Forum: UK
September 16th 10, 12:31 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 571
Better than a speed bump?
On 15/09/2010 23:28, Tony Raven wrote:
From outside a primary school in Vancouver:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r26AwT7PTM&feature=related
TBH I think this could be quite dangerous. It...
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Forum: UK
October 15th 09, 11:57 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,056
secondary rear light suggestions
Adam Lea wrote:
I'm looking at getting a secondary light to complement my dynamo setup
primarily as a backup in case something breaks but also as a good
complementary "be seen" light. I was...
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Forum: UK
September 26th 09, 08:09 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 19
Views: 542
Never broken a bone
Wm... wrote:
I was thunking this evening.
I've never broken a bone or had a bone broken.
My nose has been messed up a few times but that is cartilage.
I'm mid forties and never...
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Forum: UK
September 21st 09, 12:16 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 1
Views: 631
Help - is it broken?
Passing Tyke wrote:
----- Reposted as I accidentally inserted it into a thread instead of
starting a new thread.---------
Ok, I admit it, my bike mechanic skills are lamentable, so please
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Forum: UK
September 15th 09, 12:46 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 3
Views: 274
One legged bike thief sentenced.
http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/legged-Bristol-thief-caught-city-centre/article-1334741-detail/article.html
A one legged bike thief has been sentenced to six weeks (and a bit more
for other...
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Forum: UK
September 14th 09, 10:56 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 213
Views: 2,969
Scotland's cycling tax
lardyninja wrote:
http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/latestnews/-Government-in-talks-over.5642372.jp
Would this tax only apply to cycles purchased in Scotland, or would it
also apply to...
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Forum: UK
September 11th 09, 01:05 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 185
Views: 3,464
What is a cyclist?
Doug wrote:
On this newsgroup are motorists who also claim to be cyclists but who
are highly critical of cyclists, which casts doubt on their claim to
be cyclists. So what, for the purposes of...
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Forum: UK
September 11th 09, 12:56 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,347
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Forum: UK
September 2nd 09, 05:33 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 631
Self adjusting brakes?
Marc wrote:
Last night I took the rear wheel on the Dahon off, stripped it down and
repacked the bearing,adjusted the derailluer , found all the gears again
and adjusted the drum brake. While I...
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Forum: UK
September 2nd 09, 04:36 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 3
Views: 534
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Forum: UK
August 25th 09, 02:02 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,493
Truing wheels
Henry Lockwood wrote:
Dear all
I'm planning to make some minor adjustments to my wheels, in order to
straighten out a couple of little wobbles. At present, I own neither
spoke key nor...
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Forum: UK
August 12th 09, 02:34 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 25
Views: 492
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Forum: UK
August 11th 09, 03:59 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 25
Views: 492
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Forum: UK
August 5th 09, 02:24 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 11
Views: 862
hub dynamo question
Simon Brooke wrote:
On 5 Aug, 00:10, "Adam Lea" wrote:
I am toying with the idea of getting a hub dynamo for the coming winter,
however the wheels on my road bike only...
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Forum: UK
August 3rd 09, 11:22 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 388
LEJOG by flying recumbent trike?
Alistair Gunn wrote:
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/lands-end-to-john-ogroats-by-flying-tricycle-22666
Okay, so it uses an engine whilst flying but on the ground it's a FWD
delta...
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Forum: UK
August 2nd 09, 12:58 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 75
Views: 2,077
How much to pay for a cycle helmet?
Mr. Benn wrote:
I have seen several helmets being sold for £20 or less. Does it make any
sense to spend a significant amount of money on a helmet? I realise it's
my head which is at stake...
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Forum: UK
July 28th 09, 10:52 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 22
Views: 870
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Forum: UK
July 24th 09, 11:48 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 677
Bike with mudguards on.
Ken wrote:
"Martin" wrote in message
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/chloesmithnorwichnorth/3672840794/sizes/l/
Just to...
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Forum: UK
July 24th 09, 09:27 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 30
Views: 767
Three wheels on my wagon...
Adam Funk wrote:
On 2009-07-23, Tom Crispin wrote:
OK - I can understand that. A single wheeled trailer will be able to
tilt at quite an angle offsetting outward forces; a two wheeled
...
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Forum: UK
July 24th 09, 03:56 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 677
Bike with mudguards on.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chloesmithnorwichnorth/3672840794/sizes/l/
Just to show a nice recent bike with mudguards on. Also appears to have
light brackets and a rear reflector. Nice comfy handle...
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Forum: UK
July 15th 09, 06:16 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 21
Views: 642
It's cycling, Jim, but not as we know it
Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8147104.stm
I'm pretty sure that counts as a moped in traffic law, but ingenious
anyway.
Not if it can do 50mph, mopeds...
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Forum: UK
July 14th 09, 10:12 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 113
Views: 2,722
Passing stationary / parked cars
Pip Ryder wrote:
When cycling on small roads in residential areas, you often get a
situation where one side of the road is blocked by parked cars and there
is only enough room for one vehicle...
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Forum: UK
July 14th 09, 07:11 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 12
Views: 935
Helmet cams / Cycle cams
Pip Ryder wrote:
If you want to record your journeys for your own interest,
then of course you may
Yes, that's precisely what I want to do. I'm always on the look out for
ways to...
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Forum: UK
July 14th 09, 06:34 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 52
Views: 1,092
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Forum: UK
July 14th 09, 02:14 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 113
Views: 2,722
Passing stationary / parked cars
Pip Ryder wrote:
Daniel Barlow wrote:
Hell's bells, there's even a
section in the *driving test* devoted to the perception of "hazards"
like this.
How do they test it? Does the...
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