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Cyclocross / Re: Rathfarmham Village Festival CX race 13th Aug
« on: August 14, 2015, 02:48:59 PM »Agree with everything said already, great venue, course, weather and support.
Well done Ger, 5th in Vets!!
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Well done Ger, 5th in Vets!!
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Cyclocross / Re:
« on: August 12, 2015, 10:58:24 AM »I'll be down there after a spin of 3 rock to cheer/jeer you poor unfortunates
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You should be doing it
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General Discussion / Re:
« on: August 04, 2015, 12:15:32 PM »Jacko could easily beat me on any given day ain't no shame in that my problem is getting herself home early enough from work to mind the baba, we're boggers, we don't have the luxury of parents around to mind them for a bit. I'll work on her this weekend with wine and loads of head rubbing and hopefully will convince her to leave early
Having similar issues, baba might have to experience her first Cx race spectating
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General Discussion / Re: Jimmys CX bike help (post hijack master)
« on: July 31, 2015, 06:27:12 PM »
The 32, 33c etc. measurement is only nominal Jimmy. I've 33c and they actually measure 38mm. 33c (or 32c?) is the max UCI size permitted. This means that most manufacturers (and in turn, bike shops) make those available in Cx threads.
Other sizes can be hard to find and selection is generally s**te anyway unless you're looking for tubulars (another story altogether). Clearance is an important issue in Cx so don't get ones that are too big if you don't have great clearance at the forks and frame as they are like brakes-on all-time when the mud builds up. Thinner tyres generally work better in mud too, this goes for MTB too until you hit rocks/roots.
I used Clement PDX last year. They were expensive but worked great. Was also able to run them tubeless despite the fact they aren't supposed to be. In fact the sidewalls held up better then my MTB X-Kings.
Other sizes can be hard to find and selection is generally s**te anyway unless you're looking for tubulars (another story altogether). Clearance is an important issue in Cx so don't get ones that are too big if you don't have great clearance at the forks and frame as they are like brakes-on all-time when the mud builds up. Thinner tyres generally work better in mud too, this goes for MTB too until you hit rocks/roots.
I used Clement PDX last year. They were expensive but worked great. Was also able to run them tubeless despite the fact they aren't supposed to be. In fact the sidewalls held up better then my MTB X-Kings.
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Cyclocross / Re: Rathfarmham Village Festival CX race 13th Aug
« on: July 31, 2015, 06:07:08 PM »Oh yes, associated XXL cx bike should be landing next week. Nor sure I should be looking forward to this, I've been told to expect a world of pain
At least it doesn't last long
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General Discussion / Re: Play between crank + bb
« on: July 09, 2015, 04:33:04 PM »
I'd say BB also.
You'll actually feel play on the RHS too if it is, even if only on the left cup. That will rule out a crank spindle problem if you are worried about that.
Left cups whether BSA or press fit seem to go quicker as the tightness of left crank determines pre-load on bearing. Too much = shorter life.
You'll actually feel play on the RHS too if it is, even if only on the left cup. That will rule out a crank spindle problem if you are worried about that.
Left cups whether BSA or press fit seem to go quicker as the tightness of left crank determines pre-load on bearing. Too much = shorter life.
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Cyclocross / Re: Rathfarmham Village Festival CX race 13th Aug
« on: July 09, 2015, 03:55:46 PM »
Missed this last year, can't wait
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Buy & Sell / Re: Wanted! Back Protector/Body Armour
« on: July 07, 2015, 03:42:36 PM »
Cycling specific type?
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Enduro / Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
« on: May 25, 2015, 02:08:50 PM »Best of luck to all the head bangers racing (surviving) tomorrow, you're gonna need it..
Quote of the day goes to Jimmy "we're in over our heads"
Haha, great one Jimmy
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General Discussion / Re: Cycle For DSI
« on: May 12, 2015, 12:55:09 PM »
Would love to do this too, but I have the baba now every Saturday 
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Racing / Re: 2015 Wicklow Blitz - Rescheduled 22nd March 2015 - Ballinastoe
« on: March 24, 2015, 02:19:01 PM »
Cheers Dave, great ride too. lol I had the same plan! Shame we didn't get into the top 20 as we thought we did. A few of those guys that did make the top 20, did it off your back wheel as you dragged them up the expressway both laps. I should have worked harder with you to claw them back but as it took about 1.5 laps to actually catch you, I could only manage myself from there on. I'll start the next race beside you!
Interesting point about the water/gels. Because of the Cx racing (with no water bottles) I've got into the habit of not bringing water or gels for anything up to a three hour ride. With this in mind I only put about 200ml of plain water in the bottle and just used half of it. I didn't bonk, wasn't dehydrated or didn't even get a hint of a cramp (I'm usually always get warnings of cramps at least). I'm not recommending it, just thought it was interesting how the body adapts over time. I had a total dry mouth but that was from the Sudofed I took earlier in the morning, and that was all I really needed the water for. Obviously as it gets warmer I'll need to bring more fuel.
Haven't ridden the Coillte Stowe loop since the Blitz last year, its got fairly rough in spots IMO. Nothing that is difficult to ride, it just doesn't seem to flow like it did, LSD especially...littered with hazards. Maybe I'm just spending too much time on the roads on the cross bike since I got it. Weather was super anyway, felt like we were racing in California or something with the sunny blue skies and cool air.
Great turnout and results for the club in general. Well done Adam and Ryan. And in SP, Anto and Tayto giving the top ten major grief again! Its going to be a great year for the club!
Interesting point about the water/gels. Because of the Cx racing (with no water bottles) I've got into the habit of not bringing water or gels for anything up to a three hour ride. With this in mind I only put about 200ml of plain water in the bottle and just used half of it. I didn't bonk, wasn't dehydrated or didn't even get a hint of a cramp (I'm usually always get warnings of cramps at least). I'm not recommending it, just thought it was interesting how the body adapts over time. I had a total dry mouth but that was from the Sudofed I took earlier in the morning, and that was all I really needed the water for. Obviously as it gets warmer I'll need to bring more fuel.
Haven't ridden the Coillte Stowe loop since the Blitz last year, its got fairly rough in spots IMO. Nothing that is difficult to ride, it just doesn't seem to flow like it did, LSD especially...littered with hazards. Maybe I'm just spending too much time on the roads on the cross bike since I got it. Weather was super anyway, felt like we were racing in California or something with the sunny blue skies and cool air.
Great turnout and results for the club in general. Well done Adam and Ryan. And in SP, Anto and Tayto giving the top ten major grief again! Its going to be a great year for the club!
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General Discussion / Re: 2014 Off-Road Commission AGM
« on: January 26, 2015, 04:31:46 PM »
Where/when do they usually publish the minutes Davey?
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