Just picked the bike up

[Deleted member 26715]

Nothing better than the feel of a new bike.

Me thinks you have lead an even more sheltered life than me it you think that is true.

Alan...

 

[SWSteve]

woof

 

[Andy clarke]

First ride later today can't wait!!

 

[Deleted member 26715]

You said that 17 hours ago, where's the report?

Alan...

 

[Andy clarke]

Didn't get out tried for ages to get my spds off my other bike wouldn't budge so it will go out tomorrow on flats

 

[Andy clarke]

Test ride complete what a difference to a MTb really enjoyed it through the country side!! Only 8miles not bad considering my fitness

 

[Andy clarke]

https://www.strava.com/activities/96784798

 

[Biker Joe]

Excellent news Andy

 

[Andy clarke]

Thanks joe !!

 

[Saluki]

Glad you like it Any luck sorting out the SPDs yet?

 

[Andy clarke]

No afraid not il make a spanner tomorrow at work tried undoing them via the Allen key on the back but no joy

 

[Biker Joe]

You need a 15mm spanner. It might be well to get yourself a pedal spanner, which are not so thick, for future use. They don't cost much. About £7 to £10 or there about.

 

[Andy clarke]

I'm thinking of using an old 15mm spanner bending and welding an extension onto it and grinding the head down a bit? I've heard the cheap ones are a bit choclatey

 

[Cyclist33]

i reckon you could save yourself the cost. if youve got an allen key and a hammer and some wd40 or lube spray, get the juice all on the stuck parts, give them a whack with a hammer, not too hard, and then give the allen key some welly.

disclaimer. any damage caused in such pursuits isnt my liability!

but thats how i sorted mine out.

 

[Andy clarke]

Il chuck it in the van take it into work give it a going over