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Comment on Apres Ras 2012 – Don’t change a thing ! by Darren Byrne

Darren Byrne — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:27:10 +0000

EXCELLENT BARRY, SPOKEN LIKE A MAN OF THE RAS !!!!!!!!! A CRUEL, PASSIONATE, BEAUTIFUL SPORT & IT AIN’T GOING TO CHANGE !!!!

Comment on Apres Ras 2012 – Don’t change a thing ! by andy

andy — Tue, 29 May 2012 08:32:06 +0000

You run the risk of sounding like an old bitter fart saying that “it was harder in my day” but I couldn’t agree more. It was harder. Local weekend racers have their faces all over the internet as its so easy with modern technology. They tell their work mates that they rode a savage race on a ten grand bike and finished 2nd. All in a 45mile handicapped flat race!

Comment on Apres Ras 2012 – Don’t change a thing ! by Mick Kelly

Mick Kelly — Mon, 28 May 2012 22:42:37 +0000

A lot of truth in that blog Barry , well written

Comment on The Lynx effect ! by worldwidecycles

worldwidecycles — Sun, 27 May 2012 22:31:03 +0000

Reblogged this on Worldwidecycles Blog.

Comment on Me bike is clickin ! by worldwidecycles

worldwidecycles — Sun, 27 May 2012 22:09:04 +0000

Hi Jay,

It is possible that your left hand crank is now loose. Depending on the type of crank on the bike you may need a special tool other than an allen key to tighten. eg shimano cranks have a threaded plastic or aluminium cap that has a specific tool to fit.

Hope this helps,

Barry

Comment on Me bike is clickin ! by Jay Walsh

Jay Walsh — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:57:51 +0000

Hello,

I crashed my bike a month ago, and only went out for my first spin on it Monday night since the crash. There was no real damage done too the bike in the crash (i took all the impact, ha ha), the brake hoods were bent in at 90 degrees and a few scratches was the only damage.
On Monday night, i heard a loud click every time the left hand pedal was at the top of the stroke, is that related to point no 2 in the post above?
If so, is there a specific tool i would need to take it off and clean or tighten the crank?

Some great reading here by the way!

Regards

Jay

Comment on Me bike is clickin ! by schwinn

schwinn — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:51:40 +0000

What are you doing under the car?. Hahaha

Comment on Tip of the week – bike washing by B Dolan

B Dolan — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:57:03 +0000

Thanks Barry, keep up the good work,
B.

Comment on Tip of the week – bike washing by worldwidecycles

worldwidecycles — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:17:45 +0000

Hi Brendan,

WD40 is fine to use as a water dispersant when washing the bike but is too light to use as a chain lube. You will find a can in many a pro mechanics toolbox .

Hope this answers your question.

Barry

Comment on Tip of the week – bike washing by B Dolan

B Dolan — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:07:29 +0000

Just found your site and think it’s great, well done on the good work. I just have a query on the use of WD40 on the bike chain etc as some websites advise to avoid WD40 at all costs, perhaps you could advise further.
Best regards,
Bren