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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 409
Posted By jgwilliams

I don't think there's anything wrong with the...

I don't think there's anything wrong with the Halfords scheme other than it's limited to shops associated with Halfords (I think that includes Tredz), which limits the choice. However, the buyer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-24, 03:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 335
Posted By jgwilliams

Are you aware of just how far you can go on Di2...

Are you aware of just how far you can go on Di2 between charges. I reckon between 500 and 600 miles on my 12-speed setup, and I live in a hilly area where I change gear a lot. I find it hard to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-20-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,293
Posted By jgwilliams

I was going to suggest acetone as well. I'm not...

I was going to suggest acetone as well. I'm not familiar with 'Goo Gone', but if it's anything like 'Sticky-Stuff Remover' (i hope nobody paid the marketing man for that name) that we have over here...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 382
Posted By jgwilliams

You can use a conventional puncture repair kit if...

You can use a conventional puncture repair kit if the hole isn't too big. I've used an automotive patch in the past; that was on a tyre with a tube, but I presume it will work with tubeless. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 758
Posted By jgwilliams

You'll find lots of helpful videos on YouTube. It...

You'll find lots of helpful videos on YouTube. It probably doesn't need a full bleed; I would look for instructions on 'brake lever bleed' first and only go on to a full bleed if that doesn't work.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-24, 03:03 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,039
Posted By jgwilliams

Before you go down that route, just be sure that...

Before you go down that route, just be sure that you're going to be more comfortable. I know it seems logical, but as someone who's ridden drop bars all my life (I'm 67 now) I find straight bars...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-24, 02:49 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,851
Posted By jgwilliams

That was unfortunate. I've had an opposite issue...

That was unfortunate. I've had an opposite issue where my foot slipped forward when I was trying to clip, hit the QR lever and undid it. Fortunately, I noticed immediately. Yet another plus for thru...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-24, 03:51 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,775
Posted By jgwilliams

No, I meant just a single adjustment that affects...

No, I meant just a single adjustment that affects all the gears, not a single adjustment for each gear.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 3,775
Posted By jgwilliams

Well, I just had to go and check. On mine, it's...

Well, I just had to go and check. On mine, it's definitely a single adjustment for all gears. I've got the new 105 groupset which is obviously bottom of the Di2 range. Ultegra or Dura-Ace might be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-24, 03:30 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,472
Posted By jgwilliams

Got to say that disc brakes are a game-changer...

Got to say that disc brakes are a game-changer for me. I do live in a pretty hilly area, though, which certainly colours my opinion. Rim brakes are great in the dry but, living where I do, I used to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-23, 04:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 617
Posted By jgwilliams

Evans Cycles have a few shops around the area....

Evans Cycles have a few shops around the area. Although Evans is a very old company (like Condor) I'm afraid none of the history shows in the shops - it's just another modern bike shop. However, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-23, 04:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 528
Posted By jgwilliams

To add to the seemingly endless list of...

To add to the seemingly endless list of possibilities, I had a creak from my new bike that turned out to be the rear through-axle not quite tight enough, even though it sounded as if it was coming...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-23, 03:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 931
Posted By jgwilliams

That seems right. If you start off in tenth gear...

That seems right. If you start off in tenth gear it only takes nine clicks to get to first. You probably need to supply a bit more information. Have you tried riding it and found that it isn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-23, 03:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,605
Posted By jgwilliams

I've used self-adhesive patches in an emergency...

I've used self-adhesive patches in an emergency out on the road, but I don't think they're as good as the glue on ones. Hopefully, now that both of my main rides are tubeless, that will be less of an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-13-23, 03:06 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,322
Posted By jgwilliams

During bad weather I do wipe my tyres down with a...

During bad weather I do wipe my tyres down with a damp cloth for a very simple reason. The damp cloth makes the rubber look blacker which means that any little flints embedded in the rubber stand...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-23, 02:35 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,299
Posted By jgwilliams

I always assumed it was to do with the fact that...

