The biking thread
- Thread starter Bram Turismo
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- 388
- Edinburgh
- daft_biker
Hey, a pub is a pub. Its a public place that sells beer by the barrel.
Can't really complain if you see weird going-on there so long its actually good beer.
But yes, that would be a bit unususal to be in a "Pub" that was more akin to a person's home, judging from the first picture.
Can't really complain if you see weird going-on there so long its actually good beer.
But yes, that would be a bit unususal to be in a "Pub" that was more akin to a person's home, judging from the first picture.
Maybe they were roadies?
It wasn't flat so was better than the previous pint I'd had at the weekend but at £3.45 it was a bit on the steep side...or is that normal now!
- 241
- sp0_0kie
I just picked up my new shoes with a 40% discount
http://www.bike24.com/p225218.html
I'll take them for a spin tomorrow, can't wait. I bet it'll be fun - my first time with SPDs so I'm expecting some ridicolous crashes
http://www.bike24.com/p225218.html
I'll take them for a spin tomorrow, can't wait. I bet it'll be fun - my first time with SPDs so I'm expecting some ridicolous crashes
- 30,051
- Thailand
New tube today, same brand as before so I'm riding very cautiously to see if there is any change in pressure or any deformation. Since the bike has been out of action for 2 weeks it feels like it could use a derailluer tune and the front wheel need adjusting as it's developed a wobble, nothing serious but a bit annoying at speed. Back to the shop tomorrow to use their truing machine.
I've noticed with spoke wobbles that it depends what speeds you go at.
One time, was out on a group ride and one of the spokes completely let go. Bad thing: 25% of the way to go of a 45 mile bike ride! It was still ridable, but awful handling at slow speeds.
Go a bit faster and the wheel suddenly kinda just straightened out and went more or less straight (as straight as possible considering a buckled spoke).
That was a good fitness workout to keep the speed up!
I've not touched the bike recently, it needs a cleaning on the rims to get all the road grime off it (white spirits only?) and a slight adjustment with the speedo magnet, its catching the god-damned sensor....
And the rear wheel still feels funny in motion.
One time, was out on a group ride and one of the spokes completely let go. Bad thing: 25% of the way to go of a 45 mile bike ride! It was still ridable, but awful handling at slow speeds.
Go a bit faster and the wheel suddenly kinda just straightened out and went more or less straight (as straight as possible considering a buckled spoke).
That was a good fitness workout to keep the speed up!
I've not touched the bike recently, it needs a cleaning on the rims to get all the road grime off it (white spirits only?) and a slight adjustment with the speedo magnet, its catching the god-damned sensor....
And the rear wheel still feels funny in motion.
I'm cleaning my bike tonight which will be a tedious task after ditching it in the shed caked in mud from the last ride 
White spirits is good for chain cleaning but don't let it get anywhere near braking surfaces as it's greasy. Use Isopropanol alcohol or brake cleaner spray and a clean cloth.
Evan - I've been to Welsh pubs and the one I went to on Tuesday was as weird as them
White spirits is good for chain cleaning but don't let it get anywhere near braking surfaces as it's greasy. Use Isopropanol alcohol or brake cleaner spray and a clean cloth.
Evan - I've been to Welsh pubs and the one I went to on Tuesday was as weird as them
All the pubs I've been to in the south have been great but it's a different matter in North Wales! You know you're in the wrong one when you start speaking in English and everyone looks at you like they're about to kill you...time for a sharp exit!
Ah, forgot you are talking about rim brakes and not discs. fairy liquid and and good scrub should be fine and maybe use a bit of sandpaper on the pads if they are glazed but still don't use white spirits.
The wonders of google search
Isopropanol alcohol is very handy to have for cleaning and degreasing anything where you don't want to leave a residue and the place I linked was the best value although you can get it in a chemist too.After fitting my new shifters and rear mech my gear changes have gone to crap
The rear was ghost shifting and is reluctant to shift to the smallest cog (highest gear) which I think is down cable friction, the rear mech being a bit stiff because it's new and possibly the chain connector link being bent. I've ordered new inner gear cable and connector links so hopefully that and a good lube will sort it out, I'll be a bit hacked off if the new stuff has made things worse 
Also don't leave your bike caked in mud for 2 days before washing it as it's like trying to remove cement!
