Ramsay
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Cheers gents,
Will have a look at these.
However, I have just changed Elaine’s Keos for mine and they seem so much easier for her, so perhaps it was the actual pedals! I’ll see how she gets on with these and have a look at the ones that have just come off (the adjustment was at the lowest setting). 🙄
Thank you both. Hope you’re both well.
R😊👍🏻
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Hello all,
Hope you are well.
Elaine has never really got on well with unclipping from Look Keo Max 2 pedals, so I’m looking to get something different.
I had thought of Speedplays, but am fairly out of what is good or not.
Any recommendations for road pedals that are not too difficult to unclip from would be welcome.
Cheers,
Ramsay
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Davie,
So sorry to hear this news.
I have many fond memories of rides, trips and events with you and others in the club, and I am sure I have plenty of photos to go with many of them. Top of the Kapelmuur is attached and I will look out a few photos and send them over.
Unfortunately I don’t have any photos of you leaving our BBQ with Mark O’Neil a few years back….via the bush at the side of the garden and the hedge at the end. However, I’ll never forget it as it always brings a smile to my face.
I hope you get onto the treatment soon and that you can get out on your gravel e-bike. Sorry it's been so long since we rode together, but if you are looking for some company around some local lanes, then I’d be more than happy to join you.
Best wishes and thank you for posting.
Ramsay
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7 hours ago, thejanullrichdietplan said:
I don't have any advice on the E side of things, but for a gravel bike i'd look at tyre clearance. Having clearance for 40c and above makes a significant difference on rough surfaces particularly with the ebike being a bit heavier than a normal bike.
Thanks. All the bikes I’m looking at come with clearance for 40c. Have ridden my crosser with 32c for years and only recently went up to 38c, which was great....although very difficult getting the wheels on/off past the brakes!
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8 hours ago, chung said:
Hi Ramsay,
I think you deserve the "best" :-)
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/colnagos-e64-e-bike-does-not-look-like-an-e-bike/
Hope to see you out on the road very soon
Cheers
Chung
Hi Chung,
......funny you should mention that. I think I have narrowed it down to the Colnago eGRV or the Wilier Jena Hybrid. The Wilier comes with a few better features, but the the Colnago looks fantastic......and it’s a Colnago. Only slight issue is that as they are gravel bikes, it would need to come with fishing gear and not Campagnolo! 🙄😱🤣
Hope all is well with you.
Cheers,
R
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Thanks Jann.
I have heard that a few take a bit of getting used to and are not quite “normal”.
I’m looking at the Wilier (which is very similar to the Ribble and Orbea) and as you say, doesn’t have the same power as a lot of the bikes, but I’m hoping enough assist when I need and not too much weight when I don’t!
Hope all is well with you.
R
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Excellent, thanks Kenny. Much appreciated.
I had heard there was a minimum three month waiting list, with everyone suddenly discovering biking again.
Hope all is well with you.
Cheers,
Ramsay
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Afternoon all,
Has been a while. 👋 Hope everyone is well.
After nearly 8 years of knee problems (with multiple re-injure, rehab, recovery......) I have decided it is time to get an ebike to help take the strain out of climbing. I’m looking at crossers (or gravel bikes as they have been re-invented as) and there are quite a few options out there.
Does anyone have any experience of any e road/cross/gravel bikes? Particularly in terms of hub drive v mid-drive. Any thoughts would be welcome.....unless they are too cheeky! 😄
Ramsay
P.S. - as climbing was what I used to consider my main strength on a bike, the irony of now needing a battery to help is not lost on me!! 🙄🤷♂️😂
- P McDonald and chung
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On 11/20/2019 at 6:53 PM, Alan McLean said:
Hi Ramsay, remember you need 10secs clear at the top of the Bosberg to stay away to the finish. I think I got three secs on you in 2011
Ha ha! Great day out. 6 Wheelers in shot.
I think I was wondering how long my domestique could keep going!
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Frank. Good to hear you are back. Hopefully catch up with you on the road soon.
R
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Thanks both.
We will start doing a bit more research this weekend and maybe ask a few questions.
Cheers,
R
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On 11/7/2019 at 10:05 PM, martin said:
Any wheelers fancy joining us?
We had the best digs last year, all mod cons, cheap and good location. Planning to stay an extra night this time so we can enjoy the apres-race experience.
Martin, we will probably stay the Sunday night as well....so we can have a beer or two! 🍻
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On 11/8/2019 at 7:43 AM, Iain67 said:
sadly not next year Martin, i fly back from holiday same day. Ramsey i have done both routes and the middle route 174kms is my preference. 04:00 start long route versus 08:00 start for the middle route makes a big difference. Sure you and Elaine will have a ball,. One of my favourites days on a bike and the beer at the end also plays a big part
whats getting added to the collection this year Mull, full beer pump?😀
Thanks Iain.
We’re going to look into sapping our entry to the 174km. I know the curse has changed, but when I did it back in 2011 the first 50miles were dull and flat!
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21 hours ago, martin said:
Just the usual suspects
Assembling a squad of Jets and parents under a group entry. How far are you going? Where are you planning on staying?
PS 5 months today 🙂
I was busy doing things, so have been entered for the full distance by Mrs M....although may see if I can amend, as I'm not sure that I can do that much without my knees falling off! Hopefully have a campervan by then, so will be staying in that....somewhere!
Where are you guys staying and what distance are you doing?
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Anyone got any tips for a good place to be based for a weeks cycling in Tenerife? We’ve never been before, so any advice appreciated.
Cheers,
R
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53 minutes ago, chung said:
Just called Willy Bain & asked him about your issue.
Said he can do it, no problem - £25 for labour plus cost for any parts required. He's busy at the moment, so will take a week or so to turn-around if you fancy this .......... sounds like a better option since you don't need to send it back & forward :-)
Chung,
You are a gent. Thank you.
I'll whip the lever off and take it with me when I'm in Glasgow on Thursday.
Cheers,
R
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9 hours ago, BoydJohnston said:
There's Willie Bain in Pollockshaws Road - bicyclerepair.co.uk. He does repairs to Campag levers.
Thanks Boyd.
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9 hours ago, chung said:
Campagnolo have 12speed now ....... just saying :-)
Mmmm!! Sounds good.
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5 minutes ago, chung said:
Ramsay, worst case scenario, you can get a "whole" shifter body for £70 & swop the brake-blade over .........
You can still get individual new parts (NOS) for most 10speed Campag shifters & component if you look hard enough, but the newer 11 speed is not like that anymore, they usually just comes in "module parts".
Ta.
Wondering if it is maybe time for a new bike!?!? It is 12 years old and was about to buy new forks anyway.....will speak to Mrs M!
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Chung & Martin,
Thanks guys.
Levers are Chorus.
I have pulled a few old sets of levers apart in the past and found what the problem was (worn plastic “teeth”) and just bought new levers. Will mail them and give one of them a go.
Cheers,
R
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Anyone have a 10 speed campag right hand side shift/brake lever kicking around that needs a new home? The indexing on mine is starting to go, so could do with a new one.
Cheers,
R
Flanders 2020
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Is anyone doing Flanders in 2022? Our registration from 2020 has been transferred to next year, so we are planning to head over for the 177km route on 2nd April 2022.....assuming that Covid doesn't mess things up again.