Little Gems

[Lizban]

What little (and it must be little no big stuff allowed)gems have yoou learnt/ beeb taught that has made a big differance to your 'cycling experiance'

Mine has to be always fasten your helmet after use so as to stop hose findishly complex twists that the straps get themselves in

 

[summerdays]

Mine has to be always fasten your helmet after use so as to stop hose findishly complex twists that the straps get themselves in

I haven't learnt that one ... but my helmet must be better behaved than yours.

Little pearl of wisdom - err tuck in your rear brake cable to stop you knocking it with your feet.

 

[theclaud]

Salad enthusiast exits thread, disappointed*



*with apologies to telesonic99

 

[Billloudon]

Mine is to try to stay upright.

 

[NigC]

Make sure your saddle height is right for you - don't assume it's right when it leaves the shop. Couldn't believe the difference that made to me

 

[summerdays]

Make sure your saddle height is right for you - don't assume it's right when it leaves the shop. Couldn't believe the difference that made to me

Well in that case - change your saddle height when you change your shoes

 

[jonny jeez]

That "its not as far as you think"

 

[jonny jeez]

Oh and that Lycra goes "see through" when its is stretched! eurgh!!

https://www.cyclechat.net/

sorry, thats two (I owe you)

 

[Molecule Man]

When approaching a parked car, keep an eye of whether the wheels are changing direction, indicating it could pull out in front of you.

 

[dondare]

Keep calm and carry on.

 

[BenM]

An annoying tick may be caused by a loose lace end tapping the frame each pedal revolution.

 

[Haitch]

To stop clothes with velcro fastenings getting tangled up with other items in the washing machine, close the fastenings before putting them in the machine.

 

[benb]

It's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

 

[BenM]

It's bettereasier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

Fixored

B.

 

[swee'pea99]

Keep your tyres pumped hard. Invest in a good chain lube. Def +1 to get your saddle the right height.