broon-loon Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I'm working on my fat layer to help cope with wind chill. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Cast off and now getting physio on thumb I broke Ribs still wee bit nippy, but not too bad. I was hoping to get back on the bike this weekend to see how I coped, but physio gave strict instructions this was a no, no 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 s'ok, we won't tell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Cort's Hamstring Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 A couple of things can cause this, if your derailleur has been knocked by someone or the bike had been laid on the ground with the derailleur taking some weight then these can bend it. If the wheel has a buckle the buckle can be enough to catch the derailleur. The give away is listening for clicking when you are the lowest (biggest at the rear) gear, this is when its ready to catch. Not so much for commuting but I try to take a power link and a chain breaker with me in case this happens on a long ride, you can break the chain and ride it to the next town (or further) as a single speed. Also works for snapped chains. (Not that I always take them and have had a long walk in the past). Cheers for the advice. I thought I could hear a clicking sound, but it was difficult to be sure with the traffic noise. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Just in from a cracking country run. A cold, dry, still, sunny day - perfect and exhilarating. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbsouth Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 103 km's up Glen Isla - Glenshee...glorious conditions !!#springlike 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Cast off and now getting physio on thumb I brokeRibs still wee bit nippy, but not too bad.I was hoping to get back on the bike this weekend to see how I coped, but physio gave strict instructions this was a no, no Cast off and now getting physio on thumb I brokeRibs still wee bit nippy, but not too bad.I was hoping to get back on the bike this weekend to see how I coped, but physio gave strict instructions this was a no, no Decided against physios advice Went out for a wee spin today Cracking weather , felt greatGood to get back out 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Thinking of upgrading the wheels on my Roubaix. Looking at Mavic Cosmic or Ksyrium or a hand made set. Anyone got a view/advice? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Thinking of upgrading the wheels on my Roubaix. Looking at Mavic Cosmic or Ksyrium or a hand made set. Anyone got a view/advice? I've got Ksyriums - about 4 years old, done a lot of miles - a few spectacular crashes. IMO great wheels and very strong. Yes you can spend a lot more, if it's a Roubaix I'm guessing you are not time trialling particularly. If that's the case I've come to the conclusion spending a wedge more cant be justified. I'm also a bit scared of carbon. Mine are elites, I might consider pro's but it's something like 100g we are talking. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I've got Ksyriums - about 4 years old, done a lot of miles - a few spectacular crashes. IMO great wheels and very strong. Yes you can spend a lot more, if it's a Roubaix I'm guessing you are not time trialling particularly. If that's the case I've come to the conclusion spending a wedge more cant be justified. I'm also a bit scared of carbon. Mine are elites, I might consider pro's but it's something like 100g we are talking. Yup, totally agree Ksyeriums definitely the ones I'd recommend. Great wheels for the money imo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Yes you can spend a lot more, if it's a Roubaix I'm guessing you are not time trialling particularly You'd be right. Thanks for the advice. Thanks, UTN also. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Well, that went badly. Picked up my bike at 9.30am, had a crash at 10.00am and have broken my arm. Flew back early on the Wednesday and am waiting for a slot for an operation to fix it. Apparently it's an unusual break so the hospital want an upper limb specialist to do it. Got the OK on the break today, but been told I can't go out on the bike for another month. Stationery bike it is then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Got the OK on the break today, but been told I can't go out on the bike for another month. Stationery bike it is then. Know how frustrating it is mate, especially with the good spell of weather recently I was only off for about 5 weeks after my spill and it drove me daft. Hang in there, summers just around the corner 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Know how frustrating it is mate, especially with the good spell of weather recently I was only off for about 5 weeks after my spill and it drove me daft. Hang in there, summers just around the corner Cheers. I'm doing the North Coast 500 with a couple of mates in August, so I've got that to look forward to. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel hutz Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I have been suffering from injuires and ilnesses of late but I was able to do a 8km TT on my exercise bike last night, 15-32. Not Bad, still a bit off of the 14-12 I did in torrential rain last year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weesiecodal Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Has anyone used the bike fitting service at Spokes St Andrews or Kirkcaldy? Or know of any other bike fitting service in Fife? I think I'd like to have a bike fit but not sure where to go, how much it costs, and if it's worthwhile. Any advice? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) I'm going to purchase a bike and start commuting to work in it along the canal, will a hybrid bike be my best option here? I will be using it throughout summer on all different types of paths and roads but mostly along the canal. Also for those of you who do cycle to work, do you have a lot of cycling clothing? Strange question, but it's quite expensive by the looks of things and I don't know if i should be forking out hundreds of pounds on multiple outfits or not. Edited March 8, 2016 by Central 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I'm going to purchase a bike and start commuting to work in it along the canal, will a hybrid bike be my best option here? I will be using it throughout summer on all different types of paths and roads but mostly along the canal. Also for those of you who do cycle to work, do you have a lot of cycling clothing? Strange question, but it's quite expensive by the looks of things and I don't know if i should be forking out hundreds of pounds on multiple outfits or not. I'd say a hybrid would be a good choice for your needs. I'm a cycling tramp who sees no need for the expensive stuff. A decent pair of cycle shorts for under £20 - tracky bottoms over them in winter. Cycle shirts with back pockets are good and can be had for £12 or so. A wind cheater over jacket and grippy gloves - sorted 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 My winter cycling attire is a cheapo Lidl/Aldi cycling jacket and tracksuit bottoms. In the tropical Highland summer I change to a t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms or even shorts if it's an especially balmy day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Cheers guys. Need to arrange to keep some shirts and trousers in work or something and then i'll get started. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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