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Forum: United Kingdom
04-13-13, 02:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,856
Posted By irishbill76

ask the guy you nicked it off :P

ask the guy you nicked it off :P
Forum: Touring
04-22-12, 11:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,357
Posted By irishbill76

You can tour on just about anything. There's a...

You can tour on just about anything. There's a guy here in the UK who toured from Lands End to John O'Groats on a Raleigh Chopper. 900-ish miles. Yes I'm serious.
Forum: Touring
03-16-12, 04:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,806
Posted By irishbill76

My ex-wife took one look at my bike when I just...

My ex-wife took one look at my bike when I just got it and she asked "What is THAT?" I said "Eh? Its a tourer"
She said only old men ride bikes like that.
I said nothing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-12, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 890
Posted By irishbill76

I find that because i have fairly small hands, i...

I find that because i have fairly small hands, i get more leverage on the levers if they travel about a third of their distance before the pads hit the rim. thats just me though
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-12, 02:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 890
Posted By irishbill76

I'd start with sanding the pads and see what...

I'd start with sanding the pads and see what difference there is. Then new pads if that doesnt help before any further drastic action. even if new brakes are eventually required, you'll have back up...
Forum: Touring
03-10-12, 05:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,022
Posted By irishbill76

11-12 mph average over a usual 40-45 mile day out...

11-12 mph average over a usual 40-45 mile day out with the bike club. 10-11 mph on my own. usually lightly loaded but my bike still weighs a heck of a lot more than the other guys i ride with. im...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-10-12, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By irishbill76

Looks like the salt has eaten away at the shiny...

Looks like the salt has eaten away at the shiny coating. Nothing to worry about. Just keep it oiled.
Forum: Touring
03-09-12, 08:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 806
Posted By irishbill76

On almost every ride I go on with the bike club,...

On almost every ride I go on with the bike club, they take me through a small park with dirt trails and not particularily rough ones. Each time it happens, i think to myself "slow down eejits! This...
Forum: Touring
03-09-12, 07:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,712
Posted By irishbill76

Bar choice, like anything else on a bike is down...

Bar choice, like anything else on a bike is down to personal preference. Alot of the older long distance riders just started off with drop bars, got used to them and stuck with them.
For me...
Forum: Touring
03-08-12, 01:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,096
Posted By irishbill76

If you're not opposed to riding an alloy framed...

If you're not opposed to riding an alloy framed bike, I can suggest a 4th that may very well suit your sons small size. Dawes Vantage!
I'm 5'3" and ride the 48cm/19" model and theres more than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-12, 01:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,043
Posted By irishbill76

It might be an idea to flush the chain with a...

It might be an idea to flush the chain with a water displacement type oil such as WD40 or similar, ride the bike for a couple miles to get it worked in, dry off then put some proper lube on a rag and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-12, 05:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,845
Posted By irishbill76

Unfortunately, wet weather will always be a...

Unfortunately, wet weather will always be a problem when it comes to braking. Even disc brakes require longer stopping distances. Best thing to do is grin and bear it.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-01-12, 08:46 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,846
Posted By irishbill76

4 weeks smoke free now and damn proud of it :D ...

4 weeks smoke free now and damn proud of it :D
One of the neighbours popped in for a chit chat and promptly decided to light up......man did he get a bollocking!
He's been gone two hours and I can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-12, 07:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,507
Posted By irishbill76

A bit of air in the inner tube before mounting...

A bit of air in the inner tube before mounting the tyre helps prevent pinch flats. As for tools, use steel tyre levers and not the cheap ones either. Spend money on them or like mine did last night...
Forum: Touring
03-01-12, 07:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,391
Posted By irishbill76

Topeak do a range of racks called "Beam Racks"...

Topeak do a range of racks called "Beam Racks" that clamp to the seat post and Tortec do their P-Clips for fitting standard racks to bikes without rack or mudguard mounts. The only problem you may...
Forum: Touring
02-22-12, 04:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,916
Posted By irishbill76

Not to sound like a dick or anything, but I...

Not to sound like a dick or anything, but I couldn't care less about what I can or can't climb or power output or anything else really. All I care about is enjoying the ride and watching the scenery...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-21-12, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 784
Posted By irishbill76

I wear normal prescription glasses while riding....

