2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted February 24, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Paul McD wrote Yes for the 'sharp 10am' bunch. I propose a heads down, a..e up, single line approach to the full route as we cannot have a full reliability season with the scratch group not catching. Mark - with this talk of wheels I just have to mention I got a pair of Dura Ace clinchers, they may never leave the glass case on my mantle piece.... Dont be such a misery guts Paul , let your mate borrow them, it's only for 1 day Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Cheers for the concern guys. Just no new wheels yet!! Awaiting delivery to office hopefully today. New cassette and chain ordered as well. I had put off replacing these in the, now forlorn, hope I could nurse them til the end of the winter but the dead wheel kind of forced the issue. If they don't appear today I will, after wiping tears and snot on my sleeve, look at fitting plastic muddies to new bike. Ah Ha! developments as I type. Big box for moi in reception. Haven't ordered new flat pack wife lately therefore I deduce wheels may have arrived. Woo Hoo parcel force....... ......confirmed wheels arrived. May need luddites R us technical assistance once package opened and rifled through. Will keep you all posted. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Ok, I think I'm officially out of my comfort zone. Front wheel fine - tubes and tyres required front and back no worries there. Cassette assembled onto hub with final flush cap (lock nut?) now on finger tight. I suggest I need a specific tool to tighten the whole assembly together. Any takers? Also need chain spliter to remove old chain and fit new one. I did have one of these many moons ago. Again, I'd be indebted to a good soul if any one can assist. Any advice as to chain length or are these a standard one size fits all? Riding a 53/39 at front and cassette is now 12-25. Apologies for showing my ignorance. Cheers M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted February 24, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Cassette assembled onto hub with final flush cap (lock nut?) now on finger tight. I suggest I need a specific tool to tighten the whole assembly together. Any takers? Cheers M Certainly worth putting on a bit tighter Mark, else you'll end up limping home red-faced like I did last Sunday... Could offer you a Campag tool but that might not be good enough for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted February 24, 2012 Life Members Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Mark, You'll need a Shimano Fit Lock Ring Nut to fully tighten your cassette (otherwise, you'll end up as Martin did last week) I think as far as chain whip concern, you don't really need one when you are tightening the nut, you'll definitely need one if you are taking the nut off the wheel. I'm pretty sure you can get one from Dooleys or Dales in town. As for breaking or joining a chain, any chain tool will do. Have you thought able putting a "speed link" on to join the chain, its great! Dead easy to put on & off especially for chain cleaning purpose. As for chain length, what I tend to do is wrap your new chain round the small chain ring on front and the smallest sprocket on the back (you obviously have to feed the chain through the derailleur jockey wheels as you would in normal drive position) then you judge the length of the chain base on the the bottom part of the chain not touching the bottom of the lower jockey wheel. A bit of slack is needed as the chain shouldn't be rubbing each other. I hope you understand my description! P.S What wheels did you get? Good luck! See you on Sunday Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted February 24, 2012 Members Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Mark, I've got the tools but I'm not very handy in terms of dropping off/picking up, especially if you need them before Sunday. Get in touch if no-one on your side of the river can help. You *will* have to cut the chain. Perfectly straightforward for a man of your mental prowess. Just take your time and follow the "largest chainring, largest sprocket" method here: http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/chain-length-sizing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Mark, U can pick up the tools 2morrow. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Aiming to rendezvous with 9 30 bunch coming through Bishopton as per my routine pre Reliability runs. Will give you a shout Martin if I see you at Red Smiddie Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted February 24, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 A change of plans means I may be attending the "fast" bunch....exactly what time is it leaving? not sure just yet. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted February 24, 2012 Committee Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Greg Looks like last bunch is leaving at 1000 sharp rather than 0945. I hope to join for a few minutes. Mark Re. chain length: just cut to same length as old chain. hang the two alongside each other or lay on workbench. I should be in tomorrow afternoon and have tools. PM me if you'd like to bring your bike round. Should only take 10 minutes if you have a quick link for the chain. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions gregbalden Posted February 24, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I have had multiple changes of plan, I believe I am now gonna cycle on tomorrow as opposed to sunday. Thanks anyway! Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Tools supplied by Davie B. Will get hands mucky in the morning, hopefully surgery will pass off without incident. Thanks again for assistance and advice, you make a mechanic out of me yet. cheers M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Job's a good un Guys. Thanks again for assistance and advice. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions David Thomson Posted February 25, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Plan to be out with the 1000 bunch but I may be no use in the chase as I'm still suffering from a mystery cough. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted February 25, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Garnock valley chaps I'll see you at clubrooms as I will head off earlier to go via work, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 I'll be there for the 9.30 bunch. Will drive to the clubrooms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Jannza Posted February 25, 2012 Administrators Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 I'm planning on riding to the club to heat soup and put the urn on. 20 ish miles will be a start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted February 25, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Will meet 9.30 bunch in Bishopton just before 10... Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Jan, I am bringing the soup this morning about 9:10. I will not be able to put it in the club as I do not have key and Ian is meeting us at Bishopton. So, soup will be in the car until I get back unless youy intercept us on the way out and take my car keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted February 26, 2012 Committee Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Fast bunch must have been shifting this morning. I hammered along to red smiddy by 1020 but they had already gone and I couldn't even see them up bishy road. Hope you had good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted February 26, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 One line for the whole 70 miles Alan. Me and Paul averaged 20mph for the day And yes we caught the bunches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted February 26, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Alan Sorry we missed you We left at 10 sharp and had a fast start with an average of 21.7mph to Greenock. We were on a mission and we were not hanging about. Excellent day, well done to all who did the route (and those who took artistic licence to alter the route ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Well done all. A tough day at the office for me and my legs are not disagreeing. Thanks to the guys in the 10 Bells bunch for not abandoning me on the 78. Got a second wind after 5 -10 mins in the 9.30 bunch. Will be back for more of the same next week. Greigsy, the humble pie is in the post now that universal parity has been restored . M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Christie Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Richard, this post is mostly for you as I know you are a fan of the numbers! Unfortunately my average speed nose dived at Gateside whereupon I could no longer keep up with the pace. A hard day, glad I missed the preceding episodes. Many, many thanks to those who provided the soup at the end, it was like nectar! http://connect.garmin.com/activity/152814446 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 In the 9:30 bunch and had a good run to today. Shame on those who turned left at Dalry and headed up the track thereby cutting 5 miles of the trip. Salute to DavieT, Davie B, Skinny Two Lungs, Colin and me who did full route. Any way we had the key for my car which had the soup!!! PC PS - where was Hincapie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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