I have got a metric out west to southport planned for sometime soon... I may end up saving that one for December, assuming we aren't under 3ft of snow.
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I have got a metric out west to southport planned for sometime soon... I may end up saving that one for December, assuming we aren't under 3ft of snow.
How did you find it? I'm over there from next Friday for 8 days. V have to say I'm a bit nervous about it to!
Not sure if it was the right call but, meh, its done now... I bought the Garmin Fenix 3 in the end. I want to start tracking heart rate and cadence in my rides and that is beyond the ability of my Edge 200. I also want to ditch my Fitbit Blaze and replace it with something I can wear in the office without looking like a douche.
Picked up a couple of bike mounts (one for the hybrid and one for the road bike) and I'll probably just wear it on my wrist when mountain biking as I never really look at my computer off road unless I'm stopped.
I could have bought an edge 820 or 1000 bundle with change for what the Fenix cost so I hope it is the right call
Picked up a couple of bike mounts (one for the hybrid and one for the road bike) and I'll probably just wear it on my wrist when mountain biking as I never really look at my computer off road unless I'm stopped.
I could have bought an edge 820 or 1000 bundle with change for what the Fenix cost so I hope it is the right call
Okay, here's one for you... how come when my bikes up in the air on my workstand my gear changes are sweet-as, but when I'm riding on the road and going up into my high gears they struggle, eventually making it after a few extra pedal turns 
I've given my rear mech a few extra turns but I'm a bit apprehensive to go any further as the rest of my gear changes are so smooth.
I've given my rear mech a few extra turns but I'm a bit apprehensive to go any further as the rest of my gear changes are so smooth.
Thanks for the suggestions all, have gone through them and the rear valve nut was loose so that could well have been it. Checked the other bits and will take it out for a short ride tomorrow to see if it's sorted. Also, found this website which some others might find useful for diagnosing noises: http://www.jimlangley.net/wrench/keepitquiet.html#click
Okay, here's one for you... how come when my bikes up in the air on my workstand my gear changes are sweet-as, but when I'm riding on the road and going up into my high gears they struggle, eventually making it after a few extra pedal turns
I've given my rear mech a few extra turns but I'm a bit apprehensive to go any further as the rest of my gear changes are so smooth.
Rear wheel not completely seated in the dropout?
Okay, here's one for you... how come when my bikes up in the air on my workstand my gear changes are sweet-as, but when I'm riding on the road and going up into my high gears they struggle, eventually making it after a few extra pedal turns
I've given my rear mech a few extra turns but I'm a bit apprehensive to go any further as the rest of my gear changes are so smooth.
Your weight on the wheel, the shifting pressure on the pedals, the flex of the back end... All these things will affect how it shifts.
I'll check, just loosen the quick release whilst on the ground and make sure the wheel's seated yeah? I did change my tyres recently so it's possible... I refitted the wheels when the bike was on the stand
Another sunny hot day here in Mallorca, gentle ride with Dave & Sue out to Inca then back down the lanes via Campanet. All was in hand till we were sat in the square at Polenca and I spotted a stone tower on top of a large hill directly south of us. Route on apple maps looked simple enough, with usual switchback bends taking you to the building at the top - Puig de Maria it's called I found out.
Short version - tight steep hairpin bends with deteriorating road surface which turned into a steep stoned pathway where I ran out of grip and the road bike under me agreed we'd best stop. Walked the rest which went on way longer than I'd expected with lots more hairpins on the rocky path.
God knows how they got all the materials to the top to build the monastery there (maybe he gave them a hand) I passed someone coming down with a trolley running on tracks and powered by an engine of some sort which must be how they get their deliveries to the top. Same guy then got in a small wagon which had to turn then reverse, to get round each hairpin bend on the road down! The trip down on the bike was worse than going up
Challenging climb, s&&t scary descent and one for mountain bikes (or goats) if you want to get to the summit without walking it!
https://www.strava.com/activities/720058075
Short version - tight steep hairpin bends with deteriorating road surface which turned into a steep stoned pathway where I ran out of grip and the road bike under me agreed we'd best stop. Walked the rest which went on way longer than I'd expected with lots more hairpins on the rocky path.
