Team BKool CycleChat

[AAAC 76C]

Can you all be named after characters from Captain Pugwash?!?

I'll be little Willy
Hence I find it hard to be Master Mate
Or I could be Tom or was it Roger the Cabin Boy.

 

[Daddy Pig]

Can you all be named after characters from Captain Pugwash?!?

So.... who wants to be the cabin boy?

 

[bobinski]

So.... who wants to be the cabin boy?

Glad I am out of this one

 

[AAAC 76C]

Thanks for the advice and the offer of your brooks saddle Tommy. Unfortunately I have come to the realisation that my bike is actually to big for me and I should have bought a small size instead of a medium. I always find myself inching forward on the saddle and end up with my sitting bones not where they are supposed to be. My saddle is as far forward as it'll go so not sure if there's any other modifications I can make or positions I can try to improve this.
I already took advantage of Evans saddle return policy and tried what seemed like a very padded saddle but it was no better at all. Next step may be to try a smaller frame.

Find a saddle post where the saddle mount is central above the saddle pillar i.e. '0 set back'
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/components/finishing-kit/seat-posts/

 

[bridgy]

Hi Guys
A friend of mine has invited me to ride the Welsh velothrone charity cycle ride in July I believe.
It's a 140k with some serious climbs.
Has anybody done this ride before as it looks like a brute and I'm wondering if I should consider it as my longest ride to date is 60 miles tops.

I think @Add did this ride last year - hopefully he'll see this and be able to advise you on what to expect

 

[AAAC 76C]

Find a saddle post where the saddle mount is central above the saddle pillar i.e. '0 set back'
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/components/finishing-kit/seat-posts/

I like the look of this

 

[Daddy Pig]

Find a saddle post where the saddle mount is central above the saddle pillar i.e. '0 set back'
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/components/finishing-kit/seat-posts/

The other problem is that your knees will probably be too far forward due to the position of the saddle being pushed forward which can cause issues. A correct frame size will put you in a better position. Are you able to transfer existing kit from one frame to another/is it worth it? This could be a cheap option if possible.

 

[Rod McG]

Thanks Bill_S. Just done the chaingang re-run. I know you were tired from the previous day but it still gives me considerable pleasure to have beaten your time!

 

[Daddy Pig]

I like the look of this

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I don't, it looks like there's a bit missing....

 

[AAAC 76C]

So.... who wants to be the cabin boy?

And the ship was call Daddy Pig or was it Black Pig, which would now have to be Coloured Pig.

 

[Daddy Pig]

And the ship was call Daddy Pig or was it Black Pig, which would now have to be Coloured Pig.

Just don't try and sail to the USA in it...

 

[BILL S]

Thanks Bill_S. Just done the chaingang re-run. I know you were tired from the previous day but it still gives me considerable pleasure to have beaten your time!

Only counts if it doesn't get lost by bkool

 

[Add]

Hi Guys
A friend of mine has invited me to ride the Welsh velothrone charity cycle ride in July I believe.
It's a 140k with some serious climbs.
Has anybody done this ride before as it looks like a brute and I'm wondering if I should consider it as my longest ride to date is 60 miles tops.

Hi there. Yes I did it last year, it's a great Sportive. I am assuming it is the one that starts and finishes in Cardiff, and takes in the Tumble and Caerphilly Mountain? These are the two main climbs, but the rest is pretty tame. The first 50km are pretty much pancake flat and perfect for warming up the legs and getting a bunch of distance behind you. Do it I say, I loved it. There is always someone to tuck in behind.

 

[kipster]

Hi Guys
A friend of mine has invited me to ride the Welsh velothrone charity cycle ride in July I believe.
It's a 140k with some serious climbs.
Has anybody done this ride before as it looks like a brute and I'm wondering if I should consider it as my longest ride to date is 60 miles tops.

I did the first one, only two hills of significance, the tumble is 2.8 miles of 8%, but it is fairly steady. Caerphilly mountain is much shortly but a bit steeper 10%+ but not too bad, and once at the top it is 7 miles of descent and flat to Cardif. The first 50% of the ride is flat (apart from a small bit by the Celtic Manor hotel), I did the first 25 miles at 21mph average.17.8 average for the ride, just under 5 hours in total. It's closed road so no stopping at lights, junctions or roundabouts.

 

[BILL S]

Find a saddle post where the saddle mount is central above the saddle pillar i.e. '0 set back'
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/components/finishing-kit/seat-posts/

Thanks AAAC. I think I can get the saddle moved forward enough if I get the right seat post. One with 0 set back might do it, or if that's not enough I might even be able to swivel one round 180 deg if it has the right mechanism.