I wear normal prescription glasses while riding. I'm looking into some cycling glasses that have prescription lenses built in as I think Myosmith has a valid point about the cold air drying out my...
Forum: Touring
02-21-12, 09:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,913
Posted By irishbill76

48-38-28 with an 11-32 cassette. A 26 or even a...

48-38-28 with an 11-32 cassette. A 26 or even a 24T granny ring would be nice at times...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-12, 08:45 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,628
Posted By irishbill76

It was a Peugeot something or other road bike...

It was a Peugeot something or other road bike with Reynolds 531 tubing. My dad bought her originally to go to work on and was later passed to me when he got the motorhome running. It didn't matter...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-21-12, 06:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 803
Posted By irishbill76

I run my lights in broad daylight as well as at...

I run my lights in broad daylight as well as at night. If its a good enough safety feature for Volvo to use on their cars, its certainly a good idea for any cyclist. As for anti-theft? Take the...
Forum: Touring
02-21-12, 06:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,211
Posted By irishbill76

Since returning to cycling, boredom hasn't been...

Since returning to cycling, boredom hasn't been an issue. A typical day tour with the bike club is around 45-80 miles and the group goes at a pace that leaves me completely drained by the end. During...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-20-12, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 871
Posted By irishbill76

I've been using a pair of Altura Nightvision...

I've been using a pair of Altura Nightvision gloves for the last couple of weeks and they've been ok down to -2 C. Got mine from Amazon but they're available almost everywhere else I've looked....
Forum: Touring
02-20-12, 03:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,824
Posted By irishbill76

The back issues are available to download if you...

The back issues are available to download if you subscribe. I'm a subscriber myself :)
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-20-12, 06:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 784
Posted By irishbill76

Frosted Eyes?

As luck would have it, my return to cycling started in the colder months and whilst I've been ok with freezing my arse off, another problem has me slightly worried.
On two rides, each about...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-12-12, 06:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,553
Posted By irishbill76

I used to know a guy that rode a motorbike. His...

I used to know a guy that rode a motorbike. His tip for avoiding a steamed up/fogged up visor on his helmet was to smear the inside of the visor with a thin layer of vaseline or washing up liquid.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-12-12, 03:53 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,846
Posted By irishbill76

It'll be two weeks tomorrow since I had a smoke...

It'll be two weeks tomorrow since I had a smoke and I'm already feeling better. The smell of tobacco is no longer stinking out my home and I no longer cough my ass off after a ride. Im still using...
Forum: Touring
02-03-12, 08:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,197
Posted By irishbill76

If you have the finances for it, I'd suggest a...

If you have the finances for it, I'd suggest a Royce bottom bracket. They're built by a bunch of guys who worked for Rolls Royce, are long lasting and serviceable unlike most cartridge systems these...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-31-12, 03:07 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,846
Posted By irishbill76

Everyones different :) Starting day no.2....

Everyones different :)
Starting day no.2. Havent caved in so far.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-12, 02:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 806
Posted By irishbill76

Pardon me for saying, but this lot are talking a...

Pardon me for saying, but this lot are talking a right load of bs. I started mountain biking in 1993 with a Raleigh M-Trax Ti-1000. Fully rigid and tektro cantilever brakes. Back then mountain bikers...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-30-12, 04:09 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,846
Posted By irishbill76

Been to see the smoking cessation councelor this...

Been to see the smoking cessation councelor this morning and got my patches and inhalators, just had my last (hopefully) smoke, here goes :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-12, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,044
Posted By irishbill76

Chances are you're crossing the chain too much....

Chances are you're crossing the chain too much. It shouldn't really go any higher than 3rd socket up from your smallest (highest) gear if its on the outer ring. The noise will louder as the chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-12, 11:48 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,410
Posted By irishbill76

I sold my soul when I married the ex. Does that...

I sold my soul when I married the ex. Does that count? :P
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-12, 11:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,913
Posted By irishbill76

I'd say go with a slightly bigger outer...

I'd say go with a slightly bigger outer chainring. How big you can go will depend on your front mech though. An extra 4 teeth on the chainring will provide you with a fair bit of extra speed. My...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-12, 07:35 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 40,386
Posted By irishbill76

2011 Dawes Super Galaxy for me please :)

2011 Dawes Super Galaxy for me please :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-25-12, 07:26 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,953
Posted By irishbill76

I'll just add my 2 cents worth here. Forget about...

