Trevor Morley's Tache
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I get close passed most days.
I've only really had 3 or 4 proper 'moments' in the past 5 years.
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I've only really had 3 or 4 proper 'moments' in the past 5 years.
Fat Chance
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Talking to a kid that does plenty recently, he told me a gangster audi took to the wrong side of the road and tanned it for quarter mile with him coming the opposite way one third into that half of the road....said he looked up and the audi driver or passenger hadnt even seen him. He shut his eyes and felt the car go past at what felt like 100mph noticeably making him wobble....i looked at him and asked him how recent was it he me told less than a week ago ...so i asked him why he was out again dressed in black and dark grey like a perfectly camouflaged ninja warrior twinned with the colour of tarmac with a bike equally colour coded...he didnt answer me.
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Police officer caught on camera telling cyclists to ride in single file to be given "education around traffic offences"
Greater Manchester Police apologised and said all officers will be made aware of Highway Code rules on cyclists following the faux pas in Bolton
Trevor Morley's Tache
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Yeah, saw that.Police officer caught on camera telling cyclists to ride in single file to be given "education around traffic offences"
Greater Manchester Police apologised and said all officers will be made aware of Highway Code rules on cyclists following the faux pas in Boltonroad.cc
Whilst most coppers are pretty clued up on cycling regs, some do seem to have a bee in their bonnet when it comes to vulnerable road users.
What is more alarming is the disproportionate way cyclists are treated by the criminal justice system compared to drivers. This guy escaped jail and kept his driving licence after deliberately crashing into the cyclist in his van and then knocking them unconscious.
Van driver avoids jail for punching cyclist unconscious
Jack Rawlins, 30, punched the man in the face after accusing him of damaging his wing mirror.
www.bbc.co.uk
AlexWilliamsGloves
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Ive had my Ribble for nearly 2 years and had started to hear a slight clicking/grinding sound from the bottom bracket...hydraulic brakes starting to squeak a little too.
Thought id take it to a cycle shop for first proper service...turns out that the chain was stretched to fuck....which in turn caused a bit of wear on the cassette...and ultimately a strain on the bottom bracket, which was banjaxxed.
Was a bit pricey for the work to be done, but its like a new bike again :-) but the main take away was keep an eye on the chain, replace "regularly" to prevent further problems
Thought id take it to a cycle shop for first proper service...turns out that the chain was stretched to fuck....which in turn caused a bit of wear on the cassette...and ultimately a strain on the bottom bracket, which was banjaxxed.
Was a bit pricey for the work to be done, but its like a new bike again :-) but the main take away was keep an eye on the chain, replace "regularly" to prevent further problems
Gremlin
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Get a chain wear indicator (can be less than a fiver) and get into the routine of checking every few weeks. Touch wood I've only had to replace a bottom bracket once in the last 10 years.
Trevor Morley's Tache
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I'm on my 3rd chain in about 18 months. I use a basic chain checker to monitor things and check it regularly. Once it gets to 0.75% worn I increase the frequency of my checks and as soon as it reaches 1% worn I change it. You normally start to notice a change in the way the gears shift once it gets close to 1% worn anyway (not a crisp as a new chain).
I also monitor the teeth on the cassette, and when they need changing I'll stick a new one on. My previous one lasted 4 years, and I changed it about 9 months ago.
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AlexWilliamsGloves
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Are they a standard size, or can it vary on the chain or number of gears? My bike is a 1x11
Had a very quick look on amazon and saw individual indicators, which all look the same...but also saw bundles with additional tools to help replace the chain...thought that might be a better buy, but the kit seemd to be for 7, 8, 9 and 10 speed....
Trevor Morley's Tache
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CC-4 Chain Checker
Our most accurate and versatile chain wear gauge, this go/no-go chain checker can determine whether any multi-speed chain is has enough wear to require replacement.
www.parktool.com
For your 11-speed replace at or just before 0.5%
AlexWilliamsGloves
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ThanksCC-4 Chain Checker
Our most accurate and versatile chain wear gauge, this go/no-go chain checker can determine whether any multi-speed chain is has enough wear to require replacement.
For your 11-speed replace at or just before 0.5%
This may be a silly question, but ive never replaced a chain myself...are chains a standard length, or dependent on the number of gears? When i buy a new chain, is it already at the exact length ill need or do i need to remove links?