What are you riding?

[unixman_again]

I have rollers rather than a turbo trainer; can't use a turbo with a Brompton, but rollers are dandy, in spite of what know-it-alls on the internet say.

[jamin100]

ive not long joined trainerroad.com which is quite good for indoor training.

Basically you hook up a HRM, speed and Cadence sensor to the PC wirelessly via ant+ and then follow the software on the screen.

There are plenty of training plans to follow also. Really good for £6 a month

[mikkydoos]

I prefer walking....

 

[mats]

Ride to work bike : 1989 Raleigh Chiltern in black and mud. Whitewall delta cruisers for the looks, bright lights, air zound horn for things that can't / won't hear the bell. Chrome rims = scary lack of brakes in the wet - ally dyno wheel waiting in the garage.

 

Maintainance - almost zero. Hub gears rock, even when there's only 3 of them.

[Oaktech]

I prefer walking....

 

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well, if that's not an example of 'theres no new ideas, just old ones with new technology' I don't know what is!

 

[Bompalompalomp]

I call her Sally because she's my Ride.

[Tesla]

Deffo thought that was a snowflake sticker...

[Bompalompalomp]

Deffo thought that was a snowflake sticker...

 

Vegvísir - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I hate rain.

[Tesla]

Vegvísir - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I hate rain.

 

Oh, that's infinitely cooler.

 

(seems like that's coming across sarcastically, it's not meant to!)

[Oaktech]

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I call her Sally because she's my Ride.

 

 

My friend has one of these, he bought it new in 2011 and he's been through 5 bikes since - crashed, broke, sold, you name it - he's kept the YBR and just keeps going back to it because the YBR just keeps going. Even after being stood for a whole year!

[Bompalompalomp]

 

My friend has one of these, he bought it new in 2011 and he's been through 5 bikes since - crashed, broke, sold, you name it - he's kept the YBR and just keeps going back to it because the YBR just keeps going. Even after being stood for a whole year!

I'm even putting her away for the ice and snow (ice in the mornings already.... eek) because I'm so scared of losing her ;-;

[Oaktech]

I'm even putting her away for the ice and snow (ice in the mornings already.... eek) because I'm so scared of losing her ;-;

 

How much do you love her? (don't worry, we won't tell)

 

bikebubble

 

The ultimate in 'puting it away for the winter'

[rickjames]

I've been going with a buff over my chin and then pulled up over my head. I might look like an idiot, but i'm a warm idiot!

 

I have a snood which serves my neck fine, but my ears really felt it this morning.

 

Also since getting a baselayer and softshell it's been a revelation, I don't sweat like a pig anymore and feel way better off for it. Huzzah.

[Oaktech]

What one piece of equipment would you not be without?

 

For me it's a tough choice between my fetching Buff

 

or my Ultraflate?

[7UD9]

For mountain biking in the UK, these are invaluable. Really lightweight and simple mudguard. Not so much for keeping you or your bike clean, only to keep crap out of your eyes and fork stanchions.

 

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[crc-ict]

The whole pedalling this is a bit too much effort for me I'm afraid.

 

I've got one of these bad boys for a bit of fun:

 

It's a 2010, and only cost me £175 back in the summer. Gives me a plaything to fiddle with the in the garage, and is useful transport to nip to the shops etc. It's only a 50cc, so it's not fast, but I can ride it on my car licence without needing to worry about CBT or tests.

[Mark182]

With all the snow and ice we’ve been having I’ve got some of these rollers! They are ace! Riding my bike indoors is very strange.

[theriver]

Nothing, since my Specialized Sirrus got stolen last month

 

For those with cold ears, an elasticated fleece headband is a great thing - keeps forehead and ears warm, doesn't interfere with the helmet too much. E.g.

 

Amazon.co.uk: running ear warmer

[Arreks]

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I call her Sally because she's my Ride.

 

If I were to start riding, I think I'd get a YBR. They're beauties. 125cc right? so I'd only need the CBT?

[Andrew_C]

CBT is valid for two years. If you do a proper test in that time, all is well. If not, you need to do the CBT again.

 

Please don't ask about the testing regime; it does my head in!!

[Arreks]

CBT is valid for two years. If you do a proper test in that time, all is well. If not, you need to do the CBT again.

 

Please don't ask about the testing regime; it does my head in!!

 

I'll save the questions for another thread then! maybe when it's less icy/snowy..

[foofighterjim]

Here is the old girl, sporting a few battle scars:

 

[winng]

This is how I see myself but in reality I ride a 1200 Bandit mostly

[jinnantonnixx]

My bike. A Vitus Dee 29. A dead-simple singlespeed.

 

Extra mudguards, and a cunning chain mudguard fashioned from a round plastic sweet box. I had to change the tyres to Schwalbe Big Apple Pluses as the original tyres were prone to punctures.

 

I've just changed the chain (Izumi 1/8" track chain) and (you can only do this with single-speed) I flipped the chainring and sprocket over so the new chain is dragged by and pulls fresh teeth on the cogs. This crafty manoeuvre doubles the life of the drivetrain (which is cheap enough anyway, what with having no other gears).

 

Click to enbiggenate.

 

Edited January 29, 2015 by jinnantonnixx

[burnsyb0y]

My YBR, wont have her for long though as I am buying my first 600cc next month.