DavPaz wrote:
Middle of the handlebars
That is for food
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:44 ] |
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DavPaz wrote: Middle of the handlebars That is for food
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| Author: | Kris [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:44 ] |
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Aaaah; it was sideways on. Longest ride I did was about 70 miles in about 5 hours on this dreadful trail; all my friends were on mountain bikes and there was me with my cyclocross bike and spd pedals. There were some bits that we were next to this VERY green pond and I unclipped to make sure I could jump to freedom. Did you get yourself some humourous tan lines? |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Yup. Sorry |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:46 ] |
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Did you just take that or happen to have it on your phone? |
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| Author: | Kris [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:47 ] |
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Hahaha! When I did my cycle; the shorts on my right leg had folded up slightly and I didn't realise until we'd got to the destination so my tan lines were lopsided for weeks. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Great core strength to stand like that
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:49 ] |
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MaliA wrote: Did you just take that or happen to have it on your phone? Took it this morning, after my shower |
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| Author: | Kris [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:54 ] |
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You been running strava getting some KOM on your rides? |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:55 ] |
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Kris wrote: You been running strava getting some KOM on your rides? Urg, I hope it wipes off. |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
KovacsC wrote: She is race ready now. 11/32 gears on the back. She shifts up hills. Can carry 4 water bottles. Which is great for the long rides. Get a camelbak |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:01 ] |
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Kris wrote: Get yourself some padded bibs and you'll be grand for sitting (But you'll end up being a lycra wanker like me). Love the wheels on that last one look awesome. I don't even remember the last time I road a BMX, a number of years ago for definite. You can get MTB shorts that are padded with panel pockets if you don’t want to wear a bib. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
I do carry a back pack. I have two bottles and a motorcycle lock. If I am just going somewhere close I put the lock around my neck haha. I've just bought some 700c 35c tubes. I don't fancy getting miles away, then getting a puncture lol. I would imagine that would suck a bit. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
DBSnappa wrote: KovacsC wrote: She is race ready now. 11/32 gears on the back. She shifts up hills. Can carry 4 water bottles. Which is great for the long rides. Get a camelbak Why? In a race, you swap empty bottles for full ones |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
DBSnappa wrote: Kris wrote: Get yourself some padded bibs and you'll be grand for sitting (But you'll end up being a lycra wanker like me). Love the wheels on that last one look awesome. I don't even remember the last time I road a BMX, a number of years ago for definite. You can get MTB shorts that are padded with panel pockets if you don’t want to wear a bib. On the mtb I wear bib shorts with shorts over them. |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
KovacsC wrote: DBSnappa wrote: KovacsC wrote: She is race ready now. 11/32 gears on the back. She shifts up hills. Can carry 4 water bottles. Which is great for the long rides. Get a camelbak Why? In a race, you swap empty bottles for full ones |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
DBSnappa wrote: KovacsC wrote: DBSnappa wrote: KovacsC wrote: She is race ready now. 11/32 gears on the back. She shifts up hills. Can carry 4 water bottles. Which is great for the long rides. Get a camelbak Why? In a race, you swap empty bottles for full ones The saddle bag has my spares.. C02 pump x2 cansiters 2 tubes 2 speed links for chain 3 x tyre levers. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obJyIz7s6MQ One of my regular rides. It's roughly 3 miles out, stop for a coffee, ride back. I start out in Aldwick and head through Bognor Regis into Felpham. Past the pier and all that. It's pretty flat here (thank god) and that path goes for about 9 miles (hence the bigger bike). The only problem is when you turn around you have the wind in your face, so the 3 miles back is a real workout. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 13:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
 I have to use shims as the bike has a very strange size stem. So I added a dob of glue to hold them in place so I can mount it without needing four hands. Still need the front brake (not arrived yet) but have everything else. Hopefully it is what I missed over the weekend so should come in the morning
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| Author: | Kris [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 13:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
In the weather like this, there is nothing I'd like to do more than go for a nice cycle have a cheeky beer then cycle home. Someone send me large amounts of cash so I can quit my job. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 13:29 ] |
