Cycle Superstore in Tallaght

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from_atozinc wrote: »

I wouldn't really need the lights for seeing the road, more so just to warn cars.

In that case......

Inspector Coptoor

Lights like that are all the rage in Santa Monica, especially neon green & neon blue

from_atozinc

I have the giant escape 2 bike. At a certain point towards the middle of the handlebar, it gets thicker. This is where I want to mount my light.

Can anyone recommend a light or light set that will fit thick handlebars ?

I've looked around online but its a pain in the hole sometimes trying to find Answers to very specific questions.

Oh and that won't break the bank. And just for to "be seen" not for to "see" as such - all city cycling

Qualitymark

What about the lights that are affixed with bungee cords?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/cateye-sl-110-loop-light-rear/rp-prod64498

Blog about these and the ones for spokes:

http://kentsbike.blogspot.ie/2011/03/cateye-loop-orbit-bike-lights.html

Scuba_Scoper

from_atozinc wrote: »

I have the giant escape 2 bike. At a certain point towards the middle of the handlebar, it gets thicker. This is where I want to mount my light.

I had the same issue with my Ridley 47A handlebars... the solution us surprisingly simple.

Get a strip of foam or rubber. (I used a strip of foam that was used to secure the light to the packaging.) Put this between the mounting strap of the light and the handle bar. It will compress right down and where the handlebar is thicker and not so much where the handlebar is thinner thus providing a stable platform for the strap to be attached.

Then tighten the be'jay'pers out of it until you have a nice solid fixing.

Hope this helps

DaithiMC

Sorry, jut saw this thread and was glued for a while until I realised...... Starting from Ringsend, concerned about safety in Tallaght....doesn't compute!

from_atozinc

DaithiMC wrote: »

Sorry, jut saw this thread and was glued for a while until I realised...... Starting from Ringsend, concerned about safety in Tallaght....doesn't compute!

I know the homies in Ringsend but not in TallaghtFornia : )
Ringsend also has no bears.

from_atozinc

Installed these last night :

http://www.amazon.com/Zefal-Cristophe-Mountain-Bicycle-Clips/dp/B000JDZQ0W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1378487228&sr=8-2&keywords=Strapless+Toe+Clips

handy yokes I must say

Squidgy Black

from_atozinc wrote: »

Installed these last night :

http://www.amazon.com/Zefal-Cristophe-Mountain-Bicycle-Clips/dp/B000JDZQ0W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1378487228&sr=8-2&keywords=Strapless+Toe+Clips

handy yokes I must say

Pointless. Either go clipless or just use platform pedals without the cages. You won't feel the difference with those on, it's all in your head.

from_atozinc

_Tyrrell_ wrote: »

Pointless. Either go clipless or just use platform pedals without the cages. You won't feel the difference with those on, it's all in your head.

Bit harsh


They are fine for me anyways.

I'm not a serious cyclist in any way or form.

It's more so about keeping my feet in the proper position, not about getting the most out of every pedal stride.

Squidgy Black

from_atozinc wrote: »

Bit harsh


They are fine for me anyways.

I'm not a serious cyclist in any way or form.

It's more so about keeping my feet in the proper position, not about getting the most out of every pedal stride.

Might come across harsh but seriously, you'll spend more time faffing about trying to flip the pedals over for the cage than it's worth. A decent set of pedals won't let your feet slip.

from_atozinc

_Tyrrell_ wrote: »

Might come across harsh but seriously, you'll spend more time faffing about trying to flip the pedals over for the cage than it's worth. A decent set of pedals won't let your feet slip.

Fair enough ; )

So bar keeping your feet in the correct position, what else do these clip less / platform pedals / fancy pedals offer ?

cdaly_

A more positive connection to the bike. I can throw the bike around in the traffic knowing it'll go where I want to. I can deal with bad surfaces without the risk of feet slipping off pedals and bunny hop on/off kerbs with style and panache...

from_atozinc

Can anyone tell me anything about saddle angles ?

I see on some sites they say they are inclined - what does incline mean to the rider

Are there flat saddles and declined ones aswell ?

what saddles suit what riders ?

Lumen

from_atozinc wrote: »

Can anyone tell me anything about saddle angles ?

As a rule of thumb, the main section of the saddle should be horizontal to the ground. The tail section may flare up a little.

Some people tilt the saddle to relieve presure on sensitive areas, but a better solution is to fit a saddle that is comfortable when horizontal. Otherwise your weight won't be well supported and you'll have to expend effort to stop yourself sliding back or forwards whilst cycling.

from_atozinc wrote: »

I see on some sites they say they are inclined - what does incline mean to the rider

Example?

from_atozinc wrote: »

Are there flat saddles and declined ones aswell ?

