Newbornbairn Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Won't he need a longer chain too? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 On 3/15/2017 at 20:15, bennett said: A bike makes you invisible, especially at junctions. Saying that i still enjoy a few hours out on the country roads, don't think I'm losing much weight but probably stopping more weight going on. Been out 4 times this week, hit the gym twice, no Macdonald's breakfasts (usually 3-4), no crisps, no pies, no chips, no "grazing" - I've put on 1lb. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie2wheels Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 120k@s yesterday, training for the Tour of Ayrshire. Wanted a tough day but not quite as tough as it turned out. Wind behind average speed was bordering on 40kph out to Forres, then an uphill to Glenferness and Dulcie Bridge. Colder than I thought as well, so decided not to stop and kept going. Wind got so bad I was frequently fighting with the bike to stay upright. Got to Culloden battlefield in a major mess. Speed had dropped to 20kph, was all over the place, had the shakes, greeting, violently nauseous - the works. Got home to Inverness, spent 40 minutes between hot bath/ shower then devoured anything with protein in it. I knew what I'd done - not eaten breakfast, hurried out the door and pushed way too hard. Not put a warm layer on. Etc. etc. but kept going. Idiot, but now an old idiot who won't learn. Anyone else buried themselves on the bike recently? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 2 hours ago, NewBornBairn said: Been out 4 times this week, hit the gym twice, no Macdonald's breakfasts (usually 3-4), no crisps, no pies, no chips, no "grazing" - I've put on 1lb. Give it time Dont look for instant weight loss and don't get fed up if it doesn't happen quickly You'll be fitter & more toned and the weight loss will come Just make sure you're not cutting back too much on food as you'll probably need to take in more healthy calories to compensate for the increase in physical activity 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 10 hours ago, Unleash The Nade said: You might also need a longer derallieur cage 9 hours ago, NewBornBairn said: Won't he need a longer chain too? Yeah I've done the maths on the "teeth" and need to replace both Cheers guys. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereismillar Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 12 hours ago, NewBornBairn said: Been out 4 times this week, hit the gym twice, no Macdonald's breakfasts (usually 3-4), no crisps, no pies, no chips, no "grazing" - I've put on 1lb. Muscle is heavier than fat, you gain muscle mass then lose weight and get leaner 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereismillar Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 On 19/03/2017 at 21:03, Unleash The Nade said: Getting back into the road bike and out twice this weekend. 30 miles and soaked yesterday and 58 dry, but blustery miles today at an average of 18.8 mph , so happy with that Aye but everybody else had to suffer yer moanin ;-) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 47 minutes ago, whereismillar said: Aye but everybody else had to suffer yer moanin ;-) Hahaha I thought there was only one Sgt Wilson on this site 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetterlund Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I have just bought my first bike of my adult life, having finally accepted the one I was given for my 21st birthday is beyond repair after 17 years of service (well, about 7 years of service and 10 years of sitting in my mum's shed). The new one is a not particularly exciting 300 quid job from Halfords, which I hope to get good use out of since I'm too busy at work nowadays to play 5's regularly. It will still feel like a spaceship compared to the old one so looking forward to it. It's also a 'hybrid' so presumably will be better on the road than the old mud-plugger. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Depends, hybrids come in all shapes and styles etc, I've two of them, 1 for roads and one which can handle dirt tracks better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Depends, hybrids come in all shapes and styles etc, I've two of them, 1 for roads and one which can handle dirt tracks better. Genuine question, but what's the point in having 2 hybrids? Surely the point is to stop you needing to have 2 bikes, so if you want 2 would it not be best to get a road bike and a mountain bike? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 19 minutes ago, die hard doonhamer said: Genuine question, but what's the point in having 2 hybrids? Surely the point is to stop you needing to have 2 bikes, so if you want 2 would it not be best to get a road bike and a mountain bike? Road bike, i didn't really fancy the drop down handle bars and prefer the more relaxed riding position of the hybrid. As for not getting an MTB. I suppose i wanted a bike which could handle a bit of mud/leaves/winter etc, take the odd track without going too chunky. I'm not going to be doing any serious mountain biking. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 8 hours ago, G_Man1985 said: Right here I am looking for a bike to cycle to work to. My issue i have with is going to work will be fine as nobody will be on the roads and it's all down hill but going home i finish between 10-12 in morning and it's all up hill. To my shame at the age of 31 I've never cycled on a road before while a car/s go past me Stick to quieter roads first then until you build up your confidence , even if it means it makes the journey a wee bit longer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Ride a few feet out from the kerb/road edge, it stops bawbags from barging past you and makes you more visible when coming up to junctions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 If any of you are in the market for a new bike , Leslie Bike Shop are having a one day mega sale this Saturday with 40% off lots of bikes to make way for new stock. Only wish I was needing another one 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Maturin Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Apologies if this has been covered before. Does anyone know roughly how much it would be to change me Presta valves to Schrader for a hybrid. Would I need to buy new wheels. I find the Prestas really fiddly when trying to blow them up especially when by the side of a road on a cold day. Yup I'm a fat fingered clutz. Any help greatly appreciated. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 It should be easy enough make the hole big enough with a Presta width drill bit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 It should be easy enough make the hole big enough with a Presta width drill bit. *Schrader width drill bit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 2 hours ago, Sherrif John Bunnell said: It should be easy enough make the hole big enough with a Presta width drill bit. To be honest I wouldn't risk drilling the hole bigger as it may weaken the rim tension . if either buy new wheels or stick with the Schrader valves 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Bike maintenance is a learning curve: Spoiler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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