Tip of the day

[Dec66]

Don't put 700 x 18/25c inner tubes in a 700 x 38c tyre. Unless you want to discover what pedalling a road roller feels like.

I've got them in front and back on my commuter at the moment, and it's horrible. I can't even carve out the time to replace the tyres with the 700 x 28c Hutchinson Urban Tours I have on "old reliable" at present.

Still, I should get fit, unless me knees pack in first.

 

[PeteXXX]

When you change the pads on Tektro hydraulic brakes, make sure the tiny circlip, on the pad retention bolt, doesn't go PING and land somewhere half way across the lawn....

 

[Jayaly]

From my oldest son: check the performance of both brakes before attempting to ride down a subway slope while holding a bacon sandwich in one hand.

 

[helston90]

From my oldest son: check the performance of both brakes before attempting to ride down a subway slope while holding a bacon sandwich in one hand.

if holding a bacon sandwich in one hand you only really need to check the performance of the brake for which you have your hand on the bar?

 

[Jayaly]

if holding a bacon sandwich in one hand you only really need to check the performance of the brake for which you have your hand on the bar?

Quite right. Sadly, the other brake was the dud, and someone's dog no doubt enjoyed the sandwich which continued after the rest of him had stopped courtesy of the rails at the end.

 

[Subotai72]

From my oldest son: check the performance of both brakes before attempting to ride down a subway slope while holding a bacon sandwich in one hand.

Is this how the WHO came to the conclusion that bacon butties are bad for you?

 

[HertzvanRental]

It is not advisable to go on a rather energetic and prolonged ride whilst, unbenowingly, you have a sock tucked up the end of each shoe!!

 

[Dec66]

Is this how the WHO came to the conclusion that bacon butties are bad for you?

I disregarded anything the WHO had to say on health matters after Keith Moon died. Entwistle served as a timely reminder.

 

[Subotai72]

I disregarded anything the WHO had to say on health matters after Keith Moon died. Entwistle served as a timely reminder.

 

[Sbudge]

If you think "it's only a bit of drizzle, it'll pass" when you're about to set off, go back inside and get a wetsuit and life-raft because the rain gods have spotted you.

 

[ISAAC_J]

Do not think of it as RAIN !

Think of it as liquid SUNSHINE!

 

[Mobytek]

your toe does not fit in your nose, square pegs don't fit round holes, My Land Rover does not fit in my garage and 18/25 does not fit 38!

 

[mickle]

I don't understand.

 

[mickle]

Don't put 700 x 18/25c inner tubes in a 700 x 38c tyre. Unless you want to discover what pedalling a road roller feels like.

I've got them in front and back on my commuter at the moment, and it's horrible. I can't even carve out the time to replace the tyres with the 700 x 28c Hutchinson Urban Tours I have on "old reliable" at present.

Still, I should get fit, unless me knees pack in first.

I don't understand.

 

[Dec66]

I don't understand.

I've got tubes meant for narrow tyres in big fat ones. They don't fill the tyre properly, so they're a bit softer than I'd like and it makes the tyres drag.

Considering this is on an upright hybrid with suspension, disc brake and other weight inducing tinsel, it doesn't do much for the rate of progress. Especially as I can't engage 3 of the 8 speeds on the back, irrespective of the ring on the front.

"New bike", I hear you say. And if I'm still in the job I'm in come January, then it may well happen.