Not really. Almost all saddles are attached by rails to a seatpost, the clamping mechanism of which can be adjusted for angle. This is mostly to cope with frames that have different seatpost angles.

from_atozinc wrote: »

what saddles suit what riders ?

It varies a lot depending on your anatomy and riding position.

from_atozinc

Thanks for reply Lumen.

As for the example, see this link :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velo-Plush-Gel-Saddle-Black/dp/B001R4BPUC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1378902397&sr=8-7&keywords=velo+plush


On one of the pictures, it has a picture of the saddle angled I think and its pointing upwards and then other things mention "incline " saddles like this one :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velo-Inclined-Mens-Plush-Saddle/dp/B004TJPG1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378902397&sr=8-1&keywords=velo+plush

Lumen

from_atozinc wrote: »

Thanks for reply Lumen.

As for the example, see this link :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velo-Plush-Gel-Saddle-Black/dp/B001R4BPUC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1378902397&sr=8-7&keywords=velo+plush

On one of the pictures, it has a picture of the saddle angled I think and its pointing upwards and then other things mention "incline " saddles like this one :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velo-Inclined-Mens-Plush-Saddle/dp/B004TJPG1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378902397&sr=8-1&keywords=velo+plush

It's complete nonsense; I would not buy one of these saddles.

MediaMan

from_atozinc wrote: »

Can anyone tell me anything about saddle angles ?

I see on some sites they say they are inclined - what does incline mean to the rider

Are there flat saddles and declined ones aswell ?

what saddles suit what riders ?

I'm inclined to think that your saddle should be flat, as Lumen says. You should decline to use a saddle that needs to be set at an angle to be comfortable. :pac:

More seriously, it can be very tempting to adjust nose-downwards a saddle that is uncomfortable at the narrow end, but unless it was nose-up in the first place, this is usually not a good approach. Better adjustment of the saddle or of your body position is usually the answer. Get a bike fit if you are uncomfortable on the bike and planning to clock up a lot of kms. A bike fitter will suggest a new saddle if needed.

from_atozinc

Lumen wrote: »

It's complete nonsense; I would not buy one of these saddles.

Just wondering, Why ?

sealgaire

found the cycle superstore in Tallagh to be very over priced and with very little stock. People working there don't knwo what they are talking about from what I could see.

codie

sealgaire wrote: »

found the cycle superstore in Tallagh to be very over priced and with very little stock. People working there don't knwo what they are talking about from what I could see.

Was there last week-end which was nearly exactly a year since my last visit.Could see an increase in prices alright.I remember 2012 I was going to buy a Look jacket which was on offer.The same jacket as far as I could remember was on offer last wkend for €15 more.To say prices a grazy isn't an exaggeration.I had a mate with me that doesn't cycle,he was in a state of shock at prices especially Assos stuff,but thats expensive anyway.The likes of evanscycles can at times be a nice bit cheaper if you want to buy Assos etc.
To say the people working there are clueless is a bit harsh.Some very knowledgeable and friendly people working there.You might of been unlucky.Seems to be a lot of younger people working there that might have a limited knowledge of things but sure you have to expect that.Its time then to look for someone more experienced even if it means waiting a little.

ashleey

If it was these shorts that your mate was looking at then he has to understand that a 'Kuku Penthouse' doesn't come cheap

http://m.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/the-worlds-most-expensive-bib-short-assos-new-s7-38367

from_atozinc

I found the lad I dealt with in cycle superstore very good, but im a novice.

from_atozinc

Have the bike about a month now. Must say am really enjoying it, tis just lovely to go for an aul cycle out to Dun Laoghire - very relaxing.

I have a question about the sitting position.

Are the "sit bones " supposed to be resting on the biggest part of the saddle ?

from_atozinc

from_atozinc wrote: »

Have the bike about a month now. Must say am really enjoying it, tis just lovely to go for an aul cycle out to Dun Laoghire - very relaxing.

I have a question about the sitting position.

Are the "sit bones " supposed to be resting on the biggest part of the saddle ?

Anyone

Nedkelly24

I love fridays .... :-)

from_atozinc

Hello. My bike is left in a gated underground car park where I lock it securely to a bike rack.


Could I put my bike under the house insurance ?

Or does the bike have to be actually in the house for it to be covered under the house insurance.

wirelessdude01

from_atozinc wrote: »

Hello. My bike is left in a gated underground car park where I lock it securely to a bike rack.


Could I put my bike under the house insurance ?

Or does the bike have to be actually in the house for it to be covered under the house insurance.

I have mine listed as an additional item on the house insurance. Covers it outside the house.

from_atozinc

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

I have mine listed as an additional item on the house insurance. Covers it outside the house.

Thanks for reply. Does it cost more to add this additional item ?

wirelessdude01

from_atozinc wrote: »

Thanks for reply. Does it cost more to add this additional item ?

Between that and my phone it was an additional 40e(I think).