Uh, everything else? It seems to be amusing that it's in my size, but that's a useful thing to me
Jonny69 once again demonstrating that one man's junk is another man's treasure
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Jonny69 once again demonstrating that one man's junk is another man's treasure
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Well it's raining, lots... So decided to pick myself up a turbo trainer, It's just an elite mag but seems to be ok for the cash. Hopefully means I can get some miles in when the dark nights close in etc.
I don't mind the dark, as I'm happy to stick to reasonably well lit roads, and I can probably live with it being cold once I pick up a bit more warm gear, but rain like we've got today is likely to put me off. Loads of the streets in Manchester are getting flooded, and if it's like that at home I'll be pretty hesitant about going out. I don't mind a bit of rain, but this is pretty silly.
not planning on re-using it
it needs 36mil wrench and with one i get no movement at all! grr 
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Whereabouts do you ride in Manchester? We have just moved up here (living in Burnage) as I am starting a new job on Monday.
I've been cycling to work and back in the rain we've had in cornwall the last couple of days
worst exp was last night, half way home (admittedly only 3 miles) I get a slow puncher then get when I get to my door I realize I've forgotten my keys! so in the pouring rain I'm trying to wake the GF up without waking the baby!
not fun
and for those who said the conti ultra road race tyres would be crud over winter, you where right.
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Start to regret not buying the Rapha rain jacket in the sale a few weeks ago
I've got the city rain jacket; over heated this morning.
Really want the rain jacket and I want to try the new hardshell.
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[Damien];22832498 said:
BBB ultraflex. Heavy duty but the mutts nuts for commuting. The fit over my shoes and winter boots, take the punishment of regular 'foot downs' and are the most waterproof ones I've used.
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Is an alloy rim with carbon fairing (such as the Planet X carbon clinchers and Mavic Cosmic Carbones) stronger than a full carbon clincher/tubular wheel generally speaking?
Looking at getting a new wheelset soon and am completely undecided.
Looking at getting a new wheelset soon and am completely undecided.
not planning on re-using it
Are you turning it the correct way? Drive side (edited) is left hand thread so clockwise to loosen. Other side is normal thread, clockwise tightens. Use the bolt & washer/spacer to keep the wrench in place as Jonny recommended.
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Whereabouts do you ride in Manchester? We have just moved up here (living in Burnage) as I am starting a new job on Monday.
I live out near Bolton, so I ride around Bolton, Wigan, Bury, Blackburn... From Burnage I'd be looking at heading south to some of the hills around Stockport.
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My Ribble came today, put the stem and seat on etc and then found both wheels rubbing on the brake blocks - seem to be out of true
Rang them up and said to take wheels to LBS and they would pay, just dropped them off and will pick them up tomms. Given the biblical rain we have here its not like i was going to go out today but a bit disappointing none the less!
Rang them up and said to take wheels to LBS and they would pay, just dropped them off and will pick them up tomms. Given the biblical rain we have here its not like i was going to go out today but a bit disappointing none the less!
yup! can't get it out.. will i really need to buy a new spanner.. 15quid just for a tool! tried with a hacksaw too and the metal is too hard for it..
yup! can't get it out.. will i really need to buy a new spanner.. 15quid just for a tool! tried with a hacksaw too and the metal is too hard for it..
I was just checking as it can be easily forgotten!
That Park tool Jonny linked to is the one for the job but if the cup is seized it, it can still be a royal pain. All it is in reality is a flatter spanner that wraps around the whole of the protruding portion on the cup, a bit like a heavy duty cone spanner. The idea is that, if you're having difficulty, you use the bolt to secure the tool on the protruding part and if necessary tap the end of the tool with a hammer to loosen the cup.
Another thing you can try is spray GT85 liberally over the next day or two and have another go. Also If you've got a decent vice with nice edges, you can rest the cup on the vice and turn use the frame as the lever.
I've not had to or wanted to do it myself but you can also use a source of heat such as a blowtorch to heat up the frame around the BB.
If you've had enough and you don't really want to spend on tools, I'm sure your LBS will be able to have a proper go at it for a few quid.
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