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Forum: Commuting
06-25-19, 10:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,743
Posted By Recess

Forgot about that... dividing by 1.2 means it’s...

Forgot about that... dividing by 1.2 means it’s still $5.80 per gallon...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-19, 11:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,743
Posted By Recess

Great maths example! Here in Scotland, it’s about...

Great maths example! Here in Scotland, it’s about £5.80 a gallon. Just over $7 a gallon. I’m moving!!
Forum: Commuting
06-23-19, 03:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,743
Posted By Recess

Wow! Thanks for all the input here. I’ll just...

Wow! Thanks for all the input here. I’ll just leave them as they are then, and suck up the cost. Slowing down is always a good idea...

Thanks

John
Forum: Commuting
06-23-19, 06:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,743
Posted By Recess

Of course. However I’ve spent the money now!

Of course. However I’ve spent the money now!
Forum: Commuting
06-23-19, 04:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,743
Posted By Recess

Make bikes on roof rack more aero?

Hi folks,

I hope this is the right sub-forum to post in.

I'm about to drive 800 miles with three bikes on the roof of my Mazda 5. I've noticed quite a large drop in fuel consumption when the...
04-06-10, 12:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,355
Posted By Recess

Hey folks. Just to let you know I took a seatpost...

Hey folks. Just to let you know I took a seatpost off another Giant MTB, which was about 15-20cm longer, and am using that instead as it fits well inside. the 30.8mm diameter of the seatpost is a...
04-04-10, 02:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,355
Posted By Recess

Ah. So I'm really rather risky right now then....

Ah. So I'm really rather risky right now then. Time to buy a new, longer seatpost...
04-04-10, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,355
Posted By Recess

I hate to sound thick - but where's the 'bottom...

I hate to sound thick - but where's the 'bottom edge' of the top tube? Do you mean below where the weld point is?

My frame description knowledge isn't the best. I need to take a language course...
04-04-10, 02:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,355
Posted By Recess

How far up can I put a seatpost?

Hey folks.

So I'm trying to get my saddle up high enough - but just found that to get it high enough, it's getting quite close to the top of the seat tube. (see image below).

Is this...
01-02-10, 04:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By Recess

Ah - cool, thanks VERY much for that, seems I...

Ah - cool, thanks VERY much for that, seems I just bought without reading properly. Time to relearn how to shift then. Thanks again,

John
01-01-10, 05:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By Recess

M770 shifter fitting - am I a complete idiot?!?

Please feel free to pepper this thread with abuse if I'm a complete dolt - but I've just replaced the shifters on my MTB with XT M770 shifters. Very nice, very smooth - but, the wrong way round for...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-10, 05:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,510
Posted By Recess

Thanks folks - interesting replies. I'll stick...

Thanks folks - interesting replies. I'll stick with the SPD's for the meantime, until I get a chance to do a comparison myself.

Happy New Year.

John
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-09, 01:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,510
Posted By Recess

SPD vs SPD-SL, am I losing power using SPD?

Hello folks, and a Happy New Year when it comes for you.

I have three bikes. 1 mountain bike, 1 road bike, 1 TT bike. Because I bought the moutain bike first, and kitted it with SPD (XTR) pedals,...
12-21-09, 04:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,996
Posted By Recess

Yeah, I spent the weekend looking into this a lot...

Yeah, I spent the weekend looking into this a lot more, and found out pretty much the same thing. So, I've just ordered an XT 761 triple instead (26/36/48) which I hope will fit, as the old one was a...
12-19-09, 01:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,996
Posted By Recess

Hmm - well, it's the Hollowtech style BB that I...

Hmm - well, it's the Hollowtech style BB that I got with the 105 chainset, so I'd really like to hold onto it so I'm not wasting money. Not sure if it's possible to lump out the ring side...
12-19-09, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,996
Posted By Recess

Ah - I figured a triple would have the larger...

Ah - I figured a triple would have the larger ring further out from the middle, clearing the chainstay bar it keeps dragging against. The one I'm looking at is this one:...
12-19-09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,996
Posted By Recess

Can I use Tiagra Chainset on a mountain bike?

So, as it stands, I know I can't use a 105 double on my Giant Terrago. Bottom bracket fits fine, cranks attach fine - but unfortunately, the cogs themselves rub off the frame of the bike.

So -...
12-13-09, 09:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,445
Posted By Recess

Cool - I just remember the difference on an old...

