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Post by Maeve on Jun 14, 2006 14:01:27 GMT 1
What's the plan of attack for cycling this Saturday / Sunday ??
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Post by Bob P on Jun 14, 2006 22:14:41 GMT 1
Bill was asking the same question today.
Did I se you on the main a24 near Brennan's this evening?
.... and where are the pictures and story from your trip?
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Post by Bob P on Jun 14, 2006 22:24:19 GMT 1
I plan to spend as much time as possible in Tievenadarragh on the MTB. see if we can get this track into shape
What about this boat race on Saturday evening, who all is up for that? Dromara at 6:30
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Post by Maeve on Jun 14, 2006 22:37:56 GMT 1
Bob, Yeap that was me....... obviously you didn't recognise me cos I was going so fast!!!! .....  I haven't got my photos yet... as have sent away for them... my digital camera didn't work..... you'll get a report and photos as soon as i get them and can scan them on. Good Luck with the Mountain Biking ........... this boat race sounds like a laugh !!! Maeve P.s Looking forward to catching up with all |
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Post by Maeve on Jun 18, 2006 19:24:04 GMT 1
Saturday: Ronnie, Peter J, Anne, Trek Stephen, Welsh John and I headed to Bangor Coastal. It was a good spin out with 800 cyclists. Nice big bunches bunches were forming and we were able to get into great groups and stay on the wheels . Great chat on bike...... On the way back Ronnie, Ards blokes and Welsh John were cycling really, really fast ......... zoom ... zoom 64 miles done Sunday : Where were all the cyclists?  ?? - obviously most of you did the sensible option and rolled back to get some sleep when yee saw the torrential rain! .. Anyway...... 3 of us headed out from Dromara - John, Killyleagh Peter and I . We headed up Dree Hill, into Castlewellan - great food stop Hillyard House at gates to the forest park - definitely recommend it - lots of tea and scones with cream and jam for £ 1.50 ... it was yummy :-) Then into Newcastle and on the road home. 44 miles round trip Hope everyone had a lovely weekend ..... the Dromara shorts are fab !!!... and they were noticed and admired in Bangor
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Post by Bob P on Jun 18, 2006 21:22:14 GMT 1
I went to Tievenadarragh on my own. Best place to be a day like today as you hardly notice the rain in there.
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Post by richb on Jun 19, 2006 8:35:55 GMT 1
You should have said you were going up to Bangor Coastal. I would have gone. As it was Mr Bell was out on his lonesome in the Dromara hills. Boo hoo nobody loves me ... well I suppose my dog and my mother do.
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Post by peterj on Jun 19, 2006 10:58:47 GMT 1
I mentioned it to a couple of people on Thurs at race- lack of breath and pain must have stopped me from saying to you!
Wasn't an organised thing. I was doing it with a couple of friends I did the hilly with last year. One of whom has a Specialised Tarmac-cables run the same way as yours do. He isn't convinced its right but hasn't had any problems because of it.
Nice day on Sunday. Yes John would hate to see how fast you go when 100% healthy! He, Ronnie and co were haulin!!
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Post by richb on Jun 19, 2006 11:02:19 GMT 1
On the matter of the cables I was in McConveys leaving my bike on Friday. When I asked the guy about the set up he said that it was correct. He said he first saw bikes set up like this 10 years ago (mtb initially) and he has been setting his own up like this ever since. He claims that you get no cable issues. He says it is standard for specialized. I guess we'll see how we go.
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Post by Bob P on Jun 19, 2006 17:55:25 GMT 1
On the matter of the cables I was in McConveys leaving my bike on Friday. When I asked the guy about the set up he said that it was correct. He said he first saw bikes set up like this 10 years ago (mtb initially) and he has been setting his own up like this ever since. He claims that you get no cable issues. He says it is standard for specialized. I guess we'll see how we go. I wouldn't take anything you were told in there as Gospel. Like Maeves bike was meant to be sized for her. or ask John Ruddell for his experience. Warranty is a swear word in that shop |
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Post by steviep on Jun 19, 2006 19:55:17 GMT 1
Yes I have heard bad reports about that shop........go to Kaners at least they know what they are doing.
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Post by Baldy Welshy on Jun 19, 2006 20:06:15 GMT 1
Ive never seen simple mechanical mistakes like those I've seen on bikes fixed at McConveys. Get a second opinion on any advice or work from this shop... And just to get back to the thread. In world cup parlance .... Saturday top banana, Sunday sick as a parrot |
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Post by richb on Jun 20, 2006 9:16:56 GMT 1
I checked the specialized site and in the FAQ found the following:
Crossed shifter cables
Question
Why are the cables on the downtube of my bike crossed? Shouldn't they be routed parallel?
Answer
Cables are usually crossed in front and behind the head tube to provide the straightest line to ensure the cleanest, smoothest shifting possible. This type of routing also helps minimize damage to the paint in the headtube due to constant pressure and abrasion by the cable housing. The second cross under the down tube to puts the cables back in alignment with their respective derailleurs.
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Post by Baldy Welshy on Jun 20, 2006 11:33:15 GMT 1
It seems wrong to cross over the cables to me but I can see why it may give cleaner lines at the head tube.
It would seem that crossing the gear cables twice suits some frames better than others. If the cable stops are at the head tube, then its ok but if the cable stops are high up on the down tibe then there is not a clean line to the opposite side of underneath the bottom bracket. This is the case on my bike and the cables would rub around the frame at the underside of the down tube.
The main benefit of crossing the cables is perhaps to avoid rubbing the paint off the frame. Probably the best way of acheiving this is to use 2 rubber grommets on each cable. I have a bag of these if anyone wants any.
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Post by frostythesnowman on Jun 30, 2006 17:35:58 GMT 1
On Sunday the 2nd of July we shall be starting in Dromara square at 9.30 sharp, heading to meelmore lodge for a snack, before heading to spelga for 1pm or so to see how the hair bear bunch are getting on at the newry 3day.
Meeting onm Monday night at 9pm in the plough, any body who owes money or wants an input into the mourne sportive please come along.
Trevor. PS there is nothing wrong with may handicap, the rest are just getting slower.
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?? - obviously most of you did the sensible option and rolled back to get some sleep when yee saw the torrential rain! .. Anyway...... 3 of us headed out from Dromara - John, Killyleagh Peter and I . We headed up Dree Hill, into Castlewellan - great food stop Hillyard House at gates to the forest park - definitely recommend it - lots of tea and scones with cream and jam for £ 1.50 ... it was yummy :-) 
