Could have readjusted a conventional BB that was too tight, or just put more air in the tyres.
Zog, you're right. I finally sussed it today when I noticed that my rides were now 'bumpier' than usual... checked to see if there was a potential flat and the tyre was hard as stone.
So I should be looking to get my self a decent track pump with which I can easily achieve the same tyre pressure in the future. Any recommendations?
I have a Joe Blow (I think. Wierd name). It goes up to some awesome pressure like 160psi.
Could have readjusted a conventional BB that was too tight, or just put more air in the tyres.
Zog, you're right. I finally sussed it today when I noticed that my rides were now 'bumpier' than usual... checked to see if there was a potential flat and the tyre was hard as stone.
So I should be looking to get my self a decent track pump with which I can easily achieve the same tyre pressure in the future. Any recommendations?
Don't buy a cheap one - very false economy as I know to my cost. Can't recommend a good one as I don't have one, but will be looking to see what other people recommend.
I had a cheap Silca one, it was [censored] but did the job for a while. I now have a Joe Blow which does th ejob but the plastic handle feels a bit flexy.
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But getting your tyres decently hard is definitely one of the best ways to improve performance.
Just out of interest, how hard do you run the AWS? They do seem very supple.
Could have readjusted a conventional BB that was too tight, or just put more air in the tyres.
Zog, you're right. I finally sussed it today when I noticed that my rides were now 'bumpier' than usual... checked to see if there was a potential flat and the tyre was hard as stone.
So I should be looking to get my self a decent track pump with which I can easily achieve the same tyre pressure in the future. Any recommendations?
Could have readjusted a conventional BB that was too tight, or just put more air in the tyres.
Zog, you're right. I finally sussed it today when I noticed that my rides were now 'bumpier' than usual... checked to see if there was a potential flat and the tyre was hard as stone.
So I should be looking to get my self a decent track pump with which I can easily achieve the same tyre pressure in the future. Any recommendations?
Dunno the part number, but I have a blue plastic Zefal Track Pump bought from Decathlon (Nottingham) for about £9.99 ish or thereabouts .. It's about 10 years old and still as good as new ... 😉
-- Paul ... http://www.4x4prejudice.org/index.php (8(!) Homer Rules ... 😉 "A [censored] is a [censored], no matter what mode of transport they're using."
This sounds a bit odd to me - I can't see how tightening the gear cables would make turning the cranks more difficult. Anyone else have any idea what else might have been done?
Yours sincerely,
My guess he flicked the cycle computer read out from mph to kph or maybe theirs a small needle sticking through the saddle that injects performance enhancing drugs into your buttocks as you ride. Maybe the cycle shop is at a dead end at the top of a hill ;-)
Don't buy a cheap one - very false economy as I know to my cost. Can't recommend a good one as I don't have one, but will be looking to see what other people recommend.
I use a Topeak Joe Blow (Yellow one. Not the "Sport" IIRC!). It's pretty bloody good achieving 120psi in my 23mm tyres without too much swearing!
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But getting your tyres decently hard is definitely one of the best ways to improve performance.
I frequently find myself riding home, wondering why I'm so pathetic. I usually manage to climb Leith Walk about three times before I realise that I need to put air in my tyres, at which point I go noticeably faster.
My MP3 player gets used for running. I can't run well unless I have something to take my mind off what I'm doing. Avoid trying to match step / cadence with the beat though. ;-)
Could have readjusted a conventional BB that was too tight, or just put more air in the tyres.
Zog, you're right. I finally sussed it today when I noticed that my rides were now 'bumpier' than usual... checked to see if there was a potential flat and the tyre was hard as stone.
So I should be looking to get my self a decent track pump with which I can easily achieve the same tyre pressure in the future. Any recommendations?
I also have a Topeak Mountain Morph, see; http://www.bikemagic.com/review/reviewproduct.asp?RER=2&RPN=660 which I got for Christmas, and hasn't really been tested in the field yet, but got my spare bike's tyres nice & hard. They do others in the Morph category, some of them with guages, but I wanted the little one.
Both these pumps give reasonably high pressure, have hoses so you don't pull the valve off the tube, and fit on a bike. --
"Zog The Undeniable" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:41d925db.0@entanet...
