Forum: UK
April 28th 08, 11:17 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 344
Warranty on a Buckled Wheel?
I have something of an awkward dilemma.
A few weeks ago I bought a Genesis Skyline on my firm's Cycle2Work
scheme. Unfortunately, the scheme is set up through Halfords, so I
had to order the bike...
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Forum: UK
March 2nd 08, 01:04 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,146
Wheel truing
On 1 Mar, 11:35, Jonathan Campbell wrote:
Is there any point in me learning to true wheels? From reading books, it
seems relatively straightforward.
There's a pretty...
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Forum: UK
February 24th 08, 12:07 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 503
Securing Components
On 24 Feb, 06:05, "Pete Biggs"
wrote:
wrote:
Excited at the prosepect of a new commuter (Geneis Skyline), I idly
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Forum: UK
February 23rd 08, 06:31 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 503
Securing Components
Excited at the prosepect of a new commuter (Geneis Skyline), I idly
asked the price of Pinhead locking skewers + seat post clamps to
secure my new steed. I'm still reeling from the shock.
Some...
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Forum: UK
February 8th 08, 01:19 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 54
Views: 1,815
Sheldon Brown
"Sheldon's wife Harriet sent out mail this morning saying that Sheldon
Brown
died of a massive heart attack last night."
This is truly terrible news. There must be few cyclists who...
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Forum: UK
January 30th 08, 10:17 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 509
Single Speed Commuter - Genesis Skyline?
My company is doing the cycle to work scheme (through Hellfords - but
they'll source most bikes) and it seems rude not to add a third to the
stable. Plus, I've hankered after a single speed for a...
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Forum: UK
August 29th 07, 01:09 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 12
Views: 856
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Forum: UK
August 28th 07, 05:36 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,221
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Forum: UK
August 10th 07, 01:42 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 386
Dangerous bike
On 10 Aug, 11:43, elyob wrote:
snip
One bruised gonad later I decided it is time to replace everything.
/snip
Sounds a little drastic to me...
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Forum: UK
August 2nd 07, 10:05 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 19
Views: 636
Hiring a fast bike?
On Aug 1, 10:00 pm, "news.plus.net" i-am-a-ro...@little-pink-
nose.com wrote:
Look up your local club and get to know the Chain Gang. That way you'll
soon know someone with a posh...
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Forum: UK
July 11th 07, 08:58 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 12
Views: 398
todays commute
On 11 Jul, 19:34, Mark
wrote:
Clipless pedals give up to 30% more power. 'Cos you can also pull up on
the pedals they...
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Forum: UK
June 30th 07, 02:55 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 50
Views: 848
Cyclecraft: Exceptions
On 30 Jun, 13:53, Danny Colyer wrote:
It fails to take account of the facts that using a horn can be part of
avoiding a potential collision and that on many cycles it...
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Forum: UK
June 21st 07, 10:11 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 234
Blackwell Tunnel - Cycleable?
Thanks for the responses - all very useful. I rather expected the
Blackwell Tunnel wasn't suitable, but it looked so tempting on the
map!
I have to say, I'm rather looking forward to discovering a...
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Forum: UK
June 21st 07, 02:31 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 860
Left turning buses
On 20 Jun, 18:42, "The other view point, there is one you know..."
wrote:
Wonder if any car drivers have started doing the same, for a similar
reason as you...
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Forum: UK
June 21st 07, 02:21 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 234
Blackwell Tunnel - Cycleable?
I'm moving house to Greenwich in a couple of weeks and am trying to
decide on a new commuting route to Holborn. The new place is very
close to the white elephant formerly known as the Millenium Dome...
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Forum: UK
June 20th 07, 01:34 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 860
Left turning buses
On 20 Jun, 13:01, Haggis McMutton wrote:
Out of interest, why do you record your journeys?
I record my commutes in central London because I'm fed up with the
level of abuse...
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Forum: UK
June 4th 07, 08:47 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 385
Pac-a-mac and similar
On 3 Jun, 19:06, Peter Clinch wrote:
/Ususally/ these thing work by pushing everything through the open
pocket-entrance from the back, so in the end the pocket is
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Forum: UK
June 1st 07, 01:36 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,900
Weak Braking - Shimano 105
On 1 Jun, 11:41, "Pete Biggs"
wrote:
or 3) There was nothing wrong with the cable at all and actually the
braking is just as good as before...
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Forum: UK
June 1st 07, 12:21 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,900
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Forum: UK
May 30th 07, 06:38 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,900
Weak Braking - Shimano 105
Thanks for the all responses - they're very helpful.
I've already taken the bar tape off to inspect the exterior of the
cables (no visible damage or kinks) but haven't had the insides out
yet. I'll...
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Forum: UK
May 30th 07, 05:03 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,900
Weak Braking - Shimano 105
You have either stretched that cable, or it has slipped through the nut
at the actual brake.
That's what I thought at first, but even with the cable very (i.e.
too) tight, I can't get the brake...
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Forum: UK
May 30th 07, 02:55 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,900
Weak Braking - Shimano 105
Since I exfoliated the more padded area of my anatomy on a stretch of
wet tarmac, my rear brake has been acting up. I have a full and
unrestricted range of moment in the lever (Shimano 105) but...
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Forum: UK
May 29th 07, 05:55 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,075
Didn't get arrested ...
On 25 May, 22:47, Paul Boyd wrote:
The whole thing just seems to serve to antagonize motorists. I can't
understand why cyclists would want to do that - we have enough trouble
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Forum: UK
April 3rd 07, 12:52 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 11
Views: 254
UV Bikelight
On 2 Apr, 11:55, Anthony Jones wrote:
_ wrote:
It might be an interesting experiment, but my guess is that using UV leds
will make you appear no more...
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Forum: UK
April 1st 07, 06:00 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 11
Views: 254
UV Bikelight
I recently passed close to a blacklight in my flourescent commuting
attire and was stunned by just quite how visible I was. The effect is
dramatic, even with faded / dirty material.
That got me...
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