Gripe of the day - What is yours?

[Geodude]

Apologies in advance if i miss any birthdays my phone line is down and i have very limited/no internet until its fixed grrr

[SV650rules]

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

Getting off topic but of the ones I've worked on I've been most impressed with the Orbea and Ribble e-bikes. Very subtle with battery in the downtube and one single circular button on the top tube. Very smooth electrics too, rather than the jerky kick you get with most of them when setting off.

A few years ago the apprentice turned up on an e-bike with easily detachable battery - like an aluminium oblong shape about 300mm long and 100 x 150mm. He used to bring it into office and charge it during the day. It was easy to carry and bike was less attractive to nick without it fitted.

[redtrummy]

Got an e-bike for the wife a couple of years ago because of her arthritis. Its given us a new lease of cycling life. Its not a high end or inconspicuous one, its Bosch motor sticks out a mile, but it has a 60 -80 mile range and it works well. Downside it is heavy. Its a couple of inches longer than a normal bike which may not sound much but access points to trails with motorcycle barriers can take a bit of manoeuvring. Had to modify the rack on the motorhome to take its length, it also takes some lifting up.
She struggles adapting to the disc brakes as they are a bit fierce, Shimano M200s - Have you any insight Adam as to what pads I could fit that would give a more progressive response?

[Adam Ef]

Organic pads will be less harsh than sintered, but get infected easily with road grime and oil. You could swap out to a cable break on front to soften it up. The Tektro Spyre or Spyke are good (depending on if you have flat or drop bars).

[redtrummy]

Thanks Adam

[Adam Ef]

Oops. They're made by TRP not Tektro. Brain has gone to mush on a rare day off.

[Bibio]

having the cold for over a week. its starting to pizz me aff.


no its not covid....................

[Sir Trev]

Originally Posted by Bibio

having the cold for over a week. its starting to pizz me aff.


no its not covid....................

Not hay-fever is it Bibs? I've been suffering with it for a week or two now that trees are flowering.

[SV650rules]

Originally Posted by Sir Trev

Not hay-fever is it Bibs? I've been suffering with it for a week or two now that trees are flowering.

Not funny how hay fever seasons coincide with biking season.. tree pollen can be around from February, then all the other flowers in spring and summer, and worst of all is he grass pollen through summer....

[svenrico]

Originally Posted by Dave20046

Also, (when you get over the name which is an instant turnoff/confusing*) the new laws the 'Killthebill' protestors are fighting are quite concerning. They were a gripe to read this morning.

*Or maybe I'm just dumb as rocks, I thought it was like 'kill the old bill (police)" not "kill the new bill of unfair restriction of rights".

I think it had a double meaning for some of the 'protestors'. Couldn't believe the sight of police vans on fire in Bristol, yobs sitting on top of police vans and one vandal casually walking up to a police van with a sheet of cardboard, setting fire to it and sliding it under the van.