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by quiksilver
28 May 2012, 10:35am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: carrying a huge smartphone!
Replies: 56
Views: 6857

Re: carrying a huge smartphone!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Tactical- ... 4ab8062f8a

I have been using one similar to this for a year or two now and found it ideal. Inside I keep a small pouch with my micro pump, wrench, spare tube and levers. The various other pockets are ideal for money, keys, wallet and cigs. I usually ride in stretch jeans so my smartphone always stays in my front left pocket. The shoulder pack tends to slide round the side of my body as I ride so I fitted a carabena type clip to the underside of the pack and clip this to a belt loop on the back of my jeans. I find this system works very well and the bike remains uncluttered and the bag doesnt obscure your rearward view.
by quiksilver
23 Nov 2011, 12:14pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Sad start to Monday morning.
Replies: 46
Views: 5143

Re: Sad start to Monday morning.

Thank you Coffee. He was walking home from a friends house in the early hours along a terrible stretch of road in Cornwall when he was struck by a passing vehicle. Sadly he died at the scene. Not really sure yet if it was an error on his part that caused it or by the vehicles driver. Either way it will have wrecked two young peoples lives. My son and the driver, who was only a couple of years younger.
by quiksilver
23 Nov 2011, 11:30am
Forum: On the road
Topic: Sad start to Monday morning.
Replies: 46
Views: 5143

Re: Sad start to Monday morning.

Oh the ironies of life ! Just over 6 weeks after starting this thread my own son has been killed on the road in very similar circumstances. Although he was a pedestrian rather than a cyclist.
by quiksilver
17 Nov 2011, 7:45am
Forum: On the road
Topic: Kamikaze squirrels
Replies: 21
Views: 1648

Re: Kamikaze squirrels

Have had a few squirrel encounters like this, mostly on the Outer Circle.
by quiksilver
17 Nov 2011, 7:18am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Folding Bikes
Replies: 13
Views: 2539

Re: Folding Bikes

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/b-fold-20-id_8186827.html

Might be worth a look? I bought one recently and have been quite pleased with it.
by quiksilver
10 Nov 2011, 12:36pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: How to prevent rust on vintage bike stored in shed
Replies: 21
Views: 4174

Re: How to prevent rust on vintage bike stored in shed

Smoother it in Vaseline and shrinkwrap it.
by quiksilver
10 Nov 2011, 7:31am
Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
Topic: Decathlon Sports - £99.99 Btwin Folder
Replies: 17
Views: 15617

Re: Decathlon Sports - £99.99 Btwin Folder

My second full commute in today and I am getting more used to the B'Fold and am gaining confidence in it. Have to say I am very impressed with this little bike and its £100 price tag. Have already made use of its folding capabilities several times now. Seems like an ideal solution to riding in the city. I am slightly slower on my ride in than on my full size bike but I am sure my speed will pick up with time. All in all I am very satisfied with my purchase.
by quiksilver
9 Nov 2011, 7:04pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Mechanical watches
Replies: 48
Views: 5374

Re: Mechanical watches

I havent bothered with watches since the advent of mobile phones.
by quiksilver
9 Nov 2011, 8:11am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: the best battery lights for being seen?
Replies: 60
Views: 6869

Re: the best battery lights for being seen?

A weekend battery change on my front light prompted me to realise that regular changes are important. LEDs tend to soldier on even with weak batteries, where as older style lamps with bulbs the beam tends to noticeably yellow and weaken. With new batteries fitted my front light is once again super bright.
by quiksilver
7 Nov 2011, 2:06pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Duke of Edinburgh Award
Replies: 15
Views: 5284

Re: Duke of Edinburgh Award

Did my DofE in the 70s, great memories.
by quiksilver
7 Nov 2011, 7:38am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Boxes of Spokes
Replies: 17
Views: 2318

Re: Boxes of Spokes

Thanks for all the advice and links, think I will give it a go and try building one of my own.
by quiksilver
6 Nov 2011, 12:27pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Boxes of Spokes
Replies: 17
Views: 2318

Re: Boxes of Spokes

How do you determine what spoke length you need though?
by quiksilver
5 Nov 2011, 1:00pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Boxes of Spokes
Replies: 17
Views: 2318

Re: Boxes of Spokes

Thanks for your answers, was being a bit lazy really there. A quick search on Ebay brought up prices for boxes of spokes. Not sure what size I need as I have no experience of bespoke wheelbuilding. Was thinking of having a go at building myself after reading Sheldons site, but there is quite a bit of capital outlay to build wheels. I may try somewhere bigger than my LBS, such as SJS etc.
by quiksilver
5 Nov 2011, 8:31am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Boxes of Spokes
Replies: 17
Views: 2318

Boxes of Spokes

Is there a usual quantity in a box of spokes? Want to get a 20" fixed gear rear wheel built, but my LBS have told me that because the spoke length is not a normal in stock item I would need to purchase a whole box of them.
by quiksilver
4 Nov 2011, 4:25am
Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
Topic: Velosolo
Replies: 1
Views: 2084

Re: Velosolo

Lots of very nice looking goodies on their site too.