Forum: UK
November 16th 10, 06:53 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 128
Views: 853
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...
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Forum: UK
November 12th 10, 10:14 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 17
Views: 386
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...
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Forum: UK
October 4th 10, 10:24 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 267
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...
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Forum: UK
September 27th 10, 10:47 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 24
Views: 320
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...
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Forum: UK
September 19th 10, 04:05 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 17
Views: 515
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Forum: UK
June 9th 10, 09:06 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 140
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...
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Forum: UK
May 23rd 10, 08:37 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 179
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!...
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Forum: UK
May 10th 10, 07:41 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 21
Views: 952
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...
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Forum: UK
April 5th 10, 07:06 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 185
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Forum: UK
April 1st 10, 03:10 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 11
Views: 731
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...
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Forum: UK
March 31st 10, 07:41 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 11
Views: 731
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...
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Forum: UK
March 5th 10, 12:54 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 16
Views: 429
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...
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Forum: UK
December 29th 09, 09:45 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 198
New Bike Forum
chris French wrote:
In message , Roger Merriman
writes
Tom Crispin wrote:
On Sun, 27...
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Forum: UK
December 27th 09, 01:37 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 198
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...
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Forum: UK
December 21st 09, 07:10 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 502
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...
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Forum: UK
November 19th 09, 12:01 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 23
Views: 633
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...
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Forum: UK
November 3rd 09, 07:28 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 238
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...
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Forum: UK
October 31st 09, 04:30 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 26
Views: 815
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...
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Forum: UK
October 30th 09, 07:58 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 26
Views: 815
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...
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Forum: UK
October 17th 09, 04:57 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 350
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...
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Forum: UK
October 17th 09, 04:35 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 1
Views: 229
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...
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Forum: UK
October 13th 09, 10:17 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 8
Views: 644
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Forum: UK
October 9th 09, 08:14 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 450
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...
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Forum: UK
October 8th 09, 05:17 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 189
Views: 6,866
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...
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Forum: UK
October 8th 09, 05:15 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 189
Views: 6,866
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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