Busta Nut Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Could be any number of things, but not something you can afford to leave (obviously). If you aren't sure how to fiddle with them, ask a mate who does or take the bike to your local shop. Not worth taking any chances. Chances are your cable has snapped, come away from the lever or caliper, or siezed. I had a fiddle. It appears I have worn the brake pads away completely. all 4 at once. Had to cycle about 10 mile with no brakes yesterday. (Got off going down ridiculous hills) I have arranged new ones and will fit them the mora and see if that sorts me out 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) Going out for a couple of hours tonight, as the weather has broken. I went out for a 35 mile ride last week - first time in a fortnight - and was blowing out my arse by the time I got home. It was a hilly route, but nothing that should have troubled me too much. The trick is to get out often or the fitness goes in the blink of an eye, and this is particularly true when you reach a certain age. The plan tonight its to take it easy and not scunner myself due to my fitness being below par. I reckon we sometimes forget to enjoy the ride and are too busy checking times and average speeds etc. I'll never be anything other than a recreational cyclist, and I reckon that'll do me just fine. ETA: enjoyed that last night. Funny how you just have good days and not so good days on the bike just like pretty much anything else we do in life. I was riding at a pretty fast pace, and felt good on it, but reckon that not putting myself under pressure, I was more relaxed. One other thing I tried was to ride on a smaller gear at higher cadence, and I think this made a significant difference in terms of my endurance levels. I've often thought I try to turn too big a gear at times, but never got round to experimenting a bit on it before now. On a final note, by way of a wee gear review, I'd bought a pair of Prendas socks when ordering some overshoes: Prendas Socks Prendas stuff has always impressed me, but these socks are a stand-out thus far. Very light, airy, and comfortable - and a great fit. They allowed the venting in my shoes to come into its own. Highly recommended (but make sure you don't snag them with your tonails!). Edited July 31, 2012 by Drooper 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorlomin Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I finally did it. 200miles in one ride. Took me 14 hours and am beyond knacked but feck it, I have wanted to nail that one for a while now, have blown out at about 155-160miles that last two times I tried. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Anyone going for the glasgow 100 this weekend?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckles Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I finally did it. 200miles in one ride. Took me 14 hours and am beyond knacked but feck it, I have wanted to nail that one for a while now, have blown out at about 155-160miles that last two times I tried. Well that puts my Sunday 54 miles in 3hr. 20 mins. bang in perspective ! Great effort, well done mate ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odd davie Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Any P&B'ers doing the Bealach Mor this year? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) Anyone going for the glasgow 100 this weekend?? I opted not to bother. I was hoping to sign up for a third sportive to round the year off, but don't know if I fancy the Glasgow 100 again this year. £50 seems a bit excessive, TBH, though the organisation and feed stops last year were of a high standard. I'm considering the Lord of the Lochs Sportive, but with only 37 people signed up so far, there is every likelihood I'd come last Any P&B'ers doing the Bealach Mor this year? I had a look at this, but having done the Skye Mor in May, I thought I'd leave this challenge to next year. Have you done it before? If so, was it a good ride? Edited August 6, 2012 by Drooper 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 IS there a good website that list all these events as the above two posted i've never seen, an i may like a crack at the lord of lochs one 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 For anyone doing the Sportive PFS, they've just released the elevation graph... http://www.pedalforscotland.org/media/4395/110mile_sportive.bmp 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bully_wee Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Are cycling machine users welcome or seen as heathens on this thread? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Are cycling machine users welcome or seen as heathens on this thread? Not see as heathens . Just fuds 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Well we all use cycling machines in a manner of speaking. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bully_wee Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Not see as heathens . Just fuds But I'm a lazy teen, and cycling indoors in a stationary fashion, where I need not think about anything besides pedalling, is the preferred and easier option! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboMikey Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) Went for a 6 and half mile cycle earlier on to give my shins a bit of a rest from running. Got to say you get a lot more pleasure on a bike going along scenic routes. Edited August 8, 2012 by JamboMikey 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyblair Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 For anyone doing the Sportive PFS, they've just released the elevation graph... http://www.pedalfors...le_sportive.bmp Last year turned out to only be 96 miles so they have increased it to 110 miles apparently. Have looked at the map of the route and can't see where the additional 14 miles come from. Looking forward to it anyway - at a Rugby Club Dinner in Durham on the Friday, it is my 40th on the Saturday then the cycle on the Sunday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Really gutted to be missing out on PFS this year, but alas work has to come first and I'll be in Vienna on the 9th. I guess I'll just have to put the effort into aiming for the Sportive next year to make up for it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjimbob_dfc Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 So...looking for some advice. We are about to set off on a wee bit of a charity cycle. Starting on Saturday, three of us are going to cover 500 miles in the saddle from Mull of Galloway to John O'Groats. In 5 days straight. Anyway, I rolled the bike out this morning for a wee photoshoot for the local paper (famous and ahin!). Tried to pedal - nothing. Thought the chain was off, but it wasn't. Eventually it clicked into place and started working. Think the pawls in the freehub just got a bit stuck but just thought I'd ask the guys on here who are in the know if you've seen that before and if so, did it become a recurring issue? Basically...Can I just ignore it if it's working again?! I've had the bike since March and covered just over 2,000 miles on it without a hint of an issue, sods fucking law that two days before we set off I start having mechanical problems! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) So...looking for some advice. We are about to set off on a wee bit of a charity cycle. Starting on Saturday, three of us are going to cover 500 miles in the saddle from Mull of Galloway to John O'Groats. In 5 days straight. Anyway, I rolled the bike out this morning for a wee photoshoot for the local paper (famous and ahin!). Tried to pedal - nothing. Thought the chain was off, but it wasn't. Eventually it clicked into place and started working. Think the pawls in the freehub just got a bit stuck but just thought I'd ask the guys on here who are in the know if you've seen that before and if so, did it become a recurring issue? Basically...Can I just ignore it if it's working again?! I've had the bike since March and covered just over 2,000 miles on it without a hint of an issue, sods fucking law that two days before we set off I start having mechanical problems! TBH, if you're using the bike for a long ride over several days, it might be worth biting the bullet and getting your local shop to have a look at it. You might be right about the freehub seizing a bit, but it could be your bottom bracket (though that's less likely, as you'd have noticed that it was packing in with excess play/grinding etc). I'm less informed than many on here, but would think that something as fundamental as your cranking powering the bike is worth getting checked out before embarking on a big ride. ETA: best of luck on the ride - sounds a belter! Edited August 16, 2012 by Drooper 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggy Wallace Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Brothers, this has probably been asked hundreds of times but can anyone recommend a, reasonably priced, bike? Living in Edinburgh, it's the best (only) way to get about quickly at the moment, I don't know where to start with what I should be looking for though. Cheers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggy Wallace Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 £50 an its yours Have you seen the fucking roads in Edinburgh? I'd be swallowed up by a pot hole in 2 minutes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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