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Forum: Techniques June 14th 10, 02:11 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 28
Views: 2,202
Posted By bookieb
Axle and Spindle? Axle or Spindle?

On Jun 14, 9:42*am, Andre Jute wrote:
On Jun 14, 6:14*am, Dan O wrote:

On Jun 13, 9:35 pm, Andre Jute wrote:

I take...
Forum: UK January 8th 10, 02:12 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 8
Views: 826
Posted By bookieb
Torpedo 3 speed hub indexing help please

On Jan 7, 1:45*pm, wrote:
Dear All,

My wife's Brompton has a Torpedo (Spectro Sachs/Sram) 3 speed hub
which no longer seems to index.

Am I correct in...
Forum: Techniques January 6th 10, 12:43 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 16
Views: 731
Posted By bookieb
One (left) handed rider

On Jan 5, 8:20*am, Paul Slavchenko wrote:
A friend of mine has injured her right hand such that she cannot use
it to shift gears or brake on a bike. *She can still prop...
Forum: Techniques October 15th 09, 05:18 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 4
Views: 1,669
Posted By bookieb
Problem mounting Dia Compe 987 canti brakes

On Oct 15, 4:38*pm, Earl Grey wrote:
Hi,

I have 2 pairs of Dia Compe 987 canti brakes I pulled off a cyclocross
bike I bought a couple of years ago. I wanted to put them...
Forum: UK September 16th 09, 01:12 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 14
Views: 322
Posted By bookieb
28 spokes

On Sep 15, 3:56*pm, (D.M.
Procida) wrote:
I've ordered a wheel with a dynamo hub, for commuting: I asked for one
with 28 spokes. And now I'm getting...
Forum: UK May 27th 09, 10:56 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 44
Views: 868
Posted By bookieb
Free 1st Service: Worth the Effort?

On May 27, 10:12 am, Ace wrote:
On Wed, 27 May 2009 00:35:57 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:



I bought a new bike (Condor Fratello) a few weeks ago &...
Forum: UK May 25th 09, 04:34 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.transport.london,uk.railway
Replies: 42
Views: 1,243
Posted By bookieb
The past...

On May 24, 1:06 pm, Tom Anderson wrote:
On Sun, 24 May 2009, Marc wrote:
snip
Tom Anderson wrote:
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Cyclists back then must have been made of cast iron. Nobody had...
Forum: UK May 25th 09, 03:43 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 168
Views: 3,970
Posted By bookieb
The Unwritten Rules Of The Road (not for cyclists)

On May 24, 11:15 pm, JNugent wrote:
Chris Gerhard wrote:
JNugent wrote:
David Hansen wrote:

"Mr. Benn" %%@%%.% wrote this:

snip

Just to pick...
Forum: Techniques May 22nd 09, 03:55 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 22
Views: 5,167
Posted By bookieb
Advice on 700C rim and question regarding Mavic Reflex Clincher700C rims

On May 17, 10:00 pm, Jay Beattie wrote:
On May 17, 12:45 pm, AMuzi wrote:



Adrian Snyder wrote:
I have an older bike (SOMEC) that...
Forum: Techniques April 15th 09, 11:49 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 10
Views: 632
Posted By bookieb
alt. brake layout & safety

On Apr 15, 7:01 am, wrote:
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For no good reason, I want to run two back brakes and
no front brake.
snip

Does anyone know why this might possible be a dangerous...
Forum: UK April 6th 09, 03:00 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.transport,uk.railway
Replies: 89
Views: 1,482
Posted By bookieb
HOW dumb??

On Apr 5, 10:57 am, Tony Polson wrote:
"MatSav" matthew | dot | savage | at | dsl | dot | pipex | dot | com
wrote:

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Other, smaller English manufacturers...
Forum: UK March 31st 09, 02:09 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 12
Views: 600
Posted By bookieb
Pont de Normandie

On Mar 29, 2:09 pm, "citizen142" wrote:
I have hunted around the net concerning Pont de Normandie in Le Havre
and I am certain I don't want to go over it! Crossing the...
Forum: Techniques March 20th 09, 12:00 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 46
Views: 1,822
Posted By bookieb
Going clipless

On Mar 19, 11:09 pm, Andre Jute wrote:
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Is this a good idea for someone who all his life has used platform
pedals?


