Cycling

PostRe: Cycling by **Jonathan86** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 5:26 pm

Ended up going for a Cube:

Took it out for a quick spin last night and it's a great ride. My arse isn't as sore as I would have thought today either!

Unfortunately, until I get my hands on on of those pump-action pressure washers (rather than electric powered), then I'm stuck riding on dry roads as the bike is kept in the house. Will hopefully find one when I'm out and about tomorrow.

PostRe: Cycling by **smurphy** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:54 pm

When spraying your bike down, don't point it at the hubs/bottom bracket/headset. Water can break the seals and get into the bearings, then it rusts them and strawberry floats them up. Just use it on the main frame and tires/rims (seeing as it's presumably on the floor in your house). Getting the gearing wet isn't really an issue either, just rub it down with a cloth once your done.

Seems like a cool bike. What brakes are on it?

PostRe: Cycling by **Sputnik** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:11 pm

I always use a cloth to clean and dry my bike after it's been in the rain because I'm uber paranoid about rust.

PostRe: Cycling by **Dancing Brave** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:51 pm

Jonathan86 wrote:Ended up going for a Cube:

Took it out for a quick spin last night and it's a great ride. My arse isn't as sore as I would have thought today either!

Unfortunately, until I get my hands on on of those pump-action pressure washers (rather than electric powered), then I'm stuck riding on dry roads as the bike is kept in the house. Will hopefully find one when I'm out and about tomorrow.

Good choice mate....you get a good amount of bike for your money with Cube. Has an Acid a few years back that I loved.

PostRe: Cycling by **Pan** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:25 am

Morning all,

Bike problem ahoy!

I've got a Trek 4000 MTB and have lately being feeling real resistance when riding. I thought it might be the bottom bracket, but I've just had that replaced (as well as a general service) and while no problems were found, the original problem hasn't been addressed either, so I was probably wrong in my original estimation.

After some trial and error riding, I have worked out the following:

- it's almost definitely not the brakes rubbing (obvious, I know), although that's how I would describe the sensation. It's like riding with the brakes on.

- it does not happen when I'm free wheeling or riding on the flat (so the problem only really occurs when I'm riding uphill and/or standing out of the saddle).

- the wheels spin perfectly when I'm not on the bike, and when I'm checking for any resistance to the wheels turning.

- The resistance is often accompanied by a sound which is rhythmic, almost in time with the turn of the pedals.

Any ideas? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

EDIT:

Solved - back wheel rubbing against the frame due to snapped axle.

PostRe: Cycling by **Metalgear2k2** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:14 pm

Pan wrote:Morning all,

Bike problem ahoy!

I've got a Trek 4000 MTB and have lately being feeling real resistance when riding. I thought it might be the bottom bracket, but I've just had that replaced (as well as a general service) and while no problems were found, the original problem hasn't been addressed either, so I was probably wrong in my original estimation.

After some trial and error riding, I have worked out the following:

- it's almost definitely not the brakes rubbing (obvious, I know), although that's how I would describe the sensation. It's like riding with the brakes on.

- it does not happen when I'm free wheeling or riding on the flat (so the problem only really occurs when I'm riding uphill and/or standing out of the saddle).

- the wheels spin perfectly when I'm not on the bike, and when I'm checking for any resistance to the wheels turning.

- The resistance is often accompanied by a sound which is rhythmic, almost in time with the turn of the pedals.

Any ideas? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

EDIT:

Solved - back wheel rubbing against the frame due to snapped axle.

how could they miss that in the general service????????????????????????????

PostRe: Cycling by **TigaSefi** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:24 pm

Indeed!! was that Halfords?

PostRe: Cycling by **KjGarly** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:18 pm

Well used my bike today, first time on one in 14-15 years. Only 2 miles to where I work but my legs actually felt it, and my handle bars weren't tightened properly so 5 minutes from my work place and I go over a curb and the handles drop down (No alan key on me either :oops:

)

Ordered an extra gel seat cover as I know after a few days riding my arse will be mighty sore!

PostRe: Cycling by **Sputnik** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:25 pm

Gonna get my first ever full suspension (front and back) tomorrow. strawberry floating stocked!! Haven't been mountain biking in years, either.

PostRe: Cycling by **smurphy** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:06 pm

Link plox

PostRe: Cycling by **Jonathan86** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:07 pm

How do you adjust disc brakes (hydraulic)?

When I first put on the front wheel there was a slight noise as it went round. Nothing too annoying, but I could tell it was there. Flash forward to after my ride tonight, and the noise has increased by a lot, and the wheel comes to a stop after, say, 6 odd full rotations.

Could this be due to the tightness of the quick release lever, or is another adjustment needed? (or both?)

