Cyclists: other cyclists with squeaky brakes -

[Geri]

I'm not bothered. Mine squeak in the wet sometimes.

 

[gentlegreen]

As I mentioned before, if you want the most amazingly squeaky brakes, drop some dry lube on them by mistake and then ride in the rain.

 

[Lo Siento.]

it doesn't bother me, but I do wonder about the cyclists who have those squeaky/rattly chain bikes... Does it never occur to them why mine is essentially silent? That maybe bike chains aren't supposed to sound like that?

 

[gentlegreen]

Perhaps they're the ones who seem to be pedalling a lot but not going anywhere.
I have on more than one occasion pointed out to people that their saddles are set excruciatingly low.

 

[Orang Utan]

Perhaps they're the ones who seem to be pedalling a lot but not going anywhere.
I have on more than one occasion pointed out to people that their saddles are set excruciatingly low.

What business is it of yours?

 

[plurker]

Squeaky chains, however, get all my goats.

Perhaps you're the fella who i was drifting the other day who said "if you wanna overtake* mate you'll have to lube your chain"?
I don't have a squeaky chain, but something at the front (forks//bars/headset?) squeaks like a bad'un...

* I took that as a challenge, obvs, and left him for dust

 

[gentlegreen]

What business is it of yours?

It goes beyond empathy - sometimes I feel the pain in my own legs.
It isn't the families out on their BSOs - it's if it's clear that someone is commuting several miles every day like that - I'm supposed to be a local cycling advocate - people who give up cycling for that reason quite likely never return to it ...

To be honest, I usually manage to just overtake them and forget about it ..

 

[Orang Utan]

Believe me, they won't be appreciate a stranger telling them self-righteously what to do with their bikes

 

[gentlegreen]

I don't have a squeaky chain, but something at the front (forks//bars/headset?) squeaks like a bad'un...

Check your seat rails / seatpost - It's been that for me on several occaisions - and the components subsequently failed.
And if you're in any doubt about your steerer, take it from me, you don't want that failing ...

 

[gentlegreen]

Believe me, they won't be appreciate a stranger telling them self-righteously what to do with their bikes

Oh do go and boil your wig.

I'm probably the most distinctive / well-known person on the B-B Railway path.

 

[Hocus Eye.]

I think it is good that some bicycles emit squeaking or other sounds. That way I stand a chance of hearing them before they whoosh past me without warning on the pavement. The adrenalin buzz from shock and fear when that happens puts me in a mood to render serious damage to the cyclist if only they had not disappeared into their own dust cloud as I reel back.

 

[Geri]

I'm probably the most distinctive / well-known person on the B-B Railway path.

I'm not sure that's something to boast about!

I've never seen you on it.

 

[Orang Utan]

Oh do go and boil your wig.

I'm probably the most distinctive / well-known person on the B-B Railway path.

I imagine you are

 

[gentlegreen]

I'm not sure that's something to boast about!

I've never seen you on it.

You hardly ever ride on it.

 

[toblerone3]

Squeaky brakes are good. I like them. They obviate bells.

 

[Crispy]

Perhaps you're the fella who i was drifting the other day who said "if you wanna overtake* mate you'll have to lube your chain"?
I don't have a squeaky chain, but something at the front (forks//bars/headset?) squeaks like a bad'un...

* I took that as a challenge, obvs, and left him for dust

I keep my opinion to myself
Although I do sometimes give advice on correct helmet fitting. I mean, if you're going to wear one, it may as well be worth it...

 

[T & P]

My front brakes started squeaking a few weeks ago. It quickly escalated to eardrum-bursting levels. It turned out I had worn the pads out completely and had metal grinding against metal whenever I applied the brakes. It even left a groove on the rim

 

[Boycey]

I'm probably the most distinctive / well-known person on the B-B Railway path.

there's a tagline somewhere in there surely

 

[twentythreedom]

just put loads of lube on them, shirley?

 

[Johnny Canuck3]

Perhaps they're the ones who seem to be pedalling a lot but not going anywhere.
I have on more than one occasion pointed out to people that their saddles are set excruciatingly low.

"Uh, sir? Excuse me?"

"Yes?"

"Your saddle is exceedingly low."

 

[a_chap]

It has been scientifically proven by a number of peer-reviewed studies that people who ride bikes with saddles set way too low are complete knobs.

Squeaky chains bad. Squeaky brakes not always bad.

Clip-cloppy shoes are fine on a bike, not fine otherwise.

For the definite, expert opinion about all other things bike-related ask Weepiper.

Right, that's this thread finished. Off to find another.

 

[gentlegreen]

It has been scientifically proven by a number of peer-reviewed studies that people who ride bikes with saddles set way too low are complete knobs.

or BMX riders ..
I suppose it could work if you're good at pedalling standing up.

 

[uk benzo]

In support of GG, when I first started cycling, my bike seat was set way too low. I didn't realise this until another cyclist remarked at a traffic light that the seating position was low and as a result would reduce the amount of power I could produce and also probably damage my knees in the long run. It was probably one of the best bits of cycling advice I have ever been given.

Not everyone cycling on the roads are as clued up as you lot.

 

[weepiper]

My front brakes started squeaking a few weeks ago. It quickly escalated to eardrum-bursting levels. It turned out I had worn the pads out completely and had metal grinding against metal whenever I applied the brakes. It even left a groove on the rim

When I hear a cyclist with squeaky brakes I think 'fuck's sake sort it out' because very often it's something like this causing the noise. Not always, sometimes it's just that the pads have got contaminated with oil or whatever, but either way a squeaky brake means an inefficient brake and brakes are the one bit of your bike you really want to be efficient at all times.

 

[gentlegreen]

I probably had my 10-speeds set up reasonably well, but when after 10 years I went over to a sit up and beg hybrid, the groin pain was such that I'm afraid I went to the doctor - it coincided with going through a very anxious period and also picking up one of those men's health leaflets at the surgery.
So embarrassing to have that sort of examination on a Monday morning.

 

[Crispy]

My front brakes started squeaking a few weeks ago. It quickly escalated to eardrum-bursting levels. It turned out I had worn the pads out completely and had metal grinding against metal whenever I applied the brakes. It even left a groove on the rim

I have one of those grooves
Hasn't translated to a burst rim in the 2 years since, and I keep my tires hard. I really should replace it though.

 

[quimcunx]

I keep my opinion to myself
Although I do sometimes give advice on correct helmet fitting. I mean, if you're going to wear one, it may as well be worth it...

''OI! MATE. WHAT THAT HELMET NEEDS IS A NEON ELEPHANT MASK!'' do you mean?

 

[T & P]

It has been scientifically proven by a number of peer-reviewed studies that people who ride bikes with saddles set way too low are complete knobs.

Squeaky chains bad. Squeaky brakes not always bad.

Clip-cloppy shoes are fine on a bike, not fine otherwise.

For the definite, expert opinion about all other things bike-related ask Weepiper.

Right, that's this thread finished. Off to find another.

What are your thoughts on single speeders and those riding fixies?

 

[tendril]

I don't understand how people can get worked up about squeaky/creaky anything on bikes really.

Because, generally, squeaky, creaky bikes are a sign that they are not maintained and therefore more likely to be a danger to ride and to other road users.

 

[Maggot]

I have squeaky brakes. Whatcha gonna do about it?