Unleash The Nade Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Still not been on the bike this year, because the weather has been horrific since New Year. But in preparation, I've bought one of these - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/delta/airzound-2-horn-ec009169?country=GB¤cy=GBP&utm_content=mkwid__pcrid_17321847296_kword__match__plid_&gclid=COq01O_Po7wCFVKWtAodf3MAJQ It won't replace my bell, but it's there for situations where being as loud as a car horn comes in handy. Really ?? I think you'll find yelling "c**t" ,is every bit as effective 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Really ?? I think you'll find yelling "c**t" ,is every bit as effective True, but that tends to only be of use after the event. If someone, say, goes to pull out in front of me on a busy roundabout, my voice can easily get lost in the traffic. But a blast of this will make them think twice, because it sounds like a car horn. There's a few good videos on YouTube showing the effect. Then I can tell them I'll see them next Tuesday. Edited January 30, 2014 by The Master 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Pretty calm cycle to work today until i got to the busiest roundabout in paisley at St.James, where my chain decide to come off going around the bend. calmly nursed her to the side though thankfully Edited January 30, 2014 by paisleysaints 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Cheap decent Hiviz tops? anyone any ideas? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Think im going to get the lights on the bike tonight and go for a night time cycle. Fellow P&Bers in strava P&B can check my scamper around paisley from the junkies lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Gentle cruise from paisley to glasgow town centre, I dont usually cycle around the town or towards these busier sort of areas. But see the amount of f**king idiots who cycle up there on roads with no lights. well back to normal cruising this morning to work 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Gentle cruise from paisley to glasgow town centre, I dont usually cycle around the town or towards these busier sort of areas. But see the amount of f**king idiots who cycle up there on roads with no lights. well back to normal cruising this morning to work Saw a guy cycling along South Bridge in Edinburgh. Red light at the rear, red light at the front. What is that about? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Just got selected for the London 100 closed road event. Fair to say I'm pleased. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Saw a guy cycling along South Bridge in Edinburgh. Red light at the rear, red light at the front. What is that about? I saw a guy who uses a white light which flashes at both ends of the bike. Confusing as! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 First time out for three months yesterday. Managed fifteen miles, but was knackered at the end. My first shot at the Etape in May looks a long way off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorlomin Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I saw a guy who uses a white light which flashes at both ends of the bike. Confusing as! Thats against the highway code. At night your cycle MUST have white front and red rear lights lit. It MUST also be fitted with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal reflectors, if manufactured after 1/10/85). White front reflectors and spoke reflectors will also help you to be seen. Flashing lights are permitted but it is recommended that cyclists who are riding in areas without street lighting use a steady front lamp. https://www.gov.uk/rules-for-cyclists-59-to-82/overview-59-to-71 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 First time out for three months yesterday. Managed fifteen miles, but was knackered at the end. My first shot at the Etape in May looks a long way off. Best of luck..I haven't been in the saddle since July 2013... was hoping to do a sportive or audax in the summer. Not so sure now..? The first outings are gonna be painful for sure...! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Best of luck.. Cheers. Went out again yesterday late morning. Got soaked and really struggled coming back into the wind. 30 miles at 14mph. Pretty happy with that. Target for the Etape is 5 1/2 hours, which is challenging but achievable I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Mongo del Fantastico Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Not quite in the same league as all the road bike guys on here, but got myself a hybrid on the cycle to work scheme and went out for a quick potter about EK yeasterday morning. Quick potter about town, ended up halfway between Blantyre and Uddingston as I got a bit carried away. f**k me, but someone wants to put some sort of ski lift style mechanism in place to get people back up that hill on the way back Fecking knackering. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zidane's child Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Got myself the B'Twin Triban 3 last month from Decathlon. A great bike for the money and it has carbon forks which is a bonus. Looking to get out on it once the grim weather disappears. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Not quite in the same league as all the road bike guys on here, but got myself a hybrid on the cycle to work scheme and went out for a quick potter about EK yeasterday morning. Quick potter about town, ended up halfway between Blantyre and Uddingston as I got a bit carried away. f**k me, but someone wants to put some sort of ski lift style mechanism in place to get people back up that hill on the way back Fecking knackering. Welcome to the plodders' club, Count. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Nomad Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Really going to get back into cycling again this year, and so took the plunge and bought this yesterday http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/2014.giant.roam.2.dark.blue/14992/66582/ shop had a sale on, so got it for £450. Looks great for the spec. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Nice looking bike 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I cycled from Edinburgh to the Falkirk Wheel on the Union canal path yesterday, longest ride I've done. Really enjoyed it, stopped in Linlithgow and got a sandwich. I had thought I could just get some lunch in Falkirk but was pretty hungry by the tmie I got there. The path is tarmac around urban areas but is pretty bumpy and muddy elsewhere. Weather was good only a few showers. My arse and thighs are killing me today Glad I got the train home, even though it's cheating. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 40 miles today, over to Limekilns and back. Nice route. Pretty flat. Need to get out every Sunday no matter the weather and gradually increase the mileage. Oh, and do some hill reps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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