Cycling

[4D]

It's a five year old Kona that I bought from new, up until August I had probably only done 50 miles on it. Now do about 20 miles a week, so not much wear I would have thought.

Shimano Acera by the way.

[fuzzy]

Nice looking bike - very well spec'd - where did you get it from ?

Got it from my (nearly) local bike shop.

I made the mistake of taking a stroll into the shop as I was passing and the Wilier was sitting there staring at me. I tried to resist but failed miserably.

I got the matte black version but mine had red brake calipers and was fitted with upgraded wheels for some reason. I wasn't complaining.

[Bewster]

It's a five year old Kona that I bought from new, up until August I had probably only done 50 miles on it. Now do about 20 miles a week, so not much wear I would have thought.
Shimano Acera by the way.

Firstly as already said you need to check they are correctly indexed and the chain/gears are in good order. If they are then you need to look at the cables. If it hasn't been well maintained the cables can lose their consistent tension resulting in gears jumping in the mid range. 

I change my rear cassette and chain at the same time and cables when they start jumping.

[Bewster]

Got it from my (nearly) local bike shop.

I made the mistake of taking a stroll into the shop as I was passing and the Wilier was sitting there staring at me. I tried to resist but failed miserably.

I got the matte black version but mine had red brake calipers and was fitted with upgraded wheels for some reason. I wasn't complaining.

I'm quite jealous !

[fuzzy]

I'm quite jealous !

It is a thing of beauty and rides like a dream

[Bewster]

It is a thing of beauty and rides like a dream

I turn 40 next month so the wife said I can treat myself. The thing is that my bike is only 3 years old so I am finding it hard to justify.

And now you're tempting me further 

[fuzzy]

I turn 40 next month so the wife said I can treat myself. The thing is that my bike is only 3 years old so I am finding it hard to justify.

And now you're tempting me further 

How many bikes does a cyclist need?

Answer = n+1 (where n = the number of bikes they currently own)

[Bewster]

How many bikes does a cyclist need?

Answer = n+1 (where n = the number of bikes they currently own)

Ha ha brilliant. Love that !!

I've had a look at a lot of bikes and want to get something that stands out from the crowd. I was thinking along the titanium route but the Willier looks the dogs back bits.

[Samdy Gray]

How many bikes does a cyclist need?

Answer = n+1 (where n = the number of bikes they currently own)

Ah, good ol' rule #12.

It can also be written as s-1, where s is the number of bikes that would result in separation.

[fuzzy]

Ha ha brilliant. Love that !!

I've had a look at a lot of bikes and want to get something that stands out from the crowd. I was thinking along the titanium route but the Willier looks the dogs back bits.

Mine was purchased with the full knowledge an approval of SWMBO on the understanding that, as the bike is Italian, it should be named for her favourite Italian. My Wilier therefore goes by the name 'Raffa' 

[horlock07]

Have always loved a Wilier lovely looking bikes, as are the Colnago's and Bianchi's - actually it may just be an Italian thing...

Was thinking of replacing my Specialized but with the ankle biter on the way dont think thats going to happen now. Titanium is a bit different and supposed to be a good ride so wel shall see perhaps in a few years.

One bike I did see at the bike show was a Rose, I think they are german but you seemed to get a huge amount for your money, with Cosmic Wheels as standard, never seen one of the road over here so if you want to stand out that could be an option.

[horlock07]

Cheers for the Aldi tip, I'll take a look.

I bought some stuff from Lidl earlier in the year when they had a deal on cycling gear and it's pretty decent quality.

Went for a ride today and borrowed a mates Aldi gloves (the bastard bought two pairs when they were on sale) and they were proper toasty and thin enought to be able to easily use the bike.

Just need to find a source for some now....

[Bennett]

i fitted my SPD pedals and went for a little roll about. i can see me doing some damage to myself with these!

[Samdy Gray]

I've read plenty of stories about SPDers falling over at lights when they've not been able to unclip fast enough. Usually when there's a pretty lady looking on too.

Got properly muddy this morning And a little lost when I decided to cut through Wichelstowe on my way home. That place is like a maze.

[Bewster]

Got properly muddy this morning And a little lost when I decided to cut through Wichelstowe on my way home. That place is like a maze.

Last week I took my road bike out and did 45 miles, this week I went out on my mountain bike, got properly filthy and did 8 miles and I was more tired than last week - It was a tad boggy. And I wasn't drugged up to my eyeballs.