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Sunday Jaunt
It appears that the early morning Sunday ride is becoming a
tradition already. I left it until 7:45 this morning, and
went off south along the Taff Trail down to Castell Coch.
I think I managed to get up the hills ever so slightly
better - I forced myself to stay on the bike a little longer
than I wanted to each time, not long, just a few tens of
yards, but enough. Coming back was huge amounts of fun - I
hit 20mph down a dirt trail, cheesy grin on my face.
I remembered to take a camera this time, and there are a few
shots at http://flat222.org/keith/castell-coch/ . I'm no
photographer, mind.
Looking at the surface of the trail in some of the later
shots - will slick tyres such as the City Jets cope with
that? Small stones, flint, etc?
I definitely need new brake pads now, too. I have Shimano V
brakes (or so the levers say). What pads should I go for?
And is fitting them easy? (I take it I need to take the
wheels off to do it.)
--
Keith Willoughby http://flat222.org/keith/ Smoke
yourself thin
Keith Willoughby wrote:
> Looking at the surface of the trail in some of the later
> shots - will slick tyres such as the City Jets cope with
> that? Small stones, flint, etc?
I know City Jets. Main tread would probably be tough enough
(there's quite a depth of rubber to them). Sidewalls are the
"skin" type so I'm not sure how those cope with really nasty
stuff. Grip won't be good on wet mud.
> I definitely need new brake pads now, too. I have
> Shimano V brakes (or so the levers say). What pads
> should I go for?
These stop very well on my brother's MTB:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/?ProductID=5300003395 - Dual
...although can be squealy.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/v2_product_detail.asp?ProdID=530000-
3394 (Salmon or Dual) ...Are chunkier so even more effective
but can be even noiser. It's interesting that the same brand
and compound pads in the road bike versions tend to be
silent - I think that's because they're so much smaller.
Dual (half black half salmon) should be slightly quieter.
> And is fitting them easy?
Yes except getting the alignment just right (with any pads)
is a chore.
Instructions: http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/howfix_li-
nearbrakes.shtml
> (I take it I need to take the wheels off to do it.)
No need, just adjust the cable to get enough clearance. You
can work by initially fitting blocks below level of rim then
slide them up.
Good pictures, by the way. ...Make me feel like getting an
MTB myself.
~PB
Pete Biggs wrote:
> Keith Willoughby wrote:
>> Looking at the surface of the trail in some of the later
>> shots - will slick tyres such as the City Jets cope with
>> that? Small stones, flint, etc?
>
> I know City Jets. Main tread would probably be tough
> enough (there's quite a depth of rubber to them).
> Sidewalls are the "skin" type so I'm not sure how
> those cope with really nasty stuff. Grip won't be good
> on wet mud.
I'm not at all fond of wet mud myself, so I try to stay
away. There's the odd bit on the Taff Trail, but not
generally more than a few feet at a time. I'm also
hoping to get out on the quiet roads a bit more and away
from the trail
>> I definitely need new brake pads now, too. I have
>> Shimano V brakes (or so the levers say). What pads
>> should I go for?
[...]
> http://www.wiggle.co.uk/v2_product_detail.asp?ProdID=5300-
> 003394 (Salmon or Dual) ...Are chunkier so even more
> effective but can be even noiser. It's interesting that
> the same brand and compound pads in the road bike versions
> tend to be silent - I think that's because they're so much
> smaller. Dual (half black half salmon) should be slightly
> quieter.
Ta. Are those prices for a pair? I'm hoping so. I really
don't fancy paying 40 quid for four of them!
>> And is fitting them easy?
>
> Yes except getting the alignment just right (with any
> pads) is a chore.
>
> Instructions: http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/howfix_-
> linearbrakes.shtml
Cheers!
[...]
>
> Good pictures, by the way. ...Make me feel like getting an
> MTB myself.
Ta. Recognise the saddle? :)
--
Keith Willoughby http://flat222.org/keith/ "I'll have ten
Kit Kats and a motoring atlas"
Keith Willoughby wrote:
[brake blocks]
> Ta. Are those prices for a pair?
Yes indeed.
> Recognise the saddle? :)
Funny, I've got one just like that!... Now, where did I put
it?
Matron, another sniff of Proofide please.
~PB
Very nice pictures, and very nice place, too!
Vivian
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"Keith Willoughby" <keith@flat222.org> wrote in message
news:87smf1zd0c.fsf@flat222.dyndns.org...
>
> It appears that the early morning Sunday ride is
> becoming a tradition already. I left it until 7:45 this
> morning, and went off south along the Taff Trail down to
> Castell Coch.
>
> I think I managed to get up the hills ever so slightly
> better - I forced myself to stay on the bike a little
> longer than I wanted to each time, not long, just a few
> tens of yards, but enough. Coming back was huge amounts
> of fun - I hit 20mph down a dirt trail, cheesy grin on
> my face.
