The Cycling Thread

zoidberg · **Reply #150 on:** February 16, 2019, 11:19:58 AM

Copy that.

Syncop8r · **Reply #151 on:** February 16, 2019, 11:33:10 AM

Something like a nail through the hole could be used to hold it against the spoke.

Syncop8r · **Reply #152 on:** February 16, 2019, 11:44:02 AM

AlephZero · **Reply #153 on:** February 16, 2019, 04:08:27 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on February 15, 2019, 07:41:52 PM

Anyone here used the LM bit kit holders as tyre levers?

Not for my tires... I use pretty heavy duty Park Tool levers for mine...

Rapidray · **Reply #154 on:** February 17, 2019, 05:11:39 PM

I carry those also!

PTRSAK · **Reply #155 on:** February 19, 2019, 12:36:51 PM

I sold those two bikes, $180 for the Giant and $360 for the Specialized. So, a tidy little profit on each and well needed funds for the trip.

zoidberg · **Reply #156 on:** March 08, 2019, 08:13:45 AM

Flat tyre!

zoidberg · **Reply #157 on:** March 10, 2019, 01:24:39 AM

Trying out the glueless patches.

zoidberg · **Reply #158 on:** March 10, 2019, 01:29:44 AM

A bit of the kit.

zoidberg · **Reply #159 on:** March 10, 2019, 01:31:01 AM

More kit stuff.

zoidberg · **Reply #160 on:** March 10, 2019, 01:34:08 AM

There are a couple gloves behind the yellow rag. Leaves just enough room for a phone and a few gels.

zoidberg · **Reply #161 on:** March 10, 2019, 01:39:58 AM

Still need a small container for oil.
And maybe a mini sharpie to mark the punctures with.
A shorter stem, wider bars and a more comfy seat are also on the future wants list.

zoidberg · **Reply #162 on:** March 10, 2019, 01:47:27 AM

The clearance gloves have arrived, Neo Red looking pretty Pink.

Syncop8r · **Reply #163 on:** March 10, 2019, 05:22:19 AM

What?!? No B133 Self-vulcanising fluid?

Nice set up.

zoidberg · **Reply #164 on:** March 10, 2019, 06:48:53 AM

Quote from: Syncop8r on March 10, 2019, 05:22:19 AM

What?!? No B133 Self-vulcanising fluid?

Nice set up.

Thought I had put some in with some old school patches but maybe with the tube as backup I decided not to bother.

Syncop8r · **Reply #165 on:** March 10, 2019, 07:36:11 AM

A comfy seat (but not a grandma one) and a pump are on my list too.
I would bike more if I didn't get a sore arse after 10 minutes.

Quote from: Syncop8r on March 10, 2019, 05:22:19 AM

What?!? No B133 Self-vulcanising fluid?

I just checked my current stuff - it's just called "Rubber Solution". I guess for when one has a rubber problem....

hiraethus · **Reply #166 on:** March 10, 2019, 08:10:15 AM

I like the gloves.

zoidberg · **Reply #167 on:** March 10, 2019, 07:50:50 PM

Quote from: hiraethus on March 10, 2019, 08:10:15 AM

I like the gloves.

I am really liking the feel, totally worth looking terrible for.

Buzzbait · **Reply #168 on:** April 08, 2019, 05:55:29 PM

Me in the chill zone a couple weeks ago.

AlephZero · **Reply #169 on:** April 08, 2019, 06:54:06 PM

Mechanickal · **Reply #170 on:** April 20, 2019, 11:40:05 AM

Brought home a folding bike yesterday.

On my way home from work, I was only 1km away from home when I spotted it for sale at the side of the road.
Took it for a test drive and noticed that the clutching system is set completely wrong.
Took the bike back and offered €20 less after showing the issue.

I wanted one for a long time but never spared the cash.
Perfect for getting groceries and bread when on a campsite!

Going to clean it up in a few and see if I can set the clutching system right.
If not, my dad said he could do it.

With it came a lock and shopping basket too. There's still a warning sticker on the pedals and some protective foil on the front mudguard.

Syncop8r · **Reply #171 on:** April 20, 2019, 12:15:18 PM

Mechanickal · **Reply #172 on:** April 20, 2019, 03:37:13 PM

All cleaned up and everything set the way it should.
Runs and switches gears like a charm!

bonc · **Reply #173 on:** April 25, 2019, 04:23:00 PM

Nice! I also use folding bike to commute every day. Going to the train station, no need to pay for the bike, and going to work from there. Brilliant!

One benefit, my old pants fit again

Quote from: Mechanickal on April 20, 2019, 11:40:05 AM

Brought home a folding bike yesterday.

On my way home from work, I was only 1km away from home when I spotted it for sale at the side of the road.
Took it for a test drive and noticed that the clutching system is set completely wrong.
Took the bike back and offered €20 less after showing the issue.

(Image removed from quote.)

I wanted one for a long time but never spared the cash.
Perfect for getting groceries and bread when on a campsite!

Going to clean it up in a few and see if I can set the clutching system right.
If not, my dad said he could do it.

With it came a lock and shopping basket too. There's still a warning sticker on the pedals and some protective foil on the front mudguard.

Mechanickal · **Reply #174 on:** April 25, 2019, 04:33:33 PM

Thanks

I later found out that the pedals can be collapsed inwards too

Ron Who · **Reply #175 on:** April 25, 2019, 07:12:31 PM

Which folder did you carry today ?

Mechanickal · **Reply #176 on:** April 25, 2019, 07:41:40 PM

Good one!

zoidberg · **Reply #177 on:** April 26, 2019, 01:34:26 PM

Quote from: Ron Who on April 25, 2019, 07:12:31 PM

Which folder did you carry today ?

styx · **Reply #178 on:** April 26, 2019, 03:14:09 PM

well i'm in the market for a bike. since i'm looking at a hardtail mountain bike, any tips on what to look out for? i already saw that the prices can go from €100 to €3000

Ron Who · **Reply #179 on:** April 26, 2019, 09:22:43 PM

My 2 cents but it´s over 50 years of bicycle experience:

Choose a quality brand with a good dealer network and spare parts available.
Good bikes don´t come cheap.
Not so good bikes are nothing but trouble.

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