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Similar theme here.
I changed work locations (now at Covent Garden) and the new workplace has no provision for bike storage / showers / changing facilities whatsoever. Which stings, as my previous place had a secure on-site bike locker with showers.
Now covent garden doesn't strike me as a hotbed of theft, but a few people at work have had bikes nicked since we were (rightfully) kicked out of the communal fire escape.
Its not the end of the world as I have a brompton as well as my nice bike, but the simple fact is I don't ride my bike anywhere but to work and back, and therefore will potentially never ride my nice bike ever again. Or at least for the next 2 years, which is the duration of my current term of employment.
Interested to hear what options I have in fighting for onsite bike parking from others, and any success stories you all have?
Incidentally, I know that my HR dept has a budget set aside to buy bike racks, but their perception is that there is no space available. Which is certainly a valid point, there isn't much space free anywhere, but I know there are some space-saving options out there, and even 5 bike lockups is better than none.
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Hey guise.
So I've noticed a disconcerting rubbing/grinding noise and sensation when pedalling hard on my bike, on the left side. I initially worried it could be frame flex caused by a crack rubbing against the tire (not a nice thought while barrelling down the okr overpass), but a close inspection revealed nothing.
I noticed as I was ambling back on back roads that it happens primarily when I apply downward force onto the pedal while clipped in, especially as my foot rotates with the float. My initial thought then was that it was a pebble caught in the cleat or pedal but no such item was to be found.
When I got home I looked at the pedal and it's covered with flakes of brass filings from the cleat, as if it is mashing against the top of the pedal.
Is this just cleat wear? I did notice it happen after I walked longer than I would have liked across a gravelly surface.
I'm using time atac xs pedals and 5-6 month old cleats.
Any other thoughts?
Thanks
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How long's the thomson from the new effective minimum insertion to the clamp?
Approximately 155-160mm from minimum insertion to centre of saddle rail clamp, assuming a minimum insertion of 75mm. I made it more like 80mm just to be conservative.
Pm me if you're interested.
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Hey magaloof, sent you a pm back. You have dibs.
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Thread updated with what's left.
Still available are the cinelli stems, the 105 crankset, the thomson seatpost, the planet X saddle, the risers & stem and the expander bung.
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are those orthopaedic shoes?
That bike looks like its not going to get a brake.
As such, I would strongly recommend not riding 48-14. You'll either have to ride slowly all the time or you will utterly destroy your knees.
If you want to cruise around at high speed without pedalling quickly, have you considered buying a bike with gears? :-)
And, not to sound like a dick, but the chain, cranks and pedals are probably the 3 heaviest components, save for the frame and wheels. Ok, I sound like a dick. Oh well.
Also, if nothing else, 48-14 only gives you 7 skid patches on your tyre. 48-17 is a closer ratio to what you used to ride, gives you more skid patches, and will fuck your knees up slightly less.