Tea? (Part 2)

[potsy]

There is a hobbit in here, though I think the mystery person is asleep

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Potsy what pedals are you using on your cx bike as I cant decide wether to get another set of double sided SPD's or go for some with a normal pedal on one side for off road.

 

[potsy]

Potsy what pedals are you using on your cx bike as I cant decide wether to get another set of double sided SPD's or go for some with a normal pedal on one side for off road.

I stuck the M520's from my hybrid on it, in time I will put some of these on and put those back on the Trek.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=67249

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I stuck the M520's from my hybrid on it, in time I will put some of these on and put those back on the Trek.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=67249

Hmmm I was thinking of these sort of things the SPD bit is on springs and it pushes down out of the way when you wear normal shoes :

 

[potsy]

Blimey, they're worth more than the bike

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Blimey, they're worth more than the bike

That was just an example of the type I didnt mean that exact pedal although you can get them off ebay for under £50

 

[Speicher]

Good luck Phil, with the new bicycle tomorrow. Me, jealous? ... no....

After such a late night at Arch's party last night this morning, I feel suddenly
Did I give you a

last night Phil?

Have a Happy New Year, Phil and Potsy!

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Good luck Phil, with the new bicycle tomorrow. Me, jealous? ... no....

After such a late night at Arch's party last night this morning, I feel suddenly
Did I give you a View attachment 5904 last night Phil?

Have a Happy New Year, Phil and Potsy!

Good night Speicher Happy New Year

 

[potsy]

I am having my 15th late night in a row, glad I have no early starts for another 2 weeks
Did I get a last night , I know Baggy tried to give me one

 

[Lisa21]

Phil, there is someone on this forum selling a bike in Oldham, is that the one you are going to see?

Potsy er um you changed your sig line, are you no longer a meany pants in elasticated trousers?

I think they are too tight now................

 

[potsy]

I think they are too tight now................

GET OUT LISA !!

 

[coffeejo]

Mornings!

I AM NOT A HOBBIT!!!!

Now that that's out of my system, would anyone like a ?

 

[potsy]

Morning hob... Jo
I see Phil now has another bike he won't ride
to start the day, and might even sneak a gentle bike ride in later, today is day 1 of Operation Slim Cat

 

[Night Train]

I am on my third tea of the day having got up at 7am from having not slept since 1am. I did go to sleep at 9.30pm though.

Evenings!!!
Now, this being a cycling forum, it's the obvious place to ask...
TheDoctor is looking for a replacement car. Mostly it's for two people and bikes (or a dog), occasionally up to five people for short distances.
I've seen a Skoda Fabia estate with a 1400 turbodiesel. 4 years old, 80-odd thousand miles, £2700.
Sound like a good idea? I'm not wedded to the notion of a diesel, as we only do about 8000 miles a year, but I have no objection to 'em either. Probably aim to keep it for three - four years.
All suggestions welcome...

The Skoda is a great car, the Fabia is not too dissimilar to my Octavia. The 1.9 TDi is a good engine but do make sure it is in good nick. It should pull ok up to about 2000rpm and then pull hard and fast as the turbo cuts in.
Check when the timing belt was last changed, should be every 60K though I do mine at 50k. The clutch is expensive. I think it will be like mine and have the two part flywheel which is a stupid design intended to waste money. I had mine changed, when I changed the clutch at 150k, to a conventional flywheel and damped centre plate. Should be cheaper to change next time.

The mileage on the Fabia is ok so long as it has been hard worked and not pottered about town, business user good, minicab bad. The previous owner has paid all the cost of the diesel engine so you can now reap the rewards of the economy. I will easily get 60+mpg out of mine on longer drives and 45-50mpg in town.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I see Phil now has another bike he won't ride