tangerinedream
Density of Sound
Example today, I go to the bike shop and ask for a 7 speed cassette they look at me like I'm an alien!
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I had the same look in Evans in Leeds on Monday when I asked if they had 27x 1 1/4 tyres in stock!
It appears if the LBS doesn't happen to have a few bits left in then it's down to an online search. Having that prob at the moment for suntour down tube shifters!
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
Get a better LBS. We keep both of those things in stock. In fact, a choice of those things. And we even have a shop in Leeds
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/shimano-hg20-7-speed-cassette
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/shimano-hg50-7-speed-cassette
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/sram-pg730-7-speed-cassette
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/schwalbe-standard-puncture-resistant-tyre
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/nutrak-traditional-tyre
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/schwalbe-marathon-tyre
wouldn't count Evans as an LBS though, until very recently they were owned by this dude until he flogged the chain off for £100m.
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tangerinedream
Density of Sound
Yeah, gonna try another place tomorrow
Thanks weepiper, Evans was purely a quick look while Mrs S was having a job interview. My roadie mate Bill never had anytime for Evans from back in the eighties!
My LBS is usually pretty good but can be pricey on some bits for older machines.
I am seriously thinking of converting my 84 clubman to a fixie/single speed.
I am in Sheffield next week, might get time to pop into your Sheffield branch.
Shall I ask them to forward you any commission
My LBS is usually pretty good but can be pricey on some bits for older machines.
I am seriously thinking of converting my 84 clubman to a fixie/single speed.
I am in Sheffield next week, might get time to pop into your Sheffield branch.
Shall I ask them to forward you any commission
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
We're a proper workers' co-op so a sale in any branch benefits all the membersThanks weepiper, Evans was purely a quick look while Mrs S was having a job interview. My roadie mate Bill never had anytime for Evans from back in the eighties!
My LBS is usually pretty good but can be pricey on some bits for older machines.
I am seriously thinking of converting my 84 clubman to a fixie/single speed.
I am in Sheffield next week, might get time to pop into your Sheffield branch.
Shall I ask them to forward you any commission
Artaxerxes
Look out, he's got a gnu!
If Evans is like most large retailers for other hobbies its only interested in stocking the latest and shiniest of kit rather than a broad range of items
fen_boy
Exits gracefully.
https://instagram.com/p/5AQg2UEkxn/
100 miles to Hunstanton and back today.
100 miles to Hunstanton and back today.
ChrisFilter
Like a boss.
60 miles and 6k feet today on new rainy day bike. Comfortable as hell and felt fast, but Strava revealed the truth.
Sister Midnight
Well-Known Member
Or egos! 
tangerinedream
Density of Sound
Well, kept going and found a great, friendly and helpful LBS in Carnforth which is close enough to me to be useful. The service I received from one bloke on his own was brilliant, they had two different ones in stock and chatted to me without making me feel like I was being upsold to or an idiot. I will be going here again - fuck the unfriendly place in town where they spoke to me as if I was a dick for having an old bike and was interupting their far more important business.
http://www.dynostart.com/
Artaxerxes
Look out, he's got a gnu!
If you're not in the full Lycra pumping up the street and feeling the burn while maxing the envelope you ain't coming in.
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
Neighbour has got a Classic Lifecycle electric bike http://www.electricbikeworld.co.uk/product/classic-electric-bikes/
where he works is selling them off for £300 down from £1200, they're a couple of years old - hardly been used (were rentals but nobody apparently was interested in renting them).
Am very tempted, am hoping the battery will be ok. Will mainly use it for giving the dog a good run up and down the valley. I wouldn't fancy taking her on busy roads cos she'll either be on a lead on roads (I've done that before with current bike and stopped when a car comes, has worked fine) or it's going to be (if I can find a suitable sidecar):
where he works is selling them off for £300 down from £1200, they're a couple of years old - hardly been used (were rentals but nobody apparently was interested in renting them).
Am very tempted, am hoping the battery will be ok. Will mainly use it for giving the dog a good run up and down the valley. I wouldn't fancy taking her on busy roads cos she'll either be on a lead on roads (I've done that before with current bike and stopped when a car comes, has worked fine) or it's going to be (if I can find a suitable sidecar):
DownwardDog
Riding a Brompton with a power meter.
I've just bought a Colnago C60 frame mainly because it's lugged.
