700 Miles !!

gb155

Well tonight I finally hit 700 miles, Its been a little over 6 months, Starting at 1 mile a day, building up to taking the train to work and cycling 2 miles each way, Then one way there and train the other to finally both ways all the way (7 miles each way) Its been a hell of a ride, Thanks for your help and support everyone and all those who have sent me private messages in support, I will update my sig on the 1st of Dec, Until then thanks everyone

Gaz

adrianb1066

Congratulations and keep up the inspiring posts!

fossyant

Wow that's some weight loss - brilliant !

ansbaradigeidfran

Hats off to you! I noticed on Monday that my cyclocomp was showing 106 miles, so I've just snuck over the 100 mark (halfway to Cardiff!). But 700, and all that weight loss: congratulations!

2tired2ride

Well done!!

I wish you all the best for continuing with this!

You are totaly inspiring!

stevedb55

Fantastic, well dome mate!

linsen

Well done and keep up the good work!

Jen J

Well done and keep up the good work!

gb155

Thanks so much everyone, Much appreciated,


On another note my rear cassett isnt changing at all, Anyone have an online guide to show me where to start ? (I have just got good at sorting brakes out lol)

Jen J

gb155 wrote:

Thanks so much everyone, Much appreciated,


On another note my rear cassett isnt changing at all, Anyone have an online guide to show me where to start ? (I have just got good at sorting brakes out lol)

I haven't a clue, but try starting a thread in the Commuting - Workshop forum. Nicklouse picked up on both (?I think it was two) of my threads quickly, with very helpful answers, or else you could try and PM him.

linsen

Nicklouse will doubtless be along soon to tell you where to go (so to speak!)

gb155

Cheers, Will do and thanks again, Im hoping to hit 1000 by Dec 31st, I have not missed one day regardless of the weather of illness in 6 months, So although it will be close, I feel I can do it

whyamihere

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=64

Vivid

gb155 wrote:

Thanks so much everyone, Much appreciated,


On another note my rear cassett isnt changing at all, Anyone have an online guide to show me where to start ? (I have just got good at sorting brakes out lol)

Hi,

Is it struggling to change gear? skipping? what gears?

Could you describe it?

BTW congratulations on your achievements and good luck in the future!

Vivid

gb155 wrote:

Thanks so much everyone, Much appreciated,


On another note my rear cassett isnt changing at all, Anyone have an online guide to show me where to start ? (I have just got good at sorting brakes out lol)

Hi,

Is it struggling to change gear? skipping? what gears?

Could you describe it?

BTW congratulations on your achievements and good luck in the future!

Vivid

gb155 wrote:

Thanks so much everyone, Much appreciated,


On another note my rear cassett isnt changing at all, Anyone have an online guide to show me where to start ? (I have just got good at sorting brakes out lol)

Hi,

Is it struggling to change gear? skipping? what gears?

Could you describe it?

BTW congratulations on your achievements and good luck in the future!

croggy

Wow!That's amazing.
Well done.

gb155

croggy wrote:

Wow!That's amazing.
Well done.

Thanks very much.

It just wont change up no matter how much I click lol

chronyx

That is amazing, really can't think of the words that do your many achievments justice. 8)

But you have my admiration and respect!

cjcp

Chapeau, Gaz! That's some serious weight loss.

Gilbie

Well done Gaz, a great achievement!!

gtvlusso

Well done - don't get too hung up on the weight thing, just keep fit and happy!

dirk_van_gently

Chapeau!! 13st.

This must be quite surreal from your point of view? you truly are a shadow of your former self

If ever there was a yardstick for the health benefits of cycling, this has to be it.

girv73

Well done! I passed 500 a while back and it felt gooood!

re: gears - does the rear mech or cable move at all when you work the shifters? Maybe the cable has got gunked up and is sticking?

CyclingBantam

Condratulations that is an amazing achievement.

Just bear in mind, that is like cycling from London to Avignon. Quite an achievement.

biondino

Has the cable stretched? It might just be a matter of tightening the cable which couldn't be easier - it's likely one of the ones on your downtube, and if your bike's like mine, the thing you turn is near the top, where the cable exits the housing.

Feltup

Brilliant, that is an amazing amount of weight to lose in that time. You will be flying up the hills. I lost half a stone and noticed the difference, you must feel like you have found a turbo!

Regarding your rear mech, I would check that when you change gear that the cable tries to move. Can you feel a difference in tension in the cable even though the rear mech isn't moving? Does the cable go very slack when you change down?