IMO, yes. Takes a little bit of getting used to,...
Forum: UK March 6th 09, 04:00 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 4
Views: 306
Posted By bookieb
Used Broms

On Mar 3, 10:50 pm, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
wrote:
A mate at choir is looking at used Bromptons. What do people think
they should be worth, if bidding on eBay? I...
Forum: UK March 6th 09, 03:46 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 19
Views: 823
Posted By bookieb
Releasing errant cotter-pin

On Mar 6, 2:27 pm, _
wrote:
On Fri, 6 Mar 2009 06:07:46 -0800 (PST), bookieb wrote:
On Mar 6, 1:32 pm, "
...
Forum: UK March 6th 09, 02:07 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 19
Views: 823
Posted By bookieb
Releasing errant cotter-pin

On Mar 6, 1:32 pm, "
wrote:
Ladies Raliegh Town bike. Probably about 10-12 years old. Bottom
bracket has a lot of slop in it and I was going to...
Forum: UK March 3rd 09, 02:02 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 52
Views: 2,172
Posted By bookieb
Bottom Bracket - changing Ball Bearings y/n ?

On Feb 27, 4:51 pm, "Rick Hughes" wrote:
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# I go ahead and do this ... cost is only for 22 1/4" balls

# I put the existing 9 ball cages back in for now, and...
Forum: General February 16th 09, 04:16 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 16
Views: 971
Posted By bookieb
Wireless computer batteries

On Feb 14, 9:35 pm, Andrew Price wrote:
On Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:23:26 -0500,

(It's Chris) wrote:
Chris, why don't you contact the
...
Forum: UK January 14th 09, 04:53 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 28
Views: 866
Posted By bookieb
Heavy loads and a feeling of impending shimmy

On Jan 14, 4:04 pm, Peter Clinch wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote:

snip
Peter Clinch wrote:
But at that sort of weight level you might want to start thinking about
...
Forum: UK December 12th 08, 03:57 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 17
Views: 408
Posted By bookieb
Helmet Cam?

On Dec 11, 11:42 am, "Lee" wrote:
I am interested in making up a Helmet Cam, switchable between pushbike,
motorbike and car ..

How would I go about building...
Forum: Techniques October 10th 08, 04:58 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Replies: 47
Views: 1,868
Posted By bookieb
First mail-order bike, and first used bike from aless-thank-knowledgeable rider.

On Oct 9, 4:54 am, Ryan Cousineau wrote:
In article ,

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The Look Ergostem is adjustable for both height and reach (it has...
Forum: General October 8th 08, 07:28 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc
Replies: 26
Views: 935
Posted By bookieb
Compensation options?

On Oct 7, 9:37 pm, wrote:
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So here's my question: it seems to me that the dog owner is liable
for what happened. There is a leash law. OTOH, I am loath to...
Forum: UK October 7th 08, 03:08 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 79
Views: 2,009
Posted By bookieb
FAQ?

On Oct 6, 7:58 pm, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
wrote:
It's been suggested that a faq would help defuse the flamewars. I
have started a draft. Suggestions welcome here,...
Forum: UK October 7th 08, 01:22 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 31
Views: 992
Posted By bookieb
Cycling accidents - British TV documentary

On Oct 7, 12:29 pm, "OG" wrote:
"Ian Jackson" wrote in message

...

In article
...
Forum: UK October 1st 08, 05:16 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 9
Views: 546
Posted By bookieb
Kevlar Tyres

On Oct 1, 4:56 pm, phil wrote:
What's the score with kevlar tyres?

Do any of you have an opinion on them, belts or beads.

1. Beads are for the anti puncture but...
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