Like I said blast me if U will Dr. Suess...one of those things & yes I'm "opinionated" like so many others here & I do deliver them from time to time. One-Way I don't have anything good to say admittadly because it's how I see it - when they race big numbers I may change my view but as for now it ain't gonna happen ..hey U have 1 post U should first earn your name here on the Hub -- don't just go blasting your elder's mate - girl...welcome even so !! "DT "
Not a great fan of this programme but once in a while I watch it, like last night for example. Ride for Sight in particular displayed the "arrogance and chip on my shoulder" as "Pro-Cyclist" one Malcolm Lange... Now some of U may disagree & I'll respect that but when U knock someone over like the blonde lady U help them to their feet and assess what happened right ?? Well not in this case because after all she is an insignificant fun rider ??? Is it because he wwas racing for a finish with his buddies ??? He darted off bemoaning the situation & she still sat on the road with bike one side...Ok she was not hurt per say but shaken indeed... Now I see why I do not consider S/African riders as "Pro" -- & why I never watch SA sport...Blast me if U want by all means but it was said on the same programme how lax these riders are...if U watched & listened. just thought I'sd vent my opinion!!! "DT"
So who here said all I'll get is a "sorry?" U were oh so right. Ok so I took the bike back in, explained my dilemma not an expression on my face except most people in the shop watched & listened! Here is what I got: "We don't usually check the bolts & nuts on the components because it comes assembled from the factory.. Oh dear - when I mentioned I could have got hurt.. Sorry to hear that" I said fine just fix it & let me have my bike back...If it's still not right I'll bring it right back & that's the last U'll see of me... Not that I will be missed as a client but after all my patronage has been somewhat good as far as this lbs goes... "DT "
Such Childish Behaviour when It comes to things like words: CSA, Seeding, ETC... Load of garbage: That's why I prefer not belonging to any club per say or being licenced any longer ... just a thought.. "DT"
The Legen I serviced my bike many times myself - never use locktite just cleaned them / applied a touch of grease & tightened - not one of my bolts ever worked loose !!! What I'm trying to say is that this is a new groupset that does not come all tightened mate ... anyway I'll take it in & hear what they have to say !! "DT"
The first time I let them fit my fork..it got scratched --- sorry was what I got ... I gave them a chance, went back with a few other nigglies...fine no worries I over looked it. This time sorry will not cut it - I could have got hurt or fallen not true ?? I'll give them the floor to explain but that's it. Nice people I know but hey it's not on !!! 'DT"
Very dissatisfied: My local bike shop assempbled the new groupset for me..collected the bike & I specifically asked: are U sure every thing's tight / greased / working & tested ?? no worries I paid & took the bike. Went out yesterday for 80k's...bike was a going very well at first, on my way home I hear a strange rattle..unusual I thought -- I discovered when I looked down that the 52 ring is wobbling, stopped immediately & noticed one of the bolts fell out & the other 4 are hanging on a thread.. I was pissed. To add insult to an almost an injury I cannot shift into 2 of my gears for climbing; Now I ask is this service / how is this possible etc etc etc ???? The bike's in the car & it's going back today - I want an explanation & I want it fixed - & It will be the last time they see me !!! providing it's fixed right this time !!! "DT"
Man Poenster sorry to hear you got a from cyclists -- goes to show some of them are a bunch of moron's.....U stood up for what's right mate....guess now we can see why the fued between us & them (motorists) are gonna take a loooooooooong time to resolve !!! Guys & gals like this give cylcing a k%$k name !! "DT"
Not only circles but the use of the road & politeness in general...& the situation is not getting any better for us cyclists.... Tell you what It's Friday & I never look forward to it's afternoon Traffic.... "DT"
Brand new 105 10sp front derailleur .... does not fit my frame....for a smaller tube...not sure exactly on the diameter ... P/m me if U'r interested.. I'm looking at R280 "DT"
This has been discussed previously here but here goes: Abs - crunches / sit - ups on a roman chair with a weight & leg raises with a weight (this hurts). Twists with a broom stick or pole for obliques.. Back: Deadlifts.... All this & other gym work 3 times a week..hope it helps "DT"
& This is why I'm considering giving up cycling...it's unfortunate that I might have to in this way but my life is just too valuable all things considered !! My sympathies are with her Husband and Family.... "DT"
Since high school...many many years & lotsa pain..I loved every minute of it even if I felt like giving up at times: One time I actually cried of pain,,,, So as from this year I may no longer race but hell I love to train & enjoy the bike...That's what cycling is to me !! One thing tho'...I'm glad my training partner improved so much..he persisted!!! good on u mate!! "DT"
I'd get rid of him....or gradually on training rides ride away from him...& if he confronts me with it I'll tell him why.... It's hard enough looking after yourself on the road and making sure U safe ,,,,, "DT"
Personally I agree with the positives on cross training...I enjoy swimming and running as well...overall it does take the boredom out of just one discipline.... "DT"
"Help--I did the 94.7 & Sunday's 200k Ian Kernick memorial..on both occasions I was drained of energy..literally had "nothing left" 94.7 at the 70k mark & the 200 at the 110k mark... Now I used FIT before (great stuff) then changed to "Energade" (don't ask..shout instead)...it felt like my bloodsugar dropped instantly & sapped me of everything I had...I ate & drank like I would always.... I decided to go back on FIT products... ANY THOUGHTS ????? "DT"
Spot on Widget mate....I have other pastimes as well...fishing/boating etc...& of course my family who comes first above any of my sports..I could care less about staying in & with the bunch.....Seeding ?? don't care for that either.... I ride with & for a Club & they cool on choice of races & whatever time U set for yourself...I can live with that... "DT"
Eating an apple yesterday afternoon...moron swerves into my lane from the left to turn off far right...in front of me almost causing a collision...I casually rolled down my window..slowed down & flung the remainder of the apple onto his window...I wish he's stopped... "DT"
