SWSteve
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should they even last that long? It seems like you're getting good use from the 'lesser' parts
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should they even last that long? It seems like you're getting good use from the 'lesser' parts
Nigelnaturist
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Not much cop for a ride road the world then. @Supersuperleeds how you getting on with yours.
Any way it seems better, I think it changes cleaner (but that could be placebo effect), need to check this further but it has seemed to cure a little chain rub I was getting on the front middle ring when in 8 on the rear, but I cant see how.
Nigelnaturist
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@ItsSteveLovell I also look after my stuff, I know the bike isn't much, and I sometimes doesn't look like its looked after, but everything works well, usually.
SWSteve
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I didn't mean it in a negative way, I was just saying that's good going. You could have complete the TdF 5 times (2013) with that and still have a couple of hundred miles to spare.
Nigelnaturist
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Sorry, I didn't think for one minute you did Steve, and sorry I gave that impression, just saying really that you don't need to aspire to the latest kit for it to be serviceable, just look after it, but that applies to everything though.
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SWSteve
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Sorry, I didn't think for one minute you did Steve, and sorry I gave that impression, just saying really that you don't need to aspire to the latest kit for it to be serviceability, just look after it, but that applies to everything though.
If the latest kit was so amazing they wouldn't be constantly updating it
Supersuperleeds
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I've done just over 7,000 miles on the Sirrus and I have had one new chain and cassette on it, touch wood everything else is okay. I do batter my bikes though
Supersuperleeds
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After @Nigelnaturist stated he was going for accumulated 1,000 miles for each day of the week, I checked where I was; I was 60 odd miles short of hitting 1,000 accumulated miles for Saturday rides, so knocked off 20 last Saturday and finished it today with this ride. http://www.strava.com/activities/100090334
Added bonus I also hit a speed camera at 30.2 mph,
, don't think it flashed 
Added bonus I also hit a speed camera at 30.2 mph,
, don't think it flashed 
Mo1959
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Must be a male thing all these facts and figures is it? 
Afraid I only did 13 miles and I couldn't care less what difference it makes 
The forecast is heavy rain and strong winds so thought I'd better not go far plus, to be honest, I couldn't actually be bothered. Made up a bucket of hot water and car shampoo and gave the bike a good clean when I got back though.
Afraid I only did 13 miles and I couldn't care less what difference it makes The forecast is heavy rain and strong winds so thought I'd better not go far plus, to be honest, I couldn't actually be bothered. Made up a bucket of hot water and car shampoo and gave the bike a good clean when I got back though.
Supersuperleeds
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Must be a male thing all these facts and figures is it?
The forecast is heavy rain and strong winds so thought I'd better not go far plus, to be honest, I couldn't actually be bothered. Made up a bucket of hot water and car shampoo and gave the bike a good clean when I got back though.
My bike is desperate for a clean, chain was making a horrible creaking noise all the way around despite it being cleaned twice this week already. Going to make some mince pies first and have a brew, bike can be this afternoons job.
Only 184.42 miles (sorry @Mo1959 I only work to two decimal places) to go to hit the 15,000
Mo1959
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Oooo, getting very dark now. Better shoot out with the pooch before the heavens open I think. @Supersuperleeds Enjoy your mince pie making, and eating
Stonechat
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Not a thorough cleaner of chains or bikes
Saw it in garage jsut now when getting something and it needs cleaning. Will have to wait until after Christmas
However will go for a ride in the morning if todays preparations go ok
Saw it in garage jsut now when getting something and it needs cleaning. Will have to wait until after Christmas
However will go for a ride in the morning if todays preparations go ok
Stonechat
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When I was cycling in the 89s I never knew what mileage I did.Must be a male thing all these facts and figures is it?
The forecast is heavy rain and strong winds so thought I'd better not go far plus, to be honest, I couldn't actually be bothered. Made up a bucket of hot water and car shampoo and gave the bike a good clean when I got back though.
I went away on holiday with the bike and would look at map and if it was 30 miles or less would cycle there. There was a manual type meloemeter on the bike, but didn;t bother with it much. However I do like to know how far and fast Ive been now
Nigelnaturist
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Drive chain gets cleaned & oiled often, and after a wet ride and brakes, the rest as I can be bothered, but general no more than a few rides.
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Nigelnaturist
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Ditto, when I was in my teens/20's I just rode.
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