On the track - yes. On the road - no.
We should have at least 1 French rider in there too. Bouhanni? Pinot? Ooh - and DEFINITELY the FDJ DS from the Tour last year!!
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On the track - yes. On the road - no.
We should have at least 1 French rider in there too. Bouhanni? Pinot? Ooh - and DEFINITELY the FDJ DS from the Tour last year!!
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
Big Tommy V not French enough?
Mark Madiot.
Ryder H
G
Hoogerland
Tommy V
J Rod
De Ghendt
Chavez
Demare
Gustav Erik Larsson
Ryder H
G
Hoogerland
Tommy V
J Rod
De Ghendt
Chavez
Demare
Gustav Erik Larsson
"At least" (he says, back-pedalling...) Tommy V's about 40 now anyway so might not make it through the season.
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
I'm gonna veto Chavez based on a stupid name.
In his place I think should be Jon Izagirre. Young(ish) and upcoming. However being Spanish........
In his place I think should be Jon Izagirre. Young(ish) and upcoming. However being Spanish........
I might have to veto Tommy V based on a stupid face! I won't though - far too close to home...
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
EDIT: I reckon that by the Giro d'Italia we will be sitting in second place of most replies on The Big Board (behind the thread I started
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Indurain's Lungs
Legend of Garry Nelson
Getting pulled off while riding your bike. That's quite a feat!
Absolutely no freakin way, we might not have much class but The Geeks have more class than this:-
It does bring Daryl Impy into play.
But what about Johnny Degenkolb (I reckon I might have got that right)
We all won points in the Vuelta, he's got the name, he's not too German.
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
Why would you risk your own serious injury to yank a colleague off their bike? Clearly a bit mental.
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
HELP....
Front derailleur keeps stopping from taking the chain down from the outer ring to the inner ring.
I've released the cable and limiting screws, however the cage doesn't engage the chain enough to send it down.
Personally I think the cage is bent, probably as a result of the chain crunching through between the cage and crank when it slipped off the outer ring. This has happened a couple of times, although I am now mastering the art of getting the chain back on without stopping. I can't think of a specific time, or the gears failing as a direct result, but it is the only thing I can think of to account for the bent cage.
I've actually tried squeezing the cage between a g-clap to get it better aligned (removed from the bike obviously) and once fitted it works perfectly, but what seems to happen is that once out on a ride and after a few changes, the cage goes back out of shape and stops dropping to the lower ring.
At the moment, I'm thinking probably new derailleur, but any other smart ideas as it's a shame to write it off when it is in very good nick. Is this common? Am I imaging things? Should I get a hammer out?
Photo's below may or may not help you see the shape...
I can honestly say that there are few worse feelings than approaching a steep hill, going through your mental checklist and preparation only for your chain not to be dropping down!! It actually happened to me before Clayton hill before Xmas, and to get up it I had to endure a horrible gear at a painful cadence.....although did smash my PB!
Front derailleur keeps stopping from taking the chain down from the outer ring to the inner ring.
I've released the cable and limiting screws, however the cage doesn't engage the chain enough to send it down.
Personally I think the cage is bent, probably as a result of the chain crunching through between the cage and crank when it slipped off the outer ring. This has happened a couple of times, although I am now mastering the art of getting the chain back on without stopping. I can't think of a specific time, or the gears failing as a direct result, but it is the only thing I can think of to account for the bent cage.
I've actually tried squeezing the cage between a g-clap to get it better aligned (removed from the bike obviously) and once fitted it works perfectly, but what seems to happen is that once out on a ride and after a few changes, the cage goes back out of shape and stops dropping to the lower ring.
At the moment, I'm thinking probably new derailleur, but any other smart ideas as it's a shame to write it off when it is in very good nick. Is this common? Am I imaging things? Should I get a hammer out?
Photo's below may or may not help you see the shape...
I can honestly say that there are few worse feelings than approaching a steep hill, going through your mental checklist and preparation only for your chain not to be dropping down!! It actually happened to me before Clayton hill before Xmas, and to get up it I had to endure a horrible gear at a painful cadence.....although did smash my PB!
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
It may have twisted slightly if the retaining screw want done up tight, or you have a bit if gravel in the mechanism, or it could be dry and slightly seized.
If it doesn't chatter when on the big ring it is probably not twisted, if it does realign it then lube it all up. Send the mech all the way to the big ring. Look in and around the springs for a small stone. If there is one there extract it and live with silicon grease/spray. If not that then lube with silicon grease/spray.
If none of that works then another geek will be along with other ideas I'm sure.
EDIT: Just read you complete post. Sounds like it is working its way out of alignment. Possibly the clamp is working lose, or your not giving it enough tension. Not to much tension or you may bend the seat tube.
