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itboffin
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A clean bike is much more pleasant when repairing PF visits
Riding on a semi flat tyre into a headwind is hard work
Not cleaning your cassette will fook it proper good
Not to ignore squeaks, crunching or any other unusual noises coming from the bike
It's been a busy week
Riding on a semi flat tyre into a headwind is hard work
Not cleaning your cassette will fook it proper good
Not to ignore squeaks, crunching or any other unusual noises coming from the bike
It's been a busy week
Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
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itboffin wrote:A clean bike is much more pleasant when repairing PF visits
Riding on a semi flat tyre into a headwind is hard work
Not cleaning your cassette will fook it proper good
Not to ignore squeaks, crunching or any other unusual noises coming from the bike
It's been a busy week
And an expensive week by the sound of it :shock:0 -
Gussio wrote:itboffin wrote:A clean bike is much more pleasant when repairing PF visits
Riding on a semi flat tyre into a headwind is hard work
Not cleaning your cassette will fook it proper good
Not to ignore squeaks, crunching or any other unusual noises coming from the bike
It's been a busy week
And an expensive week by the sound of it :shock:
Erm every week is an expensive weekRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
itboffin wrote:A clean bike is much more pleasant when repairing PF visits
Riding on a semi flat tyre into a headwind is hard work
Not cleaning your cassette will fook it proper good
Not to ignore squeaks, crunching or any other unusual noises coming from the bike
It's been a busy week
And heart breaking when you check the tyre and it isn't actually flat“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
WheezyMcChubby wrote:itboffin wrote:A clean bike is much more pleasant when repairing PF visits
Riding on a semi flat tyre into a headwind is hard work
Not cleaning your cassette will fook it proper good
Not to ignore squeaks, crunching or any other unusual noises coming from the bike
It's been a busy week
And heart breaking when you check the tyre and it isn't actually flat
Only every mile or so :oops:Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
It is impossible to use super glue without getting it on your hands :oops:Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
A battery-powered door buzzer can be used in place of a bike bell/horn.0
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snailracer wrote:A battery-powered door buzzer can be used in place of a bike bell/horn.Pannier, 120rpm.0
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TGOTB wrote:snailracer wrote:A battery-powered door buzzer can be used in place of a bike bell/horn.
OK if you live, and ride, in a velodrome then?
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A red bike is faster than a bike of any other colour0
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TGOTB wrote:snailracer wrote:A battery-powered door buzzer can be used in place of a bike bell/horn.Pannier, 120rpm.0
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Once I have shifted into the big ring, pushing the shifter again is likely to pull the head off the cable. Doh!
Posted here, as everyone is studiously ignoring my other thread. Oh well, that's democracy for you.1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
Pinnacle Monzonite
Part of the anti-growth coalition0 -
My wife was right and an additional 2cm can make the difference between a feeling of general discomfort and overwhelming joy; I changed my stem this morning.Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
Sun - Cervelo R3
Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX0 -
A clean bike is a happy 'n quiet bike
Hail showers can be dry and warm :shock:Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
How thick was I a couple of weeks ago? Rode past a tree where a car had obviously crashed, glass everywhere, saw it too late to avoid it. Then I'm riding along thinking "lucky I didn't get a flat" about half a mile later I'm thinking "what's that odd clicking sound" but ignore it. about a minute later, the tyre is clearly going flat. Clicking was clearly glass in the outer, which eventually thanks to my stupid neglect went and cut the tyre. So if you see glass and hear a click - stop and pull it out!0
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If you see glass, stick your hand on the tyre whilst moving....takes practice and don't put your hand anywhere near where if might be dragged under the brakes...... :shock:
A clean bike is also faster......0 -
salsajake wrote:How thick was I a couple of weeks ago? Rode past a tree where a car had obviously crashed, glass everywhere, saw it too late to avoid it. Then I'm riding along thinking "lucky I didn't get a flat" about half a mile later I'm thinking "what's that odd clicking sound" but ignore it. about a minute later, the tyre is clearly going flat. Clicking was clearly glass in the outer, which eventually thanks to my stupid neglect went and cut the tyre. So if you see glass and hear a click - stop and pull it out!
Now we're talking about glass here aren't we?Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter0 -
A level saddle makes a huge difference to comfortRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Bah MTB cable routing is tricky - not a happy afternoon of fettling :evil:Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Doing 40-odd miles with just a banana and a bottle for sustenance is very very silly. Felt very bad indeed.
Overpriced garage forecourts are good for something thoughSometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.0 -
bunch of flowers??FCN = 40
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off-roading along muddy woodland tracks in 32c marathon plus tyres is fun0
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A stiff neck for two weeks is a real boreRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
When wearing a new wetsuit make sure that you lubricate the back of your neck or it will be sore for the next two days.Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
Sun - Cervelo R3
Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX0 -
fossyant wrote:If you see glass, stick your hand on the tyre whilst moving....takes practice and don't put your hand anywhere near where if might be dragged under the brakes...... :shock:
A clean bike is also faster......
how bloody are your hands?Purveyor of sonic doom
Very Hairy Roadie - FCN 4
Fixed Pista- FCN 5
Beared Bromptonite - FCN 140 -
I am a Rain God.
I put on shoes. It rains.
I take off shoes. The Sun comes out.
I put on shoes. It hammers it down.
I take off shoes. The Sun comes out.
I'll have to mow the lawn barefoot and possibly naked. It's a private garden but I suspect my elderly, caravan owning neighbours may have a collective heart attack.Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter0 -
Kieran_Burns wrote:I am a Rain God.
I'll have to mow the lawn barefoot and possibly naked. .
Can you do my lawn too please :twisted:0 -
I don't have a lawn but there is a patch of grass outside my block of flats :twisted:0