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| location | New Forest, UK | |
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| visits | member for | 9 months |
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I work in London and commute between the station and my office, on a Charge plug single speed. Home is a rural area in the south of England, where I keep three bikes - a Giant TCR Adv road bike (fun), a Dawes audax bike (winter, touring, commuting), and a Boardman hardtail (off-roading). 90% of my riding is on the road, I just found I prefer tarmac/speed. I've also done some track riding (awesome) and am eager to spend more time in the velodrome.
Got back on my bike in 2008 to put a stop to middle-age spread. But as well as being very successful as regards weight loss/fitness side, I've also rediscovered "fun" aspect and this is my main motivator nowadays.
I do my own bike maintenance, where possible, and am also a motorist.
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Apr 26 |
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What factors determine stem length ? +1 for avoirdupois...a lovely turn of phrase! |
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Apr 23 |
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Hybrid or Road Bike? added 121 characters in body |
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Apr 23 |
answered | Hybrid or Road Bike? |
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Apr 23 |
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Is it better to get an entry-level carbon bike or a similarly priced aluminum bike? @mattnz - point taken, and without doubt parts cost less with a new bike, but it really depends on what you can afford right now and how long you're prepared to remain bikeless while you're saving |
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Apr 22 |
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Is it better to get an entry-level carbon bike or a similarly priced aluminum bike? Just as a small addendum, reading about the Defy, I think the fact that Sep Vanmarke had a podium finish in this year's Paris-Roubaix (on a Defy) would allay any fears I had about build quality! The bike's not going to be crap. http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/news/article/vanmarcke.podiums.at.paris.roubaix/16595/ |
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Apr 22 |
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Is it better to get an entry-level carbon bike or a similarly priced aluminum bike? added 47 characters in body |
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Apr 22 |
answered | Is it better to get an entry-level carbon bike or a similarly priced aluminum bike? |
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Apr 21 |
awarded | Citizen Patrol |
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Apr 20 |
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Getting the right cockpit position. Sliding forward. What should I adjust to keep my sit bones on the seat? I think this is very difficult to answer on the web. If I were anxious about my riding position, I know that there are companies not too far from me who will offer a fitting service, and I'd be tempted to go to one just to take out the "trial and error" factor. Do you have any by you? |
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Apr 16 |
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Why are higher-end freewheels so much louder when coasting? I wouldn't call Ultegra particularly modest, the only range better is Dura |
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Apr 16 |
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bottom bracket Stronglight JP400 equivalents yes if its a Dawes it'll be English. |
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Apr 16 |
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bottom bracket Stronglight JP400 equivalents added 47 characters in body |
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Apr 16 |
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bottom bracket Stronglight JP400 equivalents added link to Sheldon |
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Apr 16 |
answered | bottom bracket Stronglight JP400 equivalents |
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Apr 15 |
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I'm lost with all the names of bike parts flying around! I know I can order these things, how else do you think I get them? What is the advantage in ordering through a bike shop when I can order the parts (with the manufacturer I want) myself? |
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Apr 14 |
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Can I replace a 1/2 inch bolt with a 14mm one to secure my axle? surely 1/2" implies 13mm, not 14mm? |
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Apr 12 |
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Repurpose old android phone (without cell phone plan) as cycle computer with GPS tracking? I started off with a 500 and the breadcrumb map was fine where I had a rough idea where I was going, but not good for new routes. I upgraded to an 800 prior to a holiday for this reason only. Note though that I carry most of Europe on my 800, OSM mapping which is totally free. |
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Apr 12 |
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I'm lost with all the names of bike parts flying around! I bet my lbs doesn't carry a White Industries ENO 16-tooth freewheel in stock, or a 48-tooth 130mm BCD chainring to run a 1/8" chain, for that matter. But I may strike lucky with a 103mm bb, and I'm sure I'd fine a 1/8" chain no problem. My point is that none of this is as simple as walking into a shop and saying "I'd like a Shimano 105 bottom bracket, please" |
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Apr 11 |
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Repurpose old android phone (without cell phone plan) as cycle computer with GPS tracking? Just a small point, in my experience the Garmin doesn't work well with gloves. I'm speaking for the 800. |
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Apr 11 |
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Repurpose old android phone (without cell phone plan) as cycle computer with GPS tracking? The big issue will be battery life. A Garmin will give you a dozen or more hours riding, any smartphone I've ever owned would probably only last a couple of hours if the GPS/screen were in constant use. |
