Scotland : Kingdom of Fife CC Ecosse (East) Ride - Saturday 4th May

[Edwardoka]

Fingers crossed its fixed and back to normal for the weekend

I'm not sure that it being fixed will be back to normal for me! I don't know whether it's because I'm on the heavy side or if it's because of a poorly built wheel, but I used to repeatedly break spokes on my rear wheel, then pay to get them fixed and the wheel retrued only for another one to break a few days later. Just left it after the last time - have done the last 1200 miles or so on a buckled wheel with no more breakages Surprised it lasted so long before the terminal grindies kicked in, though, particularly since I rode it right through winter.

 

[Col5632]

I'm not sure that it being fixed will be back to normal for me! I don't know whether it's because I'm on the heavy side or if it's because of a poorly built wheel, but I used to repeatedly break spokes on my rear wheel, then pay to get them fixed and the wheel retrued only for another one to break a few days later. Just left it after the last time - have done the last 1200 miles or so on a buckled wheel with no more breakages Surprised it lasted so long before the terminal grindies kicked in, though, particularly since I rode it right through winter.

Maybe worth getting some better wheels?

 

[Louch]

If I'm left behind by a guy on a buckled wheel on my first non solo ride there may be a tantrum

 

[mr messy]

Well i've stripped and rebuilt calipers and now finally got new pads, wheels, tyres, tubes, cassette, big chainring and bottom bracket all fitted but forgot lost missing link for chain on cc ride doh!

Aaaaargh!!!! The snapped chain took out a jockey wheel and there's the telltale rustdust at top of forks...way this is going i'd better check frame for cracks aswell!!!

 

[clockhammer]

Weather looks decent for Saturday, wee bit windy though, bloody sick of the wind

 

[Col5632]

Weather looks decent for Saturday, wee bit windy though, bloody sick of the wind

I'm sick of it too, last 2 weeks have been tuff going at times, almost wish it was still winter cause its rarely windy in the winter

 

[mr messy]

Yep winds been a 'mare.... my knee and triceps are buggered with gettin aero on the mtb...steering with elbows is interesting when spinning out

 

[clockhammer]

Some of the gusts were knocking me 2 feet to the side on sunday, must be the bladed spokes scary though

 

[Col5632]

Some of the gusts were knocking me 2 feet to the side on sunday, must be the bladed spokes scary though

Glad i was out on the saturday and not the sunday as the wind was stonger on the sunday

 

[Fubar]

If I'm left behind by a guy on a buckled wheel on my first non solo ride there may be a tantrum

Just sit at the back and pretend your checking everyone is ok - that's what I'll be doing!

 

[GBC]

Just sit at the back and pretend your checking everyone is ok - that's what I'll be doing!

Well, I don't mind doing my share........

 

[Get In The Van]

I didn't go out yesterday because of the wind, just too dangerous esp if there are cars, lorries overtaking you. today looks grand though!

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I didn't go out yesterday because of the wind, just too dangerous esp if there are cars, lorries overtaking you. today looks grand though!

Yep, perfect riding weather today. Nice and warm, very light breeze, hoping it's the same on Saturday!

 

[Col5632]

Meant to be a slight breeze on saturday, hopefully it changes between now and then

 

[tug benson]

I survived the tour o the borders sportive...wind is nothing to me now, infact it`s my friend