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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-15-10, 08:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,591
Posted By tobywuk

'Fixie' for Town Cycling

Hello,

Fixed gear or 'fixies' seem very popular around towns and cities at the moment. I often see people zooming around the roads, through traffic and up/down curbs on them. Bike messengers also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-10, 07:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 788
Posted By tobywuk

Cycling too (and from) the pub

Hello,

Is using cycling as a mode of transport to get too, and more importantly from, the pub a good idea? Do any of you do this or have any experiences?

The reason I ask is that i'm not sure...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-10, 12:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,865
Posted By tobywuk

Ah.. I now understand! lol Just baught some...

Ah.. I now understand! lol

Just baught some black bibbed shorts :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-10, 03:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,865
Posted By tobywuk

Clothing stock in stores always boring; Black shorts?

Hello,


It seems that nearly every bike shop I go into, only ever stock plain black cycling shorts/bibs. The jerseys get a little more stylish but not by much.

They never seem to stock nice...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-09, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,152
Posted By tobywuk

Drop Handlebar angle

Hello,

I'm just curious, what is the recommended angle to have drop handlebars at or if there is no recommendation what sort of angle do you have yours set at?

At the moment I have mine just...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-09, 02:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,166
Posted By tobywuk

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/shimano-pda530-med....

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/shimano-pda530-med.jpg

I have these SPD pedals but I have the cleets mounted on a road cycling shoe so the cleat is not resessed. The SPD cleat is small and metal so...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-09, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,166
Posted By tobywuk

SPD-SL pedals & normal shoes?

im thinking of getting SPD-SL's

Is it practical to use SPD-SL pedals with out cycling shoes? From photographs the pedal platform looks as if it is big enough.

The reason I ask is there may be...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-09, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,209
Posted By tobywuk

It's not that I walk far in them, its just I feel...

It's not that I walk far in them, its just I feel awquard going out wearing them and stoping, getting on and off the bike is awquard.

I think I may get some mtb style shoes which resess the cleat...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-09, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,209
Posted By tobywuk

SPD cleats on Road shoe - Walking

Hello,

I have normal SPD cleats attatched to my l road shoes. I went for SPD rather than SPD-SL as they are compatable with the pedals I have that have a platform 1 side and clipless on the other...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By tobywuk

Thanks for the info. simongrant, Could you...

Thanks for the info.

simongrant, Could you let me know what the M1's are like in comparison once you get them? I was looking at buying them instead of the R1's as a more practical alternative.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By tobywuk

New Road Shoe + cleets

I have just recieved and tried my first Clipless cleet & road shoe system and I have a few questions.
I fell over once while practicing and "toutch wood" i havent on the road yet!


1. How tight...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-09, 02:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,152
Posted By tobywuk

The reason I feel I would like a road shoe is...

The reason I feel I would like a road shoe is that I am using a road bike. Maby I shouldent feel like this but if i were to use a road shoe i would feel 'more the part'. I also think road shoes look...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,152
Posted By tobywuk

Shoe type with Shimano A530 SPD Pedals?

Hello,

I bought some Shimano A530 SPD double sided pedals from the 'road section' See here (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Shimano_A530_SPD_Single_Sided_Touring_Pedals/5360031862/) for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-09, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,426
Posted By tobywuk

Pedals - Normal and clipless combined?

I use my road bike for commuting to work in traffic conditions during the week Which is when I don't want shoes that clip to the pedals.

I do however want my feet attached to the peddles when I...
Forum: Commuting
06-21-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,549
Posted By tobywuk

I think what I will try and do is just wear some...

I think what I will try and do is just wear some light threequarters and T-shirt/Light jacket with some tidy work clothes in a backpack. Aim to get there a bit earlier and change.

if it is a nice...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-09, 12:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,549
Posted By tobywuk

Clothes for a new commuter?

Hello,

Soon I will start commuting 1.8miles to my new job on my road bike. I currently have just my normal clothes (jeans' t-shirts, jumpers) and I have 1xNormal cycling shorts and 1xpadded boxer...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By tobywuk

pedal types

Hello,

Could someone please explain the different types of pedals available for a road bike with there advantages/disadvantages?

When buying the peddle/shoes that clip together, are they...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-09, 03:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,513
Posted By tobywuk

Im acouple of weeks into my purchase and I have...

Im acouple of weeks into my purchase and I have probably been over 200miles + on it so far, great fun! It' my first road bike so I cant really compare but im really pleased with it.

I have some...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-09, 07:23 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,929
Posted By tobywuk

Tires are: Kenda 700x25 Im about 13 1/2 stone ...

Tires are: Kenda 700x25
Im about 13 1/2 stone
roads: normal roads that car's drive on, sometimes i find them a bit bumpy. Will also be using cycle paths over the summer.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-09, 06:49 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,929
Posted By tobywuk

Tire pressure

The tire pressure written on my tires is 125psi. Is this the recommended pressure that I should use for my tires or the maximum? I tried pumping the tires up to this with my small portable hand...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-09, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 722
Posted By tobywuk

It's only a small problem. the part of the gears...

