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Forum: Touring
10-12-06, 12:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,389
Posted By coddy

Finally ended up with the Crank Brothers...

Finally ended up with the Crank Brothers Quattro's and a pair of Shimano MT40 MTB shoes.

I had to go for a size larger than normal which seems to be common practice with Shimano shoes. The tread...
Forum: Touring
10-12-06, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By coddy

Just done it matey. Thanks again. :)

Just done it matey. Thanks again. :)
Forum: Touring
09-30-06, 02:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By coddy

Thank you very much for the information. ...

Thank you very much for the information.

pathebikeguy : Your website is a big help. Lots of useful links. Your Mountains and Desert route looks to fit the bill. I have only 12 days inc travelling...
Forum: Touring
09-23-06, 03:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By coddy

Morocco tour in May

Hi folks,

I'm planning a cycling tour in Morocco in May next year with a friend. We have 11 days to play with. 16th-27th May. The original plan was to fly Manchester to Marrakesh and cycle north...
Forum: Touring
08-09-06, 06:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,389
Posted By coddy

I'll keep an eye out for them, Lolly. Funny...

I'll keep an eye out for them, Lolly.

Funny things, feet. Just looking down at mine now and they don't look mega wide.http://img116.exs.cx/img116/934/z0tdntknw.gif

Thanks for the input, Tom. ...
Forum: Touring
08-09-06, 01:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,389
Posted By coddy

Thanks Lollypop/Mike. I'll probably get a...

Thanks Lollypop/Mike.

I'll probably get a pair of sandals for the warmer climes.

Best bet for the wide fit will be to find a well stocked shop if there is one around here. I had the same...
Forum: Touring
08-09-06, 01:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,343
Posted By coddy

Any itemised ultralight touring gear lists would...

Any itemised ultralight touring gear lists would be helpful if anyone can find the time, please? If they have to include pretty young ladies riding on the rear rack all the better. Just make sure...
Forum: Touring
08-09-06, 12:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,389
Posted By coddy

Thanks for the input, lads and lasses....

Thanks for the input, lads and lasses. http://members.shaw.ca/wenpigsfly/smileys/thumb.gif

The numb feet problem was caused by the soft soles of my walking shoes. I switched to firmer soled astro...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-06, 12:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,291
Posted By coddy

Hartside Pass...? Got any other bright idea's...

Hartside Pass...? Got any other bright idea's Dave...!! :)

Back at 1am this morning after doing the C2C in 28hrs fully loaded (front and rear panniers). Set off at Mon 12:05hrs from Whitehaven,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-06, 04:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,291
Posted By coddy

Thanks Dave. I make it 169.88mm. (inside leg...

Thanks Dave. I make it 169.88mm. (inside leg 31inch)

http://www.nettally.com/palmk/Crankset.html
Forum: Touring
07-31-06, 07:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,389
Posted By coddy

That sounds like a good option if the old knees...

That sounds like a good option if the old knees can handle it, Dan.

What is it like pedalling with sandals on? Do they have rigid soles? http://img116.exs.cx/img116/934/z0tdntknw.gif
Forum: Touring
07-31-06, 06:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,389
Posted By coddy

Clipless Pedals: Who wears what?

G'day folks,

I'm just wondering what you are all using on your travels. I've bought a touring bike with SPD's (M505's) and after reading all the reports of knee problems, I'd like to pre-empt the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-06, 06:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,291
Posted By coddy

Hartside Pass.....aye alright then, Dave. I'm...

Hartside Pass.....aye alright then, Dave. I'm game for a laff.

The next window of opportunity will see Hartside Pass in the bag alongside Honister and Newlands. The bonus with this one is that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-06, 04:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,291
Posted By coddy

Spa Cycles.....I've just received my...

Spa Cycles.....I've just received my ortliebs/tubus tara from Spa this morning, Dave. :)

Like you say, it will be worth loading up the bricks for a training run and seeing how it copes. (I'm not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-06, 06:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,291
Posted By coddy

I'm from up north in the UK, moxfyre. Very...

I'm from up north in the UK, moxfyre.

Very good of you to help out. Hopefully I'll be able to source one in the UK but I've bookmarked Nashbar and will order it from them if I have no joy.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-06, 06:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,291
Posted By coddy

Thanks a lot, Hillrider. Everything I needed...

Thanks a lot, Hillrider.

Everything I needed to know. http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/2803/thumbup6ly.gif

http://www.puretna.com/pic/smilies/thankyou.gif
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-06, 05:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,291
Posted By coddy

Here's a bit more input on the subject. ...

Here's a bit more input on the subject.

Front and rear derailleur capacity

Manufacturers are cautious with their specs and you may be able to push mechs further than they say. Maximise your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-06, 04:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,291
Posted By coddy

A whole lot clearer. So the calculator makes...

A whole lot clearer.

So the calculator makes it clear the effect of any intended changes (either to front/rear or both) and helps to determine which changes are most suitable to achieve the gear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-06, 02:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,291
Posted By coddy

Hmmhh. Food for thought. Dawes Ultra Galaxy...

Hmmhh. Food for thought.

Dawes Ultra Galaxy 2006 uses a Shimano UN53 sealed cartridge BB. Mine has a Shimano 105 splined Octalink ......Aye it's starting to look a wee bit costly although the UN53...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-06, 01:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,291
Posted By coddy

Thanks Mad bike riding scientist. The...

Thanks Mad bike riding scientist.

The smaller 26 or 24 ring might just be worth a try then before going down the Sugino route.

ps. I can't make head nor tail of Sheldon's calculators. I'll have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-06, 01:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,291
Posted By coddy

Wow...thanks for all the useful advise everyone....

Wow...thanks for all the useful advise everyone. :)

The tip to go to an 11-34 cassette to compensate for losing the 52T sounds like a good idea. Could I just remove the 12T from my existing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-06, 10:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,291
Posted By coddy

52-42-30 chainset for touring

Greetings to all,

I'm looking for a bit of advise please.

I have recently bought my first touring bike (Dawes Ultra Galaxy 2005) and I am a bit concerned about the gearing with regard to hill...
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