Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]

[Nigelnaturist]

Sadly it was sold, I think I go out of my way to forget that part as it was a depressing parting, it was a lovely bike but the student I sold it to stripped it and sold the parts on separately, can't say I know why, he looked like he had made a big loss by doing that. :-(

I really don't understand some folk, ok undo the QR wheels on the ground (if you are not doing this already), the weight of the bike should make the axle sit straight in the forks, loosen the brake nut apply brakes tighten nut, wheel should now be pretty straight with the brakes if slightly off to one side there should be grub screw that can be used to centre a little better.

 

[Steady]

I really don't understand some folk, ok undo the QR wheels on the ground (if you are not doing this already), the weight of the bike should make the axle sit straight in the forks, loosen the brake nut apply brakes tighten nut, wheel should now be pretty straight with the brakes if slightly off to one side there should be grub screw that can be used to centre a little better.

I know! I get attached to my bikes, so it was a little heart breaking to discover!

Thanks though , I'll follow that when the sun goes in later, I think I've had far too much of it today.

 

[RWright]

I also overtook what looked like a fairly seasoned cyclist on a Hill last night. I was pleased as I got my personal best on the hill (not particularly steep) and maintained an average of about 15.6mph going up. I think on Strava it put me at around 129/441 riders.

It is fun getting the scalps but most times (and they are rare ) I don't really know if the person I just passed was on their 8th or 80th mile. I know I am a little slower after 80 than I am after 8.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

@Mo1959 I am so glad to read that she is home safely, best news I have heard and you are sounding more positive as well.

 

[Mo1959]

@Mo1959 I am so glad to read that she is home safely, best news I have heard and you are sounding more positive as well.

Thanks very much Emma. Yes, mightily relieved and happy re Tia, and starting to miss cycling now which is a good sign.

 

[Stonechat]

@Stonechat have you changed your shirt or do you wear different ones of different make if so does it occur when wearing one particular or is it all the time, battery change the battery, my strap failed after about 16 months.

Don't think it is the shirt, I have two good ones and one other.
Centre of my chest is quite bony andI can see that the contact areas are probably not touching well
May increase the tension in the strap.
May seem strange but I like the feedback, and if e.g. I see HR is 'only' 150, I think I should be trying harder!!

I sweat more so the strap slides around!

 

[Stonechat]

I really don't understand some folk, ok undo the QR wheels on the ground (if you are not doing this already), the weight of the bike should make the axle sit straight in the forks, loosen the brake nut apply brakes tighten nut, wheel should now be pretty straight with the brakes if slightly off to one side there should be grub screw that can be used to centre a little better.

Is there a grub screw? I didn't know that. Bikes moved on a lot over the years I wasn't cycling

 

[Stonechat]

I managed to get 4th place on a segment without really trying, wonder what I will get tomorrow when I do!

That could never happen to me!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Is there a grub screw? I didn't know that. Bikes moved on a lot over the years I wasn't cycling

My Tektro do, not looked at others to be honest, I will look at some schematics later.

 

[Stonechat]

My Tektro do, not looked at others to be honest, I will look at some schematics later.

Think mine is a Tektro too

 

[Biggler]

Was planning on going out tonight since I missed my Tuesday night cycle....
but I've done my back in and can hardly hobble without hurting. I was only lifting a piece of paper and putting it in a box on the floor!

Hopefully I can get out again tomorrow night.

Good to see the rides still coming in thick and fast!

 

[welsh dragon]

Was planning on going out tonight since I missed my Tuesday night cycle....
but I've done my back in and can hardly hobble without hurting. I was only lifting a piece of paper and putting it in a box on the floor!

Hopefully I can get out again tomorrow night.

Good to see the rides still coming in thick and fast!

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[Learnincurve]

Took the hybrid out for the last time in 6 weeks, may get a chance to take the mtb out but that's pretty much my fun time over till September

 

[Biggler]

Hope you feel better soon.

Thank you. It's never something manly whenever I do my back in.. like smashing rocks with a sledgehammer. It's always something pathetic!

Took the hybrid out for the last time in 6 weeks, may get a chance to take the mtb out but that's pretty much my fun time over till September

Busy 6 weeks? Absolutely no chance of sneaking in a quick ride here and there?

 

[welsh dragon]

Thank you. It's never something manly whenever I do my back in.. like smashing rocks with a sledgehammer. It's always something pathetic!


Busy 6 weeks? Absolutely no chance of sneaking in a quick ride here and there?

You can injure your back simply by sneezing. You don't need to smash rocks apart with your bare hands. Take care