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by Jd843
8 Oct 2023, 10:06pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Biggest possible cassette with compact chainset
Replies: 18
Views: 3101

Biggest possible cassette with compact chainset

Hi,

I'd like to set up my road bike for use on gravel, including some easier gears. I've currently got a compact chainset and an 11-34 cassette. Does a rear derailleur exist that would allow me to put a 40-tooth (or bigger) cassette on there?
by Jd843
6 Apr 2023, 9:16pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Ribble vs Liv
Replies: 13
Views: 1005

Re: Ribble vs Liv

Thanks all!
by Jd843
3 Apr 2023, 9:44pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Ribble vs Liv
Replies: 13
Views: 1005

Ribble vs Liv

Hi

I am trying to get an "objective" comparison between the two bikes below and wondered if anyone on here could help.

https://www.liv-cycling.com/gb/avail-advanced-2
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-r ... B872DRE102

Both have 105 groupsets, with the Ribble having the actual 105 crankset and the Liv having the "non-groupset" RS510 crank - but the Liv is nearly £1k more expensive. Is the Liv frame a lot better than the Ribble? I'm not really sure how you compare frames to one another.
by Jd843
18 May 2022, 12:51pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Hand luggage for plane
Replies: 3
Views: 365

Re: Hand luggage for plane

Jdsk wrote: 18 May 2022, 11:39am Does it need to fit in a pannier or similar after the flight?

NB Airline size restrictions aren't standardised.

As a general purpose cabin bag I use an Eagle Creek Pilot EXP. Hard back with wheels but soft expandable front. Excellent.

Jonathan
No, it doesn't need to fit in a pannier. To be more specific on dimensions, my airline's restrictions are 45 x 36 x 20 cm.
by Jd843
18 May 2022, 11:17am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Hand luggage for plane
Replies: 3
Views: 365

Hand luggage for plane

Hi

Can anyone recommend a good bag to take as hand luggage on a cycling holiday? In other words, a bag big enough for cycling shoes, helmet, etc, but small enough to meet cabin bag requirements?

I've found it awkward in the past to use a normal rucksack because the compartments aren't sized in the right way. I've come across the KitBrix CityBrix bag, which fits the bill, but is expensive at £120.

Thanks in advance
by Jd843
17 Aug 2021, 7:27pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Bike box & Thru Axles
Replies: 2
Views: 522

Bike box & Thru Axles

Hi,

I have a bike box with QR skewers to hold the wheels in place, but my wheels have thru axles so the skewers don't hold the wheels firmly in place. I wondered if anyone had any advice on anything I can use to hold the wheels securely in the bike box? I know there are conversion kits you can buy but I wondered if I could achieve the same thing with something more basic like metal washers or similar?

Thanks in advance
by Jd843
16 Jan 2021, 10:25am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Would you keep your bike(s) in a cellar?
Replies: 42
Views: 2838

Re: Would you keep your bike(s) in a cellar?

simonhill wrote:No mention of access to the cellar. If it's a faff then this could be counterproductive in making bikes safe, but a hassle to use which could deter less committed members of the family.

Is bike theft from secure garages a real threat where you are moving to?

Finally, running a dehumidifier as a long term solution doesn't seem to be a very economic or environmentally friendly solution.


Access to the cellar stairs is through a door under the main stairs. So moderate faff to get them up/down the stairs, but I used to live in a first floor flat and the stairs never put me off getting my bike out :D

It's not like we are moving to an area where there are loads of burglaries or anything, I just feel a bit on edge about keeping the bikes in the garage because of their value. I suppose I should look into security options and that might put my mind at ease.
by Jd843
15 Jan 2021, 10:23am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Would you keep your bike(s) in a cellar?
Replies: 42
Views: 2838

Re: Would you keep your bike(s) in a cellar?

thirdcrank wrote:Unless you intend having everything ready before you move in, I'd suggest your own DIY survey with a bit of bare iron for a couple of weeks and see whether it rusts. If it does, then that's one option eliminated, unless you want to spend big money. But I wouldn't dismiss the cellar without being sure. I'm cautious about ignoring experts but in a case like this I fancy they err on the side of caution. Also, there are experts and experts and some "surveyors" seem to be only sales reps for whatever treatment they are flogging.


We will probably keep them in the house until we can sort something else out (assuming we can). The surveyors were both independent, the damp surveyor doesn't actually do damp-proofing, so I do trust them.

We thought we'd be able to just get the cellar tanked and that would be it sorted, but after doing some research it seems it's not that straight forward, and tanking can just force the damp to move elsewhere in the house.

I did wonder if there was some sort of storage box we could put in the cellar, to keep the bikes in, that would protect them from the damp, but I don't know if that would be effective.
by Jd843
15 Jan 2021, 9:26am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Would you keep your bike(s) in a cellar?
Replies: 42
Views: 2838

Re: Would you keep your bike(s) in a cellar?

thirdcrank wrote:
.... It's a cellar in an old house, so it's damp ....


That doesn't necessarily follow. You say you are worried about rust and if the cellar is damp that will happen but have you done some sort of test like leaving some ferrous object down there for a while? I lived in three places with cellars - two old houses and a flat over a shop - before getting married and all three had dry cellars. One was on a bit of a slope so the back cellar windows were almost at street level and we lived in there a lot of the time. Before we moved here, we were gazumped on a large Edwardian house with vast, dry cellars.


