Help: Boardman HT Comp 650b, Sell Or Keep?

Cody

paul.skibum wrote:

Just as a little aside from someone who has worked a bit in bike shops:

Cody wrote:

I will be giving it a clean this weekend after the service

Its better to give your bike to the bike shop clean so they can service it better than clean it afterwards. In fact, I'd be pretty p*ssed off if someone expected me to work on their bike when it was covered in crap and do a decent job on it.

Check your brake pads. Are they worn?

Yh Paul I think I'l give it a clean this weekend early morning, might be a bit cold though.
I've got a car leather which I can use to give it a wipe after the wash. It's not that dirty as I've only ridden it 3 week so far. Just muddy tyres, somewhat greasy cog and a dirty frame underneath from puddle splatter.

As for brake pads, they are making a slight screeching noise when the brake levers are pressed gently, otherwise I think they are fine. The front brake pad is skimming or hitting the disc whilst not applying pressure on the brake lever.

I have a feeling Halfords may turn around and expect me to pay something which may have become faulty during the service, but even though I've only ridden it 3 week and in dry but mild conditions and with some rattling going on around the chain area, I shouldn't expect the worst should I?

I've got a week off hopefully in 2nd week of December so looking forward to attempting the canal ride which as I've mentioned previously is a 14 mile trek, mainly straight path but with the odd turning here and there. I don't even have a rucksack or a bottle holder, Halfords selling bottle holders them for £14, I think that's ridiculous.

bigmitch41

Sounds like your pads are worn on the rear (left lever). A good guide here...

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/h ... ads-25208/

cooldad

No way pads are worn after riding 3 feet.

Some rubbing is usual, squealing is common, and most likely just need the pistons set.

Cody

I'm really struggling to have a 3rd meal in evenings, even if it's a little bit I struggle. So instead I either have tea with 1 sugar or a smoothie, home made. In the GCN cycling videos on YouTube they suggest dropping coffee and sugar from tea which has high calorie content. So 1 spoon sugar could save you 50 calories. I might consider this as I don't like sugar except in coffee.

However I'm looking forward to my supper tonight, Maris piper potato and leak soup.
I will have it after I've been for my ride. My weight is dropping from the face especially and not from the body, although I do look a bit slimmer than before.

I've had 2 small meals so far.
Cooldad, are you riding tonight?

Thanks for the link, I'll check it out when I get home tonight.
I need to be clued up on how to fix a bike, it's not as easy as the bikes I use to have 12 year ago, life was so simple then when it came to bike mechanics.

Who else is having what tonight and where are you going to ride?

homers_double

I've ridden this today

http://app.strava.com/activities/223694484





Powered along by the best bacon butty available.

Daughters birthday meal out tonight so maybe pizza, maybe steak, definitely beer and wine!

big_southern_jesse

Having read the first post of this thread a while ago, I'd not bothered looking again... and then sat here with a coffee and wondered why it had got to over 40 pages.... Wow.

Just wow...

welshkev

Yep, I've given up responding but it's still amusing to read!

rockmonkeysc

This thread reminds me just how special some people are and how many kinds of special there are.

Cody

homers double wrote:

I've ridden this today

http://app.strava.com/activities/223694484

Powered along by the best bacon butty available.

Daughters birthday meal out tonight so maybe pizza, maybe steak, definitely beer and wine!

That's a nice bike and those trails look tough and very long distance.
Hope you enjoyed ya daughters birthday and ate nice food?! When I go to pizza hut like once a year, I can only eat vegetarian options because it's not all halal or kosher so, bit unfortunate really. But I really like their fudge toffee caramel milkshake.

But my favorite food is a grilled fish burger with chips, that's what powers me lol

I don't have a car as big as yours, I've got a Corolla 2006 family hatchback and have to take one wheel off to get the bike in the boot with seats down.

How often do you drive when you are not riding?

