The Cycling Thread

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Filipe M.

Easy: get them full of mud and don't clean them for a while As a rule of thumb, the bigger the platform, the easier it is on your feet, but it'll store a lot more crud inside them which will block the system at some point. If you're lucky, they won't even click in, forcing you to clean them before you can't click out...

Ah, good thing I tend to give the bike a good hose down after any long ride or if it starts tio get really covered in crap, the pedals are on the list of bits that get a spray with dry chain lube as well


And, seeing as I know you love it when I post photos...

[Drew Carey]

Agree with Filipe....even though I is only a novice being able to use both up and down movement whilst peddaling means my legs dont hurt anywhere near as much.

Also agree it is easy to fall over. I have had a couple of "episodes" both as a result of emergency braking. As something occurs in front of you and you are focused solely on avoiding a collision or hitting an object, the last thing in your mind is clipping out.....by then you have bought your speed down too much and it is too late.

[Drew Carey]

Same as mine, except mine are all silver, so not sure if same model or not. Nice and easy to use though.

LOL
Can't see those pedals getting blocked any time soon, though the dry chain lube is always a good idea to keep them working properly.

... need to replace mine, I can't even remember how old they are now, must be over 10 years old now... Shimano SPD-535, anyone remember those?!

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by maviczap

Jackets and jersey's are comparabale with Wiggle's DHB own brand stuff.

Bought a load of it, one of their long sleeved jerseys, winter riding jacket and the thermal undies. Will certainly do me for the winter, well happy at that price.

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

Same as mine, except mine are all silver, so not sure if same model or not. Nice and easy to use though.

M520s, basically the same design shimano use for their entire PD range at a slight weight disadvantage, only £20 from wiggle, combined with some surprisingly comfy and high quality bargain basement dbh shoes they seem to work very well

Almost went over when I hopped up a ~12" patio edge, forgot that the Racing Ralph has no grip and span the back wheel, managed to unclip without thinking about it so hopefully the learning curve shan't be too steep

[Drew Carey]

Quick Q that I was wanting to ask. Over winter, when it is cold and wet, what do peeps tend to wear? Only ask as I was thinking of just wearing a pair of waterproof trousers I have, but then thinking about it, they are likely to snag in the chain.

Is there such thing as a set of full length waterproof trousers which are the tightness of say a pair of leggings?

[the_lone_wolf]

I find if I wear anything waterproof I just steam in the bag and get severely uncomfortable, until it drops below zero I'm usually in shorts, but something like a merino wool base layer will keep the core and less active body parts warm - then keep a cag in a bag for the downpours...

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

M520s, basically the same design shimano use for their entire PD range at a slight weight disadvantage, only £20 from wiggle, combined with some surprisingly comfy and high quality bargain basement dbh shoes they seem to work very well

Almost went over when I hopped up a ~12" patio edge, forgot that the Racing Ralph has no grip and span the back wheel, managed to unclip without thinking about it so hopefully the learning curve shan't be too steep

Unclipping is surprisingly easy under those conditions because the bike twists from under you... if you happen to be twisting to the other side to counteract it or even just because of the squatting motion for the bunny hop, you might twist your feet just enough to hit the limiters and off they come. That's one of the reasons why I actually prefer using them a bit tighter than normal...

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

Quick Q that I was wanting to ask. Over winter, when it is cold and wet, what do peeps tend to wear? Only ask as I was thinking of just wearing a pair of waterproof trousers I have, but then thinking about it, they are likely to snag in the chain.

Is there such thing as a set of full length waterproof trousers which are the tightness of say a pair of leggings?

Originally Posted by pookie

aldi doing bicycle gear in today..

http://aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/off...?WT.z_src=main

Bought the Fluro rain jacket and cycling trousers and shorts. Trousers are padded which is nice.

Should have got yourself to Aldi yesterday Drew, all their winter gear on offer for not much cash. There might be some left, but the popular sizes were thin on the ground yesterday evening.

FWIW When really cold I wear thermal bib cycling tights, base layer, long sleeved top, overshoes (on the road bike), winter gloves and a jacket (new one from Aldi to replace the kona team jacket from years ago). Lightweight rain coat for the wet, needs to be breathable, leave legs to steam.