Simon
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Nice bike deano!
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Jamie Walby
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Good work Simon! 2kg is a hell of a saving.
My single speed has been delivered so will pick it up next week when I've got time.
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Jamie Walby
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Question for you.
Cycle lane and slow moving/stationary traffic.
Are you allowed to undertake slowmoving/stationary traffic down the inside if you are in a cycle lane?
Theres a couple of cycle lanes on my way to work on relatively busy roads. The traffic on these roads is normally very slow moving or stationary and I normally undertake where the cycle lane is. Granted I slow down (only a bit mind) and where theres junctions I slow right down. Surely its OK to do that?
Not had any near misses or angry drivers I just thought about it when riding in this morning 
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Cole
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Registered: 11th Nov 02
Location: eastbourne Drives:zafira sold now a qashqai
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Pretty sure its ok jamie
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Doug
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamie Walby
Question for you.
Cycle lane and slow moving/stationary traffic.
Are you allowed to undertake slowmoving/stationary traffic down the inside if you are in a cycle lane?
Theres a couple of cycle lanes on my way to work on relatively busy roads. The traffic on these roads is normally very slow moving or stationary and I normally undertake where the cycle lane is. Granted I slow down (only a bit mind) and where theres junctions I slow right down. Surely its OK to do that?
Not had any near misses or angry drivers I just thought about it when riding in this morning
They should be so lucky as to catch a glimpse of those calves of yours x x
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Simon
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Registered: 24th Apr 03
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Jamie isn't that the main benefit of cycling?!
Strange ride today, thumbs kept reaching for the gears think I need to change to the 16 tooth on the rear instead of the 18, spinning out a little
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Cole
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Simon what kit did you use to convert to ss
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Simon
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I got the kit of Charlie the bikemonger's website. Piece of piss!
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Jamie Walby
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quote:
Originally posted by Simon
Jamie isn't that the main benefit of cycling?!
Strange ride today, thumbs kept reaching for the gears think I need to change to the 16 tooth on the rear instead of the 18, spinning out a little
Couldnt agree more.
Have you tried any hills on the singlespeed yet? What size ring you got on the front?
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Jamie Walby
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quote:
Originally posted by Doug
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Originally posted by Jamie Walby
Question for you.
Cycle lane and slow moving/stationary traffic.
Are you allowed to undertake slowmoving/stationary traffic down the inside if you are in a cycle lane?
Theres a couple of cycle lanes on my way to work on relatively busy roads. The traffic on these roads is normally very slow moving or stationary and I normally undertake where the cycle lane is. Granted I slow down (only a bit mind) and where theres junctions I slow right down. Surely its OK to do that?
Not had any near misses or angry drivers I just thought about it when riding in this morning
They should be so lucky as to catch a glimpse of those calves of yours x x
I keep them covered up at the moment Doug. Ill sort out a nice photo for you soon. X
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Simon
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamie Walby
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Originally posted by Simon
Jamie isn't that the main benefit of cycling?!
Strange ride today, thumbs kept reaching for the gears think I need to change to the 16 tooth on the rear instead of the 18, spinning out a little
Couldnt agree more.
Have you tried any hills on the singlespeed yet? What size ring you got on the front?
It's downhill to work and uphill home, so will will see that aspect laster. I want it to be harder rather than easier so I'm getting some benefit. It's a 42T
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Doug
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How was the ride home then Simon?
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Jamie Walby
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I hope he hasn't blown up
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Simon
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Too easy! 16t cog has gone on. To be honest my commute is fairly tame anyway so should have stuck that one on first time round!
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Jamie Walby
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Was hoping for more drama from this to be honest.
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Simon
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Sorry Real test will come next time I meet the chump that I race every other day!
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Jamie Walby
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Ah yes I've been enjoying the commute race. Unbeaten so far in that I've not been overtaken
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jacko198
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Originally posted by deano87
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Originally posted by jacko198
Interesting read on Shimano Ice Rotors
http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/nl/index/news_and_info/Velotech_Disc_Brake_Test.html
I thought that was bad news when you post it I have 203mm ICE rotors on my DH bike. Kind of need them to be super reliable
pretty impressive results!
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taylorboosh
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DH at penshaw for me tomorrow
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Jamie Walby
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Round trip to Weymouth tomorrow with a mate of mine. He talks a good game but he is pretty slow. Should be about 80 miles.
Rewarded with attending bournemouth beer festival in the evening.
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Simon
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I need to get some big miles under belt, going to parents over weekend. Debating riding to Birmingham... Hmmmm
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taylorboosh
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Think i fancy a roady
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Matt L
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im doing 30miles at the weekend which will be biggest ride to date, not been out for a few weeks with weather... should be interesting.
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Dr Pepper
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Location: oxford Drives Renault Clio RS200
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quote:
Originally posted by Simon
I need to get some big miles under belt, going to parents over weekend. Debating riding to Birmingham... Hmmmm
lol - I was looking at a similar route - Its about 80 miles right?
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Simon
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My parents are Solihull so about 70 to there I think so 80 os probably right to Bham centre! A good time ago I did a ride to Stratford Upon Avon and back but that pretty much killed me! My other half is joining me at parents on Sunday so I can get a lift home When you riding?
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