- 1,691
- Coventry
- mika_98
Went out for another bike ride the other day, just at my local park. Bike needed a good clean afterwards. I was also wondering, if the bike gets messy, can i use a hose pipe on the bike? Light spray? Its because a friend of mine was saying that pressure washers can sometimes damage the bearings etc.
- 805
- NJ
- alpacaflip1
^Nice!
Put on new bars and brake pads. Ready for Mountain Creek Bike Park tomorrow.
Put on new bars and brake pads. Ready for Mountain Creek Bike Park tomorrow.
- 6,008
- Finland
As long as you don't point the pressure washer jet right to the wheel or bottom bracket bearings you're good to go. With a normal garden hose there's no need to avoid anything, provided that you use common sense and don't spray the bike from a two inch distance. I remember reading that a watering can is a good choice for washing a bike as it delivers a good volume of water with low enough pressure to not penetrate the bearing sealing.
Then for everyone with a glossy finish bike, as stupid as this sounds, wax it. Normal car wax will do just fine and you'll notice that mud won't stick on the frame nearly as easily as before.
Then for everyone with a glossy finish bike, as stupid as this sounds, wax it. Normal car wax will do just fine and you'll notice that mud won't stick on the frame nearly as easily as before.
- 7,905
- Horbury, West Yorkshire
- GTP_Sprite
New tyres fitted. They would have been done yesterday but the rear had a slow puncture in the old innertube (I don't have UST rims) so had a trip to cycle shop in Leeds and got some stuff. Anyways I'm pleased with the new tyres, much better than the old ones.
- 1,691
- Coventry
- mika_98
Thanks for the advice, i can alter the pressure on the hose pipe and pressure washer, but to be on the safe side will use the Hose pipe instead. Thanks 👍
New tyres fitted. They would have been done yesterday but the rear had a slow puncture in the old innertube (I don't have UST rims) so had a trip to cycle shop in Leeds and got some stuff. Anyways I'm pleased with the new tyres, much better than the old ones.
Loving the new tyres, nice looking bike :tup:
- 7,905
- Horbury, West Yorkshire
- GTP_Sprite
Thanks for the advice, i can alter the pressure on the hose pipe and pressure washer, but to be on the safe side will use the Hose pipe instead. Thanks 👍
Thanks, saw your bike on the other page, looks good. I've always washed my bikes in the past with a weak hose, I never had any issues.
- 388
- Edinburgh
- daft_biker
Sweet:tup:
Should inspire a lot more confidence in the corners and accelerate noticeably faster than the kind of tyres that usually come fitted to MTBs. Is that the kind of thing you're finding with them?
And whilst I'm here I went up this today....
Ben Lomond by Andrew Robertson, on Flickr
Ben Lomond by Andrew Robertson, on Flickr
Ben Lomond by Andrew Robertson, on Flickr
Ben Lomond by Andrew Robertson, on Flickr
Ben Lomond by Andrew Robertson, on Flickr
Been a while since I did a Munro as they're usually busy with walkers. It was busy but most folk were chatting as we passed each other on the way up and everybody was being really nice
Was supposed to be meeting some mates at the bottom of the hill but they never turned up so I went up anyway.
- 7,905
- Horbury, West Yorkshire
- GTP_Sprite
Well from the small outing today they definatly roll, the smallest downhill gradient and they shooting me onwards, also because of the less friction it's easier to get about. As for confidence they grip corners nicely so thumbs up.
Looks nice up in them there hills, such beautiful country scenes.
- 30,051
- Thailand
Mmmm.... the benefits of road biking - once a month wash. Which for me is today. There's grime all over the bottom bracket and around the wheels. I'll do an hour of soapy soak and then a wash down. Thanks to whoever mentioned the wax, I'll give that a go.
Which for me is today. There's grime all over the bottom bracket and around the wheels. I'll do an hour of soapy soak and then a wash down. Thanks to whoever mentioned the wax, I'll give that a go.
- 641
- Ireland
- funkyDucks
Went for a cycle today. 12Km in 27 minutes at an average speed of 26.4km/h.
I am practicing for joining a cycling club to get a youth award. I know I should be aiming for longer distances but for now I am starting small.
I am practicing for joining a cycling club to get a youth award. I know I should be aiming for longer distances but for now I am starting small.
- 641
- Ireland
- funkyDucks
Submerged
That's what I used to do, but now I have got a lend of my dads road racer, I can't help but push that little bit quicker. By the end of June I want to be able to do a distance more that what I do now at the same average speed.
