[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[JoePrecious]

My standard answer to electronic shifting naysayers is:-

'ah you say that now, but I bet you'll change your mind if you had a go with some'.
(Which is why I don't want to have a go)

I don't get that sense with disc brakes, as I've never felt properly let down by my brakes.
I had 'moments' last winter, but that was down to conditions and not specifically the brakes.

That review uses all the words I want to here and I don't really have any aesthetic hang up.

I'm in the process of seeing if Evans have a Jamis Renegade Expert in Sussex to look at.
Although I can't afford that either but it's less money I haven't got!!

I'm the same on disc brakes. The only problems I've generally had braking are a bad surface where I've locked the rear brake - surely disc brakes are just going to make this happen more often?

I like that Jamis bike, but for an "adventure" bike that seat stay doesn't half look thin...

 

[Bad Ash]

I've got hydraulic disc brakes on my mountain bike and have found them pretty awkward to setup. The clearance between the pads and the disc is minimal, so the slightest discrepancy in the disc will result in rubbing. I once accidentally applied the brake while I didn't have the wheel in which resulted in them getting completely messed up and needing to be bled.

Mechanical brakes are pretty easy to tinker with and adjust when needed.. Except for the integrated rear brake on my TT bike which was invented by the Devil himself.

 

[Stat Brother]

I'm the same on disc brakes. The only problems I've generally had braking are a bad surface where I've locked the rear brake - surely disc brakes are just going to make this happen more often?

I like that Jamis bike, but for an "adventure" bike that seat stay doesn't half look thin...

I may well have just gone off the Jamis, having properly read this:-

Viewed from the front, the fork legs are noticeably asymmetric, with the lower left leg being thicker in order to deal with the brake forces.

I very much doubt I'd be able to cope with a lack of symmetry

 

[banjo]

That's a lovely looking bike that SB, only thing is that I'm not overly keen on the disc brake thing that's on it. What are ur thoughts on discs?

Tricky, any closer to getting your new bike??

 

[Pantani]

Anyone watching the Vuelta? There is an interview with Nibali on right now, he is not exactly being contrite. Losing a lot of respect for him here.

 

[Molesey Seagull]

Hello. Mind if I join the North Stand Geeks Strava group? I'm not exactly going to contribute a lot to it stats-wise, and I sit in the West Upper (I'm in my mid 40s, the North Stand days are long gone), but, hey, it'd be nice to compare and see how I'm doing...

 

[banjo]

Hello. Mind if I join the North Stand Geeks Strava group? I'm not exactly going to contribute a lot to it stats-wise, and I sit in the West Upper (I'm in my mid 40s, the North Stand days are long gone), but, hey, it'd be nice to compare and see how I'm doing...

If you click the link on Stat Bros signature that'll take you NS Geeks.

 

[Molesey Seagull]

I'm in. Thanks.

 

[Hamilton]

Last week I took a trip up Mont Ventoux.

Whilst there, I decided to leave a little NSC tribute to Tommy Simpson.

A 'geeks' cap is now on the memorial, firmly anchored by a large rock. I thought my spare cap would make a nice tribute to the gentleman.

 

[Stat Brother]

Anyone watching the Vuelta? There is an interview with Nibali on right now, he is not exactly being contrite. Losing a lot of respect for him here.

But what he being verbally assaulted by Matt Rendell while attempting to go to the toilet?

 

[banjo]

Last week I took a trip up Mont Ventoux.

Whilst there, I decided to leave a little NSC tribute to Tommy Simpson.

A 'geeks' cap is now on the memorial, firmly anchored by a large rock. I thought my spare cap would make a nice tribute to the gentleman.
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Nice touch Hamilton.

 

[Pantani]

But what he being verbally assaulted by Matt Rendell while attempting to go to the toilet?

No, it was that pretty Spanish lady that Eurosport use. It seems she finds it easier to get interviews than Rendell for some reason?

 

[TrickyOne]

Tricky, any closer to getting your new bike??

Blimey mate, I reckon there's a reason for this shit weather!! I've had so much grief with the school it's unbelievable. I'm keeping me fingers crossed for the weekend! ! Planning me winter training now!!

 

[1066familyman]

So yesterday Nibali, today Bouhanni, except Bouhanni has managed to stay in the race.

Brings to mind the old Jamaican proverb....The higher the monkey climb the me him expose.

Not sure what Granny would have to say more specifically about trial by internet though. She probably never watched a bike race either to be fair.

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

So yesterday Nibali, today Bouhanni, except Bouhanni has managed to stay in the race.

Brings to mind the old Jamaican proverb....The higher the monkey climb the me him expose.

Not sure what Granny would have to say more specifically about trial by internet though. She probably never watched a bike race either to be fair.

It was a little different. The sticky bottle, without drastic acceleration and not taking him off the front of a group.

 

[1066familyman]

It was a little different. The sticky bottle, without drastic acceleration and not taking him off the front of a group.

Yep, I know all that, but the point still stands. Cycling ninjas like Zubeldia never ever seem to have the camera on them, along with over half the peloton (unless in the break). Those riders can get away with a lot more as a result.

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

Yep, I know all that, but the point still stands. Cycling ninjas like Zubeldia never ever seem to have the camera on them, along with over half the peloton (unless in the break). Those riders can get away with a lot more as a result.

Ha, sport is littered with people who were essentially punished for their stupidity!

 

[Motogull]

My legs refused to operate outside of 'safe mode' this morning. The funkers.

 

[banjo]

Blimey mate, I reckon there's a reason for this shit weather!! I've had so much grief with the school it's unbelievable. I'm keeping me fingers crossed for the weekend! ! Planning me winter training now!!

Yeah I suppose with the weather the way it is there's no great rush.

 

[1066familyman]

Loving these horizontal rain soaked to the skin commutes home.
Two in a row now. I feel like the really poor man's version of Stan