I always assumed it was to do with the fact that in the UK, Australia and NZ we drive on the left-hand side of the road, although I'm not entirely clear why that matters. It means that if you're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-23, 01:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,051
Posted By jgwilliams

I really don't think it matters as long as it...

I really don't think it matters as long as it clears the frame.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-23, 02:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 494
Posted By jgwilliams

That is the famous Mavic squeal. Doing what...

That is the famous Mavic squeal. Doing what you've done should have cured it. I had it with mine and it went away with a service. If I'd known how easy they are to take apart I probably would have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-23, 02:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 621
Posted By jgwilliams

I'd say you've got the perfect excuse to upgrade...

I'd say you've got the perfect excuse to upgrade to Di2. You're welcome. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,222
Posted By jgwilliams

In fact, it would be a good idea to download...

In fact, it would be a good idea to download E-Tube Project to your smart phone and connect to your derailleur, as this will tell you the battery level. There are various other changes you can make...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-23, 03:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By jgwilliams

In fact it was my understanding that it isn't a...

In fact it was my understanding that it isn't a good idea to fully discharge Lithium batteries. You get the best life from them if you recharge when they're down to 40% and only charge up to 80%,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-23, 05:26 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,124
Posted By jgwilliams

Funny ... personally, I really like twist...

Funny ... personally, I really like twist shifters. They could be a bit of an issue in the wet but otherwise I like being able to go directly to the gear I want.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-23, 05:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By jgwilliams

That equates to around 50-60 miles a day which,...

That equates to around 50-60 miles a day which, at your age, shouldn't be a stretch. I think the others are right, though, that you need to put some miles in on the bike.

For those who might not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-23, 02:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 837
Posted By jgwilliams

As others have said, not enough information....

As others have said, not enough information. However, I would think that 100 links is almost certainly too short. My bike, which has shortish chainstays, has 114 links for 11-32 and 50/34...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-16-23, 02:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,152
Posted By jgwilliams

It really depends what you want to do. Riding...

It really depends what you want to do. Riding five days a week is good for general fitness and if that's all you want then I'd say it's better than once a week. If you ever want to do longer rides...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-23, 11:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,119
Posted By jgwilliams

Indeed. My current bike is built up with a barely...

Indeed. My current bike is built up with a barely used Mekk Poggio carbon frame that I got for £400 on Ebay. It's done me very well.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 692
Posted By jgwilliams

Yes. I got the freehub serviced and the squeal...

Yes. I got the freehub serviced and the squeal went away. Simples! :)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-16-23, 03:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 933
Posted By jgwilliams

R.E.W Reynolds are still going, but it seems they...

R.E.W Reynolds are still going, but it seems they only do cycling apparel now, not frames https://reynolds-england.com/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 407
Posted By jgwilliams

I can't remember where I read it, but I think...

I can't remember where I read it, but I think Sturmey Archer made a 3-speed fixed hub (i.e. no free wheel). As I recall, they made a 2-speed fixed hub which required the rider to stop and manipulate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-15-22, 04:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,657
Posted By jgwilliams

Likewise. After finding that Shimano size 43 wide...

Likewise. After finding that Shimano size 43 wide fit me well, I've ordered other Shimano shoes online without difficulty. I'm not sure I'd feel confident about buying other makes online in the same...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 7,996
Posted By jgwilliams

Well, I did say I wasn't sure of my reasoning. I...

Well, I did say I wasn't sure of my reasoning. I also didn't mention above that the crash that broke my carbon frame would almost certainly have damaged an aluminium or steel frame as well, almost...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-22, 04:16 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 7,996
Posted By jgwilliams

My answer is ... it depends. I chose carbon when...

My answer is ... it depends. I chose carbon when I went for a new road bike, but decided to stick with aluminium for my new mountain bike. If you were to ask for my reasoning I'd have to say I'm not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-22, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,306
Posted By jgwilliams

Check the path of the chain through the rear...

