Quote from: jiberjaber on 14 May, 2018, 08:54:25 amAs long as the spoke nipple has not disappeared in to the rim, you can remove the broken parts and screw in to the original nipple. No need to remove tyre / rim tape / sealant . Good luck with that...
As long as the spoke nipple has not disappeared in to the rim, you can remove the broken parts and screw in to the original nipple. No need to remove tyre / rim tape / sealant .
If you can do a 400 you can do the BCM
Quote from: whosatthewheel on 11 May, 2018, 10:40:01 amQuote from: catswiskas on 11 May, 2018, 09:44:23 am, that you have spares for things like... spokes ...90% of spoke breakages occur on the rear wheel. If you don't remove the cassette, then you cannot replace spokes on the drive side and even those on the other side are extremely hard to route with the cassette on. To remove the cassette you need "non portable" tools... unless you are happy to carry around a chain whip, a large and heavy adjustable spanner and a lockring adapter.If you use tubeless tyres, you can never replace a spoke during a ride, regardless of whether it is front or rear.In essence, in most cases it turns out to be a waste of timeSorry - that's wrong, if you are running tubeless you can replace the spoke during a ride (subject to which spoke of course, but that might apply to any flavour of wheel).
Quote from: catswiskas on 11 May, 2018, 09:44:23 am, that you have spares for things like... spokes ...90% of spoke breakages occur on the rear wheel. If you don't remove the cassette, then you cannot replace spokes on the drive side and even those on the other side are extremely hard to route with the cassette on. To remove the cassette you need "non portable" tools... unless you are happy to carry around a chain whip, a large and heavy adjustable spanner and a lockring adapter.If you use tubeless tyres, you can never replace a spoke during a ride, regardless of whether it is front or rear.In essence, in most cases it turns out to be a waste of time
, that you have spares for things like... spokes ...
I have plotted the official route using the (not so good) routesheet (where some ditances are completely wrong in stage 7).Route plotted herehttps://www.strava.com/routes/13223216
Quote from: whosatthewheel on 14 May, 2018, 09:22:33 amI have plotted the official route using the (not so good) routesheet (where some ditances are completely wrong in stage 7).Route plotted herehttps://www.strava.com/routes/13223216You may wish to refine your approach to the Honey Cafe, Bronllys control, don't go so far down the little road at Menai Bridge, and (key point) have look at where the Aberhafesp control is - it's not in the village (which is where you've marked it). In the dark (since you are a racing snake insomniac) this would be a challenge, which reference to the routesheet might not sort out at 3 in the morning.https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27369491Interesting, the Strava plot suggests a far larger climb than RwGPS (8340m versus 6733m), much more like the AAA points awarded.
Quote from: Ajax Bay on 14 May, 2018, 11:49:27 amQuote from: whosatthewheel on 14 May, 2018, 09:22:33 amI have plotted the official route using the (not so good) routesheet (where some ditances are completely wrong in stage 7).Route plotted herehttps://www.strava.com/routes/13223216You may wish to refine your approach to the Honey Cafe, Bronllys control, don't go so far down the little road at Menai Bridge, and (key point) have look at where the Aberhafesp control is - it's not in the village (which is where you've marked it). In the dark (since you are a racing snake insomniac) this would be a challenge, which reference to the routesheet might not sort out at 3 in the morning.https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27369491Interesting, the Strava plot suggests a far larger climb than RwGPS (8340m versus 6733m), much more like the AAA points awarded.Ah, thanks for the Aberhafesp pointer... I got confused by the "5th left" and started counting too late.Yes, Strava is very generous with climbing figures when plotting... assume it's down to wanting everything to look more epic
http://sciencebybike.com/listing/project-splatter/Something to consider on our little north south weekend?
Will there be a bag drop? I don't really mind, but it will effect my packing on Friday. I will just mean I have to carry a bit extra round with me. Shorts for second day, sleeping clothes that sort of thing.BbSent from my E6653 using Tapatalk
Bag dropHelpers have again have kindly offered to organise a bag drop to King’s. Cost is £3. Please collect a label to attach to your bag. Anything which does not have a label will not be transported. Please keep it to Tesco size carrier bag – no holdalls or double panniers – one bag per rider.
Change needed for the Barmouth toll bridge? Do they take pounds or just shillings?
Quote from: whosatthewheel on 15 May, 2018, 09:23:23 amChange needed for the Barmouth toll bridge? Do they take pounds or just shillings?Toll bridge? I recall using the cycle path on the vermouth railway bridge last year.