Cool - I just remember the difference on an old bike when I jumped from a triple to a double - the speed difference was noticeable. I just wondered if there was a similar jump I'm missing out on.
...
12-13-09, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,810
Posted By Recess

Thanks Brian - good to know I'm not missing...

Thanks Brian - good to know I'm not missing something. I guess if I want it to feel similar to being on the road, get the hell outta the garage and onto the road!!

I'll just set it by perceived...
12-13-09, 09:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,445
Posted By Recess

Great, that's what I'd thought. Thanks for the...

Great, that's what I'd thought. Thanks for the confirmation.

No chocolate, no cheese, no beer. Hopefully that'll take care of the 'working on yourself' part... if I can manage it.

Thanks...
12-13-09, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,810
Posted By Recess

How do I calibrate my turbo trainer?

Hi folks,

Took a search for this on here, and couldn't find anything.

How do I calibrate my magnetic turbo trainer so its similar to riding on a road? I thought that if I road at 20mph on a...
12-13-09, 09:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,445
Posted By Recess

Upgrading from Tiagra/105 mix for better speed?

Hey folks.

I bought a Scott CR-1 Comp with a Tiagra chainset and 105 brakes/mech/cassette.

Chainset is 52/39 and cassette is 11-25

When I bought it, it was with the thought that I could...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-09, 09:20 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 6,679
Posted By Recess

I yell/scream at the top of my voice - basically...

I yell/scream at the top of my voice - basically the sound I'd make if they had run me over etc.

I figure it's a non-commital response.

Oh, and then there was the time I had my...
10-20-09, 08:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 843
Posted By Recess

Low resting heart rates

Part question, part investigation this one.

My resting heart rate (when, say, sat at work in front of a computer, and just watching footage on screen) is 38bpm (I've woken up in the morning, and...
10-18-09, 03:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 505
Posted By Recess

Are turbo trainers bad for a bike?

Hey folks,

With winter rolling in, and the happy arrival next month of my first kid, I'm figuring I'll be dragging the turbo-trainer out and using that more and more for the next few months....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-09, 01:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,865
Posted By Recess

Hey folks - thought I'd update with an.......

Hey folks - thought I'd update with an.... update.

Got an Adamo Racing saddle on eBay for £60, which is £50 left than most stores. Put it on today - set it according to the video, went for a ride,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-09, 10:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,865
Posted By Recess

Aw man... just when I thought i'd started to make...

Aw man... just when I thought i'd started to make up my mind. I'll check out the SMP too - see if my LBS has any in stock.

Out of interest, went on a ride today and paid attention to what's going...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-09, 10:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,865
Posted By Recess

Wow, never heard of them before (of course, I...

Wow, never heard of them before (of course, I only heard about the Adamo last week, so it's not surprising). It looks like it'd be kinder to me, only problem is trying to find someone in the UK that...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-09, 05:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,865
Posted By Recess

This made me think of something. Due to the...

This made me think of something. Due to the amount of rolling hill etc in the West of Scotland where I ride most, I spend as much time in the hoods as I do in a drop position (probably more in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-09, 04:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,865
Posted By Recess

Line 1 - (insert a witty comment/reply regarding...

Line 1 - (insert a witty comment/reply regarding increased longevity in the sack vs the poor spelling of my OP)
Line 2 - There's a good chance. I've set it up similar to my old bike, but they're two...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-09, 03:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,865
Posted By Recess

Anyone ride on an Adamo saddle?

Been having some "D1ck death" recently on a new Scott CRX-1 I bought. It's been suggested that maybe an Adamo Racing saddle would be good for me, to relieve pressure 'down there' while riding.

I...
09-07-09, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,673
Posted By Recess

Thanks very much for such a helpful post. All...

Thanks very much for such a helpful post. All this resetting should just be done the once anyway, just to clear out the last user's data.

Apparantly, at one point he did 68.8mph!! Must have been...
09-05-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,673
Posted By Recess

'Hard' reset of Polar HRM

Hey folks,

I just bought a Polar s720i on ebay after my old one died on me. I'm able to reset most of the data on it, and/or replace it with my own - but the totals (ie ride time and calories)...
Forum: Commuting
08-17-08, 04:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,064
Posted By Recess

Firstly, Lol... secondly - ouch! It takes a lot...

Firstly, Lol... secondly - ouch! It takes a lot to smash a car windscreen!!

