DBSnappa wrote:
Findus Fop wrote:
I have a bike query - I bought a new Brompton about 7 months ago. It probably does about 16-20 miles per week, the rest of the time it lives in the shed.
It's already getting pretty rusty - the chain, some of the nuts and fittings.
It's never got terribly dirty but I gave it a wash a few months ago with warm water and washing up liquid.
Should a bike get that rusty that quickly? It doesn't feel like it should.
It's already getting pretty rusty - the chain, some of the nuts and fittings.
It's never got terribly dirty but I gave it a wash a few months ago with warm water and washing up liquid.
Should a bike get that rusty that quickly? It doesn't feel like it should.
Most of the screws, nuts and bolts will be steel, along with the chain. They shouldn’t be going rusty this soon, which means they’re penny pinching on those bits — it’s not uncommon on bikes <£1500. Bit of wire wool and some lithium grease will sort them out and some lube for the chain. Every time you wash it, hose it down with WD40. The “WD” stands for water dispersal.
Thank you very much, this is superb.
My latest project. I will be able to ride, whilst sitting down. Will be very odd.
I took one sit on it though and did not like the way I was pretty much staring down at the ground so I have ordered some taller bars. Oh and removed the quite frankly lethal fixed gear and swapped it for a freewheel.
JC - That GT looks fucking awesome mate; how is the ride on that?
I need to get back into cycling, I've not seriously cycled in nearly a year when I was cycling to and from work (I used to be a machine it was ridiculous 10k each way to work and a 10k run as well).
From memory, the gears of my bike are being a dick; slipping on the third gear going either up or down.
I found a shop that offers servicing literally around the corner, was going to give it a shot.
I'm one of those knobheads that wear lycra by the way (or I was)
I need to get back into cycling, I've not seriously cycled in nearly a year when I was cycling to and from work (I used to be a machine it was ridiculous 10k each way to work and a 10k run as well).
From memory, the gears of my bike are being a dick; slipping on the third gear going either up or down.
I found a shop that offers servicing literally around the corner, was going to give it a shot.
I'm one of those knobheads that wear lycra by the way (or I was)
I have absolutely no idea lol. Not ridden it yet. I sold my PK Ripper 20" about two weeks back now. It had a rider weight limit on when I got it (a sticker) and I was well over it. Considering what it cost I decided not to ride it for a while and try and get my weight down before.
The problem is after I started riding my Cro Mo BMX I realised I was falling for it all again in a big way. So I built a carbon/alu/ti race bike.
Which is amazing. 18.5lbs :O Just one problem, you can't sit on it (carbon seat with carbon rails.. Hurts your bum lol) so I have been burst/sprint riding on it standing up. Plus I caught a reflection of myself in a shiny car and realised what a bell you look sitting down on a 20". It's fine standing up, given it was designed for tall riders but yeah...
So I sold the PK Ripper above as I had never ridden it. Was poking around on Ebay and found the orange one. It's 2009 DC Shoes Fixie PK. I was inspired by one of the guys on the BMX forum I go on after he had put 700c carbon wheels on a 26" BMX
That is sorta what I am aiming for. A cruiser I can sit on that can still go fast when I want it to
The problem is after I started riding my Cro Mo BMX I realised I was falling for it all again in a big way. So I built a carbon/alu/ti race bike.
Which is amazing. 18.5lbs :O Just one problem, you can't sit on it (carbon seat with carbon rails.. Hurts your bum lol) so I have been burst/sprint riding on it standing up. Plus I caught a reflection of myself in a shiny car and realised what a bell you look sitting down on a 20". It's fine standing up, given it was designed for tall riders but yeah...
So I sold the PK Ripper above as I had never ridden it. Was poking around on Ebay and found the orange one. It's 2009 DC Shoes Fixie PK. I was inspired by one of the guys on the BMX forum I go on after he had put 700c carbon wheels on a 26" BMX
That is sorta what I am aiming for. A cruiser I can sit on that can still go fast when I want it to
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.
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.
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.
Can carry 4 water bottles. Which is great for the long rides.
That is a pretty sick ride; although I only count 3 places for water wheres the fourth?
Middle of the handlebars
Two on the saddle
I was wrong
DavPaz wrote:
Middle of the handlebars
That is for food
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?
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?
Yup. Sorry
Did you just take that or happen to have it on your phone?
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.
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.
Great core strength to stand like that
MaliA wrote:
Did you just take that or happen to have it on your phone?
Took it this morning, after my shower
You been running strava getting some KOM on your rides?
Kris wrote:
You been running strava getting some KOM on your rides?
Urg, I hope it wipes off.
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.
Can carry 4 water bottles. Which is great for the long rides.
Get a camelbak
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Someone send me large amounts of cash so I can quit my job.
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.
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.
Take it low and slow, you'll get there and back eventually
So much better. I will probably get numb hands but it's better than a messed up back 
Those tyres are properly thin mate 
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.
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.
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.
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
It's illegal to ride without a front brake?
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.
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.
With a fixie, the back brake is obviously the pedals but you need a front brake to be legal.
Who uses a rear brake?
Also me.
MaliA wrote:
Who uses a rear brake?
Anyone who has seen itsallwater's endos in PUBG.
I use my rear brake too.
I think the question should be who doesn't?
I think the question should be who doesn't?
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.
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.
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.
Fixies are for cunts and track cyclists.
Aaah don't be like that! What have you got against them?
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.
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.