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Forum: Commuting
12-24-21, 05:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,202
Posted By JayKay3000

I've been caught out like this and with no tools...

I've been caught out like this and with no tools to either have to pickup the bike and walk with it or (not recommended) keep riding on the rim since a fully loaded bike is a bit heavy to carry. For...
12-24-21, 05:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,998
Posted By JayKay3000

GCN did it a few weeks ago. I think the tree was...

GCN did it a few weeks ago. I think the tree was about 7ft and they mounted it sideways, but they were using an ebike with a large cargo container at the front. Didn't look ideal and probably...
12-19-21, 12:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,391
Posted By JayKay3000

I think that's one of the hardest things is...

I think that's one of the hardest things is changing people who drive cars mind set about cycling that they shouldn't feel the need to punish a person riding a bicycle for getting in their way or...
12-18-21, 07:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,481
Posted By JayKay3000

The infrastructure isn't setup for human powered...

The infrastructure isn't setup for human powered bicycles, let alone ebikes in most cities.

Investment from city planners needs to be put into infrastructure that human powered bicycles as well as...
12-12-21, 02:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,917
Posted By JayKay3000

I don't miss any of the bikes that I sold. Stuff...

I don't miss any of the bikes that I sold. Stuff is just stuff. You can't take it with you when you move into the next world.
Forum: Commuting
12-11-21, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,454
Posted By JayKay3000

I can confirm. I got a rack that was for a 29inch...

I can confirm. I got a rack that was for a 29inch wheel and it fit's perfectly find on my 700C wheels. I got a disc specific version as well.
Forum: Commuting
12-11-21, 02:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,643
Posted By JayKay3000

I run them close. My fenders have a disconnect...

I run them close. My fenders have a disconnect tolerance inbuilt. If a stick big enough to jam the front wheel gets stuck the fenders fail before the bike has enough momentum to send me otb. I've had...
Forum: Commuting
12-11-21, 02:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,736
Posted By JayKay3000

Riding in the rain totally sucks. You never stay...

Riding in the rain totally sucks. You never stay completely dry even if you wear waterproofs and then you've got wet gear that you've got to put somewhere. If it's cold and the rain finally finds a...
12-11-21, 04:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,331
Posted By JayKay3000

Tires can be a good uprade, but you can also get...

Tires can be a good uprade, but you can also get in a loop of buying lots of dfferent bits of stuff and never really being happy with the setup once the newness wears off.

Tires are generally a...
12-07-21, 12:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,504
Posted By JayKay3000

Twmpa cycles makes a fully wooden frame: ...

Twmpa cycles makes a fully wooden frame:

https://www.twmpacycles.co.uk/

Frames start from about £3.000 or a prebuilt from 'as low as' nearly £6.000

But, given enough care a metal bicycle...
12-05-21, 03:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,425
Posted By JayKay3000

The issue with tea is that it's a diuretic which...

The issue with tea is that it's a diuretic which means it makes you pass water a lot more than just plain water.

I've thought about doing this this year and I'd probably go with green tea,...
12-05-21, 08:10 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,507
Posted By JayKay3000

Most tires state their theoretical or rcommended...

Most tires state their theoretical or rcommended limit. I wouldnt exceed what it says on the sidewall.
Forum: Commuting
12-04-21, 02:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,445
Posted By JayKay3000

I think it's 2021 Polygon Siskiu D7. So probably...

I think it's 2021 Polygon Siskiu D7. So probably not going to fit racks on that.
12-03-21, 02:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,270
Posted By JayKay3000

I often like doing the no hands on the bike...

I often like doing the no hands on the bike because sometimes I just need to for whatever reason. It's interesting how when riding with panniers making one of the panniers a lot heavier than the...
12-03-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,172
Posted By JayKay3000

Most of my scars on my shins have gone now, but...

Most of my scars on my shins have gone now, but flat pedals only suck when you mess up and they dig into your shins. I found riding clipped in made riding easier, but it also made me a lazier rider....
11-20-21, 03:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,663
Posted By JayKay3000

I ride when I get the time. Night, day makes no...