Cody

My bottle of lube arrived today, the lid won't even close now after I've opened it and it says 'synthetic' on the bottle. It's got a green coloured goo inside which I think is made for the chain.

Also, I think I've been ripped off on eBay. The Cree lights I've purchased from a seller called 'Lancici1985', well the strap on the battery holder came off whilst I was riding last night and after charging it for 4 hours, it lasted only 25 mins on low output. That's a quarter of a days wage gone for me. I checked to see if his listing as still active, it has been cancelled by eBay.

Now I don't know how to put the battery pack in place to secure it and might have to buy a case for it and don't know what's wrong with the light and why it lasted only 25 mins on a 4 hour charge on low output.

I'm going to try and get up early tomorrow morning to clean my bike and take it to town for a service. I am also planning to take a drive to Leeds town centre just to get a little bit of driving experience behind my belt as I'm still a beginner even though I've been passed 3 years now and with only 1 year driving.

I'm still lacking motivation for riding, ridden 2 times this week and been having 3 moderate meals a day.
It's hard but I'm coping!

Briggo

welshkev wrote:

Yep, I've given up responding but it's still amusing to read!

Yeah, but its not though is it.

In what way is it amusing that some sad tard is either trying to carry on with this pathetic story thinking he'll get people to continue to bite or it really is some sad tard leading this life and he feels the need to document every moment of his boring existence.

Either way, its boring.

Angus Young

Briggo wrote:

welshkev wrote:

Yep, I've given up responding but it's still amusing to read!

Yeah, but its not though is it.

In what way is it amusing that some sad tard is either trying to carry on with this pathetic story thinking he'll get people to continue to bite or it really is some sad tard leading this life and he feels the need to document every moment of his boring existence.

Either way, its boring.

Its got a certain car crash curiosity about it.

cooldad

I fear for the human race when someone buys chain lube and seems surprised that it's for lubing chains.

And disappointed that it's synthetic, and not off a natural lube tree.

welshkev

Angus Young wrote:

Briggo wrote:

welshkev wrote:

Yep, I've given up responding but it's still amusing to read!

Yeah, but its not though is it.

In what way is it amusing that some sad tard is either trying to carry on with this pathetic story thinking he'll get people to continue to bite or it really is some sad tard leading this life and he feels the need to document every moment of his boring existence.

Either way, its boring.

Its got a certain car crash curiosity about it.

This^^^

Briggo

Angus Young wrote:

Its got a certain car crash curiosity about it.

It'll take nigh on 20 years at this rate to get anywhere to crash.

cooldad

Briggo wrote:

Angus Young wrote:

Its got a certain car crash curiosity about it.

It'll take nigh on 20 years at this rate to get anywhere to crash.

Super slo mo.

neilus

Cody wrote:

My bottle of lube arrived today, the lid won't even close now after I've opened it and it says 'synthetic' on the bottle. It's got a green coloured goo inside which I think is made for the chain

The wierdness just keeps on coming, I gotta hand it to ya Cody, you do come out with some truly incredible things!!

Anyway. Yeah the batteries with these lights are a bit hit and miss and its not unusual to get a dud. If it doesnt perk up youre gonna need something like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silicone-Jack ... 20e8717049
Yeah I know its more cash but you have to remember that these lights are still great value even if you gotta get a new power supply. Seriously dude you do seem to get awfully distraught about the tiniest things. I read some good advice a while ago - when youre worried about something, ask yourself "will i still be worried about this in 6 months time?" (99.9% no)...6 weeks time (98% no)...6 days time (95% no)...you get my point. It really helps eliminate pointless worry.
Also like what the Dalai Lama said: worrying is a waste of time. Theres only 2 possibilities a) you cant change the situation = worrying wont change anything. Or b) you can = stop worrying, change it.
Looking forward to the bike service info :P

Briggo

neilus wrote:

blah blah blah

Just stop.

Cody

neilus wrote:

Cody wrote:

My bottle of lube arrived today

The wierdness just keeps on coming, I gotta hand it to ya Cody, you do come out with some truly incredible things!!

