BIKE THREAD

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ftrobbie Jun 2020 9:53pm, 19 Jun 2020 90 posts	0 ftrobbie Its going to be tomorrow 'cos dinner got too ginny to make any sense now. rhb was postulating that I had different wheel sizes so that 1 turn of the rear wheel goes further based on the circumference. Don't know but will take a look in the morning but in reality the difference between the Trek and Merida doesn't really change from a gearing perspective
Gooner Jun 2020 9:58pm, 19 Jun 2020 16,326 posts	0 Gooner I already appreciate the effort and time you've put in. Don't feel the need to do any more, gin or no. You've already given me more info than I thought I would get
ftrobbie Jun 2020 10:01pm, 19 Jun 2020 91 posts	0 ftrobbie no probs, I'll look at it in the morning.
ftrobbie Jun 2020 9:06am, 20 Jun 2020 95 posts	0 ftrobbie Updated and rhb was right. I didn't try to recreate the issue but dialled in the sizes of the wheels and tyres of the various makes and even tyre width makes a difference. So clearly a had nudged something somewhere. I have attached the link for those that want to play. sheldonbrown.com So the analysis is pretty much as was, it just annoyed me that the numbers didn't tie up and I've put the crankset numbers from Gooner in on the Voodoo. For interest talking about weight the Merida is credited with being 190g lighter. For comparison my filled water bottle weighs 580g. Hope it helps but in reality, from a gearing perspective the Trek has gears to let you go faster, the Merida has easier gears to get up hills. Have fun and enjoy the new bike.
Gooner Jun 2020 10:29am, 20 Jun 2020 16,353 posts	0 Gooner Thanks again, I'll be making a decision later today, though I think I'm leaning towards the Merida to help with the hills whilst my bodyweight is still higher. Really appreciate the effort 👍
Kieren Jun 2020 11:32am, 20 Jun 2020 3,954 posts	0 Kieren Just wondering if anyone has any clever bike storage methods? I bought one of these wall mounts from Made but so far my stud finder doesn't seem to be able to detect studs, only power so the DIY task is on hold made.com I'm in flat, so limited space. Slightly jealous of those with high ceilings, that can use the hoist method.
MudMeanderer Jun 2020 5:17pm, 20 Jun 2020 1,907 posts	0 MudMeanderer We store our main bikes using some Steady Racks, as in this picture . Works well for multiple bikes, and front wheel is only about head height (or at least for a normal person, not a short arse like me!).
MudMeanderer Jun 2020 5:18pm, 20 Jun 2020 1,908 posts	0 MudMeanderer OK that image link didn't work. Have a look through YPs image uploads
simbil Jun 2020 6:47pm, 20 Jun 2020 8,710 posts	0 simbil
MudMeanderer Jun 2020 6:55pm, 20 Jun 2020 1,909 posts	0 MudMeanderer At least someone is tech savvy! 😁