I ride when I get the time. Night, day makes no difference.
11-13-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,291
Posted By JayKay3000

I commute, the bike is always heavy, but I seem...

I commute, the bike is always heavy, but I seem to stay quite lite and fit so I guess the bike weight doesn't matter for me.
11-13-21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,570
Posted By JayKay3000

Everything is for sale and if the story or is...

Everything is for sale and if the story or is good, the next owner might remember it and tell others. I can still remember the story of one of my bikes that I own and the reasons the seller sold it....
08-11-21, 12:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,246
Posted By JayKay3000

I don't think distance is a the best aim really....

I don't think distance is a the best aim really. People talk about it a lot because it sounds cool.

Use time as your measurement because distance is more about endurance than anything so if you...
06-14-21, 02:21 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,474
Posted By JayKay3000

Longer rides build endurance. Short fast rides or...

Longer rides build endurance. Short fast rides or HIT can help burn calories quicker. You may need to do other exorcises to achieve overall body fitness.
05-22-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,695
Posted By JayKay3000

Still on a triple over here. I would guess that's...

Still on a triple over here. I would guess that's been obsolete for a while. I guess I didn't notice as I casually wind up that next big hill carrying loads of gear and hardly breaking a sweat. Can't...
04-25-21, 05:23 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,992
Posted By JayKay3000

:trainwreck:

:trainwreck:
04-20-21, 04:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,683
Posted By JayKay3000

Found both the wheel sets you listed on the...

Found both the wheel sets you listed on the internet so unless I couldn't find them anywhere at all. Also worth contacting your bike shop or favorite supplier to find out when they next have stock.
Forum: Commuting
04-11-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,445
Posted By JayKay3000

I found this channel a few months ago. I was...

I found this channel a few months ago. I was surprised his videos got so few views as he covered some pretty useful topics that new cyclists would find interesting.
04-09-21, 09:50 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,627
Posted By JayKay3000

Tires are as much a personal choice for the roads...

Tires are as much a personal choice for the roads you ride than what internet experts claim to be the truth. There are lots of options, try a few and see what works for you or just keep riding what...
03-25-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 689
Posted By JayKay3000

Glad your outside, but I think that people like...

Glad your outside, but I think that people like yourself shouldn't limit riding to only when it's nice. Cycling in windy conditions, rain and the cold present their own types of challenges and at...
Forum: Touring
03-18-21, 02:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,978
Posted By JayKay3000

It's illegal here because all land is technically...

It's illegal here because all land is technically privately owned, but people do do it, but you don't know they're doing it, because they don't leave any trace. You only hear about the wild campers...
03-14-21, 10:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,748
Posted By JayKay3000

If you're putting too much salt in that homemade...

If you're putting too much salt in that homemade drink you could be inadvertently causing your body to get rid of more water and accidentally causing yourself dehydration.
03-14-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,740
Posted By JayKay3000

As long as you're not putting your inside pedal...

As long as you're not putting your inside pedal down in a turn or hitting the brakes hard mid corner then with a good tire you have a lot more grip than you think especially on dry roads. You might...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-21, 02:26 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,529
Posted By JayKay3000

IMO, won't do any harm to try a heavier duty tire...

IMO, won't do any harm to try a heavier duty tire with thicker sidewall and puncture protection. You'll loose a bit of speed and gain a bit of weight. Also Check what the minimum ideal pressure...
Forum: Touring
03-10-21, 03:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,768
Posted By JayKay3000

I was doing a loaded test ride and found a nice...

I was doing a loaded test ride and found a nice canal cycle path on the digital map. Like the previous post there were stairs not shown. I had to take the bags off and being pre pandemic a couple of...
03-06-21, 03:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,849
Posted By JayKay3000

Count your miles, don't count your miles it makes...

