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by UpWrong
27 Mar 2024, 4:11pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: P-38 build
Replies: 180
Views: 26838

Re: P-38 build

I've put the P-38 up for sale as a frameset plus extra components and accessories, so it's in the parts for sale section here. I'm not a great fan of the seat and the closed riding position although both have their merits. And the BB is a bit higher of the ground than I would like perhaps.
by UpWrong
27 Mar 2024, 10:30am
Forum: For Sale - bits of bikes, etc.
Topic: P-38 recumbent frameset Large with extras
Replies: 0
Views: 101

P-38 recumbent frameset Large with extras

I've decided to part with my P-38, some photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/7LJAXC63GxQCKRDbA

Link to maker's page, https://www.lightningbikes.com/p38/index.html

It's the Large size with the all carbon fork and is shown with a 26" (559) rear wheel. I found the seat a bit too high with a 700 wheel but I have shorter than average legs.

I'm offering this as a frameset with brakes, mudguards, seat bag and kickstand included (but not the titanium rack). You'll need to add wheels/ tyres and transmission (crankset, BB, pedals, derailleurs, shifters, cassette, chain) to complete it. A new frameset alone with shipping, duties and taxes would be around £3800. I'm asking for £1900. Can provide further details etc. You'll notice that I've reversed the riser and fitted Bacchetta tweener bars. These provide more cockpit space and allows the use of standard brake levers rather than customised curved ones.

The bike is located near Portsmouth. Viewings welcome. I don't have a box but will consider delivery/rendezvous in most of Southern England and the Midlands following payment.
by UpWrong
26 Mar 2024, 11:36am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: War on Our Doorstep: How do we respond?
Replies: 1875
Views: 83004

Re: War on Our Doorstep: How do we respond?

So, who watched "Ukraine: enemy in the woods" last night? https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m ... -the-woods
It really brings home the realities of conflict faced by these young soldiers. They are dying out there defending their freedom, and ours. I was very moved by their young female medic, a trained vet. I'm sorry for the Russian conscripts too, but they are the iinvaders. Damn Putin. I''ve made another donation to the DEC Ukraine humanitarian appeal.
by UpWrong
25 Mar 2024, 7:39pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: War on Our Doorstep: How do we respond?
Replies: 1875
Views: 83004

Re: War on Our Doorstep: How do we respond?

pete75 wrote: 25 Mar 2024, 1:28pm
UpWrong wrote: 24 Mar 2024, 7:57pm So the US warns the Kremlin of an imminent Islamist attack on a public gathering such as a theatre, and the Kremlin tells them to stop interfering. Islamist terror attack happens, Putin is silent for 24 hrs and then points the finger at the Ukranians. The man is despicable and pathetic.

The more interviews I hear with Russian defectors the more I hear them say the only way to deal with Putin is tell him that if he wants war then that is what he'll get. We need to stop backing off.
They warned of a likely attack in the 48 hours following March 7th. Three weeks ago.

[Moderator note - post edited for breach of Forum Guidelines.]
And they didn't step up security. Incompetent as well as vicious (having seen how badly beaten the 4 defendants are).
by UpWrong
24 Mar 2024, 7:57pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: War on Our Doorstep: How do we respond?
Replies: 1875
Views: 83004

Re: War on Our Doorstep: How do we respond?

So the US warns the Kremlin of an imminent Islamist attack on a public gathering such as a theatre, and the Kremlin tells them to stop interfering. Islamist terror attack happens, Putin is silent for 24 hrs and then points the finger at the Ukranians. The man is despicable and pathetic.

The more interviews I hear with Russian defectors the more I hear them say the only way to deal with Putin is tell him that if he wants war then that is what he'll get. We need to stop backing off.
by UpWrong
22 Mar 2024, 7:06pm
Forum: For Sale - bits of bikes, etc.
Topic: SUPERMAN BARS AND STEM
Replies: 1
Views: 240

Re: SUPERMAN BARS AND STEM

mark aldridge wrote: 22 Mar 2024, 6:17pm Superman bars and stem Black
Unused, off Toxy ZR, replaced by hamster bars.
Bars 58cm wide c to c, 36cm reach, 25mm clamp
Stem 8cm, 25mm bar clamp, 28cm stem clamp
£25 incl cheapest postage
Yes please, will PM you.
by UpWrong
20 Mar 2024, 7:46am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: ...a safe way to turn a bike over
Replies: 34
Views: 1601

Re: ...a safe way to turn a bike over

tim-b wrote: 20 Mar 2024, 7:09am Bikes with hydraulic brakes shouldn't be inverted because you risk putting air from the space above the fluid in the reservoir into the brake lines

