Forum: UK
June 10th 08, 07:36 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 126
Views: 2,232
Cycling to the gym is a "stroke of genius"
On 10/06/2008 18:30, burtthebike said,
But just why are they wearing flotation aids on their heads when they
cycle?
Think about it for just a second. Clues? Children, school, insurers,...
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Forum: UK
June 8th 08, 09:41 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 18
Views: 718
Rear hub brake repair
On 08/06/2008 20:57, techpro said,
I have sent them an email through eBay but I will be quite surprised
if I receive a reply. It would be rare to find an eBay seller that is
interested once...
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Forum: UK
June 8th 08, 06:20 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 13
Views: 472
Misplaced sense of adventure
On 08/06/2008 18:06, naked_draughtsman said,
There's a lot of bridelways which turn into footpaths and dead end
footpaths/bridleways around here, most of them at county boundaries. It's
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Forum: UK
June 7th 08, 10:47 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 13
Views: 472
Misplaced sense of adventure
On 07/06/2008 20:46, Colin Reed said,
Plus, the field at the east end of the path is now waist high with
wheat! After battling through that (had to dismount and push) I found
that the end of...
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Forum: UK
June 7th 08, 12:47 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 14
Views: 448
Assaulted
On 06/06/2008 21:19, Dervin said,
What would anyone else do in this situation. He even had his window rolled
down and I could have reached in and smacked him one.
I would have been very tempted...
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Forum: UK
June 7th 08, 12:46 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 261
Seen tonight.
On 07/06/2008 01:15, Martin said,
Just got in, and whilst I was out I saw this:
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Forum: UK
June 6th 08, 07:31 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 387
rear derailleur woes....(possibly)
On 06/06/2008 18:05, suer said,
But even with new chainrings, it still slips horribly on the big
chainring if I push down hard on the pedals, yet is well-behaved on the
middle chainring.
I...
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Forum: UK
June 6th 08, 11:24 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,167
One for Nuxxman.
On 05/06/2008 20:46, Nick Kew said,
"Cyclists will be stopped and ... "
The first of those sounds like something that, if applied to
motorists, would rapidly be challenged and ruled...
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Forum: UK
June 5th 08, 06:27 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,167
One for Nuxxman.
On 05/06/2008 17:53, Simon Mason said,
Here's yet another example of the war on the cyclist. Police yet again
targetting innocent cyclists who are doing nobody any harm at all. Can't
they...
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Forum: UK
June 4th 08, 05:16 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 228
External bearing bottom brackets
On 04/06/2008 17:10, Tom Anderson said,
There are pluses and minuses.. Some claim the bearings are more prone
having the grease washed out. You can service them with care (my old
LX one...
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Forum: UK
May 29th 08, 06:49 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 530
Bike Computers on Suspension Forks
On Thu, 29 May 2008 18:09:23 +0100, Steve C wrote:
I need to buy a new bike computer after my previous one was stolen
(along with my bike... ). I was told by someone that you can't use
...
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Forum: UK
May 20th 08, 09:23 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 278
Best value mountain bike
On 20/05/2008 21:07, Blue Frog said,
I'm looking for a good quality and light mountain bike for around £500
maybe more. Could anyone recommend the best value?
I bought a Marin Palisades Trail...
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Forum: UK
May 20th 08, 06:44 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 21
Views: 894
Red light jumper gets short shrift.
On 19/05/2008 23:26, Tom Crispin said,
Yes, the toucan crossings I am thinking about in particular have
things that took like small CCTV cameras pointed at cyclists and
pedestrians. One of...
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Forum: UK
May 14th 08, 07:16 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 97
Views: 2,458
What did he do that for!?
On 14/05/2008 18:15, Tom Crispin said,
I have heard from a friend that Boris Johnson walked into On Your Bike
in Tooley Street today and bought a h*lm*t.
Why?
Why not? It's his choice.
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Forum: UK
May 11th 08, 06:48 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,631
Cycle Paths or Not?
On 11/05/2008 18:08, Zog The Undeniable said,
.... and no
safer or quicker than riding on the pavement, which is rightly illegal.
Unless the council use some of their magic white paint, then...
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Forum: UK
May 10th 08, 04:13 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,709
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Forum: UK
May 10th 08, 04:08 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,631
Cycle Paths or Not?
On 10/05/2008 15:17, Steve C said,
So what do posters want? Dutch style cycling infrastructure and a ban
for cyclists from using the roads, or to be allowed to use roads as
any other vehicle,...
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Forum: UK
May 10th 08, 03:56 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 266
How!? Why!?
On 10/05/2008 07:35, Tom Crispin said,
She managed to get this rare shot of a tumble. (The boy was unhurt
other than a scrape on the knee).
www.johnballcycling.org.uk/photos/tumble
Notice...
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Forum: UK
May 9th 08, 06:22 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,939
Derailleur hanger
On 09/05/2008 15:55, Weatherlawyer said,
Is this a joke?
If I hadn't checked the link I'd have thought the idea ridiculous.
Why should it be a joke? Many bikes have replaceable hangers - it's...
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Forum: UK
May 3rd 08, 10:40 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 21
Views: 703
**&^%$($ insects!!
On 02/05/2008 21:35, Colin Reed said,
Seriously a case of
head down as much as possible, and breathe through the nose!
Think of them as additional protein ;-)
--
Paul...
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Forum: UK
April 30th 08, 07:19 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,159
Horn Blowing = Lion's Roar?
On 29/04/2008 19:08, naked_draughtsman said,
They sometimes work well on pedestrians who ignore bells and/or step out in
front of you (but again, most don't think they've done anything...
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Forum: UK
April 30th 08, 07:16 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 14
Views: 578
Norwich: HGVs to be allowed in cycle lanes
On 30/04/2008 14:35, wafflycat said,
http://tinyurl.com/55x3dm
Look at the date of the article - it's 1st..... oh no, it is apparently
real! There is another scheme afoot to change the side of...
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Forum: UK
April 25th 08, 04:40 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,291
Do the "facility-of-the-month" photos work?
On 24/04/2008 22:12, Ben C said,
I meant the Netherlands. No reason to think it's specifically in
Holland.
(googles to see what the difference is) Well, I never knew that!
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Paul...
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Forum: UK
April 25th 08, 04:38 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 34
Views: 974
ASA and H*****ts
On 24/04/2008 23:16, Martin Dann said,
http://consultations.southglos.gov.uk/inovem/consult.ti/AztecWestRoundaboutbuspriority/consultationHome
I can't find that plan anywhere, is there a...
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Forum: UK
April 24th 08, 06:56 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 34
Views: 974
ASA and H*****ts
On 24/04/2008 18:03, burtthebike said,
http://consultations.southglos.gov.uk/inovem/consult.ti/AztecWestRoundaboutbuspriority/consultationHome
I've just had a look at the plan. Are they mad? Is...
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