Count your miles, don't count your miles it makes no difference if you're out there riding and enjoying yourself, using the bike for chores, getting your personal weight goals or just smashing down...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-21, 05:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,756
Posted By JayKay3000

:wtf:

:wtf:
03-03-21, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,267
Posted By JayKay3000

It's not worth $600, that's pretty much the new...

It's not worth $600, that's pretty much the new price and bicycles are no different to cars covid or no covid - They loose money when they leave the showroom floor & it's not even the current year...
02-26-21, 06:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,065
Posted By JayKay3000

Brand new maybe, but if you have the patience you...

Brand new maybe, but if you have the patience you can find quality used bikes at reasonable prices. Better to buy a quality second hand bike than a rubbish new bike.
02-24-21, 04:45 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 36,430
Posted By JayKay3000

But hitting the ground does :)

But hitting the ground does :)
02-21-21, 06:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,582
Posted By JayKay3000

More people on bikes, less car use = Good

More people on bikes, less car use = Good
02-21-21, 06:34 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,266
Posted By JayKay3000

I actually like a bit of patina on the items I...

I actually like a bit of patina on the items I own as it shows I've actually used them. Every ding or scratch has its own little story. While I try and care for my items so they can keep doing their...
02-20-21, 06:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,720
Posted By JayKay3000

Frame size and bike fit is number one. If the...

Frame size and bike fit is number one. If the bike don't fit right it doesn't matter how good or bad the components are.
02-20-21, 06:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,577
Posted By JayKay3000

Stealing bikes is currently far too easy to do...

Stealing bikes is currently far too easy to do and to get away with.
02-20-21, 05:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,261
Posted By JayKay3000

Stem captain has some interesting ideas with...

Stem captain has some interesting ideas with clocks and such fitting in place of the stemcap.

Available in their arsenal of products are a clock, thermometer, bottle opener, picture frame and...
09-15-20, 02:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,346
Posted By JayKay3000

From your pictures it looks like you've not...

From your pictures it looks like you've not greased where the race goes which will make it more difficult.

You'll need some pvc pipe that can sit on the race and long enough so it fits over the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,163
Posted By JayKay3000

Funny that I'm often adding weight for my...

Funny that I'm often adding weight for my training rides. I am the engine and weight is just a number to be crushed by better fitness
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-20, 02:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,528
Posted By JayKay3000

Give yourself time. The physical and mental scars...

Give yourself time. The physical and mental scars will gradually fade as you slowly rebuild your confidence on hills. In 3 to 4 months you'll be back to normal.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-20, 02:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,522
Posted By JayKay3000

If you can afford it and want it, buy it. Life is...

If you can afford it and want it, buy it. Life is too short to wonder 'what if'.

Bike is just a tool of sorts. We may love our bikes for the joy they give us, the places they allow us to go and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-20, 02:30 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,729
Posted By JayKay3000

Bikes should come with decent paint jobs...

Bikes should come with decent paint jobs especially if you're going to spend a lot of your money on a bike. IMO - If it doesn't look good, it matters not how good the components are because chances...
08-15-20, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 761
Posted By JayKay3000

You have something like the following categories...

You have something like the following categories these days:

Rigid Mountain Bike. Good for offroad and road depending on tires fitted, mtb gearing.
Hard Tail with front suspension, fit more road...
08-15-20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,117
Posted By JayKay3000

Don't forget to wear your leathers. Don't want...

Don't forget to wear your leathers. Don't want that road rash when you fall at 30mph.
08-15-20, 07:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,627
Posted By JayKay3000

There a guy on youtube called Ed Pratt - He...

There a guy on youtube called Ed Pratt - He cycled a unicycle around the world. Might be worth asking him too.

I would guess like everything it just takes practice and perseverance and I doubt...
08-01-20, 03:45 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,831
Posted By JayKay3000

If you have the space then why not. I'm not into...

If you have the space then why not. I'm not into collecting, but if you are really into the hobby you need at least 2 which is your mountain bike and road bike. You could easily make it 3 by having...
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