Anyway. Yeah the batteries with these lights are a bit hit and miss and its not unusual to get a dud. If it doesnt perk up youre gonna need something like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silicone-Jack ... 20e8717049
Yeah I know its more cash but you have to remember that these lights are still great value even if you gotta get a new power supply. Seriously dude you do seem to get awfully distraught about the tiniest things. I read some good advice a while ago - when youre worried about something, ask yourself "will i still be worried about this in 6 months time?" (99.9% no)...6 weeks time (98% no)...6 days time (95% no)...you get my point. It really helps eliminate pointless worry.
Also like what the Dalai Lama said: worrying is a waste of time. Theres only 2 possibilities a) you cant change the situation = worrying wont change anything. Or b) you can = stop worrying, change it.
Looking forward to the bike service info :P

Thanks neilus, much appreciated.

Me and my dad went out this evening to collect some doors we won on ebay from Wibsey and on way back, broke down on dual carriageway so, pushed the car to nearest turning and parked opposite dominos pizza. Then we waited from 6.30 in the car till 9.30 for AA van to arrive, they called a recovery truck which came an hour later and we dropped car off at a compound which belongs to my dads friend and got a lift off dads other friend to home. Now just had something to eat. My dads friend treated us to a veg pizza as he lives nearby but we only had a bit so I've come home and had a bit more.

Had a healthy dinner earlier on. A steam cooked thigh piece of lamb meat with vegetables and potatoes. Waited 30 days for some meat, really enjoyed it.

I charged the lights, they're working now. But thanks for the suggestion I have saved it in my watch list and will buy one when I get paid next week. However I don't know how to attach the current one I have got on to my tube as the velcro has snapped off the case which carries the battery and can't find a replacement on ebay.

I know I shouldn't worry it's hard sometimes, but also affects sleep at night. I use to think a lot and it affected me deeply, would affect my concentration, my sleep, my eating, my strength and my relationship with others. But I've found a way round it and that's to think positively and forgive others which takes off a load of pressure from the heart and mind. After coming out of it I can think right now and see through foggy thoughts. I use to suffer from bad anxiety, and when I use to get anxious I would tend to over think situations. I was a negative person and always use to see the bad in things of which some stemmed from very minimal drug use like a joint or 2 every now and then. I was also a very insecure person, especially about my relationship I had with a law student. I use to read things on internet but it wouldn't always help to better my situation. Oh well I've come out of it now. I am a better person after having found god and bettering myself each and everyday.

I didn't take my bike in today, taking it in tomorrow if I can.

Briggo

If you respond to this, a kitten will die.

welshkev

Briggo wrote:

If you respond to this, a kitten will die.

Or, as it's coming up to Christmas an elf will drown a baby reindeer

rockmonkeysc

That's quite a threat
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.p ... n%20Hammer

homers_double

Yo, Frinton, If your Wrongcock Brother gets his Kitten Hammer out anywhere near my Sister again, I'm going to cut the fucker off, and feed it to my Pitbulls, Ok?

Hah!

Cody

Just curious about something. I've been riding 4 weeks now doing a 30 minute ride 3 times a week on 2 moderate but healthy meals a day and occasionally increasing it to 3 meals but gone back down to 2 because my stomach can't take it. However I have a week off work next week beginning Mon 8th Dec, but I just can't seem to find the motivation to get up in the mornings to go for a ride and also, not sure if I'm ready to attempt the 14 mile canal ride to Leeds. I want to try to do the ride and catch the train back.

I know Rockmonkey sc said at beginning of the thread "A 13 mile canal ride should be pretty easy even for an unfit rider", and paul.skibum said "dont ride to Leeds and get the train back - ride half way then ride back, ride a bit further next time and ride back until you can ride there and back."

