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Or shift the ride to Saturday then we can do the social ride on Sunday?

Actually, this could maybe call for a list (Especially as it's one that Smeear can't join).

Steamroller owners;
1) Object17
2) Ma3k

+1 for steamrollers.

I should be around somewhere.

jackcade Use pliars only if you want to be driven insane wih rage and frustration.The trouble is that pliars will cut the cable but in doing so they have to exert lots of pressure because they aren't proper hardened steel and they're not sharp enough.You end up with a cable end that looks ok,ie unfrayed,but the pressure exerted has fucked the integrity of the cable and when you try to thread it strands start to come loose.Cue,rage and frustration.really,there's no substitute for a pair of proper Park cable cutters.

A tiny amount of solder solves that though. Depends how cheap you are and what your toolbox already holds I suppose.

It was huge in BMXing a few years back. Virtually evey company did a raw metal/clearcoat frame, fork and bar.
So it's definitely possible to do it with Steel.

dogsballs [quote]stompy When people try my bike, they get a little freaked out: When they stop putting pressure on the pedals and would usually coast, they feel the pedals pushing on their feet. It gives them a feeling that the bike is running away with them.

I've learned that is a good feeling. It reminds me to keep pedalling.

Zen thing? Nah, but you can feel the road under you. When you grab a handful of brake, and the way your pedals feel tells you that your back wheel is about to come off the ground and you better ease off or push yourself backwards. When you go into a turn and you think you're going to fast and with a tiny bit of resistance from your legs you can drop your speed a little bit.

No gears to worry about whether you're maximising your efficiency. Not gears to keep running smoothly to make sure they don't mess up in the rain. The hum of a smooth drivetrain and rubber on road.

Try one out and see for yourself. You might not like it - but you'll know more about it than if you just listen to what we tell you it feels like.

thats a good explanation. going brakeless is the next step in getting in touch with the bike.[/quote]

Word. It's not for everyone, I'll admit that much, but it does make you feel even more connected to your bike. It's nice to keep things minimal.

silasmellor can second the hate for tollington park, that is basically gravel made from bitumen...
I swear they've had Pirates digging for treasure on that road.

Hate - Tollington Park (It's a short road but it's shit and I use it a lot)
Love - everywhere with nice smooth asphalt, early in the morning, on a cool day, with a nice breeze and a coffee waiting at the end.

atomic.a
So if you can come by my work one day next week I am happy to lend you a set and some newish cleats so you can make your own mind up.
(I ain't going to be using them any time soon.)

I'd love to take you up on that offer if possible. I've been considering eggbeaters for a long time and now I'm just confused.

Yellow bus special?

kipsy Juvenile, not jeuvenile.

Thanks.

As all serious posts rapidly turn to nonsense and your mum jokes, do you think a meaningless post would do the opposite and degenerate from childish to serious?

Discuss Please.

dominiclincoln so, got one of these last week after seeing a lot of people with them, being able to tie it round my waist and hearing good things about repeated attempts to destroy, and so far so good. Was wondering what anyone with one has to say about them.
Have you got one? Does yours work? Has it proven itself?
abus Granit 1000

Had one for around two years. My bikes only been nicked once and that was by a friend who had my spare keys. Damn joker.

SMEEAR [quote]Object17 [quote]runcible rakan [quote]Object17 Where's yours?

The best bikes were in the garden.[/quote]

I take it you were in attendance too then.[/quote]

where were you i might ask!!!!!!
you were contacted[/quote]

When What Was this on Sunday.
I failed top attend as I was up way too early so climbing seemed the sensible option.

You didn't contact me though. That's a vicious lie!

Why does everyone hate this discussion so much?

runcible rakan [quote]Object17 Where's yours?

The best bikes were in the garden.[/quote]

I take it you were in attendance too then.

SMEEAR lets play match the bike to rider
(in my bedroom :S)

Where's yours?

Best - Complete new drivetrain - Dura-ace track cranks + 44t ring , Euroasia Superstar cog 16t & Shadow Interlock chain (So much smoother than the old BMX drivetrain)
Worst - Sunday BMX Frame which sits on a shelf mocking me everytime I go home. DOn't get me wrong it's a wicked frame I just haven't had the expendable to build it into a working BMX yet.

Stef he was indeed, the guy from philia or new york i think, i'm rubbish wif names so...but yeah that guy.

Likewise I can't remember his name but he was from Phili.
He had changed the pedals to black and blue eggbeaters and added a toptube pad in the same colour scheme too.

Vile slander. When was this alledged utterance of advice? I demand dates and witnesses.

I'll take it if JimmyP and d0cA decide they don't want it...

Frank Glass yeah bro, its fun...bikes...peeps...beers...polo...whats not to like?

Beer?

Are the brake pads properly toe-d in?

a list

1. smeear
   
2. object 17 - I'll cycle to smeear's evey month and force him to come!