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Forum: Electric Bikes
12-11-21, 01:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 864
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Technology vs practicality

Due to age and injury, I've pretty much moved over to e-bikes for commuting. What I'm finding is as bikes get more advanced they are getting harder to fix.

So last night I had a flat in the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-20, 12:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 357
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Covid bike repairs.

My e-bike is my ride to and from work during the pandemic.


Noticed that the Shimano hydraulic front brake was pretty much awful so I needed to take a look. The pads looked worn, so I ordered...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-25-19, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,016
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Heart rate monitors

Not able to ride to work at the moment as I've changed jobs, so I'm using a treadmill for running at home.

I'm just wondering why I can burn 250 calories on my bike for 20mins but running on a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-07-18, 12:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Charging advice for batteries

There was a link posted on here about getting the best out of your battery, something like only charging up to 75% or something, now I can't find it. Anyone know where it is?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-18, 10:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,028
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Pin came out of the side plate. The Mechanic is...

Pin came out of the side plate. The Mechanic is going to replace the link and it's free of charge. He didn't recommend putting a new chain on. Thanks all.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-18, 02:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,028
Posted By Jonahhobbes

thank you - will get back I'm cooking at the mo. ...

thank you - will get back I'm cooking at the mo. I'm not mech so I'll have to have a look at it. Chilli comes first though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-18, 02:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,028
Posted By Jonahhobbes

So what information are you looking for? I...

So what information are you looking for?

I said I'm not a bike mechanic. I came here for advice.

This used to be a much more friendly place.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-18, 01:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,028
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Sorry I forgot my electron microscope which I...

Sorry I forgot my electron microscope which I normally carry on my commute to identify my bike chain stress fractures.

I'm not asking for a fix I just asking for opinions on what to say to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-18, 12:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,028
Posted By Jonahhobbes

I hadn't thought of that. Thank you.

I hadn't thought of that. Thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-18, 11:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,028
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Side plate on a link is bent where it snapped....

Side plate on a link is bent where it snapped. The bike is a Salsa La Cruz and is my main commute, it has panniers but nothing to much and I was on the hill near home so it snapped under pressure....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-18, 04:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,028
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Chain snapped on Shimano 105

Recently took my cross bike in to the LBS to have some work done and asked the mechanic to give the bike a full service. I reckoned the groupset still had about 6 months life in it before it needed a...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-18, 10:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 873
Posted By Jonahhobbes

The tire was "overhauled" back in 2016 according...

The tire was "overhauled" back in 2016 according to a company you tube vid. This would tally with when I noticed the decline in puncture resistance. I've emailed the company and will post a response.
Forum: Commuting
04-02-18, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 873
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Schwalbe Marathon pluses compound change?

I've been running marathon pluses for years at least 10. I recently replaced both and noticed that they were a lot easier to mount. Anyone who runs them knows they are a bastard to mount and there...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-11-17, 07:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,626
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Can't remember if I posted it here or not as it...

Can't remember if I posted it here or not as it was a few years ago. Anyhow I was cycling uphill along my local cycle track, it's quite steep. The track runs parallel to the highway and the traffic...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-05-17, 05:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,626
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Don't ride get it sorted if you can't stop the...

Don't ride get it sorted if you can't stop the bike comfortably then you are in trouble. What you are describing is an easy fix.

There is a major difference between the lazy laser fitters of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-05-17, 05:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,626
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Jeez you've not changed. I was quoting the...

Jeez you've not changed. I was quoting the article from the coroners report.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-04-17, 10:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,626
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Petite hands may have contributed to crash.

https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/96469780/brakes-too-big-for-cyclists-petite-hands-contributed-to-fatal-crash


Brakes too big for a cyclist's "petite hands" may have contributed to the crash which...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-17, 01:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,759
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Thanks for the replies. I'm going with a pair of...

Thanks for the replies. I'm going with a pair of photocromatic sunnies.
Forum: Commuting
08-22-17, 03:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,759
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Sunglasses that deal with bright early morning sunlight?

