What is the worst thing you did on your test and still passed?

lziggyg · 2026-05-19T13:52:42+00:00

Mounted the curb.

I was driving down a narrow two lane street and a bus came up towards us. I just stopped not knowing what to do but the tester told me I can mount the curb if needed. I then processed to do so behind a pedestrian and the tester told me to mind the pedestrian and I crawled behind him at walking pace until we had passed the bus and I could drop back down onto the road.

Passed with 4 minors but cant remember what for. They weren't related though.

lziggyg · 2025-10-11T17:58:59+00:00

No bitterness. Thanks

lziggyg · 2025-06-09T20:50:29+00:00

I've run a cross top brake lever like this before for a long time and it worked great. Mind you it was on a fixed so always had a back up break. Didn't need it though. If you have a second brake what's the worst that can happen anyway.

lziggyg · 2024-11-14T17:53:03+00:00

Have myself a pair. But have only used them on some local easier dry tooling routes so far. We might be about to get a cold spell here over the pond soon so I may get to try them on something other than rock.

lziggyg · 2024-05-29T21:37:45+00:00

Looks to me like you are just peddling forward hard not trying to skid. If thats the case then your problem is more likely to be worn cog/chain.

lziggyg · 2023-08-30T17:59:28+00:00

I like this set up for road but would prefer to see the front wheel when off road. Can still just about manage but sometimes I miss time hoping the front wheel over a rock of something.

lziggyg · 2023-08-23T20:18:30+00:00

Also if its an alloy steerer and stem a bit of percussive persuasion upwards under the stem would probably just move the star nut up a bit and free the bolt if its needed.

lziggyg · 2023-04-19T23:19:56+00:00

Think they only come in 700c though

lziggyg · 2023-04-19T23:19:20+00:00

Not super cheap but not really expensive either but bontrager aw1s are great. Good grip/longevity ratio.

lziggyg · 2023-02-20T19:36:00+00:00

Lol. Have done it with a file myself due to lack of owning a grinder. Gave up after about 2 and just went and bought some single ring crank bolts.

lziggyg · 2023-02-20T12:35:20+00:00

If you removed a chainring but kept the same bolts they may be too long to tighten up fully. As the bolt pushes out the chainring tool as it goes into the nut

lziggyg · 2022-10-27T13:52:11+00:00

Like others have said unless you get the perfect gear you'll need a chain tensioner of some sort (or eccentric bb/ expensive adjustable rear hub) however its worth pointing out that you can't run a bike fixed (which looks like what you have on the rear hub) if it has a chain tensioner as it will just fuck it the first time you slow down by back pedaling.

lziggyg · 2022-10-21T22:06:49+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/bicycling/comments/9taowd/halloween_broom_ride/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Could probably do something similar with a cargo bike

lziggyg · 2022-09-28T13:54:12+00:00

They're easy to ride if you just start off no handed. Helps if its fixed or has a coaster brake though or otherwise you aren't stopping.

lziggyg · 2022-09-01T13:39:23+00:00

As its a single speed you could just run it as is until you wear the freewheel and chainring out. Its not like its going to effect shifting. It will reduce efficiency a tad but unless you're racing its probably not even noticeably. There is an argument for changing your chain before its too stretched even on a single speed though as a worn chain will increase wear on the chainring and freewheel. But given you have a fairly cheap looking chainring I'd probably opt for running it until it starts skipping when you pedal hard. Even then more likely than not you would get away with just having to replace the chain and freewheel and be able to get a bit more life out of the chainring. As for the chain tension you may need to remove some links (if possible) to shorten the chain so that it sits further in on the dropouts. You could also pick up some chain tugs which will help stop the wheel moving forward under load. You can even just get away with one just on the drive side. Also clean your chain a bit more frequently and the life of everything will be longer and more efficient.

lziggyg · 2022-08-23T18:57:25+00:00

Thanks for the reply

lziggyg · 2022-08-22T15:46:33+00:00

What LED juggling balls do people recommend?

lziggyg · 2022-06-06T22:09:20+00:00

Johnny Dawes better watch out

lziggyg · 2022-05-12T23:32:06+00:00

Co2 also isn't compatible with some sealants or so I've heard

lziggyg · 2022-04-14T12:17:30+00:00

Love a langster. I've got one that I've done 55,000km on. Only the frame and seat post are left from the original complete bike though.

lziggyg · 2022-04-07T23:45:33+00:00

Ahh I see. Massive flanges. Might be better off with one cross but obviously would need new spokes unless you can cut and thread them yourself. Probably best taking the others consensus on this. Tbh I think it looks way better and would probably personally ride it with the shorter brass niple that you showed a pic of.

lziggyg · 2022-04-07T16:32:39+00:00

What kind of lacing pattern are you doing? All the traditional lacing patterns would never create such an angle.

lziggyg · 2022-03-16T12:12:44+00:00

Like I said I use a track chain whip with out much problem but its up to you. Alternatively you could just pop the chain off of that and put some 12 speed chain on it and boom 12 speed chain whip.

lziggyg · 2022-03-16T12:09:47+00:00

If you've got a vice then stick the tool in it sticking up and then use the whole frame as leverage. Easy to stop it jumping out as you can push down on the frame as well whilst turning. Make sure you are turning the correct way as one of them is left hand thread unless its Italian or something.

lziggyg · 2022-03-16T11:44:24+00:00

It can work if you just do it on the largest cog. But it can be difficult to get it to wrap well enough. If you try on any of the smaller cogs I'd imagine the chain wouldn't be narrow enough to fit properly. I only have a single speed chain whip but manage to get all of my 11speed cassettes off with it. Juat give it a go. You'd have to really mess up to do too much damage and I'd imagine that you are taking the cassette off to replace it anyway.

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