Cole
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Location: eastbourne Drives:zafira sold now a qashqai
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if its your best option then surely you don't have any choice
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deano87
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I could go rear hatch/door but not fond of the strapped racks. Halfords & Thule do a solid clamping one but they're over £100.
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Cole
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I've got a thule 9104 clamp on for sale £40 plus p+p
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deano87
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How'd you find it? Move about much or damage the paintwork?
Think it will cover my numberplate and lights :S
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Cole
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Never used it doesn't fit my zafira needs longer straps on the roof
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Jamie Walby
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Tail gate open, chuck bike in the back. Done.
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Nic Barnes
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Location: nowhere near ginger people
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Stupid BMW non folding rear seats means I'm envious of people that can do such things as open, bike in, go.
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
Stupid BMW non folding rear seats means I'm envious of people that can do such things as open, bike in, go.
Went to argos earlier to pick up a load of bits, and realised I had to have an Ironing board as a passenger. Gay.
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deano87
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Originally posted by Jamie Walby
Tail gate open, chuck bike in the back. Done.
Not quite that simple when you have a Fiesta and 7" travel freeride mini DH bikes 
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Dr Pepper
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Registered: 21st Sep 02
Location: oxford Drives Renault Clio RS200
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hit 500 miles for April - very pleased with myself .... really need to look at my position on the bike though im developing some pain in my knee which doesnt feel too good. Kind of put it down to me being a fat bastard and just a massive increase in effort but im starting to think it could be saddle position. Gonna mark where it is now then start fiddling
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Simon
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That's a great effort! I'm probably struggling for 50 non commute miles this month! Bike currently 'off-road' until I replace the bearings on my 20mm hub which developed play.
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Cole
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And I thought the 200 I did for april was good well done dr pepper
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IvIarkgraham
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr Pepper
hit 500 miles for April - very pleased with myself .... really need to look at my position on the bike though im developing some pain in my knee which doesnt feel too good. Kind of put it down to me being a fat bastard and just a massive increase in effort but im starting to think it could be saddle position. Gonna mark where it is now then start fiddling
1 KNEE OR BOTH?
i get a bad knee after about 10 miles
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Matt L
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Impressive stuff Dr pepper I have only managed 130ish on bike and 13miles running.
Next month I should rack them up a bit more though.
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
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Originally posted by Dr Pepper
hit 500 miles for April - very pleased with myself .... really need to look at my position on the bike though im developing some pain in my knee which doesnt feel too good. Kind of put it down to me being a fat bastard and just a massive increase in effort but im starting to think it could be saddle position. Gonna mark where it is now then start fiddling
1 KNEE OR BOTH?
i get a bad knee after about 10 miles
Right knee has a slight dull ache, and is occasionally clicking as I get 30 miles plus into rides. Left knee is normally my weaker one but it doesnt feel as bad strangely
I'm almost certain my saddle is a couple of mm too high - gonna have a fiddle later
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr Pepper
Right knee has a slight dull ache, and is occasionally clicking as I get 30 miles plus into rides. Left knee is normally my weaker one but it doesnt feel as bad strangely
I'm almost certain my saddle is a couple of mm too high - gonna have a fiddle later
What pedals have you got? If you run SPD/clipless pedals it could be a lack of float (left to right movement) which is causing your knees to hurt as your legs are in an unnatural forward position.
Shimano pedals are the worst for no float. Try Crank Brother or Time pedals for float.
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Jamie Walby
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Originally posted by Matt L
Impressive stuff Dr pepper I have only managed 130ish on bike and 13miles running.
Next month I should rack them up a bit more though.
How is the running going Matt?
Im going to start running home from work once a week, see if I can shed a few pounds I dont seem to be able to drop form cycling alone.
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
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Originally posted by Dr Pepper
Right knee has a slight dull ache, and is occasionally clicking as I get 30 miles plus into rides. Left knee is normally my weaker one but it doesnt feel as bad strangely
I'm almost certain my saddle is a couple of mm too high - gonna have a fiddle later
What pedals have you got? If you run SPD/clipless pedals it could be a lack of float (left to right movement) which is causing your knees to hurt as your legs are in an unnatural forward position.
Shimano pedals are the worst for no float. Try Crank Brother or Time pedals for float.
Im currently not clipped in .... I have got spd shoes but just use them with pedals and toe cage. I am planning to get some clipless pedals but im a bit worried they could make the knees worse. I have used clipless before and they gave me big problems with my knees .. I quite like being a bit more flexible with my movement without being fixed to the pedal in one position.
If I go clipless I am going to go for a proper bike fit first.
