Road Cycling

BennyC said:
On FT's suggestion I went with Bikmo but think unfortunately I will be cancelling as there is a little lack of clarity over items classed as 'accessories'.
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https://bikmoplus.com/ - Under "Product Definitions":

bikmoplus said:
Accessories & Spares are defined as equipment that is not core to the operation of a bicycle, but perform a functional requirement in the pursuit of cycling. Accessories & Spares may be permanently or non-permanently affixed to the bicycle.

Accessories & Spares include;

Electronic

GPS and accessories. Please note : this does not include any smartphone or tablets devices used with navigation or tracking applications.
Heart Rate Monitors
Lights
Storage

Saddle bags
Pannier racks
Panniers
Handlebar bags
Frame bags
Baskets
Other

Mirrors
Bells & horns
Child seats
Child trailers
Bottles
Bottle Cages
Locks
Tools - multi tools / allen keys
Pumps
Equipment pouches
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I assume that as long as you have declared your upgraded wheels they are still covered as "core to the operation of a bicycle"
 
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Armageus said:
I assume that as long as you have declared your upgraded wheels they are still covered as "core to the operation of a bicycle"
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Thanks, I'll query this with them again as she might have misunderstood:

Bikmo said:
Yes, you can include upgraded components such as wheels and pedals within your accessories/upgrades cover which, in your case, as you advised, comes to £600 (10% of your total value).

As such, the £600 accessories cover could be put towards the cost of wheels, pedals, etc. However, as you highlighted, there would still be another £2,400 needed to cover the cost of your pedals and wheels which would need to be reflected in your values. Furthermore, the difference in premium cost with or without that £600 is minimal and so it may well be worth considering keeping your wheels and pedals within your listed values.

What is more, if you reduce the total value on your policy, your accessories/upgrades cover would also be reduced, as it is simply 10% of your total value, and so you would not have the £600 cover that you have currently.

Please bear in mind, also, that if you were to use all of this for your wheels and pedals, you would not have anything left to cover items such as your cycling computer or any other accessories/upgraded components.

I hope this helps but if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to get back to me.
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physichull said:
FAO Vonhelmet and any other Wigan based cyclists:

Just seen a message on my CC forum from one of the members regarding Shaley Brow last night, if you are ever out there in the next week or so, I'd probably avoid it:
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Cheers for the heads up - I was planning on heading that way this weekend, but think I'll give it a miss and save it for another day!
 
It sounds like she thinks you want the wheels+pedals covered under 'accessories' to reduce the premium. (The total value needed to cover the bike is less if you use the accessories cover for the wheels and the bike cover for the rest of the bike).

She says you can do that but you'd be better "keeping your wheels and pedals within your listed values" (ie as part of the 'bike' and covered under the main 'bike' cover)
 
Timing for booking my week off has been perfect! :D

Sacked off my plans to do South Downs Way today due to the weather and tired legs, so been finishing off reorganising my garage/painting it. It's not finished by any means but so much better than before.

Before

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After

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Then went out for a little quiet ride before chilling out this afternoon and fiddling with my TT set up. With the breeze the ride wasn't as unbearable as I thought it could be.
 
touch said:
It sounds like she thinks you want the wheels+pedals covered under 'accessories' to reduce the premium. (The total value needed to cover the bike is less if you use the accessories cover for the wheels and the bike cover for the rest of the bike).

She says you can do that but you'd be better "keeping your wheels and pedals within your listed values" (ie as part of the 'bike' and covered under the main 'bike' cover)
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Yeah, that makes more sense having re-read it! :o
 
40 mile ride this evening with my bro and my best mate (he's just started riding, he did 20 gentle miles)
It was hot, but the last hour has been lovely and cool in comparison.
 
SoliD said:
Timing for booking my week off has been perfect! :D

Sacked off my plans to do South Downs Way today due to the weather and tired legs, so been finishing off reorganising my garage/painting it. It's not finished by any means but so much better than before.

Before

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g197/paulinportsmouth/IMG_20150111_181043_zpsrlatqdu1.jpg

After

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Then went out for a little quiet ride before chilling out this afternoon and fiddling with my TT set up. With the breeze the ride wasn't as unbearable as I thought it could be.
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That looks neat, what are you using to hang the bikes?
 
No sooner had my front wheel passed under the bike shelter at work today then it started chucking it down. Massive spots of rain to full on monsoon. Was literally sprinting for the shelter as I could feel it starting.

Lucky today.
 
Berger said:
First ride on 11 speed, grease on the freehub from the factory is too thick so I couldn't freewheel without the chain skipping off. It is OK at low speed but as the speed and resistance increases it gets worse.

Had to pedal like crazy on descents like I was on a fixie.

Good job I put an 11-28 on as 6 weeks of doing not much meant I needed that extra tooth!

I'll clean it all off tomorrow and should be sorted. Then just a tweak on the shifter position.
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Got round to this today.

I had two O rings between the freehub & the hub. Big red one which was the powertap one then a smaller one which came with the 11 speed hub. Together they were just too thick. Removed the small one and happy days.

Put the front derailleur on too. No instructions in the box, just a piece of paper in 50 languages saying go to the website. Thought I should read them to see if I had to do anything special.

All I could find on there were crappy picture instructions.

Anyway, it's simpler than the old mech as it has lines to help you line it up with the chainring when viewed from above.

The limit screws are nice and quality, but they are Allen heads. Why they have done this I'm not sure when the rear derailleur still uses pozi drive.

And the mech comes with a chain catcher which has been well thought out, it bolts onto the mounting bolts or the front mech itself. Then there is a smaller bolt on the side which you can adjust the catcher inward or outwards with. This will also stop the chain from pushing the catcher away from it and dropping anyway which could happen with the older style ones.

Just bar tape to do when it arrives, trying the supacaz stuff, I have lizard skins dsp at the moment which is OK but not amazing for the $
 
Riding without headphones in last weekend and yesterday I noticed a horrendous amount of road-buzz & rattling coming from around the top and down tubes, headset and oddly shifter regions on really rough roads. I can replicate it when stationary by just lifting the front of the bike by 1-2" and letting it drop back down.

Carbon frame with internal routing. I'm certain it's not cable outers on the frame so I'm thinking its the internal routing primarily. I'll also check there's no movement in my headset spacers and really pack it down.

Is there anything else I can check or might be overlooking? I've read to stuff a bit of sponge in the down tube could help :o
 
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