Alas, I'm not a traditional Glaswegian in my forgiving nature. In most cases here, the driver would have ended up with...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-08, 12:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,064
Posted By Recess

Yeah, a few hours after, I did consider that very...

Yeah, a few hours after, I did consider that very fact. However, it's the next day now, and nothing else has started to hurt - and though there could still be something wrong somewhere - I'm hoping I...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-08, 02:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,064
Posted By Recess

Rode into the side of a car today...

I think this and the 'hit by car today' threads should probably just be eternal stickys.

But, as today was my first ever 'car vs bike' incident - I thought I'd post in.

Same commute I've done...
07-07-08, 05:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,138
Posted By Recess

I've never heard that before - could you expand...

I've never heard that before - could you expand on the reasoning? Maybe I'm doing it wrong, but I don't feel as though I get an ab workout from my cycling.... I shall, however, pay more attention to...
Forum: Triathlon
06-23-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 529
Posted By Recess

UK - Triathlon on C4 Sunday 22nd June - Anyone got a copy?

Hiya - so, I promised my sister-in-law I'd record the Transworld Sport programme on Channel 4 (UK) sunday morning, as it had coverage of one of the Triathlons she's competed in.

And, yes, I...
Replies: 0
Views: 237
Posted By Recess

UK - Triathlon on TV Sunday 22nd June - Anyone got a copy?

SORRY - CLICKED THE WRONG FORUM - SORRY!! IF someone could possibly delete this, that'd be nice...

Sorry.... :( :o:o:o:o:o:o
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-08, 02:21 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 28,511
Posted By Recess

http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/famecrawler/2008/03...

http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/famecrawler/2008/03/01-07/kate-hudson-bike.jpg

Kate Hudson doing her very best Britney Spears impression.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 01:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,449
Posted By Recess

On my commute home, there's a stretch where kids...

On my commute home, there's a stretch where kids stand under an electricity pylon throwing rocks at it.

As far as I'm concerned, that's Darwinism in action...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 01:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,696
Posted By Recess

+1 on the etymotic er6i's - they rock my small...

+1 on the etymotic er6i's - they rock my small world. could maybe do with a little more bass at times, but they're light, don't amplify wind noise (like I find the iPod ear-buds do) and are easy to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-08, 03:22 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,323
Posted By Recess

I think the best thing I've seen is a guy...

I think the best thing I've seen is a guy sparking up a Marlboro light at the traffic lights, then smoking it as he rides for the next couple of minutes. Kinda like having chocolate cake with a diet...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-08, 12:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,611
Posted By Recess

It's the 2007 model....

It's the 2007 model. http://fujibikes.com/2006/bikes.asp?id=142

The last thing I'm worried about is that it's an internet sale, so no chance to hop on and check how it 'fits'. At 5'11" with a 32...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,611
Posted By Recess

Wow, quick reply! Thanks very much for such quick...

Wow, quick reply! Thanks very much for such quick help on this. I thought it'd be easy enough to take the tri-bars anyway - I don't think I WOULD go out in a group, as I don't belong/know any cycle...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,611
Posted By Recess

Fuji Aloha 2.0 thoughts?

Hi folks. If anyone has the time, could you possibly let me know if spending £399 ($800) on a Fuji Aloha 2.0 road bike would be a good/bad idea?

I'm getting into road/time based cycling more and...
06-03-08, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By Recess

Thanks folks, I appreciate your patience -as I'm...

Thanks folks, I appreciate your patience -as I'm assuming this is a question (or at least a subject matter) that's covered very often. I'll let you know what the LBS says.

Ta.

John
06-03-08, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By Recess

Clicking crank - safe to ride?

Hey folks, I'll keep this short, as it's simple.

When I pedal with my left foot, there's a clicking noise. Came home turned the bike upside down, pressed down on the left pedal - click, which came...
06-03-08, 02:56 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 378,579
Posted By Recess

That DID help. If only to confirm what I was...

That DID help. If only to confirm what I was already guesstimating about calories burned etc. I assumed I was killing about 3900 calories a day, that page made it 3883 - and I've been working to...
06-02-08, 06:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By Recess

Speed improvement from MTB to road bike?

Hello.

I'm apparantly a competitive fellow. I say apparantly as I've never really cared about exactly how fast i can go, or even how far I can go - and for sure not how fast I can go over a...
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