I started building it up with Super Record EPS and the cable doesn't physically fit through the hole in the downtube. Am I really expected to take a file to it?
The Campag internal battery fixing system is way better than the Shimano Di2 bodge. They even provide a very nice threaded rod just for the purpose of inserting into the downtube.
I started building it up with Super Record EPS and the cable doesn't physically fit through the hole in the downtube. Am I really expected to take a file to it?
The Campag internal battery fixing system is way better than the Shimano Di2 bodge. They even provide a very nice threaded rod just for the purpose of inserting into the downtube.
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
I downloaded Strava and used it for the first time mountain biking today. Apparently I was 5356th out of 9632 riders on the hardest climb, or 314th out of 989 women. Disgustingly pleased with that tbh and now thinking maybe I would cope with going out with some guys from work. Previously thought they would whup me but maybe not.
and now thinking maybe I would cope with going out with some guys from work. Previously thought they would whup me but maybe not.
tangerinedream
Density of Sound
New cassette installed, along with new chain, all oiled and excited to go! Chain slip as bad as ever :angryface:
I'm guessing I'm going to have to change the front cogs as well. Got decent tension on the chain. Seems to be the only logical solution...
I'm guessing I'm going to have to change the front cogs as well. Got decent tension on the chain. Seems to be the only logical solution...
Dogsauce
I’ve got Skol but I’m not a Scholar
Does anyone have any recommendations for bike/chain cleaning products & chain lube? I used to use normal washing up liquid, white spirit and 3 in 1 oil, but I know in the past people have commented on things like washing liquid usually having salt in so not a good idea. Now I have a decent bike I want to take care of it a bit better than my old machines, what's good and what isn't?
sleaterkinney
Well-Known Member
Artaxerxes
Look out, he's got a gnu!
Tried Strava out instead of MapMyRide, 25km ride around the forest today (have to do some stretches, back is killing me...)
Overall, interface is a bit clunkier, prefer MapMy as its not as cluttered and to many bits everywhere, however its given me a lot more stats and information such as the grade of the hills, other peoples times, a lot more so I'll be switching to Strava.
Overall, interface is a bit clunkier, prefer MapMy as its not as cluttered and to many bits everywhere, however its given me a lot more stats and information such as the grade of the hills, other peoples times, a lot more so I'll be switching to Strava.
a_chap
When the world came apart, where were you?
On my Audax bikes* I'm fastidious about cleaning everything, so the chain & cassette (which I dismantle) get cleaned every couple of rides.
My favoured cleaning solution is a diesel/petrol mix (due to stupidly putting petrol in my diesel car a few years ago) which I have in a number of 5 litre fuel containers. I put the chain and sprockets in a container, add the solution and then agitate with a brush. Change the fluid and repeat. Gets everything as clean as new. I mean really clean!
As for lube it depends on the likely weather. I have lightweight lubricants if it's going to be dry and gunky ones for wet weather rides. But please don't make me traipse down to the garage to find out which brands/names.
* The Pashley Roadster does not have to suffer this cleaning regime. It has a full chain case and after 4,000 miles the chain's still shiny silver
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
Cycled to Westerham and back today. I know it's not far for the cycle mad people, but i'm knackered. i wasn't sure i'd make it home. Gonna try to do this as many days as possible over the hols.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
North Downs. It's really only the first town that feels like it's outside London if you cycle out of it via Crystal Palace/Bromley/West Wickham. Fucking ell, Bromley goes on forever. It's huge.
ETA: despite the fields and the rolling hills, I think it's still London cos the 246 bus goes there. Still, I think it's the best way to get out of London on a bike if you live in SE.
Used to drive out there with my Mum for lunch; very posh, very nice.
iamwithnail
Well-Known Member
Gah, bike's in the shop againnnnnnnn, bottom bracket's gone this time.
golightly
economically inactive
Just got back from a cycle ride from Horsham to the New Forest yesterday. I went via the Downs Link, and South Downs Way to Littlehampton and then on to Southampton to stay over night with the other half. I then went off for a pootle round the New Forest the next day. The Downs Link is great for long distance off-road cycling as it follows an old railway track. The South Downs Way was lovely but bloody hard work. Littlehampton to Southampton was so dull. I should have just got the train and missed that bit out. The New Forest was lots of fun though; really worth the effort to get there.
