BIKE THREAD
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Jun 2008
10:22am, 21 Jun 2008
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idio
I guess it also varies on the type of terrain you cycle on and how hard you push it. 4 miles off road will require more effort than 4 miles on road.
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Jun 2008
10:27am, 21 Jun 2008
2,775 posts
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GregP
EyeSpy21's numbers are the same as mine (=400m swim).
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Jun 2008
10:27am, 21 Jun 2008
201 posts
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EyeSpy21
stpetecycling.com This is what I used. But I am replacing running miles for cycling miles (when I can be bothered!) where rollerman seems to want to supplement his training rather than replace it if that makes a difference.
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Jun 2008
9:06pm, 24 Jun 2008
7,784 posts
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JohnJ
I need the help of a moderately skilled bike fixer type. Anyone willing to raise their hand?
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Jun 2008
9:37pm, 24 Jun 2008
233 posts
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rhb
fire away JohnJ - wassup?
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Jun 2008
9:43pm, 24 Jun 2008
234 posts
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rhb
incase I go before you get back sheldonbrown.com & parktool.com should provide all the answer you'd ever need for bike fixing. |
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Jun 2008
9:54pm, 24 Jun 2008
7,787 posts
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JohnJ
Well I have replaced the bearings in my headset as it was loose as a loose thing but I nearly died tonight when I went out on it as the stearing is no longer smooth and is quite stiff so turning is jerky.
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Jun 2008
10:02pm, 24 Jun 2008
2,937 posts
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GregP
Brilliant links. Can we keep them somewhere safe?
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Jun 2008
10:20pm, 24 Jun 2008
236 posts
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rhb
Loose headset usually just needs tightening? It's when the bearings are crunchy tat they need replacing. Anyway, Did you grease the new bearings and pack the bearing cups with grease as best as possible? If so, then it sounds like you've overtightened the headset when you've re-assembled it. Loosen the stem bolts, then loosen off the top bolt a little, re-tighten the stem bolts, then check for play/tightness. A bit trial and error but you'll get there. |
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Jun 2008
10:21pm, 24 Jun 2008
237 posts
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rhb
GregP - erm Ctrl+D 
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