Forum: UK
September 16th 09, 10:21 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 267
Another cranky idea....
On Sep 14, 11:20*pm,
(D.M. Procida) wrote:
It'll be an interesting scene where that particular chain gets thrown
off.
Probably at the first corner. ...
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Forum: UK
September 8th 09, 03:08 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 0
Views: 178
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Forum: UK
July 28th 09, 07:53 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 12
Views: 489
Anyone fancy a ride on this?
On Jul 25, 8:08*am, Simon Brooke wrote:
With flanged wheels it could be very fast - very low rolling
resistance, and the recumbent position means relatively good
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Forum: UK
July 20th 09, 11:16 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 475
Pedal power replaces Petrol power
On Jul 19, 10:00*pm, Fig wrote:
I noticed, last night, that the site of a former petrol station in Chalk *
Farm, North London, now has a shiney new bike shop on it.
A sign of...
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Forum: UK
July 6th 09, 08:53 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,147
Thoughts on folders that ride well
On Jul 5, 1:44*am, Simon Brooke wrote:
At the other end of the scale Dahon offer their Mu SL, at 8.3Kg, which
seems a lot more realistic for a bike one is actually going...
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Forum: UK
June 26th 09, 10:58 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 34
Views: 685
Mudguards ( the lack of)
On Jun 26, 10:46*am, Rob Horton wrote:
Who's Stan?
Assuming you're not taking the mickey, imagine the word name with an
additional 'a' between the first two...
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Forum: UK
March 9th 09, 02:34 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 370
Donk, donk, donk...
My new toy (Dahon Mu SL, 6 weeks or so old) is giving me grief. Once
every left pedal down stroke, there is a gentle "donking" sound.
What's causing it?
I've tried narrowing down options thus:
* ...
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Forum: UK
October 7th 08, 09:02 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 36
Views: 840
Tactile paving
On Oct 4, 10:07*pm, Ian Smith wrote:
Unfortunately they've universally implemented measures that encourage
cyclists onto the pedestrian only side.
Not only that, but...
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Forum: UK
September 26th 08, 02:00 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 191
Aaargh, got me!
On Sep 26, 12:14*pm, "Clive George" wrote:
Cable lock?
Yes. I'd actually set out without a lock, remembered before getting
too too far, rushed home, and got the...
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Forum: UK
September 26th 08, 08:49 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 191
Aaargh, got me!
Pleasant ride out to the theatre last night. Locked up, took off all
lights and mileometer and went in to enjoy the concert (Marty Wilde,
if you're interested).
Came out afterwards and found just...
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Forum: UK
September 17th 08, 10:49 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,003
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Forum: UK
September 10th 08, 11:19 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 22
Views: 579
SLime/self healing tubes
On Sep 10, 10:31*am, Rob Morley wrote:
Are you just getting tube damage where the tape overlaps?- Hide quoted text -
Usually, though one was some seemingly random point...
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Forum: UK
September 10th 08, 08:10 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 22
Views: 579
SLime/self healing tubes
On Sep 9, 7:02*pm, Rob Morley wrote:
On Tue, 9 Sep 2008 16:25:20 +0100
Several people have already told you that 700x32 will fit, but nobody
has said "don't bother, they...
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Forum: UK
September 3rd 08, 01:35 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 11
Views: 369
Recommendation for commuting bike?
On Sep 3, 12:07*pm, Andrew Mobbs
wrote:
Can anybody recommend what bike (or components) I should look at?
Mostly I need it for commuting about 15 miles/day...
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Forum: UK
September 3rd 08, 08:16 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 647
Sept 08 Farcility of the month
On Sep 3, 7:24*am, "Paul - xxx" wrote:
Certainly as good, but better IMHO, as the one with the lines going
round the tree in Nottingham ... ;)
In fairness (ha!), I...
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Forum: UK
August 13th 08, 10:48 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 577
Cycling shoe for use with toeclips?
On Aug 13, 9:08*am, wrote:
The old Fila trainers have finally reached the stage where a decent
burial is all that befits them. *Has anyone got any recommendations
for...
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Forum: UK
August 4th 08, 01:48 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 35
Views: 918
Moving vs stopping averages
On Aug 4, 10:54*am, "
wrote:
4. Ask your friend to take a stopwatch with him ...boring but
practical
Or even get friend to note setting-off time...
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Forum: UK
July 31st 08, 02:58 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 408
Brake lever problem: repairable?
On Jul 31, 1:58*pm, Rob Morley wrote:
Alternatively there might be a problem with the
lever itself - remove the cable and make sure the lever pivots freely
throughout its...
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Forum: UK
July 31st 08, 08:43 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 408
Brake lever problem: repairable?
(I'm finding this a little difficult to describe, so please bear with
me).
I use "drop" bars; the brake levers do not have built-in shifters (I
have bar-ends). I do not know what named brand the...
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Forum: UK
July 23rd 08, 08:00 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 14
Views: 405
bike "upgrade"
On Jul 22, 10:27*pm, "northwesterner"
wrote:
Follow up...
stuck some cheap Raleigh slicks on it (£9 cheap)...you know, its a different
bike....whizzed it...
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Forum: UK
July 18th 08, 11:48 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 0
Views: 365
Yehuda Moon
Anyone bought the book? How long is a reasonable wait for it to
arrive? 17 days waiting so far since stated dispatch.
Well worth reading the daily comic if you don't already...
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Forum: UK
April 17th 08, 09:29 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 468
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Forum: UK
April 3rd 08, 08:09 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 23
Views: 726
Illegal to wear headphones
On Apr 3, 7:13*am, Paul Weaver wrote:
On a related subject, is it actually illegal to ride a bike if you're
blind?
I hope not, as blind people seem to get on fine stoking...
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Forum: UK
March 28th 08, 02:55 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,068
Are Viking bikes good?
On Mar 28, 1:13*pm, blackhead wrote:
I'm thinking of buying either the Viking Vittoria for £359 or the
Claud Butler Melano for £389. But which is the best value for...
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Forum: UK
March 26th 08, 02:34 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 13
Views: 670
Spotted elsewhere...
On Mar 26, 1:34*pm, Mark T
wrote:
Tim Dunne writtificated
I particularly liked...
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