Also, some questions for my future reference:

- Is there always some amount of noise present with disc brakes? (I've read contradicting opinions)
- I think I already know the answer to this, but do I need to lube any part of the brake mechanism, or is it not necessary due to the nature of hydraulics? I ask this as there is some squeaking from the rear wheel when I apply the brake (maybe half power, goes away when fully applied)

Last bike I owned had V brakes so I have no idea!!

Any help appreciated.

PostRe: Cycling by **Fargo** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:19 pm

SuperFinal wrote:
That's my one; The Specialized Rockhopper Pro 2010. Only just got it back after house moving shenanigans. Superb bike though, and incredibly light. Just need to get some more air in the tyres and front suspension, as it's been sat in a garage, untouched for the past four months.

I'm torn between the Rockhopper and the entry lever Hardrock series. With winter/college etc starting soon I'm just not sure if I'd get the time on it to justify the extra money on the more expensive bike. I'd only be using it for trails, no cycling around town or anything.

PostRe: Cycling by **Sputnik** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:37 pm

smurphy wrote:Link plox

I'll post a picture when I get it. French brand Lapierre but I can't remember the model. All I know is that it's 120 mm in front and 100 mm back, and that this guy I work with who does downhill riding and really knows his gooseberry fool recommended it to me. Also it has a 30% discount.

Although there is this Santa Cruz bike, ex-test bike, going for the exact same price, and I'm kind of tempted by it too. It's been used 5-7 days and has had new parts added, according to the site:

http://shop.santacruzbikes.ch/shop.php?func=showModel&modelId=205

PostRe: Cycling by **Pan** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:42 am

metalgear2k2 wrote:
Pan wrote:
Solved - back wheel rubbing against the frame due to snapped axle.

how could they miss that in the general service????????????????????????????

Beats me. Although I like the shop, so I won't hold it against them.

PostRe: Cycling by **Floex** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:54 am

Going back to rust on a bike, what is the best way then to clean/dry chain-ring,gears etc then? Noticed a slight bit of it, nothing too servere but enough to say I'm slightly concerned about protecting my bike

PostRe: Cycling by **Sputnik** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:02 pm

Well turns out I'm still having massive doubts about the bike and probably will get something else. The bike I was maybe gonna get was one of the full suspension ones here (can't remember the specific model):

http://www.lapierre-bikes.co.uk/lapierre/x-country-mountain-bike/2011

I'm terrible at making decisions when I have to spend more than £10 :lol:

PostRe: Cycling by **smurphy** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:23 pm

The 2012 bikes are coming out now, so just go into your nearest shops and check out what they have reduced. And if nothing is, come back in a week or two. We're dropping a lot of stuff by a third or so, which makes pretty tasty savings when you're into the £2000-ish range.

PostRe: Cycling by **Jonathan86** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:50 pm

Jonathan86 wrote:How do you adjust disc brakes (hydraulic)?

When I first put on the front wheel there was a slight noise as it went round. Nothing too annoying, but I could tell it was there. Flash forward to after my ride tonight, and the noise has increased by a lot, and the wheel comes to a stop after, say, 6 odd full rotations.

Could this be due to the tightness of the quick release lever, or is another adjustment needed? (or both?)

Also, some questions for my future reference:

- Is there always some amount of noise present with disc brakes? (I've read contradicting opinions)
- I think I already know the answer to this, but do I need to lube any part of the brake mechanism, or is it not necessary due to the nature of hydraulics? I ask this as there is some squeaking from the rear wheel when I apply the brake (maybe half power, goes away when fully applied)

Last bike I owned had V brakes so I have no idea!!

Any help appreciated.

Anyone?

PostRe: Cycling by **Sputnik** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:57 pm

I've never used disk brakes.

smurphy wrote:The 2012 bikes are coming out now, so just go into your nearest shops and check out what they have reduced. And if nothing is, come back in a week or two. We're dropping a lot of stuff by a third or so, which makes pretty tasty savings when you're into the £2000-ish range.

Yep that's why the Lapierre is so cheap.

Now I need to be sure that the suspensions can be fully blocked; if they can I'm getting this one:

http://www.yt-industries.com/shop/index.php?page=product&info=162

The prices are meant to be 30% of retail because they have no distributors.

Unless I change my mind again, of course. :lol:

PostRe: Cycling by **smurphy** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 7:03 pm

It's probably just your brake pads rubbing on the disk. What brakes are they?

For Shimano and a few others, you can loosen off the bolts holding the calliper until you can wobble the calliper about, apply the brake firmly, then tighten the bolts with the brake held down. That should centre the pads either side of the disk. On new bikes the pads can sometimes just be too thick as well, so you might just have to wait until the top layer wears down.

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