It's only a small problem. the part of the gears that pushes the chain is moving over, but it just needs to push a few mm more to switch the chain over.

How can I make it do this, what do I need...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 5,992
Posted By tobywuk

When I listen to an iPod while cycling I always...

When I listen to an iPod while cycling I always keep the volume down so I can listen to the music but still hear whats around me.
Forum: Commuting
05-31-09, 09:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,403
Posted By tobywuk

Why do most of you prefer bib cycle shorts rather...

Why do most of you prefer bib cycle shorts rather than normal ones?

I saw them on the cycle shop when I ordered my normal shorts and they reminded me of borat and his mankini.
Forum: Commuting
05-31-09, 03:03 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,403
Posted By tobywuk

Commuting: cycling shorts?

When you commute do you wear any form of cycling shorts or padded underwear?

If so what do you do with them when you get to your destination? Do you keep them on all day or change?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 722
Posted By tobywuk

Downshift gear problem

I have a giant defy 3. I have a small problem with the gears as follows:

When im on the larger of the three middle gears and I shift down to the middle cog the chain stays stuck on the top gear...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-09, 11:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,739
Posted By tobywuk

Thumb Shifters on road bikes

Hello,

Why do some road bikes use thumb shifters instead of little paddles behind the break leaver?

What are the advantages of having them placed there?
is it possible to use them when your...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-09, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,039
Posted By tobywuk

Road bike durability

Hello,

Im new to road bikes and have just bought a new giant defy 3. Im wondering how strong and durable they are?

Is riding a road bike up and down curbs going to cause any damage to the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-09, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,052
Posted By tobywuk

Thanks for the information. My mistake, I meant...

Thanks for the information. My mistake, I meant its rubbing against the wheel, not the tire.

I took it back to the shop and the guy played around with the nuts at the top of some of the spokes and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-09, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,052
Posted By tobywuk

New road bike: Small buckle on front wheel

Hello,

I bought my first road bike about 4 days ago. I have riden about 15 miles on it and I have notices a small buckle on the front wheel. when I spin the wheel round, on part of the rotation...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 03:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 422
Posted By tobywuk

Flats - Do you need to patch the tire?

When replacing the tire tube on the side of a road when a flat occurs, Do i also need to patch the hole in the tire to stop any pinching on the newly replaced tube or will the same tire be fine with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 03:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 911
Posted By tobywuk

Those of you saying pedals - Do you mean you just...

Those of you saying pedals - Do you mean you just use the pedals on there own with no additional attachments like a cage?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 911
Posted By tobywuk

Pedals - cage, cleats or nothing?

On your road bike, what do you use with your pedals, if anything?

Does the addition of a cage to slip your foot in or cycling shoes with clips make a big difference?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 04:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 41,217
Posted By tobywuk

im not actually sure it is bruising, it just...

im not actually sure it is bruising, it just feels a bit like that sort of pain - a bit sore. I dont have a clue about human anatomy so I cant actually tell you which is the bit that is actually...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-09, 12:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 41,217
Posted By tobywuk

Thanks for the information [quote]but if its...

Thanks for the information

[quote]but if its a bruising on your perineum (the area between your anus and penis) then thats definitely a no go[/quite]

I think this is where im getting the pain....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-09, 12:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,867
Posted By tobywuk

Im a beginner and I have no idea what these...

Im a beginner and I have no idea what these breaks are, I just coppied them off the website.
Brakes: Tektro R350 Dual pivot [F]. Tektro R350 Dual pivot [R].

Remember, I have only just started...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-09, 11:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,644
Posted By tobywuk

Type of bike to commute?

What type of bicycle do you use to commute?

I have just bought a road bike to get some excersize and im just wondering how effective it will be for commuting to work?

Can you commute to work...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-09, 11:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,452
Posted By tobywuk

Locking/storing your bike at work

Where do you store your bike when you have commuted to work?
Do you, and if so, how do you lock or secure your bike?
Have you ever had any problems with parts or bikes being stolen when at work?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-09, 11:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,867
Posted By tobywuk

Road Bike Brakes weak?

Hello,

I have just purchased my first road bike. I'm wondering if my road bike brakes are weak?

On my old mountain bike the brakes used to be quite sharp, I had to make sure i didn't break to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-09, 11:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,063
Posted By tobywuk

How often do you have flats?

I know its difficult to give an answer, but how often do you find yourself getting flats on your road bike?

I have just purchased my first road bike and im wondering if I should buy a saddle bag...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-09, 11:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 41,217
Posted By tobywuk

Pain/bruising from bike saddle

Hello,

I haven't cycled for a long time and I recently purchased my first road bike. I'm getting a bruising type of pain between my groin where I sit on the saddle. I woke up today after doing a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-09, 11:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,513
Posted By tobywuk

Giant Defy 3 Opinions

Hello,

I have just purchased my first road bike - a Giant Defy 3.

What are your opinions of this bike? Im pleased with it so far but im brand new to bikes, especially road bikes and so I would...
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