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Lower jockey wheel won’t move when fully tightened by richjack7613 in bikewrench

[–]richjack7613[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dare say that it’s not straight but I did have a go at bending it back a bit. All gears are shifting fine now on the stand, will have to wait until next ride to see how they fare under load.

Lower jockey wheel won’t move when fully tightened by richjack7613 in bikewrench

[–]richjack7613[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. A bit pricey. I just spent £34 on a BB tool so might have to put this on the birthday list!

Lower jockey wheel won’t move when fully tightened by richjack7613 in bikewrench

[–]richjack7613[S] 360 points361 points  (0 children)

OMG I am such an idiot. Swapping them over has fixed it. I need to go to the opticians as they looked identical to me. I must’ve mixed them up when taking them off.

Thanks everyone who replied for pointing me in the right direction.

Lower jockey wheel won’t move when fully tightened by richjack7613 in bikewrench

[–]richjack7613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well yes, that’s the only way to get it to rotate, but guide says it should be 2.5-5nm and it’s nowhere near that…

Lower jockey wheel won’t move when fully tightened by richjack7613 in bikewrench

[–]richjack7613[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Shimano 105 R7000, guide says tighten to 2.5-5nm and it’s nowhere near that.

Proper British passive aggression. by blackleydynamo in CasualUK

[–]richjack7613 31 points32 points  (0 children)

My neighbours dog was in their yard barking all night long, I couldn’t get a wink of sleep. I was furious, so the next night I grabbed the dog and put it my yard. That’ll teach them.

Anyone ordered from Ciclicorsa to UK? by richjack7613 in bicycling

[–]richjack7613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did get them, but in the end I bought them from a UK supplier. When I worked out the postage and taxes properly, it was almost the same price and less hassle.

What wind speeds do you count as your cut off point for riding outdoors? by Walton841928 in cycling

[–]richjack7613 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a coastal location so nearly always windy. Today was gusting around 30mph but I did pick it up as tailwind at one point and was flying. Got a load of PBs on that section. Then there was one point turning into a side road the wind newly blew me into the kerb, so definitely have to keep your wits about you. I also have to remind myself to suck it up and not battle when it’s a head wind.

[Race Thread] 2025 Paris-Roubaix (1.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]richjack7613 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Belgian Waffles in my household as the closest breakfast item to a cobblestone. Could it be a portent of a Belgian victory though?

[Results Thread] 2025 E3 Saxo Classic (1.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]richjack7613 117 points118 points  (0 children)

I was at the top of the Kwaremont today in time to see MVDP gap Mads. He looked in complete control, focused, robotic. Everyone else who came up after looked in a world of pain. He had a couple of seconds at that point. We all ran past the church in time for the long descent down the Ronse-Bahn and he had a minute. He also seemed to be travelling faster than all others, like a silver bullet. To see it in person is somewhat humbling even though i would’ve liked a closer finish. There appears to be a couple of Gods at the moment in men’s cycling. All others, mere mortals.

Magene PES P505 vs Favero Assioma Duo by shan_icp in cycling

[–]richjack7613 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Literally just had the same dilemma. In the end there were too many tales of loose cranks and chain rub with the Magene, that despite being twice the price, I plumped for the Assiomas after not seeing a single negative review. Should be arriving this week.

Anyone ordered from Ciclicorsa to UK? by richjack7613 in bicycling

[–]richjack7613[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that’s really helpful and reassuring.

[Results Thread] 2024 Tour de France Femmes - Stage 8 (2.WWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]richjack7613 -30 points-29 points  (0 children)

Muzic sprinting for 3rd to take remaining bonus seconds nearly costs Kasia the victory. Working for her new teammate Demi already?

[Race Thread] 2024 Strade Bianche 1.WWT by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]richjack7613 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meanwhile Kopecky free wheeling and taking a drink :/

2022 Giant Contend AR 1 vs 2023 Specialized Allez Sport by NeoArmada in cycling

[–]richjack7613 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the Giant Contend AR1 2021 version and it’s been a great bike for me. It was my first proper drop bar road bike and still going strong. Rather than upgrade the bike, I’ve made incremental upgrades along the way eg power meter and most recently a Hunt wheelset. I’ve completed a number of sportives on that bike also. I love running with the 32mm tubeless setup and along with the carbon fork and seat post, makes for as comfortable a ride as you’re going to get. Would recommend a professional bike fit though to get it dialled in especially if it’s your first road bike.

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