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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-22, 05:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 326
Posted By maglia_grigia

Bottom Bracket spacer

Hi folks,

I have got stuck with a vintage road bike to single speed conversion I've been chipping away at for a few months. .
Current issue is that with the cranks fitted the spindle that fits...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-22, 04:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,489
Posted By maglia_grigia

Glad to say I installed bull horns on a single...

Glad to say I installed bull horns on a single speed project I have been putting together.
Just about there - waiting on a few parts and can hopefully get the cranks and drivetrain on in the next...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-22, 03:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,116
Posted By maglia_grigia

It's a fair point re: exercise. Obviously worth...

It's a fair point re: exercise. Obviously worth factoring this in and trying to build up some muscle / endurance.



I tried to hold the position on the trainer and I can do it ok. I don't have...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-22, 06:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,116
Posted By maglia_grigia

Sore / numb left hand & frame size

Hi,

I have had my bike since 2020 - a Bianchi via Narone C2C - purchased 2nd hand. Have been riding mainly indoors, until this year when I got the cycling bug and have been doing a lot more KMs...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-22, 04:38 AM
Replies: 9,907
Views: 260,321
Posted By maglia_grigia

Very much addicted at present. Been flirting...

Very much addicted at present.

Been flirting with road cycling for a few years and had an old bike that I got fixed up c. 2018. Did a few runs but nothing really stuck.

During lockdown I was at...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-22, 09:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,480
Posted By maglia_grigia

I think you saying there would be a huge market...

I think you saying there would be a huge market for this has created and answered your own question. The market decides the price of this and as we have seen of late - as demand shoots up, prices...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-22, 11:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,489
Posted By maglia_grigia

Yeah, I have realised that the more research I've...

Yeah, I have realised that the more research I've done. Would have to cobble something together that probably wouldn't be very ergonomic. .

Might keep my road bike set up and use this as...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-22, 02:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,489
Posted By maglia_grigia

Bullhorns?

Just looking to get a range of views. I have a road bike, which I love. I'm not built for speed and don't race - use this mainly for exercise, sub 60 min rides, but hopefully with the odd longer ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-22, 07:00 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,697
Posted By maglia_grigia

Would definitely say that the frame is the main...

Would definitely say that the frame is the main part of the bike and most other parts are consumables or will need replaced after enough use or misuse.

Foe example, lets say you had two bikes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-22, 06:50 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,576
Posted By maglia_grigia

In terms of the climbing bike discussion... it's...

In terms of the climbing bike discussion... it's worth noting that some of the GC guys in the Pro Cycling world will absolutely change their bike for certain stages.

Not sure if there is much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-22, 06:38 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,576
Posted By maglia_grigia

Personal view is if you are not racing and just...

Personal view is if you are not racing and just riding for recreation, then get the best bike you can afford that makes you happy. Regardless of how quick it is - as others have pointed out, your...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
02-16-22, 04:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,475
Posted By maglia_grigia

I'd caution that if you are a keen outdoor...

I'd caution that if you are a keen outdoor cyclist, any kind of indoor cycling may not scratch your itch.

I personally use indoor cycling as a quick fitness blast when kids are in the house or I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-20, 03:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,793
Posted By maglia_grigia

Made it out yesterday afternoon despite some...

Made it out yesterday afternoon despite some drizzle.
Got a nice hill near me with a gentle gradient for 6km or so, great road surface and designated cycle lane - which takes a bit of stress out. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-20, 12:27 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,024
Posted By maglia_grigia

Longer cycle today, clipped into the bike. ...

Longer cycle today, clipped into the bike.

No real issues clipping and unclipping, apart from when I nearly fell after I decided to stop going up a road that was much steeper than I thought.
On...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 635
Posted By maglia_grigia

Anything new around the $280 is going to be entry...

Anything new around the $280 is going to be entry level and possibly not be very robust for outdoor mileage.

2nd hand, you will likely get something serviceable that will
a) allow you to see if...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-20, 10:02 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,024
Posted By maglia_grigia

Anyway, quick kilometre or so. Didn't fall and...

Anyway, quick kilometre or so. Didn't fall and got clipped and unclipped ok.

Wouldn't say I'm a convert but wasn't as tricky as I feared and will persevere for a while to give it a fair chance.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-20, 09:02 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,024
Posted By maglia_grigia

I'm not sure it's quite unanimous. Certainly does...

I'm not sure it's quite unanimous. Certainly does seem to be a 'if you try it, this becomes what you do' but there are loads of people who ride road bikes for fitness or commuting and use flat...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-20, 07:55 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,024
Posted By maglia_grigia

I am also confused as to the loyalty shown to...

I am also confused as to the loyalty shown to being clipped into the pedals. Especially as there seems to be no meaningful performance benefit, except for sprints.

Just picked up a 2nd hand...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-20, 06:08 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 26,665
Posted By maglia_grigia

would absolutely not have headphones in while...

would absolutely not have headphones in while riding on the road.

My view is you only need to be unlucky once and your life could change dramatically or come to a premature end.

I like to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-20, 01:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,259
Posted By maglia_grigia

Thanks. I had looked at the spray.bike site and...

Thanks. I had looked at the spray.bike site and nearly pulled the trigger, apart from my concern of not being able to dissemble and reassemble.

Going to see a second hand bike tomorrow, so that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-20, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,259
Posted By maglia_grigia

Thanks - that's helpful.

Thanks - that's helpful.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-20, 06:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,259
Posted By maglia_grigia

I guess I certainly don't mind if it's not...

I guess I certainly don't mind if it's not perfect. It would be good if I managed to learn how to do it and got my knowledge up.

But if it costs loads in tools and things that I won't use...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-20, 06:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,259
Posted By maglia_grigia

Thanks man. I've had a look at this and I can't...

Thanks man. I've had a look at this and I can't see anyone near me that does this.
I'm in Scotland and perhaps there could be a gap in the market as plenty of cyclists about.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-20, 02:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,259
Posted By maglia_grigia

Painting a road bike?

So I have this old road bike, it is nothing special, a Carrera Zelos (I believe 2013) that I kind of fell into owning.

I'm not a hard core cyclist at all, but just want to get out for some...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-20, 05:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 801
Posted By maglia_grigia

Always fascinated by new v second hand dynamic. ...

Always fascinated by new v second hand dynamic.

Ultimately the world of amateur sport is filled with people who go out and drop a few weeks salary on a bike, golf clubs, skiis, rifles, archery...
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