>
> I remembered to take a camera this time, and there are a
> few shots at http://flat222.org/keith/castell-coch/ . I'm
> no photographer, mind.
>
> Looking at the surface of the trail in some of the later
> shots - will slick tyres such as the City Jets cope with
> that? Small stones, flint, etc?
>
> I definitely need new brake pads now, too. I have Shimano
> V brakes (or so the levers say). What pads should I go
> for? And is fitting them easy? (I take it I need to take
> the wheels off to do it.)
>
> --
> Keith Willoughby http://flat222.org/keith/ Smoke
> yourself thin
On 18/4/04 1:28 pm, in article 87smf1zd0c.fsf@flat222.dyndns.org, "Keith
Willoughby" <keith@flat222.org> wrote:
>
> It appears that the early morning Sunday ride is
> becoming a tradition already. I left it until 7:45 this
> morning, and went off south along the Taff Trail down to
> Castell Coch.
It is nice being out that early in the morning..
> I think I managed to get up the hills ever so slightly
> better - I forced myself to stay on the bike a little
> longer than I wanted to each time, not long, just a few
> tens of yards, but enough.
I am impressed. Those are horrible hills on a trail designed
to put people off cycling.. It does feel good though getting
that much further each time. One incentive might be to
promise yourself something you want when you can finally
ride to the top.
> Coming back was huge amounts of fun - I hit 20mph down a
> dirt trail, cheesy grin on my face.
Until you hit the gate ;-)
> I remembered to take a camera this time, and there are a
> few shots at http://flat222.org/keith/castell-coch/ . I'm
> no photographer, mind.
Good enough for the purpose and far better than most. Clear
and show what you want to show. Technically great.
Artistically, well, each to his own.
Obviously the well earned scone and coffee disappeared too
quickly for the camera to get to them.
> Looking at the surface of the trail in some of the later
> shots - will slick tyres such as the City Jets cope with
> that? Small stones, flint, etc?
Yes, no problem. Mud and sandy bits no, but the surface you
have shown should be fine. The odd patch of leafmould in the
autumn would be a good time to swap the tyres back, but
spring and summer should be fine.
> I definitely need new brake pads now, too. I have Shimano
> V brakes (or so the levers say). What pads should I go
> for? And is fitting them easy? (I take it I need to take
> the wheels off to do it.)
You should be able to just unhook the noodle thingy if there
is enough play in the cables..
..d
In article <87smf1zd0c.fsf@flat222.dyndns.org>,
Keith Willoughby <keith@flat222.org> wrote:
>
> It appears that the early morning Sunday ride is becoming
> a tradition
I did the Birmingham leg of the BHF charity ride this
morning. 48 miles, 3hr38 (I've not previously ridden more
than about 30, and rarely on anything with a slope). I am
not a little pleased with myself. I stuck slick tyres on the
bike for the occasion.
ian
>I am not a little pleased with myself.
Good for you. You have every right to be pleased with
yourself.
d.
Ian G Batten wrote:
> In article <87smf1zd0c.fsf@flat222.dyndns.org>, Keith
> Willoughby <keith@flat222.org> wrote:
>>
>> It appears that the early morning Sunday ride is becoming
>> a tradition
>
> I did the Birmingham leg of the BHF charity ride this
> morning. 48 miles, 3hr38 (I've not previously ridden more
> than about 30, and rarely on anything with a slope). I am
> not a little pleased with myself.
There's a lot of it about! Nice one, fella.
--
Keith Willoughby http://flat222.org/keith/ Freedom is
slavery
David Martin wrote:
> On 18/4/04 1:28 pm, in article
> 87smf1zd0c.fsf@flat222.dyndns.org, "Keith Willoughby"
> <keith@flat222.org> wrote:
>
>>
>> It appears that the early morning Sunday ride is
>> becoming a tradition already. I left it until 7:45 this
>> morning, and went off south along the Taff Trail down to
>> Castell Coch.
>
> It is nice being out that early in the morning..
It really is. Nobody about, cold but I warm up
quickly. It seems
. . . fresh. And I get back in time for dinner.
>> I think I managed to get up the hills ever so slightly
>> better - I forced myself to stay on the bike a little
>> longer than I wanted to each time, not long, just a few
>> tens of yards, but enough.
>
> I am impressed. Those are horrible hills on a trail
> designed to put people off cycling..
Thank you.
[...]
>> Coming back was huge amounts of fun - I hit 20mph down a
>> dirt trail, cheesy grin on my face.
>
> Until you hit the gate ;-)
It was round about then I realised I needed new brake
pads . . .
[...]
--
Keith Willoughby http://flat222.org/keith/ "No problem is so
formidable that you can't walk away from it"
- Charles Schultz
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