Newbornbairn Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 It's meant to be a nice day again tomorrow, so I'm considering taking the long route home tomorrow to make up for a lack of cycling so far this year. On your bike? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Um...yes... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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paisleysaints Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) I get bored to be honest at that distance! Just get fed up cycling for that length of time, although I have heard PFS Sportive last year was very difficult. I'm with you on this one done the glasgow 100 two years running for Action medical and one i hit that 70/80 mile mark im bored out my tree and just want it over with lol. Never got to do the PFS this year so i intend to do it this year although no decision to the distance yet My first one will be the Trossachs this year another Action Medical Ride they do two up here Trossachs in June and The glasgow 100 (which doesnt go through glasgow) in august. Edited to add Who on here replaces their own cassettes etc is it easy enough to do? as paying in labor costs over a year or two mounts up. The work done is always perfect just thinking about penny pinching now Edited April 22, 2013 by paisleysaints 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I'm with you on this one done the glasgow 100 two years running for Action medical and one i hit that 70/80 mile mark im bored out my tree and just want it over with lol. Never got to do the PFS this year so i intend to do it this year although no decision to the distance yet My first one will be the Trossachs this year another Action Medical Ride they do two up here Trossachs in June and The glasgow 100 (which doesnt go through glasgow) in august. Edited to add Who on here replaces their own cassettes etc is it easy enough to do? as paying in labor costs over a year or two mounts up. The work done is always perfect just thinking about penny pinching now I have changed my cassette (splined shimano)..... You need a tool (chain with a hook and handle) to stop the cassette turning and a tool for slackening the cassete (it's an internal spline thing from memory).. I changed a 25/12 10 speed to a 28/12... to get my fat belly up the steep bits... The screwed on cassestes are a nightmare to do without damaging something as they seize on... but I doubt you have this design..? I bought a tool kit from LIDL and it had the tools for this and more....... Have a look on you tube and you will see what's needed.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well fan for life Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) I'm with you on this one done the glasgow 100 two years running for Action medical and one i hit that 70/80 mile mark im bored out my tree and just want it over with lol. Never got to do the PFS this year so i intend to do it this year although no decision to the distance yet My first one will be the Trossachs this year another Action Medical Ride they do two up here Trossachs in June and The glasgow 100 (which doesnt go through glasgow) in august. Edited to add Who on here replaces their own cassettes etc is it easy enough to do? as paying in labor costs over a year or two mounts up. The work done is always perfect just thinking about penny pinching now I have changed my cassette (splined shimano)..... You need a tool (chain with a hook and handle) to stop the cassette turning and a tool for slackening the cassete (it's an internal spline thing from memory).. I changed a 25/12 10 speed to a 28/12... to get my fat belly up the steep bits... The screwed on cassestes are a nightmare to do without damaging something as they seize on... but I doubt you have this design..? I bought a tool kit from LIDL and it had the tools for this and more....... Have a look on you tube and you will see what's needed.. Follow Global Cycling Network on YouTube. They've been posting up a lot of maintenance videos of late. Everything from how to change your chain, to how to change your cassette. Today's was how to replace Shimano crank arms and chainrings. Edit to add link: http://www.youtube.com/user/globalcyclingnetwork Edited April 22, 2013 by well fan for life 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeGas Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 The next time I've some spare cash i'll buy a mountain bike.For years I cycled,but for the last few months have used the car,the one bike I have is an old un,no gears,heavy and hard work. Great form of transport is the bike! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty meadow Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Myself and a guy at work are doing a charity bike ride from Irvine to Ardrossan, round Arran then back to Irvine for Yorkhill Hospital. It's a total of 77 miles which isn't much for a regular cyclist but is a fair distance for me. The furthest I have cycled in the past 5 years is 4 miles to work and 4 miles back (about 3 times). Really need to lose weight and get fit before we attempt this on the 28th June. The training starts now! If anyone would like to donate, even just a £ this is the link to my 'Just Giving' page. justgiving Thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Bit the bullet and rode the MTB with slick tyres to work for the first time this year... Just under nine miles, 480 odd feet up and 680 something down (wind assisted)... The rear disc has picked up a stone or something and it's making a nasty grinding noise.. Might be the bus home if I cannae fix it here.... My face is ever so pink for the supposed 550 calories ...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I needed to drive today, and while sitting at a set of lights, a POB in full a full lycra get-up went straight through the red, then the next one slightly further up the road. I actually despise f**kwits like him. Yes, despise. He wears the gear, so must be fairly serious, but then has no regard for the rules of the road. After the second red, he turned left onto a pedestrian crossing that would have been on a green man (I know the phasing of the lights). But I bet it would have been the pedestrian's fault if he'd hit someone. /rant 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlandoblue Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 What event is it that loops through kelvingrove park a couple of times? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 What event is it that loops through kelvingrove park a couple of times? Is that the Skyride the short run the same day as Pedal for Scotland? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 What event is it that loops through kelvingrove park a couple of times? Gay Pride 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlandoblue Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Is that the Skyride the short run the same day as Pedal for Scotland? Not sure. I just remember seeing them at some point - think it might go down towards Clydebank in a loop ?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 One of my brakes is doing nothing to stop me, the brakedisc just spins away. everything seems tight enough. how can I fix this? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 :-( just had a phone call from the bike shop free hub is goosed new set of wheels cahching Sent from my LT26i using Pie & Bovril mobile app 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlandoblue Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I'd be grateful for any thoughts on the Specialized cross trail sport disc 2013. Good, bad or indifferent ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 One of my brakes is doing nothing to stop me, the brakedisc just spins away. everything seems tight enough. how can I fix this? In no particular order.... Hydraulic or cable operated.? Does the brake lever feel / operate as normal...? If you look at the disc (from between the space in the caliper), do the bits (pads) that rub against the disc have any material left on them..? How quickly has this occured... suddenly or over a longer period....? Have you done anything.. as in removed wheel to fix puncture...? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 In no particular order.... Hydraulic or cable operated.? Cable Does the brake lever feel / operate as normal...? yes, Maybe a bit loose but cable isn't slack If you look at the disc (from between the space in the caliper), do the bits (pads) that rub against the disc have any material left on them..? I think there is still pad there, will double check How quickly has this occured... suddenly or over a longer period....? A quickish time Have you done anything.. as in removed wheel to fix puncture...? many a time 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 In no particular order.... Hydraulic or cable operated.? Cable Does the brake lever feel / operate as normal...? yes, Maybe a bit loose but cable isn't slack If you look at the disc (from between the space in the caliper), do the bits (pads) that rub against the disc have any material left on them..? I think there is still pad there, will double check How quickly has this occured... suddenly or over a longer period....? A quickish time Have you done anything.. as in removed wheel to fix puncture...? many a time The last question wasn't worded very well.. It was to establish if you have done something (which you may not have noticed) during some other repair......? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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