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Kris wrote: In the weather like this, there is nothing I'd like to do more than go for a nice cycle have a cheeky beer then cycle home. Someone send me large amounts of cash so I can quit my job. I am so lucky tbh. One cycle path goes about 2/3 mile one way to a lovely little oasis on boards that sells coffee etc. Then the other direction goes for 9 miles or so. However, they are currently building a 10 mile path that goes all the way to Littlehampton. IDK if I would make it there and back right now, but I can always hop a train home. Local station is only a mile up the road. |
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| Author: | Kris [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 13:34 ] |
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Take it low and slow, you'll get there and back eventually |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 15:17 ] |
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So much better. I will probably get numb hands but it's better than a messed up back  
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| Author: | Kris [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 15:52 ] |
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Those tyres are properly thin mate 
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| Author: | ApplePieOfDestiny [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 19:09 ] |
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DBSnappa wrote: KovacsC wrote: DBSnappa wrote: KovacsC wrote: She is race ready now. 11/32 gears on the back. She shifts up hills. Can carry 4 water bottles. Which is great for the long rides. Get a camelbak Why? In a race, you swap empty bottles for full ones You’re only allowed to use a camelback if your tyres are knobbly. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:03 ] |
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Kris wrote: Those tyres are properly thin mate I have an allergy to slicks I put them on a mountain bike once (for riding to work) and the bike totally went from underneath me on a fast corner and I slammed.They are 85 PSI though, so they should roll lovely. I am hoping that the parcel I missed over t'weekend is my front brake. Didn't realise it was illegal to ride bikes without one, so want it on there. |
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| Author: | Kris [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:07 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Only occasion I can recall of me going over was when it was icy as fuck; went around the corner and there was a patch of black ice literally just flew out from under me I was rather surprised (I did get up look about and see if anyone saw) then as I was next to my house, turned around went home put my bike away and got the bus instead lol |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
It's illegal to ride without a front brake? |
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| Author: | Malc [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
DavPaz wrote: It's illegal to ride without a front brake? Yeah, there was that guy that killed a woman when he crashed into her, he didn't have a front break, and I'm sure they used that in the case against him. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyl ... pedestrian Quote: Alliston had not fitted the bicycle with a front brake, as is required to make them legal to ride on the road.
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| Author: | Kris [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 10:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Yeah, by law it's gotta have two brakes. With a fixie, the back brake is obviously the pedals but you need a front brake to be legal. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Who uses a rear brake? |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:13 ] |
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Me. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:16 ] |
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Also me. |
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| Author: | myp [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:19 ] |
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MaliA wrote: Who uses a rear brake? Anyone who has seen itsallwater's endos in PUBG. |
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| Author: | Kris [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 12:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
I use my rear brake too. I think the question should be who doesn't? |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 13:25 ] |
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Malc wrote: DavPaz wrote: It's illegal to ride without a front brake? Yeah, there was that guy that killed a woman when he crashed into her, he didn't have a front break, and I'm sure they used that in the case against him. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyl ... pedestrian Quote: Alliston had not fitted the bicycle with a front brake, as is required to make them legal to ride on the road. Yup that was the incident I read about. I always wondered why, when you buy a really high end BMX, that it came with a killer U brake on the rear and then some £2 POS for the front. Turns out it is illegal to sell a bike in the UK with no brakes, so they find the crappiest brakes they can lay their hands on and literally throw it in the box. The bike is now finished and ready.   But I am stuck being cooked by the sun inside because mum moved my Ecig batteries on Sunday and I forgot to pack them. So I went four hours cold turkey yesterday haha. As soon as the ones I ordered arrive I am out there. Beautiful day for it too. |
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| Author: | Kris [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 13:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
That's no excuse! go take some pictures of the cycle for me! On other news, I'm thinking of getting myself a fixie or a fixie with a flip/flop rear hub anyway; does anyone have any experience with these? I'm open to recommendations as long as they aren't too outlandish. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 13:34 ] |
