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FrenchTart said:
And even more feedback on the Hy/Rds. The cable pull is *really* getting on my nerves now so I've ordered some mineral oil and a bleed kit so I can top-off the oil reservoir. It seems like this is the best way to improve the cable pull situation (as other methods can reduce the automatic pad levelling). I'll post back with my experiences in case anyone else goes through the same in future.
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I haven't the faintest idea what you are going on about! Wish I could help.

Cable pull? Hydraulic?

Mind broken :confused:
 
SkodaMart said:
Thanks.

Not seen that design before.

Surely the cables can be adjusted like a standard brake?
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The issue if you adjust the cables too much is that it can lock-out the part that automatically adjusts the pads for wear (which would be a huge shame as one of the main things I'm looking forward to is not having to re-adjust all the time like I had to with bb5/7s).
 
What is the advantage over a standard hydraulic brake?

Let me guess.

It allows you to use standard STI shifters/brakes for drop handlebars?
 
SkodaMart said:
What is the advantage over a standard hydraulic brake?

Let me guess.

It allows you to use standard STI shifters/brakes for drop handlebars?
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Yup, got it in one :)

It's much cheaper and easier to switch to than a full hydraulic setup. I just swapped out my bb7s for these the other day and it wasn't much hassle at all (for someone more experienced with bike maintenance is would have been a 10 minute job I imagine).
 
Great idea.
I've just replaced the pistons in my Hayes caliper and it was a PITA bleeding the whole line afterwards.
 
FrenchTart said:
I can only imagine. I've not had to deal with the joy of hydraulic bleeding/etc ever. One day perhaps I'll switch over :)
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Depending on the brake manufacturer it can be fairly easy. The hopes I've had myself have very rarely needed bleeding and are very easy to do. I'd now just replace an Avid brake if it ever needed bleeding though.

For your TRP Hy/Rd I'd look at getting the best cable outers you can to minimise any extra pull caused by the outers compressing.
 
Gribs said:
Depending on the brake manufacturer it can be fairly easy. The hopes I've had myself have very rarely needed bleeding and are very easy to do. I'd now just replace an Avid brake if it ever needed bleeding though.

For your TRP Hy/Rd I'd look at getting the best cable outers you can to minimise any extra pull caused by the outers compressing.
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I've been considering better outers but I think I'll hold off until I see what they're like with the fluid top-up (also I've spent way too much money on bike stuff this month already).
 
A few of us are looking to cycle London to Paris this year (or possibly the reverse). Has anyone done it before and/or have tips?

http://london2paris.co.uk/routes/3-day-cycle-routes/

I would kind of prefer to take the chunnel rather than the ferry given some of the annoyances I've heard about with ferries and cyclists. Price would also be somewhat lower too. So far I've not found much info for routes involving the chunnel though.
 
Cycle Derby are organising their first Sportive starting and finishing at the new Velodrome.

3 different routes, which look ok, especially the 160k route, but the price is horrendous. Given that their main aim is to promote and encourage cycling in Derby but now also promoting a new event you'd think the price would be more appealing to get more people interested.


I've already told them it's too expensive and other cyclists in Derby that I've spoken to have said the same. I ride some of these roads regularly but I won't pay what they're asking. The price is £31.50 which includes a 10% discount for fundraising entries. £35 otherwise.

Anyway, here's the link to the details http://www.cyclederbysportive.co.uk/

Anyone else going to be doing this? I'll probably ride the route on the day anyway and chuck £20 quid to Macmillan unless they see sense and drop the price. In comparison I've paid £14 for the 2014 Great Notts Bike Ride...
 
FrenchTart said:
A few of us are looking to cycle London to Paris this year (or possibly the reverse). Has anyone done it before and/or have tips?

http://london2paris.co.uk/routes/3-day-cycle-routes/

I would kind of prefer to take the chunnel rather than the ferry given some of the annoyances I've heard about with ferries and cyclists. Price would also be somewhat lower too. So far I've not found much info for routes involving the chunnel though.
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Ferry with bicycle is £30 return, channel tunnel is £36 return and only works twice a day as they have to take you in a car, up to a maximum of 6 cyclists.

Ferry seems a lot easier
 
ShiWarrior said:
ive never done a sportive , but the going rate does seem to be around the £30 - £35 mark
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Nah, it's not. £20 - £30 if you look on British Cycling and only the Wiggle, closed road or special events (Etape etc) tend to be higher than £30.

I'd happily pay £25 as a local cyclist to support the event. Anything more is taking the wee wee I'm afraid.
 
R0B75 said:
Nah, it's not. £20 - £30 if you look on British Cycling and only the Wiggle, closed road or special events (Etape etc) tend to be higher than £30.

I'd happily pay £25 as a local cyclist to support the event. Anything more is taking the wee wee I'm afraid.
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sorry my bad, I was looking at one this morning and it was about £32
but yes your right 20-30
 
Phantom Shadow said:
Ferry with bicycle is £30 return, channel tunnel is £36 return and only works twice a day as they have to take you in a car, up to a maximum of 6 cyclists.

Ferry seems a lot easier
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A few of the ferry quotes I looked at were more expensive than that but I guess I didn't shop around properly.

There would only be 4 or 5 of us in the group so the 6 person limit wouldn't be an issue.

Ferry may end up being the easiest option I guess. Meeting tonight to discuss it further anyhow.
 
I can't remember what I paid for Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool, but given they close the Mersey tunnel and let you cycle through it, I'll cut them some slack. Other sportives do seem a rip off though.
 
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