cable stretch over 100 miles?

[Shut Up Legs]

i mean if you try to index your gears yourself it's a pain in the **** keeping the bike upright etc and then popping outside again and again to check the ride, chances are you'll end up taking the bike into the shop and paying them to do it, and then it'll cost you a few days bus fares or whatever to get to work etc.

Whack the bike in a turbo trainer and the thing takes half an hour.

I must admit I've never thought of a turbo trainer as another tool for derailleur adjustments . Makes sense, though.

 

[Cyclist33]

works for brakes n wheels too!

 

[young Ed]

does sound good may well save up and get one then
also good for chucking it down grotty cold weather out side!
what about just a bike stand like this?

Cheers Ed

 

[Tim Hall]

Bike stand is ideal for gear and brake adjustments. Failing that, creative use of shed rafters and old inner tubes make a workable substitute.

 

[young Ed]

Bike stand is ideal for gear and brake adjustments. Failing that, creative use of shed rafters and old inner tubes make a workable substitute.

thanks
will be getting a cheap one for 30 odd quid off ebay when i have paid the cash into the bank
Cheers Ed