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Fixies are for cunts and track cyclists. |
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| Author: | Kris [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 13:35 ] |
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Aaah don't be like that! What have you got against them? |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 13:40 ] |
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Kris - will do for sure. Mal - I don't get it. Not what you said, but the way things have gone. Late 60s early 70s it was all about racers. Then some one fits slightly wider wheels, knobbly tyres, a pair of straight bars and calls it a "track bike". Then some one welds up their freewheel and all of a sudden we have a "Fixed gear track bike". In 40 years? we've gone around in a bloody great circle lol. Fixed gear was fun for doing certain types of stunts when I was a kid (like hopping over the frame and riding the cranks with both feet so you go up and down like at a carnival) but they were dangerous then FFS. I rode straight into a bloody wire fence on one. Taking off the brakes? it's stupid and suicidal. That is why some poor woman lies dead. First thing I did was fit a freewheel. |
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| Author: | Kris [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 13:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
I wouldn't ever ride with no brakes on; I just want to use it to get about get me back into cycling. I was also going to get some thicker tyres for my cyclocross bike so I can do some trails on it. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 13:48 ] |
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I had a fixie when I was about 6. I nearly broke my fucking ankles
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| Author: | Kris [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 13:51 ] |
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https://www.cyclerepublic.com/bikes/fix ... -2015.html Like this, for example, the shops just up the road from me it's only £180. I've spent more than that on a night out. |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 14:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Mango bikes. Online only, pretty sweet ride and not expensive. The rear wheel is flippable so fix or free |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 15:13 ] |
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Oh my dear lord, they should make that illegal 9 miles ! with only one stop. Way out was all wind. I knew I was going fast though, because I got to the 3 mile point before I even started to feel anything. Coming back though? lol ! I had the wind neutral and had it up to top speed pretty much all of the way home. It was *awesome* weaving in and out of people and bikes flying along like the clappers I thought the gearing was going to be too high, but it more than makes up for that with the gearing to wheel size and then the weight of the bike. It's so light and nimble. I love it. I absolutely love it. Kid done grown up !     The tent is Butlins. I got back so quick I decided to just keep riding on to my little oasis I go to for coffee.  Find yourself a locked beach hut and sprawl out on the patio  Now if you don't mind I will just go and wring myself out. Dear lord I am sweating profusely. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 15:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Well done, good effort. I could not have a bike without gears round here, way way too many hills. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 15:25 ] |
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KovacsC wrote: Well done, good effort. I could not have a bike without gears round here, way way too many hills. Yeah for sure. Very flat here though. I wanted to ride on, but I found out today that the path ends and turns to beach stone path. I mulled over risking it, but with no tubes or pump with me I decided it safer to turn back. God, I could have rode on all day without the wind. It was funny, because on the way there every time I passed an object (like a cafe or a building) it would get really nice and warm. Then back into the cool wind, cold. Warm/cold/warm/cold lol. I can't wait for them to finish the cycle path to Littlehampton. |
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| Author: | Zardoz [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 15:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Nice pics JC. Just noticed how close your rear wheel is to the frame! |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 15:38 ] |
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Zardoz wrote: Nice pics JC. Just noticed how close your rear wheel is to the frame! lol yup. It is about 4mm each side in the chain stays too  The tolerances on these bikes is mind blowing tbh. Like the front brake, that literally jams onto the tyre until you cable it. Then when you do there's like 3mm of clearance all around it. I guess that is what happened in the past 40 years haha. |
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| Author: | Kris [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 15:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Fantastic JC, to think you were telling me you couldn't do 9 miles. EZPZ mate. Same time tomorrow yeah?
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Tue Jun 26, 2018 15:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Yeah will rest up and have some food, then get out there again tomorrow. Oh yeah another thing that was concerning me.. The pedals ! they're bloody tiny. I figured "just don't look" which worked. Second nature. I had my new helmet on. I tell you what, it makes a huge difference when you buy bikes and accessories ! during winter it all goes on sale for naff all. Snagged this helmet for £20.  Which is nice, because the one I had before was like a BMX German helmet and about three times heavier. Only issue is now my head is burning lol, so I need to get a hanky or something. |
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