We don't actually live in the house yet - we're in the process of buying it - but I know it's damp because we had a building survey and a damp survey done, and both surveyors said it was damp. The existing owners also said the walls sometimes feel wet to touch. Apparently it's not very well ventilated, so I'm not sure if improving this would improve the dampness significantly or not.
by Jd843
14 Jan 2021, 10:03pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Would you keep your bike(s) in a cellar?
Replies: 42
Views: 2838

Re: Would you keep your bike(s) in a cellar?

Jdsk wrote:
Jd843 wrote:1. Garage. Pro: Keeps them out of the way. Con: Security - most likely place they could get nicked, and if they do, would insurance even cover it?

Lots of us do. It's easy to add security. Check with your insurer or potential insurers... cover is achievable.

Jd843 wrote:2. Cellar. Pro: Same as garage, but safer than the garage. Con: It's a cellar in an old house, so it's damp (although it doesn't flood) and cold. Will bolts/cassettes/chains rust?

Yes, they'll rust. You can seal cellars but it's expensive.

Jd843 wrote:3. In the house. Pros: Warm and dry, probably least likely to get stolen. Cons: Untidy, they'll get in the way, have to lean them against the walls. Bad.

How about hanging them instead?

Jonathan


We've got 7 bikes between us, so finding space to hang them in the house would also be tricky!

Even if we could get cover for keeping them in the garage, I'd still be worried about them being stolen. Insurance or not, having your bike(s) stolen/garage door destroyed is stressful.

gregoryoftours wrote:Your bikes will corrode in the cellar, and your tyres/grips/saddles will also go mouldy within a few months unless you keep it de-humidified at considerable expense. I have too much bike stuff and speak from experience. I agree hanging is good if you have the room. Vertical and hinged brackets so you can swing them into the wall a bit so they don't take up quite as much space.


When you say "keep it de-humidified at considerable expense", do you mean having it damp-proofed, or keeping a dehumidifier running all the time? Or something else?
by Jd843
14 Jan 2021, 9:23pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Would you keep your bike(s) in a cellar?
Replies: 42
Views: 2838

Would you keep your bike(s) in a cellar?

Hi

Looking for some advice on where to store several bikes, some carbon, some aluminium. Options are:

1. Garage. Pro: Keeps them out of the way. Con: Security - most likely place they could get nicked, and if they do, would insurance even cover it?
2. Cellar. Pro: Same as garage, but safer than the garage. Con: It's a cellar in an old house, so it's damp (although it doesn't flood) and cold. Will bolts/cassettes/chains rust?
3. In the house. Pros: Warm and dry, probably least likely to get stolen. Cons: Untidy, they'll get in the way, have to lean them against the walls. Bad.

I'd like to store them in the cellar ideally, but am worried about them going rusty. Where do you keep your bike(s)?
by Jd843
21 Dec 2020, 10:31am
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Back pain on one side
Replies: 13
Views: 3164

Re: Back pain on one side

531colin wrote:
pwa wrote:Logic would suggest that if your position on the bike is a long established one that hasn't caused problems in the past, and if nothing on the bike has changed position, the problem is a change in you, not the bike. If you need the help of a professional it should therefore be a physio.

Hmmm...I'm 73 and I "change" ...ie....deteriorate....all the time.
how old are you, JD?
Another thought is that I don't sit "straight" on the bike, but I don't think I ever have.
Thread here about people sitting on the bike other than straight..https://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=59332&hilit=string
JD needs somebody who rides with him regularly to observe if JD's riding stance has changed recently....but most people are not sufficiently observant.


I’m 27 so hopefully not deteriorating yet!

The pain is something I’ve had before from other activities like lifting at work, but I never used to get it with cycling until very recently. It’s a new bike so more likely that something is off with the setup but I’m not sure what.
by Jd843
21 Dec 2020, 6:34am
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Back pain on one side
Replies: 13
Views: 3164

Re: Back pain on one side

Thanks all
by Jd843
20 Dec 2020, 10:46pm
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Back pain on one side
Replies: 13
Views: 3164

Back pain on one side

Hi

I’ve been getting mid/lower back pain during/after riding lately, but just on one side of my back. It’s in the muscle just next to my spine, possibly the erector spinae.

I’m not sure if I should get a bike fit, see a physio or someone else. My concern with getting a bike fit is that they’ll just give me the standard service and make everything look right on paper, but won’t necessarily fix whatever is causing my pain. On the other hand, I’m not sure if a physio would be able to help with a cycling related issue. I also wonder if my pain could be related to a foot or chiropractic issue, in which case a physio would probably just charge me lots of money but not have the right expertise to fix the issue.

Any advice anybody? Equally, if you can think of anything I could try tweaking with e.g. cleats, saddle setback, etc that could help, I’m willing to try anything at this point as it’s making me a bit miserable during and after rides!
by Jd843
7 Dec 2020, 7:51am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Troubleshooting 105 R7020 shifter problems
Replies: 11
Views: 789

Re: Troubleshooting 105 R7020 shifter problems

Thanks all - I adjusted the high limit screw slightly and it seems much better!

Will probably take it up to then LBS for the cables sorting though...