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With the weather so grotty outside, why not get your endorphins by proxy….. ![]()
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I know there’s lots of good feeds, channels, Insta pages out there, but this one just appealed and made me smile.![]()
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Nathalie Baillon - Ultra Cycling Adventures
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Ultra races | Bikepacking trips | Gravel, MTB and road cycling
There’s lots of articles out there about bike fit, and I too could bore you senseless over a coffee…..but for most people, a sensible fit can be achieved fairly easily and quickly.![]()
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If you’ve had a fit one bike (or indeed don’t think you need one because you’re already comfortable on your bike ** comfort may not = efficient), and now have a second bike, it isn’t always a straight swap of measurements to the second bike. This article is good example of how different bars can affect ‘fit’; drops depth is one factor, but with gravel bikes and wider bars becoming more popular have you thought about shorter stems?? The wider the bars, the further forward you’ll lean/reach - it’s just maths innit? 🤣![]()
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If you ever need any advice on your bike and riding position, please do get in touch. I can carry out a simple on-bike assessment to a full fit using a Wattbike - the first step usually starts with a coffee and conversation. ![]()
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Pay attention to this overlooked measurement and your cycling could get a lot more comfortable
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Handlebar reach is the distance between your stem and the controls on your bar. We explain its importance and how to find the correct reach.
Back in the World Tour….. those that know me know I have a soft spot for Campagnolo, so it’s great to see it back in the Pro-peleton. ![]()
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I may get out my Tulio Campagnolo corkscrew this evening whilst caressing my beautiful Campagnolo chain link tool. ![]()
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It’s good to be back at Cottesmore (Kendrew Brks); several years ago I was involved with the project when a team (inc Mark Greenwood) bought a number of road and MTB bikes from Boardman Bikes.![]()
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The road bikes are still in very good condition, it’s the MTB’s that have had some hammer.![]()
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All done now and ready to ride again (well, all bar the one the young soldier crashed! 🤣)![]()
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PS. The Army are a bit toght on brews; I’m sure if the RAF still had the base, I’d have been offered a cuppa! #dryday! ![]()
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With Zoom Photo Tourmalet – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 4 months in a row. 🎉![]()
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A great reminder of a few sunny days in the Pyrenees…..with a grotty English winter, the sun of the hills is a distant memory….![]()
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Todays wide-eyed moment: ![]()
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The customer asked me to top up the brake fluid as the levers ‘clearly’ needed bleeding…. ![]()
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What surprises me is that when we had rim brakes, we checked the pads for wear rather than assuming the brake cable had stretched….so why is this different???![]()
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Love it or hate it, there’s a certain passion and beauty associated with Campagnolo Srl, be it their stylish coffee cups or their beautifully crafted components….yes, I ride Campagnolo equipped bikes, bit not just for the beauty, for its performance.![]()
But this, this made me smile. The photos below; a box from Shimano - simple, functional information. But then, what’s that laser-etched on to the rim of a Levante wheel??? A Lat/Long?? Yup. And Google it…. Cima Ekar…. a beatiful climb in Northern Italy. ![]()
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I mean….you gotta love it!! ❤️![]()
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Mark has been a customer of mine for a few years now; he’s a pretty rapid rider and a good runner. With years of teaching and coaching experience in the British Army, he’s now turning his hand to us mere mortals.![]()
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Need a performance coach?? Then chat to Mark Greenwood Lungs 2 Legs Running and Cycling Coaching .![]()
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I make his bike faster; he does the rest….🤣![]()
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Well, over the past few days I’ve posted about the Viking Challenge and the refurbishment of the lovely Hope Technology Ltd levers…..but let’s be honest, the MOST exciting news is that after a brief drought, the Kendal Mint Co coffee is inbound and will be in the workshop later this week. ![]()
Aside from the wonderful coffee, I also stock many of the KMC products, and whilst it may not be gel weather, do try the Superfood and Flapjavk bars….![]()
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Value for money …… (OK, so I’m a confessed sucker for Hope Technology Ltd kit!)![]()
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Shimano lever knackered ….. bin.![]()
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SRAM lever knackered ….. bin.![]()
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HOPE lever knackered ….. simple; a sixtenn quid refurb kit and a quick rebuild and you have a new lever. This one was over 10yrs old and will go on for another 10!![]()
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OK, so this may not be a cycling post, however, I’m all for supporting good, local ventures.![]()
A friend of mine has just set up Fieldshot ; simply, it’s a shooting simulator….but wow, it’s so much more.![]()
4 of us went (to Buckminster) on Friday night; a wee pint in the lovely The Tollemache Arms first, then on to the main event….’Fieldshot Friday’.![]()
Alex is such a great host (and coach); whether you want to shoot clays, birds or game, he has it all. And how good is it? Well, it’s only one of four set-ups in the UK and it’s the beat tech out there, but don’t take my word for it, call Alex.
