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- 13 Feb 2014, 7:33pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: The psychology of descending
- Replies: 36
- Views: 12581
Re: The psychology of descending
The thing I found about descending is to remember to turn the pedals occasionally. In France last year we descended 1100m. in 10km, an average of over10% with many hairpins, so not especially quick. At the bottom my legs were seized up.
- 1 Feb 2013, 12:02pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Puncture-proof tyres keep puncturing
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5307
Re: Puncture-proof tyres keep puncturing
pioneer wrote:The tubes may not look as if they've been penetrated by those tiny shards of glass. But, have you tested them in water to ascertain if they are indeed holed? I ask because some weeks back I got a repeat puncture even when I was convinced the tube was good. The culprit was the smallest flint embedded in the tyre, which even by running my fingers around the inside repeatedly, could not be detected. But it was there.
Yes I had that, didnt puncture till I rode on it. And even then just caused a slow puncture.
- 28 Dec 2012, 11:00am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Harold Briercliffe book bargain..
- Replies: 6
- Views: 606
Re: Harold Briercliffe book bargain..
Thanks for that info. I've just ordered them. Should be a good read.
- 16 Nov 2012, 8:28pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Birthday rides 2013
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3416
Re: Birthday rides 2013
Thats right Stone in Staffs. it was announced at last birthday rides.
- 8 Jul 2012, 7:31pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Victoria station query
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5003
Re: Victoria station query
theres some maps sent free from london transport showing cycle friendly routes.
- 28 Feb 2012, 5:20pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: servicing a bike
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1256
Re: servicing a bike
Have a look on you tube, pretty well anything you can do to repair or maintain a bike can be found on there.
- 1 Dec 2011, 7:22pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Bar Bags on Drop Bars
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1620
Re: Bar Bags on Drop Bars
I've fitted the klick fix extender on my Dawes audax and it works ok. Cables rub on side of bar bag but not enough to matter.
Not that I'm overfond of bar bags because of the effect on bike handling with any weight in the bag.
Not that I'm overfond of bar bags because of the effect on bike handling with any weight in the bag.
- 1 Sep 2011, 8:03pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Back spasms?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1476
Re: Back spasms?
The fact that your after a short while suggests muscle cramp rather than a disc slip or more usually a pinched nerve. That leaves you out of action for weeks rather than minutes. I've experienced it several times and no way does the pain go away quickly. As to what is causing the muscle cramp, like others I would go to the docs.
- 1 Sep 2011, 7:54pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Berghaus Tents
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7715
Re: Berghaus Tents
Its heavier than I would want if touring solo. Should be able to get less than 2kg with enough room for 1 plus gear.
- 11 Jul 2011, 7:58pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: sram 10 speed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 548
Re: sram 10 speed
Thanks for help so far. I'd sort of figured that I'd need a long cage derailier, its the 105 10sp. sti that really concerns me. If that dosent work with the sram cassette its £200 or so to change it.
Best info. I've seen so far is conflicting. It certainly dosent seem straightfoward.
Best info. I've seen so far is conflicting. It certainly dosent seem straightfoward.
- 10 Jul 2011, 11:12pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: sram 10 speed
- Replies: 6
- Views: 548
sram 10 speed
Am I correct in thinking sram have produced a 10 speed cassette with a 12 to 32 range. If so does anyone know if it can be used with a shimano 105 set up ie. 10 sp. sti and 105 derailier.
- 23 Jun 2011, 8:35am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: About Dahon folders?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3426
Re: About Dahon folders?
I got a Dahon Mu P8 a few months ago and have done about 600 miles on it so far. Really like it, it handles well.
Used it on a tour recently where i got the train out and cycled back at about 50 miles a day and a nights camping.
Fully loaded with gear it was hard work on the hills but still handled well.
I would happily use it on solo tours, where you can poddle along at your own pace.
Used it on a tour recently where i got the train out and cycled back at about 50 miles a day and a nights camping.
Fully loaded with gear it was hard work on the hills but still handled well.
I would happily use it on solo tours, where you can poddle along at your own pace.
- 22 Jun 2011, 7:45pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Derby to Dudley
- Replies: 6
- Views: 642
Re: Derby to Dudley
Youv'e only got the last 5 or 6 miles on canal and its a good surface, better than a lot of roads today, either tarmac or firm gravel. Done it on 25 mm tyres on audax bike no problem.
The rest is good purpose made city cycle routes.
Go for it !!
The rest is good purpose made city cycle routes.
Go for it !!
- 22 Jun 2011, 11:04am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Derby to Dudley
- Replies: 6
- Views: 642
Re: Derby to Dudley
I would use the cycle rt 54 and 5 to chasewater then down to walsall and down through sandwell park, then pick up the canal at smethwick turning right at dudley port brings you to the black country museum and dudley centre. Canals and cycle routes in brum. area are generally very good. You can get just about anywhere without much busy road use.
- 7 Jun 2011, 8:20pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Panniers for fold up bikes
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2638
Re: Panniers for fold up bikes
I use a Altura rack bag on a Dahon, it has side pockets which unzip and clip down to make small side panniers. Been on first camping trip with and it works fine. because the rack sits low it leaves room to strap tent etc. on top of the bag.