Dindeleux Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Shandon Par said: Go for it. The effects may be small but you'll waste less energy through feet not bending/wriggling/slipping; you'll like like you've got a bit more power and acceleration. You'll like keel over a couple of times when you come to a stop but it will soon be second nature. Yeh the feet clip-ins are great but you will have a couple of embarrassing moments. Especially when trying to push off uphill. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB 4.2 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 It’s actually 1.5m in the UK. That top picture, which has been so hilariously modified into the bottom one, is from Canada where the 1m stipulated in law is widely considered insufficient. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 (edited) When driving I tend to pass with roughly the width of the van or car, it makes no difference to anyone's journey time. Anyway a nice sunny day and a wee ride to Troon for me.. Edited May 12, 2018 by bennett Autocorrect thingy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 That's me ordered the Specialized Diverge Sport. I've also requested the Cyclescheme voucher, so it's now up to my employer to approve it. No reason for them not to - it's within the allowed limit, and I've >12 months on my contract. I'm going to ask them to fit the different seat post adjuster that will allow for a rack to be fitted, but I'm going to hold off actually putting one on. I only use my work laptop for work so I can actually leave it in my office, which means I only need to find a way to transport a change of clothes. I'm probably going to keep my hybrid now as well, so it could be that a couple of days a week I take that with panniers to swap changes of clothes. Or if I know I need to come home via the shops and want to cycle that day. I can't help but think, though, that owning two bikes is a slippery slope 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statts1976uk Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Here at C.A.S.T. we support the advice given by the police of 1.5m clearance but also advise that cyclists be courteous and considerate to other road users. After all how important is the journey that anyone has to be impatient. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorlomin Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 GCN go a couple of days in epic countryside on some bike packing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 On 05/04/2018 at 21:14, Unleash The Nade said: Out cycling with area tonight and a car passed so close to me it’s wing mirror hit my elbow and the driver failed to stop. Driver reported and will hopefully get charged with dangerous driving. We need to start reporting these total p***ks Quite ironic there’s a few posts on the thread recently regarding safe passing space for cars to give cyclists, as I’ve just been informed the twat who hit me has been charged with dangerous driving . Pleasing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 On 12/05/2018 at 09:19, The Master said: It’s actually 1.5m in the UK. That top picture, which has been so hilariously modified into the bottom one, is from Canada where the 1m stipulated in law is widely considered insufficient. Well said @The Master Meanwhile , the misinformed , stalking, simpleton continues to be a source of amusement for all fellow cyclists on here 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 As someone more knowledgeable than me once said: If you want to talk to your friend, pull into a lay-by. If you want to talk to god then cycle two abreast.. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel hutz Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 On 5/11/2018 at 22:05, PB 4.2 said: Why would you overtake on the left? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 7 hours ago, supermik said: As someone more knowledgeable than me once said: If you want to talk to your friend, pull into a lay-by. If you want to talk to god then cycle two abreast.. It's cool, we've already got simple-minded trolling covered by our fat friend from #perthshire 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 A question for all you technical guys out there. I’m doing the North Coast 500 later this year which will total 525 miles and 34,100 feet of climbing over six and a half days . Im order to give my legs a wee bit of respite , I was thinking of changing my rear cassette on the bike I’m taking I currently have an Ultegra 11/28 cassette with a compact 50/34 chain set and was going to change to a 12/30 cassette I don’t want to change chain rings or rear deralier etc. Is this doeable ?.. does anyone currently have this set up ? Thanks in advance 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Unleash The Nade said: A question for all you technical guys out there. I’m doing the North Coast 500 later this year which will total 525 miles and 34,100 feet of climbing over six and a half days . Im order to give my legs a wee bit of respite , I was thinking of changing my rear cassette on the bike I’m taking I currently have an Ultegra 11/28 cassette with a compact 50/34 chain set and was going to change to a 12/30 cassette I don’t want to change chain rings or rear deralier etc. Is this doeable ?.. does anyone currently have this set up ? Thanks in advance Just done some checking up on this and don’t think I can do it unless I change to a longer derallieur Edited May 15, 2018 by Unleash The Nade 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 World tour series in Motherwell today.Got down in time to see the last few laps of the woman's race. The winner was 40+ seconds in front.Men's race at 7.30pm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 On 09/05/2018 at 14:07, Dindeleux said: Yeh the feet clip-ins are great but you will have a couple of embarrassing moments. Especially when trying to push off uphill. Apologies for the naive question, I'm not half as committed as you guys judging by your exploits, but a lot older by the sound of it Are we talking about cleats here? Or toe-clips? Are toe-clips a thing of the past? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 1 hour ago, The Mantis said: Apologies for the naive question, I'm not half as committed as you guys judging by your exploits, but a lot older by the sound of it Are we talking about cleats here? Or toe-clips? Are toe-clips a thing of the past? Cleats Theyre referred to as “clipless” which is a bit confusing 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 41 minutes ago, Unleash The Nade said: Cleats Theyre referred to as “clipless” which is a bit confusing OK can the guy not get toeclips if he's not confident then? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 17 minutes ago, The Mantis said: OK can the guy not get toeclips if he's not confident then? I'd recommend cleats over toe clips for someone who is not used to either. After 2 or 3 rides, clipping in and out will become second nature, and it's easier to do than toe clips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 40 minutes ago, Gnash said: I'd recommend cleats over toe clips for someone who is not used to either. After 2 or 3 rides, clipping in and out will become second nature, and it's easier to do than toe clips. ^^ this 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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