Posts tagged cycling
Title: WebService::Strava - A Strava API Perl Client
- 26 August 2014
Being a Cyclist and a Geek, I like to track things. Being a Sys Admin and a Programmer I also like this to happen in the most efficient manner possible. Insert Strava, which is basically a social networking platform for cyclists/runners/swimmers (I believe they’re adding more as well). Strava has an App for recording things or you can use any app or device that can output in one of the supported formats (GPX, FIT and TCX).
Freehub Repair/Replace Clutch Master Cylinder
- 23 March 2014
After the usual Saturday shopping I decided I needed to repair my Ute and my bike. I figured the best place to start was replacing my Clutch Master Cylinder, after 18 years of service it was no longer operating very well. Driving around wasn’t so bad, but parking had become quite tricky. The weekend before I replaced the Slave cyclinder, which was leaking. However wasn’t the cause of the issue. It was a pretty simple job to replace and Leish (My wife) helped me bleed the air out of the system. Which took longer than fitting it.
Bottom Bracket Refit + Dropout repair
- 12 February 2014
As a follow up to my previous post, I ordered an upgraded BB. Being a Shimano HollowTech II, the different screw in type BBs are interchangeable. So long as you get the correct thread and width. Mine had the english thread (1.37x24) and the bracket width of 68mm. The bike shop had stock of a Dura-Ace SM-BB9000 in their warehouse, being only a little more than the equivilent Shimano 105 I decided to spring for the upgrade (mine only had a Tiagra, so quite an upgrade indeed).
Bottom Bracket Removal
- 06 February 2014
For those that don’t know me, I like to cycle. Though I do find it difficult to fit the time in, I find it really easy to make it part of my commute to work. Commuting however is pretty hard on your equipment. Especially if you’re not afraid of a bit of water. (I’m not, not even horizontal rain!)