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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Mate in work got knocked off this morning, bike a total write off and has pain all round his neck, collarbone and back.
Driver got out and instantly blamed him, lady who witnessed it said she'd be a witness for the liar, however they didn't swap any details of any kind.
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RichR
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Call the police and say he drove off without leaving details
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr Pepper
Im currently not clipped in .... I have got spd shoes but just use them with pedals and toe cage. I am planning to get some clipless pedals but im a bit worried they could make the knees worse. I have used clipless before and they gave me big problems with my knees .. I quite like being a bit more flexible with my movement without being fixed to the pedal in one position.
If I go clipless I am going to go for a proper bike fit first.
Toe clips could be the issue as they provide very little float. Try a ride without them on and see how you get on.
Then if you go clipless, I highly recommend Crank Brother Egg Beaters for good float - light enough for a road bike too. I'm not too clued up on road bike specific pedals but if you have knee troubles, you need to consider good float (which is left to right movement).
Sometimes flat pedals with good grip and flat shoes can cause knee ache because your feet don't move too much.
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Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
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Originally posted by Dr Pepper
Im currently not clipped in .... I have got spd shoes but just use them with pedals and toe cage. I am planning to get some clipless pedals but im a bit worried they could make the knees worse. I have used clipless before and they gave me big problems with my knees .. I quite like being a bit more flexible with my movement without being fixed to the pedal in one position.
If I go clipless I am going to go for a proper bike fit first.
Toe clips could be the issue as they provide very little float. Try a ride without them on and see how you get on.
Then if you go clipless, I highly recommend Crank Brother Egg Beaters for good float - light enough for a road bike too. I'm not too clued up on road bike specific pedals but if you have knee troubles, you need to consider good float (which is left to right movement).
Sometimes flat pedals with good grip and flat shoes can cause knee ache because your feet don't move too much.
interesting cheers
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Matt L
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamie Walby
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Originally posted by Matt L
Impressive stuff Dr pepper I have only managed 130ish on bike and 13miles running.
Next month I should rack them up a bit more though.
How is the running going Matt?
Im going to start running home from work once a week, see if I can shed a few pounds I dont seem to be able to drop form cycling alone.
not too bad tbh, 3miles is fine I can do that no problems, tried 5 last weekend and it was a proper piss poor attempt had to stop every half mile so ended up getting annoyed and turned it into sprints.
going to try 5-7 on saturday and then 50+miles on bike on Sunday (followed by struggling to walk Monday).
In terms of seat position I was always under the impression to have it so that your leg doesnt fully extend but it stops just short of it, is this right? I have noticed my right leg (upper outer calf muscle) hurts after rides but I have put this down to the fact i only unclip with my right foot.
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Jamie Walby
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr Pepper
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Originally posted by deano87
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Originally posted by Dr Pepper
Im currently not clipped in .... I have got spd shoes but just use them with pedals and toe cage. I am planning to get some clipless pedals but im a bit worried they could make the knees worse. I have used clipless before and they gave me big problems with my knees .. I quite like being a bit more flexible with my movement without being fixed to the pedal in one position.
If I go clipless I am going to go for a proper bike fit first.
Toe clips could be the issue as they provide very little float. Try a ride without them on and see how you get on.
Then if you go clipless, I highly recommend Crank Brother Egg Beaters for good float - light enough for a road bike too. I'm not too clued up on road bike specific pedals but if you have knee troubles, you need to consider good float (which is left to right movement).
Sometimes flat pedals with good grip and flat shoes can cause knee ache because your feet don't move too much.
interesting cheers
Good advice, apart from when you do LeJoG. I wouldnt want to do it on flat pedals.
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Jamie Walby
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt L
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Originally posted by Jamie Walby
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Originally posted by Matt L
Impressive stuff Dr pepper I have only managed 130ish on bike and 13miles running.
Next month I should rack them up a bit more though.
How is the running going Matt?
Im going to start running home from work once a week, see if I can shed a few pounds I dont seem to be able to drop form cycling alone.
not too bad tbh, 3miles is fine I can do that no problems, tried 5 last weekend and it was a proper piss poor attempt had to stop every half mile so ended up getting annoyed and turned it into sprints.
going to try 5-7 on saturday and then 50+miles on bike on Sunday (followed by struggling to walk Monday).
In terms of seat position I was always under the impression to have it so that your leg doesnt fully extend but it stops just short of it, is this right? I have noticed my right leg (upper outer calf muscle) hurts after rides but I have put this down to the fact i only unclip with my right foot.
I unclip with my right too. Everyone else I know that cycles thinks I am weird and they unclip with their left foot.
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