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Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 866
Posted By benjamin163

Yes you would have thought I could just unscrew...

Yes you would have thought I could just unscrew the limiter screws and replace with new ones but in practice it doesn't seem that simple. Something for an expert to tackle I think. I can't believe a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 866
Posted By benjamin163

Thank you for your reply and I think this is...

Thank you for your reply and I think this is exactly what we're going to do
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 866
Posted By benjamin163

Thank you for your thoughts. Yes the Boardman...

Thank you for your thoughts. Yes the Boardman bike is dead tempting, I'm glad you concur!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 866
Posted By benjamin163

I think this is a fantastic shout. Unfortunately...

I think this is a fantastic shout. Unfortunately he's not quite as committed to bike maintenance as I am but what I may well do is fully service it myself with the help of London Bike Kitchen which...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-24, 05:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 866
Posted By benjamin163

Thanks so much for the reply. I'm afraid I'm a...

Thanks so much for the reply. I'm afraid I'm a confirmed pannier man after 30 years of bike commuting. I can't stand the sweaty back! and you can carry more.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 866
Posted By benjamin163

To add to this we would be looking to replace the...

To add to this we would be looking to replace the condor with either a Boardman ADV 8.9 or a Planet X Kaffenback. Boardman he can get for about £760 with student discount and it's on offer. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 866
Posted By benjamin163

New bike or strip my old one???

Hello, I've got a conundrum I could use a bit of advice from people who know more than me.
My son inherited my Condor Acciaio about three years ago and loves it even though it's about 20 years old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-22, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 672
Posted By benjamin163

So many great answers here, Yes I always know...

So many great answers here,
Yes I always know which inner tube to get but I always wondered why the descriptions were so damn complicated.
Now I know, thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-22, 05:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 672
Posted By benjamin163

Thanks for the reply. I can see the second and...

Thanks for the reply.
I can see the second and third figures are inches and millimetres but the conversions are quite rough aren't they?
And I still can't work out the first figures and why they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-22, 05:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 672
Posted By benjamin163

Inner tube help

It seems very complicated all the figures on an inner tube box.
to my mind i just need to know my wheel circumstances (28 inch) and my tyre width (33 mm).
but the front of this box has 3 sets of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 508
Posted By benjamin163

So many great answers here I may try all of them!...

So many great answers here I may try all of them!
Thank you.
I ended up using muc off spray eco cleaner which I sprayed onto the chain and cassette.
I then used the Park Tool with soapy water to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-22, 07:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 508
Posted By benjamin163

Chain cleaning fluid reccos

Hello,
I have one of those Park Tool chain cleaning kits which attach to the chain and run it through a chamber full of fluid to get the chain nice and clean.
I have run out of fluid.
When I go...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-21, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By benjamin163

Thank you for your helpful replies. It turns...

Thank you for your helpful replies.
It turns out it was the disk itself which was well worn.
Who'd have thought?
It looked totally fine but apparently these things wear down with time and my front...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-21, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By benjamin163

Thanks for the reply andy, yes it's a hydraulic...

Thanks for the reply andy,
yes it's a hydraulic system, Tektro 300, and the hydraulics do seem fine, as in, the pads seem to engage quickly enough. They just don't 'bite'.
It feels like the pads...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By benjamin163

Front disk brake question

Hello,
My front disk pads engage on the disk but the wheel just seems to keep spinning round if any weight is on the handlebar.
I changed the brake pads but to no avail.
Does anyone have any ideas...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-21, 09:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,114
Posted By benjamin163

tips for lower back ache

Hello,
I commute about 8 miles every day through London with absolutely no bother on my Hoy Shizuka hybrid.
But when I go on longer rides on a more 'roady' bike I tend to get lower back pain.
I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-20, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 616
Posted By benjamin163

Fantastic thanks so much for your response, I...

Fantastic thanks so much for your response, I will try the burping for sure.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-20, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 616
Posted By benjamin163

Oh lord! more Hydraulic disk brake questions...

Hello,
I've been trying to fix my front disk brake.
The pads aren't engaging. the lever goes all the way to the bar.
I've performed a full bleed.
I've put in new pads.
While the spacers are in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-20, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,722
Posted By benjamin163

Thank you for your observations. I've bitten...

Thank you for your observations.
I've bitten the bullet and sent the other one back and bought the correct one.
But it's great to know your thoughts.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-20, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,722
Posted By benjamin163

Can I put an 11 speed chain on a 10 speed cassette

Hello,
I recently bought a new 11 speed chain by mistake instead of a 10 speed.
Am I committing a heinous crime if I fit it anyway?
Or is it just a case of cutting it down to the right size?
Any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-20, 10:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 587
Posted By benjamin163

Thank you for the reply. The pads are new. I...

Thank you for the reply.
The pads are new.
I don't see a lever travel adjustment.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-20, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 587
Posted By benjamin163

Thanks for the reply, No, all seems fine with...

Thanks for the reply,
No, all seems fine with the bleed. No muck. No air.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By benjamin163

length of chain

Hello, I have an 11 speed road bike with campagnolo components.
I have bought a new chain which fits the above description but I am just wondering how one knows when the chain is exactly the right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-20, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 587
Posted By benjamin163

The pads were new, yes. It just feels like when...

The pads were new, yes.
It just feels like when the blocks are in, everything is fine but when I take them out and put the pads back in followed by the wheel, suddenly the lever just goes all the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-20, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 587
Posted By benjamin163

help with hydraulic disk brakes

I found that the lever of my Tektro hydraulic disk brake was going further and further to the bar until the brake wasn't engaging whatsoever so I thought I'd perform a bleed.

It seemed very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-20, 02:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By benjamin163

Thank you very much for your clear, succinct...

