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Forum: UK March 16th 08, 10:12 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 12
Views: 610
Posted By [email protected]
How did you all miss this

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"John Clayton" wrote:

Whatever the reason or "justification" is wheeled out here is, it cannot
possibly be...
Forum: UK March 16th 08, 08:56 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 10
Views: 428
Posted By [email protected]
Government's Current Thinking on H*lmets - petition response

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David Hansen wrote:

It is worth repeating the short critique of this report at
...
Forum: UK March 13th 08, 12:56 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 0
Views: 227
Posted By [email protected]
Good cycle clothing shops in Hull?

Any reccommendations, please?

--
Charles
Brompton P6R-Plus; CarryFreedom -YL, in Motspur Park
LCC; CTC. And a Roberts Rough Stuff on the way.
Forum: UK February 12th 08, 08:03 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 64
Views: 1,833
Posted By [email protected]
Attitude of fellow cyclists

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Martin Dann wrote:

I often say thanks, but when often if a motorist lets me out, it is when I am
manovering...
Forum: UK February 10th 08, 09:27 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 58
Views: 1,118
Posted By [email protected]
The Guardian gets it wrong

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Tom Crispin wrote:

I've always enjoyed cycling the Vauxhall Gyratory
system, but only...
Forum: UK February 10th 08, 08:44 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 58
Views: 1,118
Posted By [email protected]
The Guardian gets it wrong

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Tom Crispin wrote:

But why a pedestrian would choose to walk along
a wide cyclelane when...
Forum: UK February 10th 08, 08:19 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 54
Views: 1,338
Posted By [email protected]
The Touring Bike of my Dreams

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Tim Hall wrote:

Noted; is there a problem in having the hub dynamo with QR hubs?

My...
Forum: UK February 10th 08, 08:07 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 54
Views: 1,338
Posted By [email protected]
The Touring Bike of my Dreams

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"Clive George" wrote:


[snip]

Time ATACS were suggested in another post, too.

S'a variable thing - I use...
Forum: UK February 9th 08, 11:01 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 21
Views: 655
Posted By [email protected]
Cure for sore Butt?

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rothers wrote:

Get a decent Saddle. I had the same problem, got a Brooks B17 and it's
superb:

Bought...
Forum: UK February 9th 08, 10:39 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 93
Views: 2,307
Posted By [email protected]
Livingstone maps out 12 bicycle 'motorways'

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Nick wrote:

Bus lanes. I just wish they would fix the glitch that means the drafting
machines keep...
Forum: UK February 9th 08, 10:30 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 54
Views: 1,338
Posted By [email protected]
The Touring Bike of my Dreams

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Simon Brooke wrote:

26" wheels - aluminium;
(stronger than 700 wheels?

Marginally at best.

Noted,
Forum: UK February 7th 08, 10:00 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 54
Views: 1,338
Posted By [email protected]
The Touring Bike of my Dreams

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"Nigel Cliffe" wrote:

Whilst a
Moulton will do this, and has a lot of luggage space,

Gulp: yet more ideas. I shall...
Forum: UK February 7th 08, 01:45 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 54
Views: 1,338
Posted By [email protected]
The Touring Bike of my Dreams

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"Nigel Cliffe" wrote:

Not wishing to throw further stones in the pond, but has Charles considered
and rejected a...
Forum: UK February 7th 08, 01:29 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 54
Views: 1,338
Posted By [email protected]
The Touring Bike of my Dreams

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Peter Clinch wrote:

do mention your rheumatic hands and discuss the extent to
which that they cause you...
Forum: UK February 7th 08, 11:51 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 54
Views: 1,338
Posted By [email protected]
The Touring Bike of my Dreams

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"Nigel Cliffe" wrote:


This is my strongest recommendation:
Drop most of your technical list. Go in with a list of...
Forum: UK February 7th 08, 11:27 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 54
Views: 1,338
Posted By [email protected]
The Touring Bike of my Dreams

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Peter Clinch wrote:


[snip]
Marathon plus tyres with presta valves;

I just use standard Marathons and find...
Forum: UK February 6th 08, 09:41 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 31
Views: 1,417
Posted By [email protected]
Cleats - suitable for old legs?

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ps.com
dkahn400 wrote:

With SPDs on the lowest 2 or 3 settings you can pull your foot...
Forum: UK February 6th 08, 06:54 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 11
Views: 326
Posted By [email protected]
"Ride report"

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ps.com
wrote:

Total mileage for day: 76 miles
Total ascent: 2,900 feet

Thanks for the...
Forum: UK February 6th 08, 06:40 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 35
Views: 1,514
Posted By [email protected]
Head torches

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(Alan Braggins) wrote:

Even blue flashing ones?

It would be interesting to see if the "they aren't...
Forum: UK February 5th 08, 10:21 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 31
Views: 1,417
Posted By [email protected]
Cleats - suitable for old legs?

Your advice and comments will be most helpful.

They are, they have been avidly read and will be applied from Friday
next week when I go talk to Mr Roberts of Croydon...

Thank you all.
--...
Forum: UK February 5th 08, 10:05 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 31
Views: 1,417
Posted By [email protected]
Cleats - suitable for old legs?

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"wafflycat" wrote:

I didn't start using clipless
pedals until I was in my forties. My husband...
Forum: UK February 5th 08, 10:01 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 31
Views: 1,417
Posted By [email protected]
Cleats - suitable for old legs?

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Brian G wrote:

Just to add my tuppenceworth to the replies above - I'm 61 and have used
Shimano SPDs for about...
Forum: UK February 5th 08, 10:01 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 31
Views: 1,417
Posted By [email protected]
Cleats - suitable for old legs?

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Anthony Campbell wrote:

I'LL be 75 this May and don't find any problem with cleats. When I first
used...
Forum: UK February 5th 08, 09:59 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 31
Views: 1,417
Posted By [email protected]
Cleats - suitable for old legs?

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Rob Morley wrote:

Is there a reason you
don't use regular toeclips and straps?

Stroke 7 years ago...
Forum: UK February 5th 08, 04:46 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 31
Views: 1,417
Posted By [email protected]
Cleats - suitable for old legs?

I am poised to lash out on a bespoke bike - a tourer.

One of the things I am being urged to consider specifying is cleats
and quick-release pedals.

I have seen people fall off when stationary,...
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