If it doesn't chatter when on the big ring it is probably not twisted, if it does realign it then lube it all up. Send the mech all the way to the big ring. Look in and around the springs for a small stone. If there is one there extract it and live with silicon grease/spray. If not that then lube with silicon grease/spray.
If none of that works then another geek will be along with other ideas I'm sure.
EDIT: Just read you complete post. Sounds like it is working its way out of alignment. Possibly the clamp is working lose, or your not giving it enough tension. Not to much tension or you may bend the seat tube.
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
- 10,256
Today I brought a new bike.
Annoyingly, no scheme at work.
Sadly, the stylish Italian was not for me. I'm no short arse, but it was designed for the very tall. I could tell it was so when it was pointed out to me. The nearest stylish Italian was £700 and I couldn't go that far. I tried to see what they could do, but we were too far apart.
On to the Spesh. Very nice close up, but I was still hurting from missing out on the Italian. Chap said he'd have a look downstairs and came back with a surprise, a Cannondale Synapse. Something inside told me to say "sold" immediately, but I played it cool. Went for a fitting before laying on the budget and absence of scheme funding. They could not drop the price, but they could chuck in some goodies. Here she is:
Can't find a better pic. All paid for and being brought home tomorrow. Slightly bigger tyres and a nice low lowest gear. I'm f happy.
Annoyingly, no scheme at work.
Sadly, the stylish Italian was not for me. I'm no short arse, but it was designed for the very tall. I could tell it was so when it was pointed out to me. The nearest stylish Italian was £700 and I couldn't go that far. I tried to see what they could do, but we were too far apart.
On to the Spesh. Very nice close up, but I was still hurting from missing out on the Italian. Chap said he'd have a look downstairs and came back with a surprise, a Cannondale Synapse. Something inside told me to say "sold" immediately, but I played it cool. Went for a fitting before laying on the budget and absence of scheme funding. They could not drop the price, but they could chuck in some goodies. Here she is:
Can't find a better pic. All paid for and being brought home tomorrow. Slightly bigger tyres and a nice low lowest gear. I'm f happy.
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
This one?
Pogue Mahone
Well-known member
- Apr 30, 2011
- 10,889
Enjoy. Looking forward to hearing about how much easier it all is, how much further and faster you can go. The love affair starts here.
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That's with the bike, it wasn't me coming on to you.
1066familyman
Radio User
- Jan 15, 2008
- 15,189
Good on ya!
Enjoy.Nice bit of news that to go with the 1-0 up at half time against Cardiff
1066familyman
Radio User
- Jan 15, 2008
- 15,189
HELP....
Front derailleur keeps stopping from taking the chain down from the outer ring to the inner ring.
I've released the cable and limiting screws, however the cage doesn't engage the chain enough to send it down.
Personally I think the cage is bent, probably as a result of the chain crunching through between the cage and crank when it slipped off the outer ring. This has happened a couple of times, although I am now mastering the art of getting the chain back on without stopping. I can't think of a specific time, or the gears failing as a direct result, but it is the only thing I can think of to account for the bent cage.
I've actually tried squeezing the cage between a g-clap to get it better aligned (removed from the bike obviously) and once fitted it works perfectly, but what seems to happen is that once out on a ride and after a few changes, the cage goes back out of shape and stops dropping to the lower ring.
At the moment, I'm thinking probably new derailleur, but any other smart ideas as it's a shame to write it off when it is in very good nick. Is this common? Am I imaging things? Should I get a hammer out?
Photo's below may or may not help you see the shape...
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I can honestly say that there are few worse feelings than approaching a steep hill, going through your mental checklist and preparation only for your chain not to be dropping down!! It actually happened to me before Clayton hill before Xmas, and to get up it I had to endure a horrible gear at a painful cadence.....although did smash my PB!
I was having chain drop problems with my bike. Indurain's Lungs recommended I looked at the angle of the front mech as well as just looking at the height (which was already fine). It worked for me. If you're still confused you might want to youtube it and try several walk throughs until you get one that works for you. Good luck.
1066familyman
Radio User
- Jan 15, 2008
- 15,189
Go on, admit it, veto on the basis that I alone had a massive points haul off him for the Giro that swept me to a NSC fantasy maglia rosa
It's Rubiano, not Chávez, but SB refuses to listen.
But anyway, nothing wrong with the name Chávez - just look at Venezuela for conformation of what a proper working class politician can achieve
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
Pretty sure it's not alignment or height as I've tried all possibilities and been through YouTube /Park Tool guides - hence my lasting conclusion now is it must be bent.