A side issue is the risk of breaking expensive hydraulic levers
Usually tapping the brake lines gets the bubbles out of them. Tilt the bike fore and aft to help. I have a step through eBike and some maintenance needs it to be inverted.
by UpWrong
19 Mar 2024, 10:37pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: BEVs
Replies: 2135
Views: 109827

Re: BEVs

Carlton green wrote: 19 Mar 2024, 7:14am
If the tax breaks were taken away then BEV sales would plummet - the tax breaks are there for a reason. It doesn’t take a genius too to realise that the current move away from ICE cars wouldn’t happen without legislation, people wouldn’t buy electric cars if they weren’t forced to and likewise manufacturers wouldn’t need laws that tail down production of ICE vehicles. It really isn’t rocket science :lol: .
Yes but, no but. I've lost touch with how expensive new ICE cars now are. The gap with BEVs has narrowed. It's being pointed out that there is near price equvialence between a Dacia Spring BEV and a Hyundai i10 ICE. I guess the difference lies in the used market where the majority of UK private buyers operate. Those with a £5K budget won't be looking at electric for some while to come.
by UpWrong
18 Mar 2024, 9:35am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: BEVs
Replies: 2135
Views: 109827

Re: BEVs

Carlton green wrote: 18 Mar 2024, 7:39am Insurance costs!!!

Insurance groups for BEV’s seem to start at group 9 and go rapidly upwards. I checked a second gen Leaf out and it’s group 21.
https://www.cinch.co.uk/electric-cars/c ... -to-insure

One could be excused from thinking that BEV’s were toys for the wealthy and the business expenses driver. Why are these cars so expensive to insure? In part because they are so expensive to repair, so subject to non-repairability, so heavy (heavy cars do a lot of damage) and so powerful.
Thanks. I think my current Skoda TSi turbo is group 9.

I've been watching video reviews of the Silence S04 with it's removable batteries and admiring the design. A number of reviewers after test rides have described it as sporty and it seems well finished.
by UpWrong
16 Mar 2024, 12:32pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: BEVs
Replies: 2135
Views: 109827

Re: BEVs

Nearholmer wrote: 16 Mar 2024, 9:37am
Anyway, if our political leaders want us to use BEV’s then one of the things that’s needed is cheap and easy repair and replacement of battery packs. Manufacturers aren’t interested in allowing cheap and easy repair and it will require legislation to change that poor state of affairs.
Very much agreed. See my previous rants about this very same thing.
Yes, I think that and the consequential insurance costs are now the main issues preventing me going down the BEV route.
by UpWrong
15 Mar 2024, 4:29pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: BEVs
Replies: 2135
Views: 109827

Re: Dacia Spring UK prices

Jdsk wrote: 14 Mar 2024, 6:56pm
UpWrong wrote: 13 Mar 2024, 12:06pm Confirmed as sub £15K, https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/dacia/spr ... ting-price
And the VW ID.1 announced at €20k:
https://electrek.co/2024/03/14/volkswag ... k-id-1-ev/

Jonathan
But not available until 2027 whereas the Dacia Spring and Citroen eC3 will be available this year.
by UpWrong
13 Mar 2024, 12:06pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: BEVs
Replies: 2135
Views: 109827

Dacia Spring UK prices

by UpWrong
12 Mar 2024, 5:15pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Hill Starts - E-assist not helping
Replies: 68
Views: 9178

Re: Hill Starts - E-assist not helping

Generally I've found the standard Wisper walk-assist sufficient help to get going on slight inclines, but that's after lowering the gearing to make a 42" first gear which is still rather tall for a loaded eBike. I engage the walk assist carefully (brakes off) and as it starts to strain I push off with my left foot and push down with my right.
by UpWrong
12 Mar 2024, 2:33pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Why does Trump lie so much?
Replies: 235
Views: 13627

Re: Why does Trump lie so much?

Bonefishblues wrote: 12 Mar 2024, 2:10pm In any event, a Trump/President can only pardon Federal Crimes, not civil case, nor State cases.
Indeed. I've lost track of all the indictments to know what's what.
by UpWrong
12 Mar 2024, 1:03pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Why does Trump lie so much?
Replies: 235
Views: 13627

Re: Why does Trump lie so much?

Psamathe wrote: 12 Mar 2024, 12:45pm
UpWrong wrote: 12 Mar 2024, 12:36pm ... Trump can't pardon himself and he gets locked up for being unable to pay the fines.
Why can't he pardon himself?
If Congress doesn't ratify the result! A taste of his own medicine.