Really excited about supporting another Viking Challenge…..I’ll be at the start line and the first feed-stop for any of those ‘early miles teething issues’; after that, where I am will be up to the riders. ![]()
Here’s to another incident-free, bone-dry and sun-basked day….and if that happens, I’ll change my name to Susan! 🤣![]()
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Ahhh, the simplicity of the bike chain; but not all chains are the same, and here’s some great (needy!?) reading to tell you why……![]()
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Aside from all the stuff of interest, the biggest take-away has to be when to change your chain. Too often I see customer who’ve ridden the chain beyond its life and thats resulted in new a cassette, chainrings and jockey wheels - for higher spec road and MTB, that could easily be a £200-plus bill. ![]()
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If you’re ever in doubt when to change your chain, you’re always welcome to pop by the workshop and I’ll check for you….. happy riding! ![]()
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Bicycle chains explained: everything you need to know
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Our complete guide to bike chains introduces the different speeds used on various bikes, how to fit them and how to tell when they're worn.
Woo-hoo, Summer break.![]()
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As I sit waiting for the train, what else to do but flick through the diary for some stats. In the year to date, I have;![]()
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- Fixed over 250 bikes (excluding drop-ins)![]()
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- Built 17 new bikes (inc frame-swaps and full geoupset upgrades)![]()
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- Run 3 training workshops![]()
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- Supported 3 sportives/events![]()
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- 7 days riding in the Pyrenees![]()
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- 5 days tiding in Yorkshire (road and MTB)![]()
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- 5 days croos-country skiing![]()
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- 2,330m / 3756km ridden![]()
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- 113,150’ / 34,488m climbed![]()
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- and god-knows how many cups of coffee……![]()
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Verbier awaits; a coupe of days on the MTB, a hilly road sportive (Tour de Stations) and then the small issue of riding back….. ![]()
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Thanks to everyone who’s played a part in the year this far…..enjoy the cracking August weather (🤣)…..and see you soon!
I know that a few of my lovely customers have ebikes, so when I saw this article, I thought I’d share it wirh you.![]()
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As I work from ohm, I don’t charge for this current service (or excellent dad jokes); shocking eh? Send me to the cells….yes, I’m positive….. I could go on.![]()
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Thankfully, the BikeRadar article is much more useful….![]()
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Ebike batteries: capacity, charging and recycling explained
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Oooo, need an excuse for coffee and cake???![]()
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The Croxton Village Shop is having a wee jamboree on 31 Aug; I’ll be doing the Tour des Stations again…but nowt stopping you…..![]()
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Bike builds. In the past week I’ve had the pleasure of having these beauts in the workshop; a De Rosa Bikes SK Pinifarina with SRAM Red groupset and a Trek Bicycle Émonda with Shimano Ultegra Di2 - just look at those paint schemes!!![]()
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Just as the builds were nearing completion along came a request for ‘a quick frame swap’ (FYI…that’s another full build). No photos of the S-Works yet, aside from the one showing the reason for the build…..yup, than small scratch on the top-tube was scanned and the frame declared scrap - if you’re ever in doubt about carbon, get it checked!!!![]()
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No Two Cycles has been established for 6 years; I’ve been associated with cycling all my life. From small tweaks to full builds, the workshop is here to keep you riding.![]()
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Advanced notice - the workshop will be closed for my summer break. Timings below. ![]()
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Cross-country skiing in winter; cycle touring in summer….maybe one day I’ll have a relaxing break, not #trainingcamp !! ![]()
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With the exception of the odd gap in the diary between now and my departure, the workshop is fully booked - I’ll do my best to fix and small jobs, but routine work will have to wait until I’m back I’m afraid.![]()
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Thanks for all your support,![]()
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