Check the path of the chain through the rear derailleur. My Force medium cage der had a metal tab across the width of the cage (sorry, can't explain it better. My old Deore 9 speed der was the same)....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-18-22, 03:03 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,777
Posted By jgwilliams

Some tyres seem to be more susceptible to that...

Some tyres seem to be more susceptible to that kind of damage than others. I used to ride Conti 4 Season tyres as they are excellent all-rounders. However, after wrecking two, one practically new,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-06-22, 02:37 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,507
Posted By jgwilliams

Great pictures and some amazing country side....

Great pictures and some amazing country side. Here's one of my air-conditioned cockpits. I guess this is what Pharrell Williams meant in 'Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof'.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-22, 10:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,273
Posted By jgwilliams

I thought that was the case. Presumably, the...

I thought that was the case. Presumably, the reason is that it will help to expel any air bubbles that might be in the line.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-30-22, 08:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,496
Posted By jgwilliams

Warp resistant rotors sound great. Now all we...

Warp resistant rotors sound great. Now all we need is a warp capable bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-22, 02:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,174
Posted By jgwilliams

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-22, 03:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By jgwilliams

Star nuts are only for aluminium or steel steerer...

Star nuts are only for aluminium or steel steerer tubes. I believe that one is carbon, so that would be correct.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-22, 03:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,237
Posted By jgwilliams

According to J. Michael Straczynsk, space ships...

According to J. Michael Straczynsk, space ships in a TV series travel at the speed of plot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-22, 07:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,146
Posted By jgwilliams

Ok, sorry, I misunderstood.

Ok, sorry, I misunderstood.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-22, 03:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,576
Posted By jgwilliams

I think I'd go for 2 x 11. I don't think I'd ever...

I think I'd go for 2 x 11. I don't think I'd ever go for a single chain ring on a road bike but otherwise I tend towards the fewer chain rings the better. We have two bikes in our household with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-22, 03:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,615
Posted By jgwilliams

Mine have the centering adjustment screw but I...

Mine have the centering adjustment screw but I found that the adjustment tended to drift. So now I've just undone the screw and adjust the calipers the old fashioned way: loosen the retaining bolt,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-03-21, 11:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,893
Posted By jgwilliams

I've had this problem with Michelin Pro4...

I've had this problem with Michelin Pro4 Endurance tires on Fulcrum Racing 6 wheels. I eventually found that pumping up good and hard - about 100 psi - sorted it. When I've had to change tubes on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-21, 03:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 963
Posted By jgwilliams

Not a clue, but I've got to say that looks like a...

Not a clue, but I've got to say that looks like a nice tool. As someone who was brought up long before battery tools became a thing I'm constantly amazed at how good, and how powerful, a battery tool...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-21, 04:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,527
Posted By jgwilliams

I've tried a number of lights over the years;...

I've tried a number of lights over the years; sadly, I've come to the conclusion that you do get what you pay for. Also, not all lumens are created equal. I'm currently riding with Exposure Strada RS...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-21, 04:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,676
Posted By jgwilliams

As njkayaker said, the Garmin Edges don't need to...

As njkayaker said, the Garmin Edges don't need to be tied to a smart phone. The Bluetooth connection just gives you some nice to have extras. One I really appreciate is LiveTrack, which enables my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-21, 01:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,255
Posted By jgwilliams

I'd be inclined to go to the employer. If they...

I'd be inclined to go to the employer. If they feel that their employee has been poorly dealt with they have the ability to move to a different scheme.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-21, 09:02 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,255
Posted By jgwilliams

'Bike to Work' is a UK scheme to enable employees...

'Bike to Work' is a UK scheme to enable employees to get a bike for a discount. It involves a salary sacrifice which means, because of the way UK employees pay tax at source, the government will foot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-21, 02:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,720
Posted By jgwilliams

People have done the London to Brighton (~ 50...

People have done the London to Brighton (~ 50 miles) on Bromptons, which have 16" wheels. Not sure I would want to do that, but I can certainly do 6 miles on my Brompton quite easily. And mine has...
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