Thank you very much for your clear, succinct answer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-20, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By benjamin163

Help with choosing parts

Hello, as a relative beginner with two of my own bike and two others to look after for other members of the family, I have a question I hope you can help me with.
One of my bikes is a Hoy Shizoka...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 09:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,053
Posted By benjamin163

Just to say, thank you everyone for the advice. ...

Just to say, thank you everyone for the advice.
A good clean of the pads and the disk has done the trick.
I never would have thought a little dirt could make such an outrageous noise.
Thanks again.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,053
Posted By benjamin163

Thanks for this. Everthing you suggested has been...

Thanks for this. Everthing you suggested has been done and guess what? No more gut wrenching sounds!!! Thanks so much for your help and advice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 05:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,053
Posted By benjamin163

I may well have been clumsy and got brake fluid...

I may well have been clumsy and got brake fluid on the pads. Do you think this will rub off naturally or do I need to get the sandpaper out?
I have posted pictures of the pads below. Do they look to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 05:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,053
Posted By benjamin163

Hello all, I can't thank you enough for all...

Hello all,
I can't thank you enough for all these answers.
I widened the clearance. That didn't work with the howling noise.
I've taken out the pads and have taken a picture of them and the rotor....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-20, 02:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,053
Posted By benjamin163

Ha, I did none of the above. I was basking in...

Ha,
I did none of the above.
I was basking in the glory of a successful brake bleed.
A job half done and all that.
I'm off out into the rain to 'bed in'.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-20, 02:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,053
Posted By benjamin163

Who Knew??? Such a kerfuffle! I did none of...

Who Knew???
Such a kerfuffle!
I did none of the 'bedding in' I'm afraid.
Another lesson learnt.
And I was so pleased with myself for finally getting the bleed done.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-20, 03:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,053
Posted By benjamin163

help with a squeaky disk brake

hello,
I just changed the fluid in my front disk brake and also changed the pads.
All is working well but the brake makes the most awful shriek when the pads engage on the disk.
It really is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-20, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 896
Posted By benjamin163

which inner tube for my 28m tyres?

Hello,
I have 28mm tyres and I've noticed that there are two different inner tubes which both say they fit.
One is 20-28mm.
The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-20, 06:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,334
Posted By benjamin163

gearing question

Hello, how would I work out the crossover between the gears on the larger chainring and the gears on the smaller one?
ie is 5th gear on the large chainring the same as 10th gear on the smaller one? ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,511
Posted By benjamin163

What a load of fascinating answers. I have been...

What a load of fascinating answers.
I have been out a few times on some short very steep climbs over the last few days and tried both ways.
Suffice to say, I found that it all comes down to what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 08:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,511
Posted By benjamin163

Well I'm 2.95 according to those calculations so...

Well I'm 2.95 according to those calculations so I think the answer is to only ride a bike downhill!!
Fascinating answer and thank you for sharing.
I still can't get it out of my head that it all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 08:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,511
Posted By benjamin163

I'm on the road, doing between 20 and 50 miles...

I'm on the road, doing between 20 and 50 miles depending on the difficulty on a Fairlight Strael (just got it) Which is super comfy. I want to go far but be comfy. Not going to break any speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 07:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,511
Posted By benjamin163

To pump or to grind? That is the question...

Hello,
as I find myself heaving my large frame up some rather steep short climbs on the Pembrokeshire coast, I wonder, is the advice I'm always given to go down a gear or two and pedal faster really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-20, 03:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 923
Posted By benjamin163

Thanks for the reply. I will only really be...

Thanks for the reply.
I will only really be riding on the road.
At the moment I wear shoes with three bolt cleats and I guess I've got used to that.
People have replied talking about 'platforms'...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-20, 03:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 923
Posted By benjamin163

My son will inherit the Condor and the Hoy is...

My son will inherit the Condor and the Hoy is just for commuting. Excuse my ignorance, what are 'platforms'?
At the moment on my Hoy I have just normal flat pedals.
On my condor I have pedals that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 923
Posted By benjamin163

Pedal advice needed

Hello, I get my new bike in August, Fairlight Strael.
I will be doing the odd 60 mile ride with many more 20 mile rides in between.
A fun rider at best but appreciate the comfort and stability my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-20, 05:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,316
Posted By benjamin163

Why do some rear wheel hubs make a louder noise than others?

Is there a functional reason for it?
Is it simply designed in by the makers?
Is there a way of making the noise quieter/louder?
Any thoughts gratefully received.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-13-20, 07:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 849
Posted By benjamin163

Really appreciate your replies. gave me a lot...

Really appreciate your replies.
gave me a lot of food for thought.
i checked weight limits and the Hunt 4 season were well within my aple weight so I've gone with them on the basis that they have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-20, 08:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 849
Posted By benjamin163

Thanks so much for your reply. So if I want...

Thanks so much for your reply.
So if I want 32/32 wheelset would you have an opinion on Hope 20Five v Hunt Superdura Dynamo?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-20, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 849
Posted By benjamin163

Advice on wheel, tyre and headset options needed

Hello,
I'm about to dive in on a new bike and have been given choices on all the above which I'm unsure about.
To be clear, I'm no bike fanatic. I enjoy riding, mostly along roads, as a way of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-09-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,548
Posted By benjamin163

This is great, thank you for sharing. I'm no...

This is great, thank you for sharing.
I'm no elite athlete, so I think using this as a general guide is perfect for my needs.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-20, 07:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,548
Posted By benjamin163

Tyre pressure - how much is to do with my weight?

Hello,
I was always bought up to believe a higher tyre pressure on a thinner wheel meant more speed.
With all the new data available that now seems very old fashioned.
I was watching a video just...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-26-20, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,002
Posted By benjamin163

such a great reply and really appreciated, thank...

such a great reply and really appreciated, thank you for taking the time.
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