Every couple of years I have to buy a new pair sunglasses as they seem to deteriorate in their ability to cut out bright early morning glare.

I've always attributed it to lens quality and the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-19-15, 11:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,423
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Never rode a bike there, but have had emails from...

Never rode a bike there, but have had emails from people who have and the general consensus is that the whole thing is well out of order. The local cycling advocacy groups are looking at hiring a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-19-15, 12:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,423
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Guy gets fined for taking the lane in NZ

Even though in the New Zealand Road Code you are allowed. This has received a lot of press, most negative and reinforces that New Zealand is a sh*tty place to ride bikes in.

Alex Mann fined for...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
06-05-15, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,595
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Long term rheumatoid arthritis and now Fibromyalgia-trike/recumbent

Know of a women who has the above diagnosis and is looking at a trike, not sure she even knew what a recumbent is. She states her balance and strength is very limited and has pretty much given up on...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-15, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Interlocking rubber speed humps

Just fell foul of one of these today.

It's autumn where I am and a very narrow one of these humps has been placed at the bottom of a long decent on the road home. I normally go around it, (between...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-15, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 967
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Sunglasses Lens degradation

I've noticed that any pair of sunglasses I use, the ability to cut down glare gets less effective after a year or so. I put this down to the crap thrown up off the roads, (carbon black from tires...
Forum: Commuting
10-08-14, 08:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,908
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Have you ever tried cycling with the nose down?...

Have you ever tried cycling with the nose down? You are constantly needing to push yourself back up the seat. Even if it is comfortable, you are wasting so much energy and form just staying on the...
Forum: Commuting
10-08-14, 07:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,908
Posted By Jonahhobbes

You've wandered into the wrong thread. Go out...

You've wandered into the wrong thread. Go out again turn left, it's the bright yellow door with the furry handle. That's the surrealist thread you signed up for.
Forum: Commuting
10-08-14, 07:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,908
Posted By Jonahhobbes

saddle down

410798

Click on pic to get a bigger picture.

The guy that owns this bike says he does massive commutes and touring with this bike. I pointed out that he would have to expend a lot of energy...
Forum: Commuting
09-02-14, 08:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,276
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Bollocks are the male bits and in England the...

Bollocks are the male bits and in England the term is used as a mild expletive.

I'm actually a little concerned about the dent as it's really a crease and I may take it into the LBS. Don't think...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-14, 08:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,276
Posted By Jonahhobbes

the dent http://i.imgur.com/eCnvi1El.jpg ...

the dent
http://i.imgur.com/eCnvi1El.jpg

the flowerpot with chilli plant
http://i.imgur.com/TWKzSTPl.jpg
Forum: Commuting
08-22-14, 02:03 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,276
Posted By Jonahhobbes

B*llocks have dented my LHT

The bike fell over with full panniers and on to a concrete flower pot. Top tube has a big dent, not so pretty now LHT :(
Forum: Commuting
08-21-14, 12:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,691
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Have a LHT - it's a very slow ride unless you...

Have a LHT - it's a very slow ride unless you look at swapping out the stock wheels. The rim brakes are shocking but I don't know if they've changed my surly is around 5 years old.

Have a Salsa La...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-21-14, 11:06 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,668
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Practice using your gears. You want to be able to...

Practice using your gears. You want to be able to switch down to a lower gear which will make it easier to peddle away from trouble should you have to slow down, change direction or bunny hop a kerb....
Forum: Commuting
08-21-14, 10:04 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,027
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Hmm been away for ages. When did the Commuting...

Hmm been away for ages. When did the Commuting forum get so cranky? A&S you'd always need a tin hat but the Commuting forum used to be fairly chilled out.
Forum: Commuting
10-14-13, 07:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,970
Posted By Jonahhobbes

We are smart casual so when I get in I'm in...