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Could have readjusted a conventional BB that was too tight, or just put more air in the tyres.
Good call, more air sounds very likely. Before the last ride on my winter bike that's exactly what I did, the tyres were seriously underinflated, and although I wasn't aware of riding faster (no computer on that bike) I was fairly convinced I was using higher gears for the same route, subjective I know. The ride was a little harsher but hardly detectable on the smoothest surfaces. (On my shiney summer bike I check pressures before each ride, on the winter bike I just get on and pedal).
Seriously and I kid you not. Did my fastest ten mile time for many years (on my old Raleigh Record Sprint) - it really helps with the cadence. Mind you I do have some sympathy with people who question whether this is safe.
Simon, that is actually a very good idea (aside from the potential dangers)... the only snag to using music to help you go faster is that the rhythm of the song you're listening to may not match the cadence you want to achieve. I wonder if there is an mp3 player that lets you adjust the tempo of your favourite track - that I would buy!
I have a Joe Blow (I think. Wierd name). It goes up to some awesome pressure like 160psi.
I also use this pump, made by Topeak. It'd be handy if the hose was a bit longer, but I can't fault the reliability so far. 100psi is easy to achieve, the gauge is clear and the nozzle locks well.
On 4/1/05 12:34 am, in article [email hidden], "Arellcat"
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I have a Joe Blow (I think. Wierd name). It goes up to some awesome pressure like 160psi.
I also use this pump, made by Topeak. It'd be handy if the hose was a bit longer, but I can't fault the reliability so far. 100psi is easy to achieve, the gauge is clear and the nozzle locks well.
Any one here *not* got a Joe Blow? I got mine from H*lf*rds for just under 20 GBP IIRC. Works fine as far as I have taken it (130psi) and I see no reason why it shouldn't do even better when I get some Seriously Fast (tm) tyres for the road bike.
Any one here *not* got a Joe Blow? I got mine from H*lf*rds for just under 20 GBP IIRC. Works fine as far as I have taken it (130psi) and I see no reason why it shouldn't do even better when I get some Seriously Fast (tm) tyres for the road bike.
Specialized Airforce over here. Very solid and reliable. Nice long hose. Dual head for both Presta and Shrader valves. Wide base so stands happily by itself on the workshop floor.
Any one here *not* got a Joe Blow? I got mine from H*lf*rds for just under 20 GBP IIRC. Works fine as far as I have taken it (130psi) and I see no reason why it shouldn't do even better when I get some Seriously Fast (tm) tyres for the road bike.
We use a Joe Blow Pro here and like it a lot. The pump head seems to have got borked on the Eurotrip last year (we suspect someone tried to disassemble it to make it work with a Woods valve) but we were able to get a new head from:-
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On 4/1/05 12:34 am, in article [email hidden], "Arellcat"
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I have a Joe Blow (I think. Wierd name). It goes up to some awesome pressure like 160psi.
I also use this pump, made by Topeak. It'd be handy if the hose was a bit longer, but I can't fault the reliability so far. 100psi is easy to achieve, the gauge is clear and the nozzle locks well.
Any one here *not* got a Joe Blow? I got mine from H*lf*rds for just under 20 GBP IIRC. Works fine as far as I have taken it (130psi) and I see no reason why it shouldn't do even better when I get some Seriously Fast (tm) tyres for the road bike.
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I've got a Beto one. Dual head and pressure guage atthe head end for the short-sighted! Basically I asked the lads at my LBS what they used in the shop and got this. it works well and I can happily pump up tyres to 130psi.
On 4/1/05 12:34 am, in article [email hidden], "Arellcat"
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I have a Joe Blow (I think. Wierd name). It goes up to some awesome pressure like 160psi.
I also use this pump, made by Topeak. It'd be handy if the hose was a bit longer, but I can't fault the reliability so far. 100psi is easy to achieve, the gauge is clear and the nozzle locks well.
Any one here *not* got a Joe Blow? I got mine from H*lf*rds for just under 20 GBP IIRC. Works fine as far as I have taken it (130psi) and I see no reason why it shouldn't do even better when I get some Seriously Fast (tm) tyres for the road bike.
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Me :-) I've got something else that's silver/black with a wooden handle. And works a treat :-)
