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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-02, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By Rigid

Thanks for the replies.

Thanks for the replies.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-02, 06:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By Rigid

SKS mudguards

Er... not exactly mechanics, but I've bought some SKS mudguards for my mountain bike and there are no instructions for fitting. I'm embarrassed to say it, but I can't figure out how the stays fit....
Forum: Commuting
09-18-02, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By Rigid

OK, Pinerider, useful lesson in looking on the...

OK, Pinerider, useful lesson in looking on the bright side! I'll remember that for next time, but I'll still prefer to use my time in the saddle for a bit of daydreaming - not an option when mixing...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-02, 03:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By Rigid

Now I know why suspension forks were invented...

...and it wasn't for off-road riding. Commuted to work today via Blockbusters to drop of a movie and so for the first time rode in on local roads instead of pathways. Bl**dy hell! The state of the...
Forum: Commuting
09-16-02, 01:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,058
Posted By Rigid

Interesting comments! The SKS guards are the ones...

Interesting comments! The SKS guards are the ones I was recommended and they seem to go for about £25 a pair, although one web site was advertising them for a tad under £20 the other day (hope I can...
Forum: Commuting
09-16-02, 07:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,058
Posted By Rigid

Chewa, assuming you bought new guards for the...

Chewa, assuming you bought new guards for the bike, what sort did you get and what experience did you bring to bear in making your decision? I have a stiff-framed mtb (Specialized) and would like to...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-02, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 571
Posted By Rigid

Haven't got the actual details, but I read only...

Haven't got the actual details, but I read only the other day that over time walking is just as effective at cardio conditioning as jogging - but far less likely to cause injury. Moving off-topic...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-02, 12:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 521
Posted By Rigid

As a result of reading about the SEAT and the way...

As a result of reading about the SEAT and the way they designed it so your weight is supported on your 'sitting bones' rather than crotch, I slid my saddle forward on the seat post about an inch....
Forum: Commuting
08-25-02, 12:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 690
Posted By Rigid

Do Arkel do a bag specifically for or which would...

Do Arkel do a bag specifically for or which would comfortably hold a laptop? *EDIT* Just found their website...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-02, 12:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 521
Posted By Rigid

Bought some shorts yesterday so we'll see how we...

Bought some shorts yesterday so we'll see how we go. Also fitted new grips and bar ends which has given me more 'real estate' for hand positioning and weight shifting between rear end and arms. That...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-02, 11:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 521
Posted By Rigid

Sounds like good advice to me. A few years ago I...

Sounds like good advice to me. A few years ago I cycled to work regularly and don't remember any pain, but the saddle was newer back then (I've read the gel can harden over time). I think I'll give...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-02, 11:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 515
Posted By Rigid

It's clean as a whistle inside so I suppose it's...

It's clean as a whistle inside so I suppose it's died. Should I look to replace it with a wireless model? Absolute accuracy isn't an issue, but I do want a reliable one.
Forum: Commuting
08-22-02, 04:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 521
Posted By Rigid

Aaaaagh!

REALLY enjoyed cycling to work yesterday for the first time in years, but my poor backside! I think my tyres are a bit hard and the track is very bumpy in places. Anyway, I was wondering what the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-02, 03:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 515
Posted By Rigid

Computer problem

OK so it's hardly 'mechanics', but we don't have an electronics section here do we?! I was just wondering if any owners of (especially Specialized) bike computers had experienced Sudden Death of...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-07-02, 11:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,619
Posted By Rigid

Gadzooks! When I joined this forum I had no idea...

Gadzooks! When I joined this forum I had no idea the most commonly occurring word would be 'knee'. It's been fascinating reading through your story, oceanrider (we've compared scars over in the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-07-02, 11:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 623
Posted By Rigid

Useful advice - thanks. Though I've had my bike...

Useful advice - thanks. Though I've had my bike for years, I suppose I've never progressed beyond the occasional ride which is a shame because it's probably the perfect activity for me at the moment....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-07-02, 03:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 623
Posted By Rigid

Knee muscles

It's now three years since I injured my knees and had surgery followed by leg casts. During the few months following I lost a serious amount of muscle in my thighs, particularly lower down just above...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-02, 12:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,813
Posted By Rigid

Mmmm...didn't know Park made stands. Anyway, last...

Mmmm...didn't know Park made stands. Anyway, last week I bought a Minoura stand (W-300 model in the UK - maybe named something else in the US). It has an adjustable quick-release clamp, two height...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-05-02, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,497
Posted By Rigid

Interesting article, Bikerider! Amazing how the...

Interesting article, Bikerider! Amazing how the fortunes of a company can pivot on one decision, or failure to make one.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-03-02, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,497
Posted By Rigid

Thanks for the info, MechBgon. I was reasonably...

Thanks for the info, MechBgon. I was reasonably successful getting the indexing back on track this morning (a job made a helluvva lot easier by clamping the bike several inches off the ground with a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-03-02, 04:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,497
Posted By Rigid

Suntour XC Expert gears (Micro Drive)

My nine year old Specialised is fitted with the above kit and the indexing is in desperate need of attention this weekend. Trouble is, I can't find the documentation for the bike and I'm struggling...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-02, 07:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 737
Posted By Rigid

Vlad - another Adelle Davis fan! That woman was...

Vlad - another Adelle Davis fan! That woman was so far ahead of her time it's unbelievable. I've been buying Let's Eat Right... for years (then lending it out and not getting it back) and it amazes...
Forum: Introductions
08-01-02, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 354
Posted By Rigid

I should point out that I wrote the above post...

I should point out that I wrote the above post immediately after the hottest July since 1989! I suppose a light sweat on a typical UK weekday morning is nothing to worry about. BTW, since my initials...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-02, 05:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 566
Posted By Rigid

On a more general note about cycling and asthma,...

On a more general note about cycling and asthma, I read an interesting article last year written by a serious cyclist who moved to London, Ontario and found the air pollution there aggravated his...
Forum: Introductions
08-01-02, 05:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 354
Posted By Rigid

I'm Rigid

Hello, folks. By way of introduction, I am a 43yr old male from the UK, and proud owner of a nine year old Specialized Rockhopper Expert (the one with Suntour gears and brakes - the only one!). I'm...
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