Forum: UK
September 15th 11, 10:32 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 43
Views: 563
Me and my bride
On Thu, 15 Sep 2011, Simon Mason wrote:
On Sep 15, 6:52*am, Bertie Wooster wrote:
On Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:20:57 +0100, (Roger Merriman)
wrote:
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Forum: UK
August 5th 11, 11:20 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 503
V brake blocks
On Fri, 5 Aug 2011, Mike Lewis wrote:
What are decent ones please. The factory ones on my Marin always sound
like they have grit in them.
Kool-Stop...
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Forum: UK
July 30th 11, 06:57 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 535
Revenge of the bottom bracket
On Sat, 30 Jul 2011, Rob Morley wrote:
On Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:05:44 +0100
Tom Anderson wrote:
Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about a wobbly bottom...
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Forum: UK
July 29th 11, 06:05 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 535
Revenge of the bottom bracket
Hello!
Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about a wobbly bottom
bracket last month. I finally took it into a LBS to get a new BB this
week, but all did not go well.
My old BB has...
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Forum: UK
July 11th 11, 10:23 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 214
A new sort of Soho club.
On Sun, 10 Jul 2011, Simon Mason wrote:
Great idea for a cycle storage cum gym cum shower facility in central
London.
A cum shower? Might catch on in Soho, i suppose.
tom
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Forum: UK
July 6th 11, 10:44 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 333
Cyclist shunted by moped rider.
On Wed, 6 Jul 2011, Simon Mason wrote:
On Jul 6, 6:10*pm, Squashme wrote:
On Jul 6, 4:43*pm, Simon Mason wrote:
It won't put him off cycling...
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Forum: UK
June 27th 11, 11:00 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 340
Play in bottom bracket and pedals
I have both!
If i hold on to the cranks on either side of my bottom bracket (which is a
sealed cartridge type, square taper and so on) and wiggle, i can get the
axle to yaw visibly.
If i hold a...
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Forum: UK
April 6th 11, 11:09 PM Posted to uk.net.news.moderation,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 3
Views: 166
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Forum: UK
March 24th 11, 01:05 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 45
Views: 815
Filter lights
On Wed, 23 Mar 2011, JNugent wrote:
On 23/03/2011 10:49, Tony Raven wrote:
wrote:
I don't know that I've ever seen anyone do that (and have certainly...
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Forum: UK
March 24th 11, 01:03 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 45
Views: 815
Filter lights
On Wed, 23 Mar 2011, Tom Crispin wrote:
The other day I was waiting to turn right at a set of lights. The main
light went green but my filter light remained off. The driver in the car
behind...
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Forum: UK
February 21st 11, 11:12 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 253
Choosing a new front mech
On Mon, 21 Feb 2011, thirty-six wrote:
On Feb 20, 8:01*pm, Tom Anderson wrote:
I have a Shimano C051 front mech which has delivered years of sterling
service. It has...
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Forum: UK
February 20th 11, 08:01 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 253
Choosing a new front mech
Hello!
I have a Shimano C051 front mech which has delivered years of sterling
service. It has recently seized up. It is currently soaking up a bit of
WD-40, in preparation for a session with some...
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Forum: UK
January 28th 11, 09:22 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 11
Views: 299
Drivetrain slipping when freewheeling
On Wed, 26 Jan 2011, thirty-six wrote:
On Jan 25, 11:34*pm, Tom Anderson wrote:
On Tue, 25 Jan 2011, J-P Stacey wrote:
The freewheel clutch is gummed up, get some...
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Forum: UK
January 25th 11, 11:34 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 11
Views: 299
Drivetrain slipping when freewheeling
On Tue, 25 Jan 2011, J-P Stacey wrote:
The freewheel clutch is gummed up, get some light oil into the
freewheel internals. *
Brilliant, thank you - I will try that tomorrow...
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Forum: UK
January 18th 11, 12:44 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 3
Views: 641
Cheap lights using CR123 batteries
On Sun, 16 Jan 2011, Rob Morley wrote:
On Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:42:06 +0000
Tom Anderson wrote:
Are there any? I need some backup lights, and it'd be nice to use the...
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Forum: UK
January 16th 11, 12:42 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 3
Views: 641
Cheap lights using CR123 batteries
Well,
Are there any? I need some backup lights, and it'd be nice to use the same
batteries as my main light.
Cheers,
tom
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We are going to have to be speculative, but there is good and
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Forum: UK
January 3rd 11, 02:57 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 176
Tyre pump
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010, Ian Smith wrote:
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010, PeterL wrote:
Could I please have a recommendation for a type pump, preferably
with a gauge and...
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Forum: General
December 11th 10, 09:51 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,238
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Forum: UK
December 7th 10, 08:54 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.transport
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Replies: 6
Views: 165
Attempted coup in moderated cycling group
On Tue, 7 Dec 2010, Mr. Benn wrote:
There is an attempted coup under way in uk.net.news.config at the
moment. The cyclists are attempting to oust the psycholists. The
psycholists are...
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Forum: UK
December 5th 10, 11:14 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 17
Views: 410
A realistic approach on bad cycling, by cyclists
On Sun, 5 Dec 2010, Marie wrote:
http://justcycling.myfastforum.org/sutra177924.php
It looks like a fair amount of sense has been posted here.
No, just the usual victim mentality crap. Saying...
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Forum: UK
November 27th 10, 02:29 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.legal
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,636
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Forum: UK
November 24th 10, 09:40 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 32
Views: 830
Hopes dashed.
On Tue, 23 Nov 2010, Tom Crispin wrote:
It seems that this post was too sensitive for Jackson's Junta.
I object in the strongest possible terms to this epithet.
The problem with this term is the...
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Forum: UK
November 14th 10, 12:08 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 1
Views: 161
A long shot - opening up a Smart Polaris light?
Hi all,
I have an aged Smart Polaris 5-LED headlamp:
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/lights/front/product/ii-5-led-32399
The switch is broken; the light is currently off, and i...
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Forum: UK
October 23rd 10, 09:17 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 29
Views: 412
Pedal reflectors
On Fri, 22 Oct 2010, Ian Smith wrote:
On Thu, 21 Oct 2010, Adam Lea wrote:
You can get clipless pedals that are designed to accept reflectors:
...
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Forum: UK
October 19th 10, 10:16 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 29
Views: 412
Pedal reflectors
On Tue, 19 Oct 2010, Ian Smith wrote:
On Tue, 19 Oct 2010, Mr. Benn wrote:
Wacko Jacko of the moderated group says the subject of pedal
reflectors is...
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