Recent content by ihatehills

Hi all, Lately this forum reads like a bunch of 4 year olds bickering in the back seat. How about a rest in the constant attempts to correct each other? Could we try some posts that actually further the reader’s knowledge of the situation? Some plain old gossip would be an improvement Thanks

Thanks Parera, much appreciated. I had not checked the thread for a few days. Seems I missed all the excitement . . . . Anyone have any experience with a Specialised BB or a BB30?

Hi 42 16ss, I've read a bit of that thread over last few weeks. I'm more interested in owners experiences with the Specialised BB rather than "Halo" bikes and their value {or lack thereof :-) } Thanks,

Hi, I'm interested in buying a Venge. The bike would run a Campy groupset. However I've spoken to one owner who stated he's frustrated by inability to remove a bottom bracket creak. Not sure if he uses Shimano or Sram. That could be a one off however a bike mechanic I know has stated the...

Lot's of talk about riders doping. What about all the people racing on bikes they know are underweight? Or not UCI compliant? IE the 3:1 rule?

Cycling is much safer than swimming . . . http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/fears-of-more-great-white-attacks-20111023-1me8w.html

Doesn't long term use of HGH lead to changes in facial shape? I remember listening to an interview about doping in sport (think it was Michael Ashenden). My memory of the interview was that he said something like doping authorities can be suspicious of athletes who, as an adult, have...

I'm very intrigued by this issue. A sportsperson has a painkilling injection that enables them to play and commentators treat them like a hero overcoming adversity. Say the injection enables them to run and step with a spained ankle and perform to a level not possible without the...

Mouth breathers are OK? :D Or having a pain face means you aren't doping?

No superman performances? What about Merckx? He certainly had some amazing wins . . .

Hi, Anyone had recent experience with the 3 and 5 speed Sturmey Archer hubs? What are they like to use? Reliable? Any comments, info appreciated. I owned a 3 speed about 35 years ago and it broke frequently (possibly due to unforgiving use by a 12 yo!) Thanks

Dear cyclingnews/bikeradar (sorry I can’t tell the difference) I read with interest the reasons behind the recent changes and understand the business decision behind the change. Unfortunately very few people seem to like the new look. You don’t seem to be on a winner when dislike of the...