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Forum: Techniques January 8th 09, 03:28 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 12
Views: 799
Posted By Pete Biggs
Recall: Mavic R-SYS front wheels

http://www.mavic.com/road/news/news.762.aspx

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j296/yeungline_blog/rsyscrack.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dcmphotography/2290218146/in/set-72157603977693668/

~PB
Forum: UK December 30th 08, 07:37 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By Pete Biggs
Bottom Bracket, I think, maybe??

Peter Grange wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:23:32 +0100, "Pete Biggs"
wrote:


I posted the above to possibly help the OP eliminate one...
Forum: UK December 30th 08, 01:42 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 8
Views: 415
Posted By Pete Biggs
Chain reaction cycle's frame sizes question

Rob Morley wrote:
On Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:01:45 -0800 (PST)
blackhead wrote:

The following for the Beone frame measurements don't make sense to
me:

...
Forum: UK December 26th 08, 02:10 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 6
Views: 268
Posted By Pete Biggs
New year upgrade

Oaf wrote:
What kind of stem have you got: quill or ahead?

The latter.

Flip the stem upside down to get a few mm of rise, or swap it for a 73
degree (aka 17 degree) one to get about an inch....
Forum: UK December 26th 08, 01:42 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 6
Views: 268
Posted By Pete Biggs
New year upgrade

Oaf wrote:
Am considering replacing the groupset on my Winter hack in the New
Year as it's pretty worn. Currently have 105 kit; 8 on the back & 2 on
the front with touring-style Shimano bar-end...
Forum: UK December 7th 08, 02:33 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 11
Views: 397
Posted By Pete Biggs
27" to 700C

Peter Maydell wrote:
Pete Biggs wrote:
If the front hub is being replaced as well, the axle diameter of a
modern hub is slightly too large...
Forum: UK December 7th 08, 02:27 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 3
Views: 318
Posted By Pete Biggs
rim braking surface wear

Roger Thorpe wrote:
A few years ago this just wasn't a problem. I seem to remember that it
was aged before the black anodising wore from from my rims. I have the
impression the the shimano...
Forum: UK November 30th 08, 01:47 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 10
Views: 472
Posted By Pete Biggs
Where to buy nuts for Skewers?

Rob Morley wrote:
On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:50:35 GMT
_ wrote:

Speaking of special QR axle hardware, I just picked up a couple of
nuts on eBay...
Forum: UK November 30th 08, 01:38 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 11
Views: 890
Posted By Pete Biggs
Rim Wear Indicator Showing: Need to Replace Now?

wrote:
Just gone to do a routine clean on my bike & noticed that rim wear
indicator is showing on one side of my Mavic A719 wheel. With my
fingertips I can feel that...
Forum: UK November 30th 08, 01:20 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 19
Views: 513
Posted By Pete Biggs
headset loose .. two days later

aigle_de_la_route wrote:

Well, whatever it is, I think I can more or less confirm that
_something_ isn't right. Even after the bloke at Go-Sport tightened
everything up, my brakes were still...
Forum: UK November 29th 08, 12:29 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 25
Views: 740
Posted By Pete Biggs
Destroying the indestructable

Adam Funk wrote:

I'm just wondering what other people's opinions a how expensive
does a tyre need to be to justify trying to make a permanent repair
--- in terms not so much of the effort...
Forum: UK November 26th 08, 07:59 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 62
Views: 1,502
Posted By Pete Biggs
Accident report (Edinburgh)

bugbear wrote:
Chris Malcolm wrote:
4. In the city I often rely on small "see me" winking LEDs, plus
plenty of reflective patches on the bike and my clothing, even
reflective tyre...
Forum: UK November 26th 08, 07:56 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 62
Views: 1,502
Posted By Pete Biggs
Accident report (Edinburgh)

Chris Malcolm wrote:
J. Chisholm wrote:
Chris Malcolm wrote:
Bicycle hit broadside by car turning right out of side road. I
bounced off the bonnet and somehow ended up...
Forum: UK November 26th 08, 11:16 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 2
Views: 337
Posted By Pete Biggs
Goodridge brake cables

Rob Horton wrote:
Started fitting some Goodridge brake cables last night and was
surprised to find that the outer casing was made from twisted strands
(like a gear cable outer casing) instead...
Forum: UK November 25th 08, 08:05 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 17
Views: 924
Posted By Pete Biggs
Learning to signal/ride one-handed

Tom Wright wrote:
Thanks for the tips on riding one handed - we'll give them a go.

Martin wrote:
In general I find it better to signal before a manoeuvre and get both
hands back on the...
Forum: UK November 25th 08, 10:58 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 25
Views: 740
Posted By Pete Biggs
Destroying the indestructable

POHB wrote:
On 24 Nov, 21:44, Tom Crispin
wrote:
The tyre is a
write off, though I was able to replace the tube and struggle on.

How come the...
Forum: UK November 24th 08, 03:31 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 9
Views: 451
Posted By Pete Biggs
non-standard spoke patterns

Ian Smith wrote:

Since I'll be swapping the hub in an existing wheel, I'll have the
spokes for a straightforward 3X already. The wacky pattern that
maximises spoke reuse would therefore by...
Forum: UK November 15th 08, 07:11 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 5
Views: 196
Posted By Pete Biggs
"Bulkiness" of Marathon Plus

TheMgt wrote:
I'm replacing the well worn and now rather puncture prone 28mm Conti
Sport Contact on my rear wheel with a Marathon Plus. However the
clearance between the current tyre and the...
Forum: Techniques October 30th 08, 04:17 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 49
Views: 1,272
Posted By Pete Biggs
Comcast no longer supports usenet

* * Chas wrote:
Comcast is no longer supporting Usenet. I've had to switch to an old
dialup connection.

Connecting online through Google Groups in a pain in the butt
compared to Outlook...
Forum: Techniques October 29th 08, 08:35 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 17
Views: 2,716
Posted By Pete Biggs
Mavic MA2 Rim Info -- Maximum Tire Width?

wrote:
I have an old Mavic MA2 622mm rim that I want to use for winter and
spring.

What's the maximum width of a tire that I can put on it?

Ideally, I'd like to be able...
Forum: UK October 29th 08, 06:42 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 14
Views: 432
Posted By Pete Biggs
Most expensive bike part.

Simon Mason wrote:

The packaging is unreal. The link comes in a box the size of a
matchbox which contains an A3! sheet with instructions in about 10
languages. The links themselves seem almost...
Forum: UK October 29th 08, 06:32 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 15
Views: 462
Posted By Pete Biggs
Cheapest bike part

Tom Crispin wrote:

Instead, what is the best value bike part you have?

The frame & forks from the Raleigh Royal I bought in 1985 - still going
strong.

~PB
Forum: UK October 29th 08, 06:26 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 14
Views: 432
Posted By Pete Biggs
Most expensive bike part.

Simon Mason wrote:

It's a 6.2 mm one for a Campag 10 speed Chorus compatible Wipperman
chain. Very good chains though.

I might be tempted by another make of 10-speed chain if there was a...
Forum: UK October 29th 08, 03:12 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 14
Views: 432
Posted By Pete Biggs
Most expensive bike part.

Simon Mason wrote:
In terms of bang for your buck I think the *UKP 8.00*

GBP

I paid for this
part must work out as the most expensive I've bought!

...
Forum: UK October 28th 08, 11:18 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 19
Views: 498
Posted By Pete Biggs
need new SPD shoes

Ace wrote:
On Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:43:29 +0000, Rob Morley
wrote:

AIUI Sealskinz socks are quite highly rated.

Yeah, they look quite good, especially with the merino...
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