We are smart casual so when I get in I'm in cycling gear and then head to the shower to change. However as i sometimes get asked things on the way to the shower by colleagues I tend to wear a pair of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-12, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,009
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Good result, I ended up going for a Colnago CLX. ...

Good result, I ended up going for a Colnago CLX.

Completely different experience at Capital Cycles in Wellington.

The guy judged my height correctly just by looking at me. Measured me before...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-12, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,009
Posted By Jonahhobbes

A roadie collegue said pretty much the same...

A roadie collegue said pretty much the same thing.

I will complete BustaQuad's sizing tool when I get in and Taga yeah you are right, if it don't add up I'll pull the plug, good deal or not.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-12, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,009
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Some Urgent advice needed re: frame size

I'm looking at getting a Scott CR1 pro, walked into the bike shop as I could get finance from them but the shop was not my first choice. Last years model and it's a good deal.

I asked for a medium...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-16-12, 05:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,650
Posted By Jonahhobbes

About the stem, we got the bikes imported and...

About the stem, we got the bikes imported and picked them up from a LBS who put them together, the LBS guy has a long history of dealing with Surlys and Salsas. We all looked, including the owner and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-08-12, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,650
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Need a Women's saddle for distance/comfort riding

It's probably been done to death, but I'm struggling with the slowness of my work comp to do a search. Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good saddle for my wife's first 160km ride? She is keen...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-05-11, 10:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,058
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Hearing and wind noise

Ive suffered from tinnitus for years and avoided using any earphones as I thought it would worsen my condition. However after seeing an audiologist who stated that the ear needs to hear stuff Ive...
Forum: United Kingdom
05-04-11, 10:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 796
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Devon Cycle Hire

Just a thumbs up for Devon Cycle Hire http://www.devoncyclehire.co.uk/ who supplied 2 MTBS for me and the wife on my long overdue return to England. We thrashed the bikes which although tidy did not...
Forum: Commuting
02-26-11, 12:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,800
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Agree with what everyone says, but if it includes...

Agree with what everyone says, but if it includes soreness/rash also, you might want to look at a barrier cream, a combination soothing antiseptic. Avoid petroleum jelly compounds though as you want...
Forum: Commuting
12-13-10, 01:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 994
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Simply the best, the brightest and very...

Simply the best, the brightest and very waterproof:

http://www.nightlightning.co.nz/
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-18-10, 01:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By Jonahhobbes

One of the injured cyclist died bringing the...

One of the injured cyclist died bringing the number of dead cyclists to 5. A 12 year old girl also hit by a truck in another incident.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-17-10, 12:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By Jonahhobbes

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4352068/Cyclist-wh...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4352068/Cyclist-who-saw-friend-die-may-never-ride-again

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4355512/Cyclist-dies-in-Auckland-crash
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-17-10, 12:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By Jonahhobbes

4 cyclists dead in a week in New Zealand

:twitchy: jeez another in a coma. 3 separate incidents. The deaths in cars is also horrific. The whole country needs to just concentrate a bit more and slow down.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-05-10, 02:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,288
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Not bar end shifters but, I've seen bar ends...

Not bar end shifters but, I've seen bar ends cause some damage. I stopped and assisted a girl who had foolishly grabbed on to a friends handlebars when they were riding along together.

She lost...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-10, 09:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,734
Posted By Jonahhobbes

Just broke my Swiss army knife

Use it for all sorts of little jobs, the tip of the little blade just snapped, I used that for gouging out shards of glass from tires and found it perfect for that job.

Now I intend to get a new...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-02-10, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 606
Posted By Jonahhobbes

James Bond's Bike

http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Home/Video/From-rush-hour-with-love-the-bike-with-007-appeal.htm


from the lovely city of Cambridge. That bar end gadget is particularly nice when being...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-22-10, 12:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,495
Posted By Jonahhobbes

I've got one on the Salsa, I tend to use it to...

I've got one on the Salsa, I tend to use it to "toot" courteous drivers or people that know me more than for warning people or anger. I need to get another one for the surly. I have used it on a...
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