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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-18, 01:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,170
Posted By clifftaylor

Shoe hitting Front Derailleur cable end cap?

Shoe hitting Front Derailleur cable end cap?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-21-18, 11:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,855
Posted By clifftaylor

The situation as I see it is that Sky are just...

The situation as I see it is that Sky are just where they want to be; they have the Yellow jersey, but not on CF, as a good chunk of the public don't like him - there's been a lot of booing and more....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-18, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,958
Posted By clifftaylor

You should be able to lower the seat post until...

You should be able to lower the seat post until the clamp hits the frame, otherwise as Brian said, the seat post is hitting the bottle cage bolts in the seat tube, and you can just saw as much off as...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-05-18, 11:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,595
Posted By clifftaylor

He's going to get some serious grief from the...

He's going to get some serious grief from the punters during this TdF
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-05-18, 11:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,099
Posted By clifftaylor

I'd try dropping the saddle by 3 or 4 mm, and see...

I'd try dropping the saddle by 3 or 4 mm, and see how that feels; it does look a bit high.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-18, 03:14 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,012
Posted By clifftaylor

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1325/p1000827_05e64901fec5f3b53a61642a3300064291b59499.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-18, 03:25 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,666
Posted By clifftaylor

Check the rider weight limits for the Mavic...

Check the rider weight limits for the Mavic Cosmic carbon fibre pro SL C - Mavic give it as 120kg, so you'll be over their suggested max load - I'd suggest getting a wheelbuilder of repute to make...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-17, 12:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,443
Posted By clifftaylor

Do not underestimate the importance of handlebar...

Do not underestimate the importance of handlebar height - plus or minus 5 or 10mm can make a surprising amount of difference to how your weight is distributed, and hence how your butt feels about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-17, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,706
Posted By clifftaylor

Zubes - the bung has nothing to do with the forks...

Zubes - the bung has nothing to do with the forks other than to tighten them up against the headset bearings, prior to tightening the handlebar stem bolts so that it grips the steerer tube - this is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-29-16, 05:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,511
Posted By clifftaylor

It may be worth considering your position -...

It may be worth considering your position - dropping the bars by 1cm wil redistribute your weight from back to front; I was having saddle issues until I resolved the matter by doing just this.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-15, 03:38 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,422
Posted By clifftaylor

All of them?? 50%? 10%? 1 every couple of years??

All of them?? 50%? 10%? 1 every couple of years??
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-31-15, 06:44 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,507
Posted By clifftaylor

(Also from Derbyshire) I run 46 x 34 front,...

(Also from Derbyshire)

I run 46 x 34 front, and 12 - 27 rear, 10 speed; I do almost all my rides on the "big" ring only, but do use the small one for those sudden steep bits, or if I just want to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-14, 05:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,813
Posted By clifftaylor

KMC 10 speed - last for ages, don't rust any time...

KMC 10 speed - last for ages, don't rust any time soon; joined with a Connex link, as I never got the hang of undoing the KMC version without the appropriate tool.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-21-14, 01:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,549
Posted By clifftaylor

Hi, I use a skull cap from Sweatvac ...

Hi,
I use a skull cap from Sweatvac

Headwear for Men & Women | SweatVac Performance Wear (http://www.sweatvac.com/headwear-pages-61.php)

Very lightweight, no sweat in my eyes, no stripes on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-19-13, 12:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,280
Posted By clifftaylor

I was riding towards a farm, when a small but...

I was riding towards a farm, when a small but noisy dog rushed out and stood in the middle of the road barking at me. I slowed right down, looked him straight in the eye and produced an imaginary...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-13, 11:53 AM
Replies: 429
Views: 33,626
Posted By clifftaylor

The problem as I see it is that Sky have released...

The problem as I see it is that Sky have released 2011 figures onwards, which show that he hasn't got stronger / weaker / slower / faster during that period. What I'd like to see is the 2010 figures,...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-14-13, 11:11 AM
Replies: 429
Views: 33,626
Posted By clifftaylor

Ooops

Ooops
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-14-13, 11:01 AM
Replies: 429
Views: 33,626
Posted By clifftaylor

How will that happen exactly?

How will that happen exactly?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-14-13, 10:05 AM
Replies: 429
Views: 33,626
Posted By clifftaylor

I'd say that the histories of Froome (and Porte)...

I'd say that the histories of Froome (and Porte) in no way suggest that they were about to become world beaters - until 2011 that is, and now Porte can ride at the head of the field for miles, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-13, 03:14 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,427
Posted By clifftaylor

If you do road racing, you will crash. The first...

If you do road racing, you will crash. The first time you try to remove a sticking plaster from a hairy leg, you will understand why racers shave their legs.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-12, 11:59 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,863
Posted By clifftaylor

As a brit, I feel the queen to be a waste of...

As a brit, I feel the queen to be a waste of space.
As someone with ears, I know the singer was a waste of space.
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