Cyclists Society MK2

I knew there was one brand I was forgetting! SiS make good everything. Their new protein energy bars are really very nice and they regularly do promotions up to 50% off on boxes of gels and bars so keep an eye out on their site.

Woah, nice dude! And nice location too! You ever take photos?

What were you eating/drinking during that time? I've started doing longer rides and I am beginning to feel in need of energy towards the end. There is so much out there I am never sure what I should take. And all those energy bars and liquids, aren't that cheap either if you go often and take multiple ones it kinda adds up.

Weather's looking good next week. Hitting the mid teens and it looks like that will persist so finally hitting summer weather it looks like.

I use SIS sport and for longer rides (70+ miles) I'd have some 'proper' food too, either a sandwich or stop in a cafe for a jacket potato or something as I find my stomach gets upset if I rely solely on the carb drinks/bars for longer rides (puked too many times before realising...). If you buy them in bulk they're much cheaper. I always worry about bananas getting squashed in my pocket and I'd never manage to eat them without pulling over, have also tried biscuits/fig newtons and had the same problem, smashed them up and then couldn't eat while riding.


Looking forward to this. Got hit with hail/massive rain shower about 5 miles into a 60 miler today It had looked so nice when I left that I'd left my waterproof at home as well as my pockets were pretty full so I spent the whole ride trying to dry off.

Hate that. I so need a waterproof jacket. It's on my list, I'll probably get one at the end of Summer/start of Autumn. Fingers crossed.

It's not quite the same until the weather's good. Riding your bike is always fun but it's more fun when you're not wet or cold.

The double espresso caffeine ones are good for when you're really flagging on a long ride too.

Hate that. I so need a waterproof jacket. It's on my list, I'll probably get one at the end of Summer/start of Autumn. Fingers crossed.

It's not quite the same until the weather's good. Riding your bike is always fun but it's more fun when you're not wet or cold.

I like the SIS gels. Pink grapefruit one tastes like that pink calpol you used to have when you were a child The double espresso caffeine ones are good for when you're really flagging on a long ride too.

I like the SIS gels. Pink grapefruit one tastes like that pink calpol you used to have when you were a child The double espresso caffeine ones are good for when you're really flagging on a long ride too.

Do you actually like those? I tried one once and could barely stomach even a little bit of it.

Bearings. May need to completely take pedal and BB bearings apart to find the fault. We get some truly horrific ones in work that have been trashed, left in the rain and all sorts.

Had to stop myself buying another clearance bike today, it was an utter bargain for a hardtail MTB, but just not worth it for me personally. Carrera Vengance ex demo for £100, new its £215, was over £400 when first released.

Hi need some help

Looking to buy a new cheap bike and came across this
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/raleigh-militis-comp-road-bike-2015/rp-prod139001

Is it good for the price and its quality and being 8.3kg.

Would the 55cm frame be ideal for a 511/6ft guy? I've seen many pros use a frame size lower, so not sure to adhere to the chart for the frame guide.

Hi need some help

Looking to buy a new cheap bike and came across this
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/raleigh-militis-comp-road-bike-2015/rp-prod139001

Is it good for the price and its quality and being 8.3kg.

Would the 55cm frame be ideal for a 511/6ft guy? I've seen many pros use a frame size lower, so not sure to adhere to the chart for the frame guide.

Regreased bearings in bottom bracket but still not sure I've sorted it. Air needs to be still to hear what's happening properly and it's a slightly windy right now

Shouldn't be an issue. I've seen how to do both. I'm going to take a guess at the pedals and do them first. I'm at a loss for how it can be the bearings though. Both are quite new. 5months and 6 and a half months. On that note, what kind of experience did you have before getting the job? I can do most of my stuff. Few exceptions ofc.

I wouldn't have [got it] either. Bit of a run around if you don't care what happens to it but sounds like more hassle than it's worth - got to find space for it.

May be the bearings are completely shot or bearing cage a wreck even if you grease it to perfection. I know you look after your bike, but some just aren't put in properly in the factory, the state some stuff is when we get it in from Cambodia is shocking.
Just the work I had done on my bike and car really, fixing gears, cable brakes, general looking after it, fixing punctures, car servicing. Had 4 years of retail experience behind me from tills, some sales work in the in store bakery and stocking shelves on the nightshift. I think its as much about your personality and how you interact with the interviewers and the roleplay as if you were staff and aiding a customer. I'm confident they are happy they employed me given some of the big sales I've made (pulled a £200 sale into a £1k 2 bike sale last night for instance).

I wouldn't have used the bike really, I've got my old old bike I use as a general run around which is worthless, but also has such sentimental value to me that I won't ever sell it! Need to clean up my Saracen and advertise it somewhere too, would be happy with £50 I think.

I think I need to take it for a proper ride. It seems better after regreasing but not sure it's completely fixed. It's one of those things where when it's going on it's unmistakable but you don't bother remembering it so after trying to fix it you can't tell if you've made a difference or not. It must at least be a little better otherwise I would have thought it would have been obvious. If it comes to it I'll get a new set, only £10 but shouldn't come to that.

Also, my bad, meant to post a link to these bearings on my pedals.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nukeproof-pedal-bearing-kit/rp-prod40145 Can the seal be removed from these?

Nice. Interesting. Yeah, I thought about getting some work fixing bikes but didn't think I had enough experience, for a LBS anyway.

Fair enough. Yeah, I've been thinking about a road bike and what it'd be like when I have two bikes. Only have the one right now but not sure I'd want to not be able to use my MTB on rougher terrain even if it wasn't to its full capacity. Still can't decide what to do about a road bike yet. Been thinking about disc brakes. I also cut through a country park which has a gravel path currently. I know there are gravel bikes but I guess I've got to think what I'm willing and not willing to do on a road bike and what I'm willing to refrain from.