Forum: UK
January 13th 10, 10:11 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 103
Views: 1,781
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Forum: UK
January 13th 10, 10:07 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 103
Views: 1,781
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Forum: UK
November 23rd 09, 05:21 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 16
Views: 632
Brakes in the rain
WD40 should never be applied to a bike
That's better in my opinion. WD40 is so thin it removes existing
lubricant before disappearing itself.
Jon
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Forum: UK
October 12th 09, 09:15 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 77
Views: 2,523
The Busway
Tom Crispin writes:
There will be a 2.5m to 4m wide cycle lane alongside this:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPkeLR5wnhA
where they have disabled comments so...
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Forum: UK
September 28th 09, 10:17 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 14
Views: 626
Velodrome direction
Something that's bothered me on and off for years.
Do all velodromes go anti-clockwise ?
Jon
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Forum: UK
September 14th 09, 12:16 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 23
Views: 851
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Forum: UK
September 4th 09, 08:14 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 275
Large thighs 'may protect heart'
From Auntie Beeb.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8236384.stm
ok my body doesn't look anything like the one in the picture but I
pass the circumference test.
Jon
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Forum: UK
August 1st 09, 10:12 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 12
Views: 423
Chains and things
Besides the width, as Nigel points out, those little cogs have
carefully designed hills to help the chain climb to the next largest
cog at the point where there is least discontinuity between old...
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Forum: UK
July 25th 09, 08:26 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 12
Views: 489
Anyone fancy a ride on this?
"Graham Harrison" writes:
http://www.andygraham.net/railbike/railbike.htm
I wonder how quick it is?
We've got something nearly as fast in the form of...
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Forum: UK
June 16th 09, 05:57 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,243
Particulate pollution
"Just zis Guy, you know?" writes:
Taxis are also more efficient urban people movers than the private
car, they do not spend eight to ten hours a day consuming twice...
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Forum: UK
June 11th 09, 01:41 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,243
Particulate pollution
lardyninja writes:
Really noticed the pollution over the last few days, coughing like
crazy
With so many people switching to diesel cars the particulate problem
has got...
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Forum: UK
June 7th 09, 09:13 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 733
Problems with Kudu Bikes
"Gennaro" writes:
(2) The payment was done on the same day
I thought the law dictated that payment is only taken when the goods
really are on their way out. I'm fed up...
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Forum: UK
June 5th 09, 03:03 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 356
Views: 5,022
Near fatality - Peckham
Tom Crispin writes:
Maybe I'm being a bit sensitive, but the advice *Ride primary.*
suggests that the victim was riding in an unsafe road position.
also...
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Forum: UK
June 2nd 09, 02:30 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 13
Views: 640
cycling shorts
bugbear writes:
Can anybody recommend brand/outlet/supplier?
Use your local shop(s). That's about it.
Jon
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Forum: UK
June 1st 09, 09:25 PM Posted to uk.net.news.config,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 1,102
Views: 18,518
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Forum: UK
May 27th 09, 03:28 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 8
Views: 348
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Forum: UK
April 27th 09, 10:53 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 110
Views: 2,572
Why don't they use carbon capture for cars?
Doug writes:
A large tank on the roof with a compressor to store the exhaust gases.
That's old technology. What you need is an ATMOS system. It comes with
a satnav too. "This...
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Forum: UK
April 15th 09, 03:46 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 173
Views: 2,099
County green family award.
Yes you're most certainly better than both.
"Simon Mason" writes:
11) Our garden lights are all solar powered and we have never owned a
patio heater.
You use...
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Forum: UK
April 4th 09, 08:34 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 303
Keep fit in your car.
"Simon Mason" writes:
http://www.simonmason.karoo.net/zfit.jpg
So say Diamond Insurance.
I've often wondered if this company is even legal.
What if a company...
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Forum: UK
March 3rd 09, 06:20 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 17
Views: 641
Vauxhall Corsa advert
Jolly Polly writes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeYab0pGboc
Very similar to Sinclair's A-bike. I saw one in Ben Haywards in Cambridge.
Jon
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Forum: UK
February 24th 09, 03:26 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 310
Wearing shorts makes it warmer
writes:
I wear tights with shorts over them and if I get too warm on the ride
back in the afternoon, I can roll up the tights to knee level.
What is the point of wearing tights...
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Forum: UK
February 1st 09, 03:58 PM Posted to uk.transport,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 904
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Forum: UK
January 21st 09, 10:16 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,311
Saddle Position
"POHB" writes:
"Saxman" wrote
That's a good idea, as bums can differ as much as fingerprints.
Specialized do an arseometer that measures the width of your...
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Forum: UK
January 9th 09, 10:05 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 40
Views: 672
Puncture proof tyres
writes:
On 9 Jan, 08:45, "Darth." wrote:
I have a new 8-mile commute in London and seem to be suffering a lot
of punctures. Â*At the moment I have Specialized Roubaix...
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Forum: UK
December 9th 08, 06:27 PM Posted to cam.transport,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 432
Views: 8,427
Run into from side by red light jumper
DavidM writes:
Congratulations on a satisfactory outcome. Sounds like it was far from
stress free though. Interesting that you mention 3rd party cover for
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