Unleash The Nade Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Having bought a set of Cruds for £30 a few years ago for my Winter bike, which proved to be flimsy and shite, just bought a set of these from Halfords for £10. Much more substantial and infinitely better quality than Cruds. Thoroughly recommend them for anyone looking to get mudguards for their road bike for Winter training etc http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/mudguards/halfords-essentials-road-mudguard Edited September 22, 2015 by Unleash The Nade 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin_3110 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Probably lucky if I've done 150 miles on my new bike since I got it in March, what a waste. I'm working in Kinross on Thursday, anyone cycled round Loch Leven know what the path is like? I could probably take the bike on the car and fire round it before I start. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Probably lucky if I've done 150 miles on my new bike since I got it in March, what a waste. I'm working in Kinross on Thursday, anyone cycled round Loch Leven know what the path is like? I could probably take the bike on the car and fire round it before I start. Its not a waste mate and don't pressure yourself about how much you do, or don't cycle . At the end of the day, all it is, is going out on a bike and enjoying it and if you look after it properly, you'll have many more years to get out on it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar P Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Probably lucky if I've done 150 miles on my new bike since I got it in March, what a waste. I'm working in Kinross on Thursday, anyone cycled round Loch Leven know what the path is like? I could probably take the bike on the car and fire round it before I start. Cycled the Loch Leven path in August.Fairly decent surface but speed is restricted by dog walkers and oncoming cyclists. Very scenic in parts though. Almost 13 miles in total. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Probably lucky if I've done 150 miles on my new bike since I got it in March, what a waste. I'm working in Kinross on Thursday, anyone cycled round Loch Leven know what the path is like? I could probably take the bike on the car and fire round it before I start. It's for MTBs or Hybrids. I went round on my road bike once - not recommended! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 If you pish yourself at motorists over taking at 70mph. Dont leave the urban 30mph world. Leave the rural roads to those who can handle them without crapping themselves including old grannies.It doesn't help the cause of cyclists and cycling if we fight amongst ourselves, children. It's in the interest of all cyclists that we encourage more of us onto the roads and paths, regardless of bravery level. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Going down to Glentress again this Sunday with 5 mates. weather looks decent and should be a hoot 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin_3110 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Cheers all, going to do it tomorrow before work now. Will heed the advice and take my hybrid bike! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Cycled the Loch Leven path in August. Fairly decent surface but speed is restricted by dog walkers and oncoming cyclists. Very scenic in parts though. Almost 13 miles in total. I heard there were a couple of dangerous bits? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 PoppyScotland sportive on Sunday in East Lothian. Doing the shorter 48 mile route. Weather looks good and the route isn't hilly. Looking forward to it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Took them back and bought a set of Cruds! Having bought a set of Cruds for £30 a few years ago for my Winter bike, which proved to be flimsy and shite, just bought a set of these from Halfords for £10. Much more substantial and infinitely better quality than Cruds. Thoroughly recommend them for anyone looking to get mudguards for their road bike for Winter training etc http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/mudguards/halfords-essentials-road-mudguard They didn't fit Took them back and bought a set of Cruds! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar P Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I heard there were a couple of dangerous bits? No not a couple, I only fell off once ???? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 No not a couple, I only fell off once 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 On the debate about cycle paths, in my experience they are either: 1) well maintained and tarmac surfaced, but stop and start constantly and often run for stretches so short as to render them useless; or 2) essentially a rubble / mud track. Either way, completely unsuitable for serious road riding. Personally I don't have a problem with riding on single carriageway roads out in the country with a 60 limit. In fact, I prefer that to in-town roads which are busier and you are constantly having to stop at junctions and traffic lights etc. But I wouldn't go on a dual carriageway. The guys that cycle down the A8 into Edinburgh at rush hour are exceptionally brave or fucking lunatics. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 On the debate about cycle paths, in my experience they are either: 1) well maintained and tarmac surfaced, but stop and start constantly and often run for stretches so short as to render them useless; or 2) essentially a rubble / mud track. Either way, completely unsuitable for serious road riding. Personally I don't have a problem with riding on single carriageway roads out in the country with a 60 limit. In fact, I prefer that to in-town roads which are busier and you are constantly having to stop at junctions and traffic lights etc. But I wouldn't go on a dual carriageway. The guys that cycle down the A8 into Edinburgh at rush hour are exceptionally brave or fucking lunatics.[ It doesn't matter if you're on a 30 or 70 mph road , if there're fuckwit drivers on it , it's dangerous 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 On the debate about cycle paths, in my experience they are either: 1) well maintained and tarmac surfaced, but stop and start constantly and often run for stretches so short as to render them useless; or 2) essentially a rubble / mud track. Either way, completely unsuitable for serious road riding. Personally I don't have a problem with riding on single carriageway roads out in the country with a 60 limit. In fact, I prefer that to in-town roads which are busier and you are constantly having to stop at junctions and traffic lights etc. But I wouldn't go on a dual carriageway. The guys that cycle down the A8 into Edinburgh at rush hour are exceptionally brave or fucking lunatics . Pretty much agree with you here on all your points. We also have the very brave guys on the A8 who go up the middle of 2 lanes of slow moving traffic. Then we have the cyclists who ride about in the 'cool' all black outfits - the team sky stuff does a rider no favours IMO. I like to be seen hence where dayglo gear and I always have my dazzling back light flashing - day or night. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I think I'm getting close to my cycling winter shutdown. Maybe another month or so if the morning temperature keeps above 7C. My outsides can handle the cold no bother, but my lungs can't 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I think I'm getting close to my cycling winter shutdown. Maybe another month or so if the morning temperature keeps above 7C. My outsides can handle the cold no bother, but my lungs can't Rule #5 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Bike arrived yesterday through the cyclescheme so this morning was the first ride ive had in years (literally). Just a fairly basic Ridgeback Anteron hybrid to get me to work and back. Nice bracing morning for it, pretty much downhill most of the way but the challenge will come at 4.30 when I have the ride home. Forgot how much fun being on a bike was! Enjoy, be safe and watch out for twats from Perthshire 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Also, my back brake is squeeking. Is it about to fall off? Check that both blocks hit the rim at the same time when you pull the lever. Also take a cloth and wipe the brake block surfaces then wipe the rim surfaces. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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