[amol4184]

My new to me bike came with Shimano Spd-Sl type pedals along with the clips for it. While I'm not exactly new to clip less pedals, I'm finding it hard to clip-unclip from them. There is a tension screw on the rear plate that allows you to set the stiffness, I have turned that screw all the way to left to make the plate loose and yet I can't find the right spot easily to clip or unclip. What could be the problem? Any tricks?

[Pani]

Amol, tbh there is no shortcut to this. As you ride with the pedals, clippin-unclipping multiple times in a ride, you will find the right move to snap in and out. I have also found that Ultegra pedals have slicker, crisper feel while clipping in and out making it just that much more intuitive. I suggest you don't give up, things will fall in place

[goandude]

I'm going abroad for a few weeks (Thailand) and plan to take my road bike with me. It's a CF frame so it needs protection. Are there any agencies that rent out hard /semi hard bicycle cases? Buying one is 40k plus so not worth it. Any pointers much appreciated

[amitoj]

Originally Posted by goandude

I'm going abroad for a few weeks (Thailand) and plan to take my road bike with me. It's a CF frame so it needs protection. Are there any agencies that rent out hard /semi hard bicycle cases? Buying one is 40k plus so not worth it. Any pointers much appreciated

Have you explored BikeFlights.com? I used them once and it was quite convenient.

[amol4184]

Originally Posted by Pani

Amol, tbh there is no shortcut to this. As you ride with the pedals, clippin-unclipping multiple times in a ride, you will find the right move to snap in and out. I have also found that Ultegra pedals have slicker, crisper feel while clipping in and out making it just that much more intuitive. I suggest you don't give up, things will fall in place

You are right. Read some posts on internet and people said same thing and also suggested lubing the springs. I sprayed some WD40 and later lubed a little. Let's see what happens. My other clip-less pedals are MTB style with two bolt cleats and I find them easy to clip. May be my feet have gotten used to that method.

[sanjbmw2001]

Originally Posted by goandude

I'm going abroad for a few weeks (Thailand) and plan to take my road bike with me. It's a CF frame so it needs protection. Are there any agencies that rent out hard /semi hard bicycle cases? Buying one is 40k plus so not worth it. Any pointers much appreciated

Hello There,

No need for any special needs. You could ask any local Bike shop to pack it into a cardboard box in which bikes are normally shipped.

I did that recently - cost me Rs. 500 for packaging and I shipped it as part of my check-in luggage. (in Bangalore)

Hope this helps.

[greyhound82]

Invested in Wahoo Kickr V6 and started using Zwift and Rouvy. After my hit and run accident, was completely out of long rides and all my rides were at early morning before traffic become prominent.
As of now enjoying the rides and it seems this is best suited for me ( who hates traffic and hardly enjoy rides in traffic )

[Pani]

Originally Posted by sanjbmw2001

Hello There,

No need for any special needs. You could ask any local Bike shop to pack it into a cardboard box in which bikes are normally shipped.

I did that recently - cost me Rs. 500 for packaging and I shipped it as part of my check-in luggage. (in Bangalore)

Hope this helps.

Not advisable with carbon frame, unless they have the complete packing materials that comes with the frame packing.

[amol4184]

My CF frame came in cardboard box, wrapped thoroughly with 4mm thick foam strips. Special care needs to be taken of the headtube, fork dropouts and rear dropout where RD hanger attaches to frame - so basically all the extreme edges. Take off seat, seat post, pedals, handlebar. But if yours is ICR type handlebar then it is going to be nightmare disassembling/assembling everything together.

[amol4184]

Originally Posted by amol4184

My CF frame came in cardboard box, wrapped thoroughly with 4mm thick foam strips.

I have finished my build, and aforementioned frame has finally been turned into a complete bike.

Took almost a month toiling in living room and balcony before it happened. Though, most of it was spent waiting for parts to arrive.

I will have a separate thread going with all the details soon. The whole experience of doing it from scratch was fantastic and I am already wanting to do it again. But for now, pictures of the completed build!

[AutoIndian]

Originally Posted by amol4184

I have finished my build, and aforementioned frame has finally been turned into a complete bike.

Awesome Amol. Now eagerly waiting for the dedicated thread on this one month journey.

[SavoyWalrus]

Hey, guys! New to this thread. I recently bought a Giant MTB, which comes with 27.5 rims (27.5x2.2) I feel that the tyres are a little too thick and too knobby and hindering me from going a little faster. Are there any other tyre options which will help me go a little quicker?

[BaCkSeAtDrIVeR]

Originally Posted by SavoyWalrus

I feel that the tyres are a little too thick and too knobby and hindering me from going a little faster. Are there any other tyre options which will help me go a little quicker?

Not just the tyres. The gear ratios (42 or smaller number of teeth on front chain rings) and the suspension also contribute to slowing you down. You might get 27.5 x 1.x wide City / commute / 650B gravel tyres but the relief will be marginal.

Sorry about that. I learner it the hard way, from this thread.

Better get a hybrid or a road bike.

[SavoyWalrus]

Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

Not just the tyres. The gear ratios (42 or smaller number of teeth on front chain rings) and the suspension also contribute to slowing you down. You might get 27.5 x 1.x wide City / commute / 650B gravel tyres but the relief will be marginal.

Sorry about that. I learner it the hard way, from this thread.

Better get a hybrid or a road bike.

I've been searching online, but couldn't find any tyres that fit the bill. I'm happy with the bike and don't intend to give up on it anytime soon as it's great for Bangalore's pathetic roads. I'll likely buy a road bike sometime next year, and keep the MTB as well.

[silverado]

Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

Not just the tyres. but the relief will be marginal.

I changed my knobby 26*2.1 tyres to smooth profile 1.75 continental, and the difference in average speed was 3-4 kmph. It wil be noticeably faster with new and slimmer tyres.

Originally Posted by SavoyWalrus

I've been searching online, but couldn't find any tyres that fit the bill. .

Try Continental City Ride, they are lighter. But if you find nothing than try Ralco as last option.
27.5 is the real problem here , as getting slimmer tyres for this rim size is very difficult.