Cycling UK Forum

Hi all

I am in the early stages of trying to plan my route.

I would like to go JO to LE travelling to west of the Pennines.

If possible I would like to follow minor roads avoiding any really big climbs. On this basis I wondered if there are routes out there that follow or link some of the suntrans routes together ?

Would be great to hear from anyone.

Many thanks for your time

Regards

Mike

Hi all

When people did their trip did you book accommodation in advance or find something at the end of the day ?

I like the idea of having a target but guess the disadvantages are if things go wrong and you are delayed or having the ability to push a bit further on a good day.

Would appreciate any views, thanks for your time and kind regards

Mike

Hi all

I have a GT Avalanche Expert 2009 Mountain Bike 2009 which came with Kenda Nevegal 26 x 2.1 tyres.

I replaced these some time ago and now want to go back to them but there are so many different types (I disposed of the original ones) such as

Kenda Tomac Nevegal DTC Mountain Bike Tyres
Kenda Tomac Nevegal DTC Folding Mountain Bike Tyres
Kenda Tomac Blue Groove DTC Lite Mountain Bike Tyres

To name just a few !

My riding is a mix of 50 % on road / 40 % cycle tracks / 10 % muddy paths so I am after a general all round tyres / good in the wet / and puncture resistant.

Wondered which would be best in the Kenda Nevegal range ???

Many thanks for your help and time

Regards

Mike

Hi there

I brought the above bike at the beginning of the year.

I have replace the original tires but would like to go back the them now but unfortunately I am not sure which type of Kenda Nevegal 26 x 2.1 the bike was supplied with (they seems to be quite a few different types available.

Does anyone know the type of tires suplied

Many thanks for your time and look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards

Mike

Hi all

I have the above bike and would like to try some slime tubes over the winter period.

The bike has Sport Contact Tyre Size:26x1.6 but I am having trouble finding a slime tube to fit. They seem to start at 1.75 - 2.125 ?

Any ideas if I can get one to fit.

Many thanks for your time

Kind regards

Mike

cycleruk wrote:

Mike777 wrote:

Tandem Man wrote:The only time I had a broken chain ( or my wife did ) I just used a Powerlink to rejoin the chain,worked perfectly,in fact it is still there.

To make it easier to hold the chain together whilst installing the link I carry a paperclip in with my bits and bobs which can easily be fashioned into a chain hook.

Ian

Does the powerlink fix all or are there different sizes ?

Regards

Mike

Different sizes 8 / 9 / 10 speed.
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ProductLi ... ootCatID=1
But you may still need a chain tool to remove the old broken link.

Sorry for another speed but does the different speed relate to the number of sprockets on the back ie gears ?

Thanks

Mike

Tandem Man wrote:The only time I had a broken chain ( or my wife did ) I just used a Powerlink to rejoin the chain,worked perfectly,in fact it is still there.

To make it easier to hold the chain together whilst installing the link I carry a paperclip in with my bits and bobs which can easily be fashioned into a chain hook.

Ian

Does the powerlink fix all or are there different sizes ?

Regards

Mike

Hi all

At the weekend on a long ride I sufferred a broken chain and then a chain tool which broke.

Any recommendations on a good reliable chain tool to carry on my bike for such occasions ?

Many thanks for your time

Regards

Mike

Hi all

I have found a route on the CTC website which I would like to download and inport into my Active 10 gps unit

When I save the file the file extention is a XML file.

Any idea on the best way of get such files from XML to GPX so I import in the active 10.

I normally use www.bikehike.co.uk but can not import XML files.

Would apprecaite any ideas

Many thanks for you time

Kind regards

Mike

Hi all

The latest CTC mag figures the ridgeway as a bike ride and makes reference to finding the GPS route in the CTC map section.

I have tried searching all possible names by can not find it !

Does anyone know where it ?

Many thanks for your time .....regards

Mike

Hi all

Well I am off on a tour next weekend (4 day break)

After my last trip out I desided I must balance my weight better.

My set up was two 34 litre panniers on the back of my Marin point reyes which did cause me a few conerns so I have put a front rack on the take some panniers. My question is what size should I idelly put on the front. I am drawn to a set of 16 litres put thought I was ask for people advice and recommendations.

Any ideas or suggestions.

Many thanks for your time and kind regards

Mike

Hi all

I wondered if anyone could help on this issue.

I often go off road on my mountain bike or my route takes me off the beaten track from my intended route.......

I do get a bit concerned about having an accident and ending up in a ditch unconscious !

Has anyone tried a tracking service via a mobile phone so is this was to happen I could be located.

Many thanks for your time and kind regards

Mike

Hi all

Any ideas on this one..........please

Went out for a long ride with paniers and tent so quite loaded up and I noticed a really load clicking sound I think coming from my bottom bracket when I peddled. Any ideas on a possible caused, unloaded by bike and sound disappeared.

Many thanks for your time and regards

Mike

Thanks every one for the great advice. 72 hours to go and I am double checking everything already.

Only thing that slightly concerns me is bike security ! I am not sure wether to lock it hiden away when I stop or lock it up in full view of people to deter theft !

What do people recommend ?

Many thanks for your time

Regards

Mike

Hi all

I am cycling from Oxford to Exeter next week over a couple of days (camping over night).

Distance will be about 230 miles and I wondered if people could give me there top 'four' tips when undertaking such a trip.

Many thanks and look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your time and kind regards

Mike