@ Cougar – no, my initial forum searches for the item and keywords threw up nil return.
Happily I am capable of clicking on the link you sent ;-)

Sadly no response from the original advertiser.

Thanks guys, I’d like to think the other party has just been busy.

Still confused why I can’t find the original thread….

Drac – I didn’t post on here, just e mailed direct.

Quite looking forward to riding up D’Huez.

I’m doing it at the end of La Marmotte, and I’m not ;-)

I recommend a trip to A and E if it’s hurting more than it should. Is it red around the edges? Tender? If you start feeling woosey get there asap.
A word of warning – I got blood poisoning through road rash. It was cleaned in hospital using saline and a stiff toothbrush by a sadistic nurse. She definitely enjoyed it…..

My son’s girlfriend says ‘like’ in every sentence. Makes me want to punch her in the face. Grumpy old man? Me? ;-)

I solder mine and leave a small dome on the end. That way you can pull them out, lube the cable and re-insert them easily.

My son used to come CX and XC racing with me. He was really good and would win or place regularly.
After a particularly tough race I asked him ‘are you enjoying this or doing it because you think I want you to?”
His answer was the latter. I told him I’d be totally happy if he stopped, or carried on. The choice was his. He stopped shortly after.
He has grown into a healthy, happy independent young man., with his own hobbies and interests.
Not an identical situation to yours but my ethos is it’s best to let them make their own choices as they mature. I believe as a parent you are there to gently guide and support. I think in your case I would remove ALL pressure (see comments above) and allow her enjoyment be the driving force to a return to competition.
Don’t underestimate how stressful it may be for her. It could be a glitch, it could be she’s feeling the pressure of fulfilling your aspirations for her.
Good luck.

Ti – Overrated, overpriced but quite nice to ride. Until it cracks ;-)

Which does seem to be a common outcome.

A great way to end a day of anything….

In the interest of balance I’d like to add a plus 1 for UK Bikestore. No problems here :-)

I thought they were OK, nice and light, beautifully finished. Functionally good but the ring drive can be a bit draggy, resulting in a slack chain when freewheeling.

This occurred to an alarming degree on my road wheels, to the point of being dangerous on alpine descents. Sold those on!

The servicing thing is a right faff though, and the tools are stupid money.

Now using Royce Ti on the MTB. These are superb, functionally spot on. And you can lube the free hub through the rear axle. Possible downside is they are only available in q/r.

I have Royce bb’s on my two mtb’s, my fixie and road bike. None of them creaks (it’s not that difficult installing them, just read the instructions!). They are superlight and fully serviceable.

As my dad is fond of saying ‘you get what you pay for’!

And if you’re patient, and rich, and you want a single ring set up – the Royce trilobe design is stunning;

MTB version coming sometime!

Just fixed, unless you’re my mate Chris, who does it off road to save on brake pads :wink:

Road fixed you don’t need a back brake, just resist!

Just fixed, unless you’re my mate Chris, who does it off road to save on brake pads :wink:

WI if you ride lots. Worth it for the click alone, but they do last. And when they’re gritted up you can strip them down with a pin tool.

This is a very confusing thread! I have a small aga wood burner and find that as long as the wood is well seasoned and the burner is running hot enough to achieve complete combustion it is effectively self cleaning.

That list sounds like a complete chore… 8O

DMR + WI here. Hub bearings die quite frequently if you ride them submerged but what wouldn’t? The freewheel seems to love it though… (and of course it’s rebuildable) plus you get the best ‘click’ ever.

If you ride in winter you’ll need to do maintenace :wink: . Fact.

Look up ‘second impact strength’ for plastic frames. Morally I wouldn’t sell it.

I have a USE XCR. Great in the summer on dry hard pedally trails (remember them?) It’s also really good for xc racing for the same reason. Sitting down and pedalling like a nutter.

Really good kit, user serviceable, works rather well.

:lol:

Well, the lowest maintenance winter training bike is unquestionably a fixie. But I’m guessing you wouldn’t entertain that. Just one brake and a chain to maintain. It’s my bike of choice for my 40 mile round trip. After a while you won’t even need to use the front brake. So merely rinse and lube the chain – exactly what you asked for. I don’t bother with mudguards either, but that’s personal choice :-)

If you ride in all weathers with gears and an another brake it just adds to maintenance time and expense.

Oh, and you’ll find the bike is very light too!

La Marmotte

Erlestoke 12

TORQ in your sleep

Maybe BBB

:roll:

All of my Hope brakes (C2’s, Mini’s, Mono Mini’s and M4’s) have worked perfectly. So I would suggest operator / mechanic error…

Damn, you’ve seen through my shakey stats… I don’t have a computer on my fixie but it’s 40 mile round trip at a conservative 120 trips per year.

So 4800 ish.

Ha!

Days biked in: 876
Mileage: 198,724

edit: this is a (poor) joke!

Long slow rides……benefits?

Yes, it’s the third word in the sentence that is the key :wink:

One bike, one lot of maintenance, done.

How is that any different to having four bikes then? You’d wear them out a 1/4 as fast if you rode them equally, so the same amount of maintenance…. :roll:

Now if you want a real lack of maintenance, get a fixie for the road (and off road if you’re really silly) and a s/s off road…

tootallpaul – Member
69er – better than a wet arse on a commute.

I have to disagree, what if someone recognises you? 8O

Still, it’s only a 40 mile round trip every day, and I’m sure it’ll stop raining soon.

I’m quite glad of the significant reduction in puncture fixing. I wouldn’t go back….

Not the spokes, just a damaged wheel or most likely, a poor build.

Best solution is to have it re-built with new spokes. Or you’ll just end up with the same problem.

If the rim has canted nipple beds, the builder should ensure they lean the right way. Also that the nipples are correctly formed, i.e. a nice radius on the seat.

Mudguards? ** shudders **

Steel bike frame? Drill a 1/4″ hole in the b/b to let the water out (this will void any warranty), chuck some waxoyl around as above if you are of a worrying disposition. Then ride it like you stole it and throw it in a corner when you’re done. It’ll still be around in 20 years…

I love steel frames :D !

I’ve used one of these for 15 years or so:

Not totally waterproof but will always keep you warm. Not the best if you’re (not that fit) a hot sweaty person, but awesome as a mucky weather all day top. Side vents, crotch bit keeps the crown jewels warm, saves shorts too. Highly recommended here :wink:

Seasoned wood.
Nice bed of embers.
Play with the vents to a) get enough air in and b) keep enough heat in

All the problems I’ve had are with green wood – leave it a year.

I’ve got a Helly Merino. It’s awesome, I’d google deals on that.

Bryn and Dave after a wet walk:

We’ve got a breed in mind (not going for a mongrel as I have two young kids and need to have an idea of its behaviour traits)

:?

1) I would recommend a mongrel/cross breed. Much more likely to be easy going. See both parents. Don’t got to a puppy farm!

2) Try The Dogs Trust – they give great advice and morally you’ll feel soooo good. (I suspect you’ve already made a status based decision but you did ask)

2) As AA said, train your kids and yourselves at the same time as the pup.

3) Enjoy! Dogs are ace.

I’m 6’4″, 34″ isl, and rode a 20″ which was a cracking ride. I think you’d be 19″, or 18″ if you like a smaller frame.

The only thing I didn’t care for was the built in mud shelf behind the bb. If you can live with that they’re GREAT!

Did somebody say BIG ring….?

I love these threads, but I just can’t make my mind up… :wink: