Any riders in Poole/Bournemouth?

What are you two doing on the forum anyway? I thought Pifko couldn't get on at work and lucas only posts when he has had too many Warka Strongs!?

ha, so much more productive at work with the forum on spy...........
you know you love it.
spotted! guy on oldskool pink fixed riding skillfully at speed in order to catch train from Poole station twenty minutes ago.

What are you two doing on the forum anyway? I thought Pifko couldn't get on at work and lucas only posts when he has had too many Warka Strongs!?

New BlackBerry + Bored at work = The inevitable

Spotted - MF bombing down Richmond Hill

We saw some fools on a fixed in the square today ... I shouted "do a skid" and they gave me funny looks.

Ha! Sorry for the funny look! I could have sworn I heard "do a skid" and I obviously did!

pretty lame though to just scamper by....
we had a blistering ride back btw Mark, riding with 16 year old internationals keeps ya on ya toes ;-)

Poole council know where it's at:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1267554/Britains-barmiest-bike-lane-wide-rest-road.html

Shame the Metro don't have a clue though...

Just to inform my fellow Bomo-ers - I've completed my first singlespeed project bike, so if you spot a haggered, red, 1983 Raleigh Ace with a scared-looking bloke on it, that'll be me! Took her out for the first time today and had my first experience of throwing a chain, heading down towards the Fiveways pub in Charminster! Lost one of my nine lives, a few inches of rubber off my shoes, and a clean pair of pants, but at least I'm in one piece.

Poole council know where it's at:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1267554/Britains-barmiest-bike-lane-wide-rest-road.html

Shame the Metro don't have a clue though...

Knew this shit weould come up without me mentioning it

a few facts,
the mediation of this nationally has come about through the local Echo writing an exeptionnally bad piece (even for them) all press are looking to have a bash at councils and cycling unless they are exceptional.

scheme is a crawler lane, on a very steep hill, designed to allow cyclist overtaking within width, and at the same time make drivers aware of cyclists and give them room on ascent.

it is as wide as the road allows, which changes along its course,it is an advisory, hatched line as per guidance by Cycling England,it is on a secondary road, with few buses.

So far there have been 5 complaints o the cycling officer who works within the same office I am based in.

On the opposite way down the hill I take delight in setting off the 30 flasher every time I leave my house.

@plinth check above links if you want to meet tricksters, otherwise keep practising and will meet you soon enough.

You might want to look at why the chain came off. Chain too slack to begin with, incorrect chainline, etc? Also, stick a brake on, you don't have to use it but it'll save lucas shouting at you when he spots you fixieskidding around town! It'll also help in situations like this.

how do you know hes brakless? could just be a rookie?

You might want to look at why the chain came off. Chain too slack to begin with, incorrect chainline, etc? Also, stick a brake on, you don't have to use it but it'll save lucas shouting at you when he spots you fixieskidding around town! It'll also help in situations like this.

I think it's the chain tension. I got it as tight as I could with socket wrench - any tips?

how do you know hes brakless? could just be a rookie?

To be fair it is brakeless actually - today was the test ride to see how brave/supid I am and I think a front brake (dia comp goldfinger anyone?) would be a welcome addition.

I think it's the chain tension. I got it as tight as I could with socket wrench - any tips?
At the bottom bracket, hold onto the frame and wheel and push the wheel back as hard as you can. Push the wheel so that it touches the drive-side chainstay.

Tighten the drive side wheel nut moderately, so that the wheel won't slide in that dropout.

Now push the wheel back towards the non-drive side, so that it's aligned correctly, tighten the non-drive side nut. As you tighten this one, it will also pull the wheel back towards the non-drive side. Now tighten them both equally, really tightly.

Fair point, assuming brakeless because they had to stop with their feet.

sounds like stupidity ^ if you cant resistance pedal properly dont ride brakless,
even better learn roadcraft before even going near one of these new fangles fixie bikes

right beach time, rubbing it right in yeah......laters

I am from luton..do anybody know whether there is a team there?

I am from luton..do anybody know whether there is a team there?dd

I am from luton..do anybody know whether there is a team there?ddd

Luton is miles and miles away from here dude,
also edit your posts please, then press delete, confirm and the two extra you posted will disappear, well done.
dont rush around here okay

noob alert .noob alert. noob alert.

Isn't Luton pretty much in London?

Isn't Luton pretty much in London?

the collapse of the south east into London has continued apace last few years, and calling places like Luton airport, 40 miles away from London, London Luton hasnt helped,
its still a toilet, and I know, I worked there from 2007- 2009

spotted,
hipster in skinny jeans slow fixed riding north end Winton High st. I shouted and you looked.
dad on chrome spesh S/S/ Parkstone.
just had a heavenly flow from Westbourne, down through Parkstone, Civic to Poole all on greens, fucking lovely.

BHF ride this sunday. Got my retro bike + matching kit together :)
So far I seem to have agreed to ride with pretty much every rider in the area. And don't forget, official cafe stop at Wimborne St Giles.

Poole council know where it's at:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1267554/Britains-barmiest-bike-lane-wide-rest-road.html

Shame the Metro don't have a clue though...

"[SIZE=2]Safety experts have raised fears that such confusing markings could force drivers to veer on to the wrong side of the road." [/SIZE]

That'll be a first. Chances are they'll ignore it like THEY DO THE REST OF THE TIME :D