Cycling for Noobs

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Mandymoo Jul 2020 1:01pm, 2 Jul 2020 9,882 posts	Mandymoo I have a specific turbo tyre and use my summer road bike on the turbo over the winter so no need for swapping and changing
Gooner Jul 2020 7:47pm, 2 Jul 2020 16,620 posts	Gooner I'm looking at getting a turbo now I'm housebound for a while and for the cost, I'll definitely get a turbo specific tyre. Quieter, longer lasting and less chance of a pesky blowout.
halfpint Jul 2020 3:48pm, 4 Jul 2020 31,670 posts	halfpint My newly serviced and repaired road bike is not working properly. Gears still not changing smoothly at front and chain rattling. We are trying to adjust the front derailleur but not having much success. Rear brake keeps jamming as well. Not a happy bunny.
MazH Jul 2020 4:00pm, 4 Jul 2020 10,838 posts	MazH Especially if you’ve paid to have it serviced
halfpint Jul 2020 5:55pm, 4 Jul 2020 31,671 posts	halfpint Well I solved the brake issue. I still can’t use the full range on the cassette when I’m on the middle chain ring. The chain rattles on the derailleur on the lowest gears. Hopefully those are the right words.
MazH Jul 2020 12:58pm, 7 Jul 2020 10,843 posts	MazH I’d be getting back onto your service guy You shouldn’t have to do that kinda thing. Even tho you can....
MazH Jul 2020 1:00pm, 7 Jul 2020 10,844 posts	MazH I’m very happy to have gotten my Marin back last night from the Bike Guy £30, tenner for collection and drop off And Mabel is running lovely Just a clean up and tighten up in all areas and she’s like a dream! I took her for a teeny tiny ride last night and chucked a hill or two to get into the lower gears.
halfpint Jul 2020 3:07pm, 7 Jul 2020 31,686 posts	halfpint He’s said he’ll sort it out. I just need to get the bike to him.
Lip Gloss Jul 2020 8:07pm, 11 Jul 2020 42,090 posts	Lip Gloss Bike away for its service. Said it look it good condition although right away he said the fork was round the the wrong way - seemingly a common mistake if it came packaged that way and probably the reason I kicked the tyre a few times when turning as the wheel was too near the back - a turn with an Allen key and that was it sorted. He is going to check the brakes and gears and bring it back tomorrow
halfpint Jul 2020 6:34pm, 12 Jul 2020 31,723 posts	halfpint I've done a couple of longer ride on the MTB (22 & 25 miles) but on mixed road/offroad. Both times my feet have gone tingly/numb after a while. I don't remember ever getting that when cycling before. Both times I have worn padded shorts which I never used to use. Interestingly my feet often go numb in the kayak too. Any ideas of what I need to adjust?