Recommendations please for rechargeable rear light - either with built in or separate battery. I currently have one of those USB-chargeable rear lights - the`light is good and bright, but gives no warning when it's running low. Recommendations, please, for a replacement that won't suiddenly let me down.
Sorry if this is already well covered in the forum - I couldn't find it.
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- 5 Jan 2019, 1:43pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Rear light that lasts
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1759
- 10 May 2018, 7:45pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Pictures of your bike(s)
- Replies: 1915
- Views: 582269
Re: Pictures of your bike(s)
Yes, Cycleruk - I really ought to delve into the box of bits and find a new one!
- 10 May 2018, 5:37pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Timec headset locking nuts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 787
Re: Timec headset locking nuts
Thanks Tatanab. Incidentally, do you know if I would I expect to find caged or loose bearings in this?
- 10 May 2018, 4:24pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Pictures of your bike(s)
- Replies: 1915
- Views: 582269
Re: Pictures of your bike(s)
Here's my Marin Bolinas, early 1990s vintage, and an Ebay bargain when I got it in 2006. Vivid colour adds charm, as does the unusual front brake cable arrangement. The bike comes out occasionally – in good weather and (with nobbly tyres) in snow.
- 10 May 2018, 4:07pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Timec headset locking nuts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 787
Timec headset locking nuts
I'm hoping someone can shed light on these headset nuts: the outer one has six flats, the inner one four indentations. I'm assuming that one of them adjusts the tightness of the bearing (cup and cone, presumably) and the other is a lock nut. But which is which? The outer one can be turned by hand and the inner one by inserting a small screwdriver into the indentation.
I'd appreciate any insights before tackling the heaadset. The nut has a 'Timec" emblem on it, it's on a c1990s peugeot
I'd appreciate any insights before tackling the heaadset. The nut has a 'Timec" emblem on it, it's on a c1990s peugeot
- 14 Jan 2018, 2:18pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Do racers "feel" different?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2042
Re: Do racers "feel" different?
Thanks for all the replies (serious and otherwise) folks!
My other gripe with the bike is the impossibly (for me, anyway) high gearing - 16 closely spaced ratios. I know I could replace the cassette with something a bit more accommodating, but I'm inclined to think the bike is not for me.
Just one thing - any suggestions on how I can date this bike?
My other gripe with the bike is the impossibly (for me, anyway) high gearing - 16 closely spaced ratios. I know I could replace the cassette with something a bit more accommodating, but I'm inclined to think the bike is not for me.
Just one thing - any suggestions on how I can date this bike?
- 13 Jan 2018, 6:52pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Do racers "feel" different?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2042
Re: Do racers "feel" different?
Thanks for that Brucey. I can't ride no hands anyway! Regarding the headset, what would be the symptoms of it being knackered? (This is the "old fashioned" type,not the modern ahead-sets).
- 13 Jan 2018, 3:40pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Do racers "feel" different?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2042
Do racers "feel" different?
Ten years ago, newly returned to cycling, I bought on eBay a Peugeot Prestige, late 80s/early 90s vintage, I'd guess, not realising that it is, apparently, an out and out racer.
I've never managed to get on with it – I've tried replacing the drops with flat bars and even those "bullhorn" type (can't remember the proper name).
Adjusted seat height, bar height, all sorts - it just doesn't feel right. My everyday Trek hybrid feels fine, the Peugeot feels "unstable" is the only word I can describe it. The most obvious difference between the two is the wheel base: at 38.5 inches the Peugeot is about 2inches shorter
The size is right for me, the frame doesn't appear to be bent, so here is my question: Do bikes like this always feel different from "ordinary" bikes? Has anyone else experienced the same thing, or is it just me?
I've never managed to get on with it – I've tried replacing the drops with flat bars and even those "bullhorn" type (can't remember the proper name).
Adjusted seat height, bar height, all sorts - it just doesn't feel right. My everyday Trek hybrid feels fine, the Peugeot feels "unstable" is the only word I can describe it. The most obvious difference between the two is the wheel base: at 38.5 inches the Peugeot is about 2inches shorter
The size is right for me, the frame doesn't appear to be bent, so here is my question: Do bikes like this always feel different from "ordinary" bikes? Has anyone else experienced the same thing, or is it just me?
- 28 Oct 2017, 9:19pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Squirrels!
- Replies: 72
- Views: 6513
Re: Squirrels!
This time of year, I think squirrels can get drunk from over ripe fermenting fruit. It might account for their excitable, reckless behaviour!
- 22 Aug 2016, 8:41am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: midsomer cycle murder!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1642
Re: midsomer cycle murder!
Paulatic wrote:If you watch repeats you may as well read repeats
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=103225&hilit=Midsomer+murders+cyclist&start=15
Ah, the Tea Shop! - I couldn't find that when I posted this, but I see it's now tucked away at the bottom of the board index (I haven't been around these parts for a while!)
- 21 Aug 2016, 10:53pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: midsomer cycle murder!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1642
midsomer cycle murder!
In Midsomer Murders on ITV just now, a racing cyclist is killed when someone sticks a spanner in his spokes - but his bike was on rollers, with wheels spinning but therefore not actually moving. Would this really throw off the rider? I'm baffled!
- 21 Sep 2009, 8:28pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Cycling plan to blame drivers for all crashes
- Replies: 149
- Views: 7874
Re: Cycling plan to blame drivers for all crashes
It's a bonkers idea, which will merely have the effect of increasing resentment of cyclists.
- 8 Apr 2009, 12:18am
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Climate change
- Replies: 262
- Views: 13177
Re: Climate change
Blimey, it's cold tonight!
I should have put on that hair shirt!
I should have put on that hair shirt!
- 4 Oct 2008, 6:20pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Tips for riding into the wind
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3143
- 3 Oct 2008, 11:20pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Fangio frame
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1862
Lindley -
If the fixed gear people come up with any info, will you keep us posted here?
I'm sure I'm not the only one interested in info on old bikes - I've got a few old bikes around the place which one day I'll get round to posting here in search of info.
I note your comments abt 531 stickers - I hope it's not just any old steel with stickers on, but it seems you can get transfers for almost anything, so I sometimes wonder abt the true provenance of some stuff.
Good luck!
AS
If the fixed gear people come up with any info, will you keep us posted here?
I'm sure I'm not the only one interested in info on old bikes - I've got a few old bikes around the place which one day I'll get round to posting here in search of info.
I note your comments abt 531 stickers - I hope it's not just any old steel with stickers on, but it seems you can get transfers for almost anything, so I sometimes wonder abt the true provenance of some stuff.
Good luck!
AS