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Forum: UK November 16th 10, 06:53 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 128
Views: 853
Posted By Phil Cook
High powered lighting on cycles

ash wrote:

On Nov 16, 12:31*pm, FrengaX wrote:
On Nov 16, 9:54*am, ash wrote:

As the technology moves rapidly forward in cycle lighting...
Forum: UK November 12th 10, 10:14 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 17
Views: 386
Posted By Phil Cook
Windscreen A-pillars!

Derek C wrote:

While my car is being repaired after being shunted from behind, I have
been loaned a nice new Astra. One thing I noticed immediately is that
it has huge double windscreen A-pillars...
Forum: UK October 4th 10, 10:24 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 6
Views: 267
Posted By Phil Cook
Not enough hire bikes?

Doug wrote:

I heard on the radio news that many London hire bike stands are
completely empty during commute periods and so bikes are unavailable.

I've often found the opposite. Hire stations...
Forum: UK September 27th 10, 10:47 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 24
Views: 320
Posted By Phil Cook
Beware handymen at work

Tony Raven wrote:

Twice...

chris French wrote:

Your not suggesting Dave has been on holiday to Scotland are you? :-)

The driver must have been...
Forum: UK September 19th 10, 04:05 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 17
Views: 515
Posted By Phil Cook
Should cyclists beware of computer controlled cars?

Adam Lea wrote:

The time will come eventually when cars will be completely automated
with the driver relegated to passenger status.

That is ultimately the only way to put a serious dent in...
Forum: UK June 9th 10, 09:06 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 2
Views: 140
Posted By Phil Cook
Penny Farthing... for farmers!

GT wrote:

Thunder thighs...

http://uk.autoblog.com/2010/06/08/video-penny-farthing-reborn-as-monsterbike/

Don't let Doug see it though - remember, a wheel like that *has* to be a
dangerous...
Forum: UK May 23rd 10, 08:37 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 4
Views: 179
Posted By Phil Cook
Should cyclists use Ellimans?

Squashme wrote:

Should cyclists use Ellimans? There's a suggestion of a kind of a side-
effect he-

http://tinyurl.com/38ayzam

That's an interesting left hand drive machine he's got there!...
Forum: UK May 10th 10, 07:41 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 21
Views: 952
Posted By Phil Cook
Cycle race - course?

JMS wrote:

On Sun, 9 May 2010 20:56:02 +0100, "Graham Harrison"
wrote:

snip


Well, today was the Andover Whs (Inc. Wessex VTTA Championship) on...
Forum: UK April 5th 10, 07:06 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 4
Views: 185
Posted By Phil Cook
Fabian Cancellara wins Tour of Flanders classic

Uncle Spam wrote:

a cycling story on the bbc....!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8600042.stm

Wonders never cease. However they don't mention the exploits of...
Forum: UK April 1st 10, 03:10 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 11
Views: 731
Posted By Phil Cook
No more postie on his bike

Roger Merriman wrote:

Phil Cook wrote:

A high capacity trolley can carry 70kg of mail.

um even the wee trolly can manage that with some inventive packing...
Forum: UK March 31st 10, 07:41 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 11
Views: 731
Posted By Phil Cook
No more postie on his bike

Ian Smith wrote:

On Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:17:56 +0000, Roger Merriman wrote:
Graham Harrison wrote:

I thought this juxtaposed...
Forum: UK March 5th 10, 12:54 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 16
Views: 429
Posted By Phil Cook
Dreadful railings to go.

Doug wrote:

On 4 Mar, 23:38, Tom Anderson wrote:

Yes I have noticed railings being replaced by bollards in several
places...

Yes they will be missed for bike locking but...
Forum: UK December 29th 09, 09:45 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 5
Views: 198
Posted By Phil Cook
New Bike Forum

chris French wrote:

In message , Roger Merriman
writes
Tom Crispin wrote:

On Sun, 27...
Forum: UK December 27th 09, 01:37 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 5
Views: 198
Posted By Phil Cook
New Bike Forum

Around the world in 800 days wrote:

We have just launched a new touring / around the world touring bike forum
and review database.

Oh great. Just what the world needs another web forum! Some of...
Forum: UK December 21st 09, 07:10 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 6
Views: 502
Posted By Phil Cook
Cycling books... a list

Nige Danton wrote:

Apologies for the slow follow up. Here's a start on the list - the format is
author, title and arranged in alphabetical order of the author:

If you have suggestions about how...
Forum: UK November 19th 09, 12:01 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 23
Views: 633
Posted By Phil Cook
Cyclist turning right.

JNugent wrote:

Doug wrote:

This horrifying but all too familiar situation is clearly shown in the
cartoon by Brick.

http://www.brickbats.co.uk/Cartoons/Roadhog.gif

What has it to do...
Forum: UK November 3rd 09, 07:28 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 5
Views: 238
Posted By Phil Cook
Ghent 6 Day

Jan wrote:

Just bought our tickets for Ghent, first time to the 6 day. Would appreciate
if anyone has been if they have any hints or tips. ( or know of any relevant
forums to ask at)
Have...
Forum: UK October 31st 09, 04:30 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 26
Views: 815
Posted By Phil Cook
Cycling in the Autumn

Tom Crispin wrote:

On Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:09:21 +0000, Marc
wrote:

Which bit needs replacment? If it's the "hook" I can live with that as I
can just cut and...
Forum: UK October 30th 09, 07:58 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 26
Views: 815
Posted By Phil Cook
Cycling in the Autumn

Tom Crispin wrote:

On Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:00:10 -0000, "Trevor A Panther"
wrote:

if you are looking at towing a canoe I would probably suggest the heavier...
Forum: UK October 17th 09, 04:57 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 6
Views: 350
Posted By Phil Cook
LEJOG record attempt.

Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:

On Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:44:21 +0100, "Simon Mason"
wrote:

James Cracknell and team attempt LEJOG record...
Forum: UK October 17th 09, 04:35 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 1
Views: 229
Posted By Phil Cook
Track Cycling World Cup Classic Manchester

Track Cycling World Cup Classic Manchester 30 Oct -1 Nov

According to Freeguide the Beeb will be showing coverage of this on
the red button 1900 to 2300 on Friday.
--
Phil Cook looking north over...
Forum: UK October 13th 09, 10:17 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 8
Views: 644
Posted By Phil Cook
"Stop the deaths of cyclists by HGVs"

PeterG wrote:

On Oct 13, 7:22*pm, "OG" wrote:
"Doug" wrote in message

...
Forum: UK October 9th 09, 08:14 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 10
Views: 450
Posted By Phil Cook
Short spokes, spoke angles

Alan Braggins wrote:

I'm building a 5 speed SA alloy hub into a 20" (406) rim for a folding bike.
The hub rims are quite a lot larger than the previous hub.

If I build it 2-cross, I need spokes...
Forum: UK October 8th 09, 05:17 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 189
Views: 6,866
Posted By Phil Cook
Chain cleaners and lights questions

Ben C wrote:

On 2009-10-08, Ian Smith wrote:
[...]
In fact, the whole notion that 'lubrication' is what matters is bogus.
A clean dry chain runs acceptably.

A...
Forum: UK October 8th 09, 05:15 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 189
Views: 6,866
Posted By Phil Cook
Chain cleaners and lights questions

Alan Braggins wrote:

In article , Señor Chris wrote:
Adam Lea wrote:

http://bicycletutor.com/no-wd40-bike-chain/

"spraying this stuff on your...
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