I'll just add my 2 cents worth here. Forget about trying to get fit, forget about trying to get extra miles in, forget about going faster and forget everything else except getting out and cycling....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-12, 06:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 37,058
Posted By irishbill76

Its all about weight saving my friend. Cartridges...

Its all about weight saving my friend. Cartridges weigh less than some stupidly heavy alloy mini-pump that you buy once and never have to pay out for again. Personally, I'm off to the bike shop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-12, 06:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 932
Posted By irishbill76

I wouldn't recommend this either. If after...

I wouldn't recommend this either. If after tightening the bolt the glue cracks, the bolt will just spin around again and if it's under load, theres no way that bolts coming out easily. If you end up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-12, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 932
Posted By irishbill76

I wouldn't risk doing it yourself and certainly...

I wouldn't risk doing it yourself and certainly not a bike shop as they're not generally structural engineers. Bolt diameters can vary significantly from one size to the next size up which means...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-12, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,436
Posted By irishbill76

Carbohydrate intake should be at the top of you...

Carbohydrate intake should be at the top of you list when cycling as it's the main nutrient for providing energy levels longterm. Being diabetic for 31 years taught me this and many of the top sports...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-25-12, 05:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,154
Posted By irishbill76

Yep, thats what I was thinking. I knew a guy that...

Yep, thats what I was thinking. I knew a guy that actually did that. I ve no idea if he's still living or not.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-24-12, 11:27 PM
Replies: 8,742
Views: 643,255
Posted By irishbill76

I live in a 5th floor apartment...I use the...

I live in a 5th floor apartment...I use the elevator :P
And based on your logic, would you jump from a plane without a parachute based on that it only reduces the risk of plummeting to the ground...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-24-12, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8,742
Views: 643,255
Posted By irishbill76

My own personal arguement is based on part fact...

My own personal arguement is based on part fact and part personal belief. Fact: A helmet reduces risk of injury or death. I say reduces, not prevents. Anyone who disagrees can look up any number of...
Forum: Touring
01-24-12, 12:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,570
Posted By irishbill76

I've used Freesole shoe glue for all sorts. I've...

I've used Freesole shoe glue for all sorts. I've made a chainstay protector from it (using masking tape as a template), covering parts of the headtube to stop the cable wearing away the paint and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-24-12, 11:18 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,846
Posted By irishbill76

Been trying quit for over a week now and failed...

Been trying quit for over a week now and failed miserably every time. I'll go maybe 4-5 hrs before i cave in and wander out to buy more.
My reasons for quitting? I wanna be around long enough to...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-24-12, 09:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,154
Posted By irishbill76

"I see a retrofit being the same thing. Cut out...

"I see a retrofit being the same thing. Cut out the top tube, flatten any residual features of the top tube on the seat tube and head tube, and then make it into a step through."

"Suicidal" is a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-23-12, 06:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,206
Posted By irishbill76

The main difference between the 2 frame styles is...

The main difference between the 2 frame styles is standover height. As a normal frame's top tube doesnt rise, the standover height is best measured according to the seat tube length. If you're suited...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-23-12, 05:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,933
Posted By irishbill76

The kiddie needs to able to support his/her head...

The kiddie needs to able to support his/her head with (depending on what your view on them is) a helmet against the forces of turning, braking and acceleration. Mine didnt go in the trailer until...
Forum: Touring
01-23-12, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,580
Posted By irishbill76

http://travellingtwo.com/shop/ebooks/biketouringgu...

http://travellingtwo.com/shop/ebooks/biketouringguide
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Adventure-Cycle-Touring-Handbook-2nd-Worldwide/dp/1905864256/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1_rsrssl0

Every bit of info you'll ever...
Forum: Framebuilders
01-23-12, 05:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,154
Posted By irishbill76

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?page_id=1...

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?page_id=175629
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090424212415AAq4n9d
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-153227.html

Thats the...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-23-12, 10:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,933
Posted By irishbill76

I've never owned a car in my life. Got married...

I've never owned a car in my life. Got married (and separated), had two gorgeous girls and took them everywhere in a bargain basement bike trailer. I never encountered -20 temperatures but theres...
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