The daily "I cycled to work" thread

The daily "I cycled to work" thread

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richardxjr

7,561 posts

210 months

Thursday 20th November 2014
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wotnot said:
Black can man said:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/eSynic®-Camera--Water...


Are these cheapy cheap camera's worth a punt ?


Seems awfully cheap, surely there must be a downside to these.
A friend of mine has bought one of these and, having seen the quality of video it produces and the fact that he's secured it to his helmet with velcro tape so it doesn't stick out, I'm about to order one.

My first ride this morning since being hit by a car two weeks ago (hence the decision to buy a camera!), though that was mostly because I've been working away). Felt really good to be back on two wheels but it's a damn sight colder than the last time I rode to work!
Just spotted this. Does it loop record please?

Liquid Knight

15,754 posts

183 months

Thursday 20th November 2014
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richardxjr said:
wotnot said:
Black can man said:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/eSynic®-Camera--Water...


Are these cheapy cheap camera's worth a punt ?


Seems awfully cheap, surely there must be a downside to these.
A friend of mine has bought one of these and, having seen the quality of video it produces and the fact that he's secured it to his helmet with velcro tape so it doesn't stick out, I'm about to order one.

My first ride this morning since being hit by a car two weeks ago (hence the decision to buy a camera!), though that was mostly because I've been working away). Felt really good to be back on two wheels but it's a damn sight colder than the last time I rode to work!
Just spotted this. Does it loop record please?
Same camera as the one I got from eBay. Unless it's broad daylight it's useless don't bother.


weedram

122 posts

198 months

Friday 21st November 2014
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First ride in for a few weeks due to work commitments.

Lovely morning so really enjoyed it, though legs not the best though!

AC43

11,487 posts

208 months

Friday 21st November 2014
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My legs were a bit rubbish on the way in yesterday - only the second commute this month.

Going home was good though.

All helped by base layer/long sleeved shirt/Gortex shell combo. Makes cold but dry weather pleasant and refreshing rather that a PITA.

Craikeybaby

10,411 posts

225 months

Friday 21st November 2014
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Had a strange one cycling in this morning, got to the first hill and went to shift gear on the back, nothing happened, went all the way up and down the shifter and still nothing. About 1km later I had a phantom gear change, then the gears seemed to work again.

WinstonWolf

72,857 posts

239 months

Friday 21st November 2014
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Inner cable probably sticking.

Craikeybaby

10,411 posts

225 months

Friday 21st November 2014
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Hmmm, I'll probably call in at the LBS on the way home, as they fitted the cable last weekend.

Black can man

31,838 posts

168 months

Friday 21st November 2014
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Liquid Knight said:
richardxjr said:
wotnot said:
Black can man said:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/eSynic®-Camera--Water...


Are these cheapy cheap camera's worth a punt ?


Seems awfully cheap, surely there must be a downside to these.
A friend of mine has bought one of these and, having seen the quality of video it produces and the fact that he's secured it to his helmet with velcro tape so it doesn't stick out, I'm about to order one.

My first ride this morning since being hit by a car two weeks ago (hence the decision to buy a camera!), though that was mostly because I've been working away). Felt really good to be back on two wheels but it's a damn sight colder than the last time I rode to work!
Just spotted this. Does it loop record please?
Same camera as the one I got from eBay. Unless it's broad daylight it's useless don't bother.
I didn't bother in the end,Not MAC friendly apparently,


WinstonWolf

72,857 posts

239 months

Friday 21st November 2014
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Craikeybaby said:
Hmmm, I'll probably call in at the LBS on the way home, as they fitted the cable last weekend.
In that case it's probably bedded in and just needs adjusting a bit.

P1ato

342 posts

128 months

Friday 21st November 2014
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Moved office recently and no longer have a guaranteed space for my bike. For the last 7 years I've been commuting on a Giant Bowery (budget single speed) but have just bought a Brompton (3 speed, raw lacquer, dynamo lights etc).
Very impressed with the Brompton - perfect for short journeys and takes less time to fold and pick up than it takes to lock up a regular bike.
Only downside is slower cyclists pushing in front when waiting at lights because you're on a noddy bike.

GuinnessMK

1,608 posts

222 months

Friday 21st November 2014
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I've managed to cycle in every day in the three weeks since I came back from holiday. Getting noticably faster, and the main beam light is getting noticably dimmer. Must get new batteries tomorrow.

Tonight was the first night of heavy rain and all the prep I put in to getting the bike and clothes right worked perfectly.

However my disc brakes are making some very loud moans when I braked. Must have a look at them in the morning.

Craikeybaby

10,411 posts

225 months

Sunday 23rd November 2014
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WinstonWolf said:
Craikeybaby said:
Hmmm, I'll probably call in at the LBS on the way home, as they fitted the cable last weekend.
In that case it's probably bedded in and just needs adjusting a bit.
The gears seemed to better on the way home, although I wussed out on taking the long way home due to the crappy weather.

Steve vRS

4,845 posts

241 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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First commute for weeks this morning but hoping for a full house this week - come frost or rain or shine!

Lovely still, dry chilly morning today.

2x Weetabix biggrin

Steve

Google [bot]

6,682 posts

181 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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Checked the radar on the weather app this afternoon and saw a storm coming in, so gave myself a 'working from home' early mark. Cycling towards a very heavy storm into the lightning, made it with 5 mins to spare before the deluge.

Happy days.

Eddh

4,656 posts

192 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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It woz cold!

anonymous-user

54 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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doubled up on jerseys because it was cold. Noticed for the first time just how many drain covers there are on my route in, its only when they have a coating of ice do they become more apparent...

Steve vRS

4,845 posts

241 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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pablo said:
doubled up on jerseys because it was cold.
I wore a long sleeve base layer and the new PH Winter top and if anything was slightly too hot! I am a Northerner wink

No frost here this morning though.

Steve

AyBee

10,535 posts

202 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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First properly cold morning. Had a flat on my commuter last week so got the mtb out to commute on - love tooling around with fat tyres and disc brakes so haven't put it away again smile

lufbramatt

5,345 posts

134 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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Nearly lost it on some black ice this morning. Caught it though which was lucky.

Extra jersey under my waterproof, winter gloves. Still warm enough for shorts though. The only bit of me that was cold was my face. Might have to grow a beard.

cirian75

4,260 posts

233 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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tempted to start riding to work

no parking at work for my car, but secure spot for a bike or scooter, and the bus is £13 a week

its only 4 miles and all flat city roads

thinking purpose built commuter bike with stuff like mud guard fitted as standard

looking to spend £250 to £350.

suggestions ?
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