Sarge Bullman Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Anyone know anything about the new Larbert Wheelers club thats recently started up? Somebody told me that they're a group of former Falkirk members who have left to start their own club for reasons unknown. They dont have a website or any presence on social media. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanny paddery Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Two quick bike related questions.1) bought some continental 4000 gt tires for my Triban 3 (yes I have managed to keep one still running despite 5 years of abuse on Glasgow and sydneys roads). On changing the tires I noticed 2 broken spikes that mean the wheel is pulling really badly. I take it this will be a repair for the local bike shop?2) the bearing in one of the pedals went yesterday (today was not a good bike day). I am still using the original triban pedals with the toe clips. I have size 14 feet, so finding clip in shoes is a nightmare. Are toe clips the best alternative? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorlomin Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 6 hours ago, fanny paddery said: Two quick bike related questions. 1) bought some continental 4000 gt tires for my Triban 3 (yes I have managed to keep one still running despite 5 years of abuse on Glasgow and sydneys roads). On changing the tires I noticed 2 broken spikes that mean the wheel is pulling really badly. I take it this will be a repair for the local bike shop? Spokes and a wheel true should be a relatively cheap job in a bike shop, unless the rim has taken damage and bent, then its a new wheel. Quote Are toe clips the best alternative? My personal preference is for clip in shoes (they are called clipless for a silly reason) as that supports the whole foot when riding and I find it a lot more comfortable. But its a personal preference. For commuting clips are fine but they irritate me as you need to always rotate the pedal the right way up and that can be a pain when riding home drun ummm I mean sometime when tired. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I've got mountain bike clips for pedals on my roadie, as I wasn't too keen on road pedals. Total rebel. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statts1976uk Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 44 minutes ago, Reina said: I've got mountain bike clips for pedals on my roadie, as I wasn't too keen on road pedals. Total rebel. I'm exactly the same, I rode with Look Keos for a while then changed to mountain bike clips and never looked back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I've not braved the clips on my mountain bike though. Too much of a big feartie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorlomin Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Touring shoes are a good compromise for commuting and out shopping. I had some shoes that were supposed to be for mountain bikes but they were not great in terms of stiffness of the sole. The tourers I bought were stiff enough to be comfortable on long rides and you can still walk on them without that weird duck walk thing pure road bike shoes get. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 @Dorlomin posted some good stuff about this before. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Just back from club tour of Majorca 2017 Had to cut some runs short and miss a day due to a lurgy which hit many of us Still managed 360 miles and over 22,000 feet of climbing in 6 days , so not all bad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Just posting this for no other reason than to get the thread on the front page once again and annoy all these cycle hating fatties on other threads 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Got my bike out for the first time this year. It's a single speed. Went up Arthur's Seat. Quite hard work as you've no option to get out of the saddle and blast it. Only did about 20 miles but it's a good way to explore Edinburgh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 On 5/8/2017 at 12:57, fanny paddery said: Two quick bike related questions. 1) bought some continental 4000 gt tires for my Triban 3 (yes I have managed to keep one still running despite 5 years of abuse on Glasgow and sydneys roads). On changing the tires I noticed 2 broken spikes that mean the wheel is pulling really badly. I take it this will be a repair for the local bike shop? 2) the bearing in one of the pedals went yesterday (today was not a good bike day). I am still using the original triban pedals with the toe clips. I have size 14 feet, so finding clip in shoes is a nightmare. Are toe clips the best alternative? I've kept my Triban 3 running too and it was on original and somewhat worn tyres until the weekend when I finally suffered the dreaded Buckie inflicted puncture. Ended up going for Michelin Lithion 2 tyres. Been very impressed with the sturdiness of the bike and would head Decathlon's way again. I replaced the original pedals for road clipless years ago when I was using it for longer rides. Stopped using the road shoes recently as walking in them was tough and just standard trainers these days, which actually are ok. Need to change the pedals but haven't bothered with doing it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Posted this on Perthshirebellends thread to wind him up 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Did the Etape Caledonia and beat my target of 4 hours, getting 3 hr 52 min, plus beat Chris Boardman. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbsouth Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Never understood these sportive-charity rides, the thought of paying silly money to get a medal to ride on roads that you can ride on for free(early mornings hardly a car) surrounded by once a year 3k bike riding executive c***s....no thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 9 hours ago, tbsouth said: Never understood these sportive-charity rides, the thought of paying silly money to get a medal to ride on roads that you can ride on for free(early mornings hardly a car) surrounded by once a year 3k bike riding executive c***s....no thanks. You can't ride in groups of 50+ on roads closed to motor traffic for free. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daydream Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Never understood these sportive-charity rides, the thought of paying silly money to get a medal to ride on roads that you can ride on for free(early mornings hardly a car) surrounded by once a year 3k bike riding executive c***s....no thanks. [emoji4] You can't ride in groups of 50+ on roads closed to motor traffic for free. Telt 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbsouth Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 4 hours ago, Daydream said: Telt You can get up and away for 4.30am and not see a car or 49 other cyclists.....bliss. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Did the Etape Caledonia and beat my target of 4 hours, getting 3 hr 52 min, plus beat Chris Boardman. [emoji38] Great effort, mate.The time, not beating old Chris B. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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