Tales from today's commute....

[Beebo]

Been off the bike for a few days whilst it was in for a service. Rode home tonight with a new kmc chain, ultegra cassette and ultegra bottom bracket. The bike felt so good, almost like new.

 

[apb]

Got my first flat for a long time. So long in fact I had read the instructions on the tube repair kit.

So much glass winking at me in my lights on the leith cycle paths.

 

[potsy]

One attempted left hook (thankfully they bailed at the last minute and got the stare)
One oncoming car that almost turned right, into me, again bailed at the last minute.
Could tell it was Friday

 

[recumbentpanda]

So much glass winking at me in my lights on the leith cycle paths.

The Leith thycle paths punctureth uth?

 

[ianrauk]

Commute bike (Kona) now looking pristine... already for tomorrows commute. First of 2013 and the first since Dec 20th.
Roll on tomorrow.... time to start climbing the MCL register

 

[Andrew_P]

Mine too, rim wear caused a buckle so time to refurb my roubaix. New fulcrum 3's, new chain, new cassette, new pads and a new BB. Wash and polish and the first time I have tried toe in on the pads.

Took it out ofr a quick spin this morning and it felt like new again, downside of the new wheels is the white hubs, and Fulcrum have done away with the clicky freewheel, that was a major dissapointment! Wonder why?

 

[ianrauk]

Can't be doing with clicky freewheels........I'm a silent stealth type.

 

[Andrew_P]

I got to love my clicky freewheel, feels a bit weird without it!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Mine too, rim wear caused a buckle so time to refurb my roubaix. New fulcrum 3's, new chain, new cassette, new pads and a new BB. Wash and polish and the first time I have tried toe in on the pads.

Took it out ofr a quick spin this morning and it felt like new again, downside of the new wheels is the white hubs, and Fulcrum have done away with the clicky freewheel, that was a major dissapointment! Wonder why?

I like my fixed's silent stealth mode

 

[Andrew_P]

I like my fixed's silent stealth mode

Hmm I think having been out on a 15 mile run this morning and turning the wheel on a stand I can detect the begins of the Fulcrum pawl...

 

[Matthew_T]

Chain keeps slipping for some reason. I also keep slipping between gears. Things havent worn down yet though so I dont understand what the problem is.
My front mudguard also keeps rubbing so I might need to do a DIY job with the Cruds.

On a more positive note, it is my first commute of 2013 tomorrow and the weather is looking good!

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

Been off the bike for a few days whilst it was in for a service. Rode home tonight with a new kmc chain, ultegra cassette and ultegra bottom bracket. The bike felt so good, almost like new.

No spare bike?Disgraceful...........

Commutes have been fine this year,so far....Left sided (newly fitted)rear light seems to be making a difference also.Checked up and I have used my spare for six commutes in the last two years...although I did have a third bike till I moved house just over a year ago.

 

[subaqua]

that was good today . 1st commute since 18th Dec and a lovely lovely ride. I do like my new winterboots just breaking them in before the cold weather hits later this week

 

[fossyant]

Tropical again. Had a chat with two cyclists, one at lights, and another roadie coming down Longley Lane - his first day back after the break. Can't do that in a car. Traffic back to the usual chaos - slowed me down by, ooooohh, a minute over 11 miles

In the car tomorrow though , got an 'away day' meeting then have to be at the hospital for an appointment in the afternoon - wouldn't look good turning up in full lycra for this appointment !

 

[BSRU]

Noticeable increase in metal boxes this morning, getting in my way