Getting back out ....tomorrow.

[toeknee]

Thanks ed,

I need a stand when I've got some spare cash.

 

[toeknee]

Thanks mugshot.

Tony.

 

[Old Plodder]

Sorry your ride didn't go to plan, hope you get out through the week.

 

[youngoldbloke]

How about a puncture repair kit - or were your tubes beyond repair? Tesco do a reasonable one for not very much money, useful as a backup when your out too

 

[toeknee]

Thanks youngoldbloke I have a few repair kits , but I tend to think these failed because of there age more than anything, just big holes in them, beyond repair really.

Thank you

Tony.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Thanks youngoldbloke I have a few repair kits , but I tend to think these failed because of there age more than anything, just big holes in them, beyond repair really.

Thank you

Tony.

That's interesting, and unlucky. I wonder what the lifespan of a tube should be? I have spares in stock which are much older than that, and I am sure that one of my bikes has at least one tube that dates back to the early 90s. I suppose they may perish, depending on how and where the bike (or tube) has been stored.

 

[toeknee]

Yes but don't forget , I'm not hiding the fact ,that putting new tyres on a bike for the first time ,Hasn't resulted in me pinching the tubes , causing these problems myself . But I must say the first blow last night, produced a rather big hole , close to the valve , whilst pumping the tyre up.

Tony.

 

[Dave 123]

That's harsh Tony, especially on a day like today.
I hope the sun shines on your next ride!

 

[Gravity Aided]

Good luck and good weather, hope it all comes together for you, @toeknee.

 

[toeknee]

Right, bike is now sorted and ready to go, just hope it isn't blowing a gale tommorow like it was today.




Thanks
Tony.

 

[toeknee]

Hi all,

Got out this morning, and did a lovely 23 mile ride around the gorgeous country lanes of willaston, this is the second longest ride I have ever done, but the bike felt so comfy, combined with the selle italia saddle I put on it aswell, and some giordana bit shorts, I could have gone further I think, but my legs where saying different, so called it a day at the 23 mark. The picture below is at 16 miles, unfortunately it was shut, but I will share a drink with mrs t tonight when she finishes her 12 hr shift, to celebrate Mother's Day...........



Thanks for looking
Tony.