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Forum: Commuting
10-05-12, 03:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,095
Posted By chris3vic

I've been commuting by cycle since early 2011,...

I've been commuting by cycle since early 2011, but recently took a few months 'off' cycling when we had a baby and I was working odd hours. Just got a new job myself, and I want to start cycling...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-25-11, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By chris3vic

Sorry if I was a bit vague, I'll be touring...

Sorry if I was a bit vague,

I'll be touring with a moderately laden rear rack, with panniers, tent, sleeping bag, mat, small stove and pan. I've toured like this before but on a mountain bike...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-25-11, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By chris3vic

Good tyre for touring

What's a good tyre for touring on my hybrid?

I have 700c/35 on at the moment, they came with the bike. Would like to go with a little bit less width. 100% of my upcoming touring holiday will be...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-25-11, 05:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,315
Posted By chris3vic

I have sort of fixed this problem now. I...

I have sort of fixed this problem now.

I took off the arm that was obstructing the noodle and nicely balanced the brakes. The pannier rack was then kind of shaky, so I knew I couldn't tour or...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-24-11, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,315
Posted By chris3vic

Annoying problem with my pannier rack and V Brakes

So i was having an issue with the rear brakes on my Trek 7100, one side was putting too much pressure on the rim causing it to displace, the other pad wasn't playing ball at all.

I took it back...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-11, 08:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 510
Posted By chris3vic

Poor fitting front mudguard

I fitted my Trek 7100 with SKS mudguards not so long ago, and they’ve been fine ever since, if just a little ill fitting.

I noticed this morning that the back of the front mudguard was rubbing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-11, 04:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,579
Posted By chris3vic

You're right, theres nothing technically wrong...

You're right, theres nothing technically wrong with it, it just isn't 100% right - thats why it is so annoying.

I need to completely tighten the brakes when I get more time, one of the brake arms...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-11, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,579
Posted By chris3vic

Right, centred as best as i can by eye, the rim...

Right, centred as best as i can by eye, the rim bending is now minimal but still visible. Its a $400 bike, so I'm not gonna cry over it, I'll just ignore it and take it as normal behaviour. The most...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-11, 03:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,579
Posted By chris3vic

Just had a look again and the centering of the...

Just had a look again and the centering of the rear brakes can definitely be improved... The right pad hits the rim first... and that is what is causing the wheel to be pushed 'off' its true...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-11, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,579
Posted By chris3vic

BTW, Wouldn't the brakes be toed in incorrectly...

BTW, Wouldn't the brakes be toed in incorrectly if I were to loosen the brake nuts and retighten with the brakes applied?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-11, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,579
Posted By chris3vic

Thanks for these replies - really helpful ...

Thanks for these replies - really helpful

I've just checked the brakes again, it definitely is the calliper on one side pushing the rim slightly but it's only by about 1/8" as you said.

LBS...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-11, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,579
Posted By chris3vic

Rear wheel 'buckles' slightly when braking. Why?

I have an issue with my rear wheel on my nearly nearly new Trek Hybrid 7100 which i suspect is just annoying rather than anything dangerous or serious.

I got the bike just for commuting 8 mile a...
Forum: Touring
03-07-11, 04:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,906
Posted By chris3vic

Thanks for all the advise guys - I've picked up...

Thanks for all the advise guys - I've picked up some Nylon Webbing Straps with fastex clips, and a pack of bungees of varying lengths, I'll load up the bike this weekend and give it a trial run. I'll...
Forum: Touring
03-04-11, 10:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,906
Posted By chris3vic

The cargo net looks nice actually, especially...

The cargo net looks nice actually, especially when I'm taking some bulky stuff to work...

Thanks a lot!
Forum: Touring
03-04-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,906
Posted By chris3vic

Best way to load up and secure camping equipment...

Hi all,

Newbie roadster here, just commuting at the moment and have only been doing so since November, but in a few weeks I'll be doing my first spot of touring in the English Lake District. I'm...
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