capesean

Is that the screw under the silver lever? It was pretty tight, I couldn't budge it. Might have to try the shop again...

I don't think it's that. When I'm in the lowest gear, and I try click up the first one, that's when it's at it's worst - just doesn't go. If I hold the silver lever in place, then there's no problem, and I can usually go through the rest of the gears too. So it's definitely not the limit screws. Thanks, tho.

So the screw underneath the silver lever? It was pretty tight - I couldn't budge it. Should I loosen it, then do what you say above? At what point do I tighten it?

This sounded so promising. I gave it a good spray, but alas, it hasn't helped. Thanks for the reply, though.

Hi I'm trying out a bit of DIY maintenance on my bike... (please excuse me if I get some terminology wrong) I have Shimano Ultegra shifters, and I have a problem where the (smaller) shifter for the rear derailleur don't "click" easily when trying to shift into a higher gear (the smaller cog for downhills). I've worked out that it's because the larger shifter moves in too much when I press the smaller one. If I hold the larger one (i.e. the brake) still (while stationary!), and click the smaller one, then it works like a dream. But while riding (that's hard to do) when I push the smaller one, the whole thing seems to have a bit of play, and so the shifter doesn't "click". Is this something that I can easily fix? When I last had my bike serviced, I was pretty much told this couldn't be done, it would need a whole new shifter. Which I guess is why I'm trying it myself. Any advice/suggestions? Thanks Sean

Assuming the winning time is 5 hours, and the slowest time is 10 hours, then there's a 5 hour gap, and since there's a 2 hour start gap (theoretically between the slowest team and the fastest team), then the formula would be: ([7 hours] minus [your start time]) divide by [2 hours] times [5 hours] plus [5 hours]. So: Start at 7am: (7-7)/2*5+5 = 5 hours. Start at 6:30am: (7-6.5)/2*5+5 = 6.25 hours. Start at 6am: (7-6)/2*5+5 = 7.5 hours. Start at 5:30am: (7-5.5)/2*5+5 = 8.75 hours. Start at 5am: (7-5)/2*5+5 = 10 hours.

also, anyone got any recommendations what what (if any) wet weather gear to take? are raincoats essential or just an extra weight (gonna get wet anyway)? shoe covers - same applies - worth it or don't bother?

can you please post it? should at least give us a rough idea of percentages, which we can apply to our own 9.5 hour target

Go Silver Sovereign!

And let me just add, paying to ride in a race is not the same as paying to have a company host your timed results online for perpetuity. It is a simple concept.

I can't believe how some people are complaining about the costs of the Argus or the setup with PPA. Seriously?! The Argus costs about the same as a round of golf. For that price, they close off some of the most beautiful roads in the world - let me reiterate that: in the world! Practically an entire city has to make do with traffic closures. There are emergency services, refreshment stops, etc. etc. etc. What do you get for that on a golf course? Seriously, WTF?! Someone complained that it should be lower because it costs a lot to get there - well the price of playing at St Andrews isn't lower just because it would cost me an international flight to get there. How illogical is that - take your complaint to the airlines, not the Argus organisers. And criticising the PPA? Jeez, guys - what more do you want? Be careful of wishing for their demise, you might just get what you want. Personally, I am more than happy with their product & service. They're doing a fantastic job and I can't imagine anyone else getting as much right for such a reasonable fee. Viva PPA