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[Sittingduck]

Hiya Derek - Welcome aboard

Nothing "lame" about it! It sounds like you have come to the right place... the folk here are more than happy to share their expertise. I would suggest putting the specific question in the main Beginners forum (for more visability). I'd post the same question here.

Triples may require a different bottom bracket, front mech and maybe rear mech. I don't think converting to a triple is as simlple as replacing the chainset... More technical members will help soon, no doubt


Cheers,
SD

 

[andy.graham01]

Hello!

 

[Sittingduck]

Helllooo andy.g

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

Hello Sittingduck. I'm a new member.. oh, hang on... you still here?!?

 

[Sittingduck]

Hello Sittingduck. I'm a new member.. oh, hang on... you still here?!?

I'm watching you SB!

 

[mocker]

oops didnt see this!
anyway...new here, mainly into mtb's but sorely lusting after a new road bike...currentley own a tricked out Santa Cruz Heckler, Brodie Holeshot "freeride" hardtail ( last of the good Canadian made Easton ones ), Trek 8000 mtb commuter, a super rare SE OM Flyer weird 26" wheeled BMX cruiser/MTB lovechild, and a couple of vintage ladies bikes im slowly restoring ( ones a 1940's German " Panther Dammenrad"...a peach!)

other than bikes im into good beer, decent clobber and 60's Soul/Jazz/Ska and Skinhead Reggae!

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

Welcome, Mocker. Sittingduck will be along shortly to proffer his greetings too.

 

[Sittingduck]

I actually WAS going to say hi at 7:30 this morning
Got sidetracked though... so Hi!

 

[oxbob]

SD has fitted into this section like a dream, since Asda got rid of the meeter/greeter

 

[Sittingduck]

I do shoe-shines too! Very reasonable price 'n' top quality finish
May I take your coat oxbob?

 

[ingenuitylee]

Hello!! new member here. Just getting back into cycling since and have been commuting for a few months now.

 

[Sittingduck]

Welcome ingen....

Where 'bouts you commute then? We need pics of your bike!

 

[ingenuitylee]

I commute from Glossop into Hyde(Greater Manchester) its about a 10 mile round trip. My new hybrid is out at the moment with a buckled back wheel so I am on my battered old MTB which is heavy going up some of the hills. I'll get some pictures up soon.

 

[Sittingduck]

Nice - old skool MTB will be good for building your cycling fitness (so I'm told) probably not much fun mind you

Keep it up!
SD

 

[ingenuitylee]

It is a bit tough on the hills, but you are probably right about improvin gfitness, I certainly can feel it more on legs.