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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-12, 02:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,857
Posted By nightrider uk

Hoping to start doing a Pilates class and keep it...

Hoping to start doing a Pilates class and keep it through out the winter.I want to build up my core strength and flexability.This and losing steady weight IE a stone by January,should help me ride my...
Forum: United Kingdom
09-04-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 376,435
Posted By nightrider uk

Live in Grantham in eastern England.Its summer...

Live in Grantham in eastern England.Its summer here at last:thumb:
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-10-12, 05:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 821
Posted By nightrider uk

I just do a short ride,say 10-15 miles on the...

I just do a short ride,say 10-15 miles on the bike I will be doing the Randonee on.Nice and easy just to make sure the bike set up is OK.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-15-12, 09:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,911
Posted By nightrider uk

I ride Mavik Aksiums on two of my bikes and have...

I ride Mavik Aksiums on two of my bikes and have been using them for the last five years.Dispite several direct hits on nasty pothole they have stayed true.I weigh between 90-95 kg depending on...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-15-12, 01:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 58,741
Posted By nightrider uk

Thanks for the great thread it's inspired me to...

Thanks for the great thread it's inspired me to do my first 200km fixed ride.I did it on a 72 inch gear on a very flat course,the only gradiants were over railway bridges ect...The first 100km was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-13-12, 02:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,443
Posted By nightrider uk

White bar tape makes you go faster.

White bar tape makes you go faster.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-18-12, 01:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,211
Posted By nightrider uk

About 80-90 rpm seems right for me and about 60...

About 80-90 rpm seems right for me and about 60 rpm up a short sleep climb.But on fixed anywhere between 36-160+.It might be an idea to try fixed for training,it varies your cadence.Plus its great...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-13-12, 08:57 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,065
Posted By nightrider uk

5x200km for me this year.Tried last year but got...

5x200km for me this year.Tried last year but got ill in August.Slowly building up the distances now,but overweight at this moment in time.I would try a 200 every month,round the year,but the Winters...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-11-12, 02:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,827
Posted By nightrider uk

I use Trek computers,for the large...

I use Trek computers,for the large display,temp,and cheaper than Cateye.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-01-11, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,528
Posted By nightrider uk

Currently weighing in at 213lb a bit heavy for a...

Currently weighing in at 213lb a bit heavy for a cyclist,I am six foot tall so don't look to bad in civvies.Would like to get down to 180 ideally.Going for a gradual weight loss over the winter.I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,452
Posted By nightrider uk

The slipping I am talking about is really 1st...

The slipping I am talking about is really 1st gear jumping out of gear into a false neutral.I certainly wouldn't risk doing a standing climb in 1st gear due to there being a genital, top tube...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-11, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 304,033
Posted By nightrider uk

I like your decal on your chainstay.

I like your decal on your chainstay.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-21-11, 12:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,452
Posted By nightrider uk

I like my S3X it gives me,with a 48x15 gearing...

I like my S3X it gives me,with a 48x15 gearing with a middle gear of about 66 inches.I spend 80% of my time in this gear.Top gear is about 88 inches useful for swooping down hills and a low gear I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-11-11, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 304,033
Posted By nightrider uk

51 years old here and been riding fixed for 3 of...

51 years old here and been riding fixed for 3 of those.It's just so much fun and I think it makes you a better cyclist.Those head winds though!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-11-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,153
Posted By nightrider uk

SPDs on mine with MTB shoes.Easy to clip in and...

SPDs on mine with MTB shoes.Easy to clip in and out of with a bit of practice and mountain bike shoes are easy to walk up those nasty hills,when you need the old 24inch gear.My bike is red.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-11-11, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9,750
Views: 493,291
Posted By nightrider uk

Boiled in lead.Orb

Boiled in lead.Orb
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-10-11, 02:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,212
Posted By nightrider uk

I think Stumey Archer just fit and forget,they...

I think Stumey Archer just fit and forget,they tend to mainly fitted to utility bikes,which tend to be neglected.I wash my bikes as much as possible.Single speed or fixed is the best type of bike for...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-10-11, 04:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,212
Posted By nightrider uk

Yes,it should.These Sturmey Archer hubs are...

Yes,it should.These Sturmey Archer hubs are pretty fit and forget,a lot better than ruining expensive derailleurs.Shimano hubs are good too but a bit more spendy.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-07-11, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,139
Posted By nightrider uk

I am 51 but only about 25 on the bike My bikes...

I am 51 but only about 25 on the bike
My bikes are.1)Mercian.A hand built English bike,with brooks Swift saddle and Carradice saddle.
2)Kinesis.A aluminium bike equipped with Sturmey Archer 3...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-07-11, 04:11 AM
Replies: 27,126
Views: 3,119,137
Posted By nightrider uk

A pleasant 15 miles on a nice autumn...

A pleasant 15 miles on a nice autumn morning.Still waiting for the all clear from my doctors since getting DVT back in August.The bike makes me feel young and I hate not being able to ride.Its my...
Forum: Introductions
10-06-11, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 191
Posted By nightrider uk

Thanks 10 Wheels.No chance of sunburn here.As for...

Thanks 10 Wheels.No chance of sunburn here.As for lights I use simple LED battery lights front and rear.
Forum: Introductions
10-06-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 191
Posted By nightrider uk

nightrider uk

Hi from England.Here's a virtual cup of tea.
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