God knows how they got all the materials to the top to build the monastery there (maybe he gave them a hand) I passed someone coming down with a trolley running on tracks and powered by an engine of some sort which must be how they get their deliveries to the top. Same guy then got in a small wagon which had to turn then reverse, to get round each hairpin bend on the road down! The trip down on the bike was worse than going up
Challenging climb, s&&t scary descent and one for mountain bikes (or goats) if you want to get to the summit without walking it!
https://www.strava.com/activities/720058075
Fun times on the ride in. Some stupid woman drove into the back of me as I was waiting to join a roundabout. I gave her a good yelling at (you've got eyes in your ****** head, ****** use them, etc etc) and made a note of her number plate. I don't think there's any harm done - I was stood over the bike with my brakes on, so I just got nudged. The rear mudguard took the brunt of it and my ass got a knock from the saddle. Good job the saddle wasn't a bit lower or I'd have had a bit of close encounter.
Worth reporting to local police, or am I more likely to end up getting gripped for not having pedal reflectors?
Worth reporting to local police, or am I more likely to end up getting gripped for not having pedal reflectors?
I'll check, just loosen the quick release whilst on the ground and make sure the wheel's seated yeah? I did change my tyres recently so it's possible... I refitted the wheels when the bike was on the stand
That's it, I never have much success fitting wheels while the bike is on the stand, much easier when gravity is lending a hand.
Don't see the need for police involvement Von. No one was injured and unless I'm reading it wrong she didn't drive off.
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From the sounds of it I'd say no tbh. If you;re sure you're fine and she didn't react like an arse.
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With you on that one :/
Will be good to see another name on the OcUK leaderboards over there!BahMTFU
I'm sure you'll find it superb, have a guy at my work who rides & walks with a Suunto Ambit and has done for many years. Really professional looking watch but just a shame the battery life sucks! He barely gets a week out of it without even using it for any sports... So as a watch, it fails lol
EDIT: Hope you got a good deal on it, they're under £300 on Wiggle...!
Good link, not one I was aware of, thanks!
Yeah that's one way, what I tend to do is invert the bike when refitting wheels on my stand (my 'arm' gripping the bike easily rotates through 360 degrees). Tend to find less issues of the chain 'fighting' the cassette when getting the axle into the dropout as the wheel weight assists.I'll check, just loosen the quick release whilst on the ground and make sure the wheel's seated yeah? I did change my tyres recently so it's possible... I refitted the wheels when the bike was on the stand
Should've taken a Diverge! Part where you stopped is 30%+, like my local challenge 'wall' that I eventually conquered! Hurts doesn't it! Steepest climb in Mallorca?
My girlfriend came a cropper this morning following me, she wasn't paying attention, crossed wheels (after I slowed for a vehicle reversing out of a drive) and she landed in a heap.
That's me in the doghouse for a week or more! Hope the road rash clears up soon as I doubt I'll hear the end of it until it does!
3rd time she's crashed into me in ~30 morning commutes and they've all been 'my fault'... I'm going to suggest she rides on the front for a bit, at least then I can't be going 'too fast' or 'too slow'!
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This, gears never sit right on the stand, You can get them about 98% there, but there is always a discrepancy.
Another sunny hot day here in Mallorca, gentle ride with Dave & Sue out to Inca then back down the lanes via Campanet. All was in hand till we were sat in the square at Polenca and I spotted a stone tower on top of a large hill directly south of us. Route on apple maps looked simple enough, with usual switchback bends taking you to the building at the top - Puig de Maria it's called I found out.
Short version - tight steep hairpin bends with deteriorating road surface which turned into a steep stoned pathway where I ran out of grip and the road bike under me agreed we'd best stop. Walked the rest which went on way longer than I'd expected with lots more hairpins on the rocky path.
God knows how they got all the materials to the top to build the monastery there (maybe he gave them a hand) I passed someone coming down with a trolley running on tracks and powered by an engine of some sort which must be how they get their deliveries to the top. Same guy then got in a small wagon which had to turn then reverse, to get round each hairpin bend on the road down! The trip down on the bike was worse than going up
Challenging climb, s&&t scary descent and one for mountain bikes (or goats) if you want to get to the summit without walking it!
https://www.strava.com/activities/720058075
Oh lovely! Cycled past that many times and thought, 'I wonder what that is'. Never went up though. I bet the views were superb.
Meant to post this the other day, but this is gorgeous.
http://road.cc/content/review/205316-bianchi-oltre-xr4-super-record
http://road.cc/content/review/205316-bianchi-oltre-xr4-super-record