Is it me and over thinking things or should I just go ahead and attempt this ride one day next week? I need to be equipped with a water bottle and I don't have a bottle holder, not even a rucksack to carry some food if I decide to stop halfway and have a bite to eat. But I plan to just have a pre-ride breakfast, something like a bowl of porridge, 2 slices of toast with jam and some coffee with honey and then after the ride which will take about 50 minutes just going to have a quick pass through the town centre and grab a bite to eat and then catch the train home. I would ride it back but I don't think I have enough determination to do it just yet. Once I get off the train I will be riding through the park back to home. I've seen the cyclists who ride the way back from Leeds to Saltaire on road bikes, they look really lean with precision, an image and fitness level I'm yet to aspire to.

So, I don't know what you lot think but, I'm kinda 50/50 on this one. A bit certain and uncertain about managing to do the whole distance. It is a pretty smooth ride and lots of riders attempt it daily. I use to go on it 3 times a week taking with me water and lunch in my rucksack which I've now sold on ebay 4 week ago. I did manage to get to the end of the destination on the first time round but was a little tired however I'm willing to give it a go and see how far and how much I can go and do. Just need the motivation to go all the way.

rockmonkeysc

14 miles along a canal is very easy. My daughter was doing that sort of ride at 6 years old. Occasionally further.

Angus Young

RockmonkeySC wrote:

14 miles along a canal is very easy. My daughter was doing that sort of ride at 6 years old. Occasionally further.

My 8 year old daughter regularly does a 26 mile ride on an off road trail that's a little more challenging than a towpath. She thinks nothing of it. And here we have a grown man fretting about 14 miles of flat towpath. Grow some, Cody. Even a small pair will do.

mxp27824

Cody wrote:

Is it me and over thinking things or should I just go ahead and attempt this ride one day next week? I need to be equipped with a water bottle and I don't have a bottle holder, not even a rucksack to carry some food if I decide to stop halfway and have a bite to eat. But I plan to just have a pre-ride breakfast, something like a bowl of porridge, 2 slices of toast with jam and some coffee with honey and then after the ride which will take about 50 minutes just going to have a quick pass through the town centre and grab a bite to eat and then catch the train home.

Carry food and drink in three bin bags. Drop off a bag at 5 mile intervals, eating and drinking half the contents, leaving the rest for the voyage home. Don't forget to label the bags 'Cody's nosh' or similar, to minimise risk of contents being pinched. If you grow tired along the way, merely hoist the bike atop your shoulder and walk the rest of the way. Simple.

Or start off easy, by taking the bike with you on the train journey. Ease yourself into this by taking in the bike to work one piece at a time, reconstructing it there, and then repeating the trick for the homeward leg.

Cycling might be more fun, though.

cooldad

mxp27824 wrote:

Carry food and drink in three bin bags. Drop off a bag at 5 mile intervals, eating and drinking half the contents, leaving the rest for the voyage home. Don't forget to label the bags 'Cody's nosh' or similar, to minimise risk of contents being pinched.

FFS. And FFFS.

How about some Sherpas as well?

FFS.

Did I say FFS?

Angus Young

cooldad wrote:

mxp27824 wrote:

Carry food and drink in three bin bags. Drop off a bag at 5 mile intervals, eating and drinking half the contents, leaving the rest for the voyage home. Don't forget to label the bags 'Cody's nosh' or similar, to minimise risk of contents being pinched.

FFS. And FFFS.

How about some Sherpas as well?

FFS.

Did I say FFS?

I think you might have missed the sarcasm.

cooldad

Angus Young wrote:

cooldad wrote:

mxp27824 wrote:

Carry food and drink in three bin bags. Drop off a bag at 5 mile intervals, eating and drinking half the contents, leaving the rest for the voyage home. Don't forget to label the bags 'Cody's nosh' or similar, to minimise risk of contents being pinched.

FFS. And FFFS.

How about some Sherpas as well?

FFS.

Did I say FFS?

I think you might have missed the sarcasm.

Perhaps my expectations of this thread are quite low. Anything is possible.

But then how many Codys could there actually be without the extinction of the Human race.