sons house down to the last second so off I went, pushing a bit as I didn't want to put in a slow time. Only a PB. :o

I was running 90 psi f & r and the ride was great. No more dodging man hole covers; straight over regardless, and so kind on the bum and the hands.

Soooooooooo pleased.

Cheers everyone
Paul G
by oomilegs
17 May 2017, 9:23pm
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Leaking nose
Replies: 10
Views: 1373

Re: Leaking nose

I find the elasticated towelling cuffs that tennis players use to mop their brow useful.
They are easily washable after your ride....
or you could just throw them into the crowd. :o :shock: :lol: