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by rollinbone
17 Jun 2021, 10:52am
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Just Turning Up at Campsites
Replies: 41
Views: 3685

Re: Just Turning Up at Campsites

PaulaT wrote: 17 Jun 2021, 10:12am
rollinbone wrote: 17 Jun 2021, 10:03am Note that Camping and Caravan club sites HAVE to find you a spot even if you are not a member.
I was told this by the site manager in St Neots in 2013.
It's because their founder put it into their constitution that anyone turning up and NOT in a motorised vehicle has to be found a place.
So if you are on foot, in a canoe or on a bicycle you just turn up and get a place.

Please let me know if anyone knows that this has changed.
That's a very interesting nugget of information. Thanks for sharing it.
I'm still wondering though if cos of Covid etc they could just get swamped, so maybe just good check anyway?
by rollinbone
17 Jun 2021, 10:03am
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Just Turning Up at Campsites
Replies: 41
Views: 3685

Re: Just Turning Up at Campsites

Note that Camping and Caravan club sites HAVE to find you a spot even if you are not a member.
I was told this by the site manager in St Neots in 2013.
It's because their founder put it into their constitution that anyone turning up and NOT in a motorised vehicle has to be found a place.
So if you are on foot, in a canoe or on a bicycle you just turn up and get a place.

Please let me know if anyone knows that this has changed.
by rollinbone
16 Jan 2018, 11:46am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: My New KOGA WorldTraveller Signature has arrived (Picture) :)
Replies: 97
Views: 11797

Re: My New KOGA WorldTraveller Signature has arrived (Picture) :)

PH wrote:
rollinbone wrote:I guess I would still have to fork out £25.82 (Rose bikes) for a removal tool just to get the old 16T one off?

I'd either find a shop or someone who has one, mine is now probably redundant but I'll hang onto it anyway in the unlikely event I need to take the carrier off sometime. Where are you?

Manchester: thinking I may leave this conversion 'til end of year
by rollinbone
13 Jan 2018, 2:24pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: My New KOGA WorldTraveller Signature has arrived (Picture) :)
Replies: 97
Views: 11797

Re: My New KOGA WorldTraveller Signature has arrived (Picture) :)

Thanks for pic

I've been investigating this one today and it seems, from the Rohloff web site that the old optional rings are now discontinued.
So I'm behind the times with this.
I guess I would still have to fork out £25.82 (Rose bikes) for a removal tool just to get the old 16T one off?

Sri, didn't mean to hijack this thread
by rollinbone
13 Jan 2018, 9:44am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: My New KOGA WorldTraveller Signature has arrived (Picture) :)
Replies: 97
Views: 11797

Re: My New KOGA WorldTraveller Signature has arrived (Picture) :)

StephenPeel wrote:
Bonefishblues wrote:You were missing a gear before, too?


:), well sort of. The conversion to chain drive meant having different sprockets and sizes. I still have the 14 gears of course but there is now one less high gear and one more lower gear. Gear 14 is now what gear 13 was I suppose. I did request it this way but wasn't sure it would be that noticeable, but it is. Although I sometimes used 14 as it was, it wasn't vital, whereas another granny gear was more important to me with the loads on hills, as I do find myself stopping on steep hills to catch my breath and rest my legs, and I don't like standing up, I don't trust my bulk on the pedals :). I think if I were to say anything to anyone just starting out who doesn't usually cycle, it would be to get as low a granny gear as you can.

Hi - again
As previously stated my Koga is now nearly 10 years old. Back then you could get alternative sprockets to change the standard
16T sprocket to either 15T or 17T. I never went further with this cos you need/needed a special tool to get sprocket on/off

On search today I find this:-
https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/roh ... gKgyPD_BwE
I seems you can now get 15,16,17,18,19 or 21T versions and the tool is not needed - so says this web page
"These new sprockets are fixed on a plug pinion adapter (Splined-Carrier) that comes with a lock ring."
- I would love to see a pic of one of these fitted - what exactly is a 'Splined-Carrier' - and how does it fit on?
More investigation on my part is needed I think - next stop uTube I think.

So I guess a 21T sprocket would give a very low gear ratio - would be nice to travel with about 3 of these and fit one according to
conditions you are about to encounter. Its all extra weight to carry of course but it may be worth it.
Heres a pic of my lovely new rear wheel with new Rohloff in Jan 2011 sporting the standard 16T sprocket
P1161186_3.jpg

Note: This is a 26" wheel - the spokes and rim are special for the Rohloff (bought from Starbike.com (Germany))
I always carry about 5 extra spokes when on tour just in case of breakages, but none so far.
Mark Beaumont seemed to have trouble at the beginning of his round the world trip (2007) on a Signature with 700 wheels -
it seems that size wheel+Rohloff is more prone to spokes breaking if not fitted with correct spokes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Beaumont

You probably know all this already - but its January and I have to do something when its raining
by rollinbone
1 Jan 2018, 11:52am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Top pothole(s) of 2018 (pics)
Replies: 1
Views: 255

Top pothole(s) of 2018 (pics)

Hi: 1st off Happy New Year to ya all

I went for my first 2018 ride this morning starting at 07:40 (still dark)
Following one of my usual routes out of South Manchester I nearly ended my 2018 when I encountered this:-
DSCN0837_1.jpg

Picture makes it look more visible than it actually is, its under a canopy of trees and also is was early in the morning.
(I do have a headlight but only saw it at the last minute)
Further down the road I noticed a car driver changing his front wheel, I only twigged later that he might have gotten a puncture
from hitting this hole.

This stretch of road was dug up my one of the utilities in recent years and since then the surface where they dug has
been unrideable. I have ride down the middle of the road to avoid the other holes and uneven surface, which go on for hundreds of yards.

Would like to see pics throughout the year of potholes in your area. A sort of competition for the worst of a bad bunch.

Surely 'Cycling UK' could shame the Govt. to provide more cash to fix this issue which gets worse every year.
by rollinbone
20 Dec 2017, 4:18am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: My New KOGA WorldTraveller Signature has arrived (Picture) :)
Replies: 97
Views: 11797

Re: My New KOGA WorldTraveller Signature has arrived (Picture) :)

Hi
Just catching up with this tread: I have had a Signature for nearly 10 years now (bought Mar'08 from Cyclesence (Tadcaster)
Originally it had Shimano XT on it but I changed to Rohloff after 2 years of the chain leaping off the small chainring when changing down.
Camping/Touring is not fit place to fine adjust a front mech, especially as I know nothing.

Since change to Rohloff(chain driven) its been care free. It does sometimes fail to engage the selected gear but its a minor issue.
The only thing on a long trip would be finding the Rohloff oil kit you need every so often (at least once a year)
My Rohloff has now done about 5.000 miles or so around the UK, not a lot compared to some but I have my excuses.
Note: I've been using a Shimano 8 speed chain with the Rohloff.

Heres a pic of me bike down Tatton park way (Cheshire)
2612.jpg

Best wishes on your trip
by rollinbone
2 Nov 2017, 1:38pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Beginner needs saddle advice
Replies: 24
Views: 1706

Re: Beginner needs saddle advice

A few years ago now I bought a padded seat cover from Decathlon which I used while breaking in a new Brooks saddle
They may still sell them or maybe Amazon may have same. Just a cover that slips over the saddle but has some extra padding
(foam or something I cannot remember)

Worked OK but had to ditch while on tour when it got wet - didn't dry out quick enough
by rollinbone
2 Sep 2017, 6:30pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Campsite fees
Replies: 26
Views: 2877

Re: Campsite fees

I was told by people running the C&C site in St Neots that it is in their constitution as laid down by the founder that
they are not allowed to turn away anyone who turns up that is 'self propelled' that is not motorized.
So if your on foot, a bike or even a canoe they must find you a pitch.

On the original topic
I find that site fees vary within a range of £5 to £18.
It must be noted though that during school holidays sites can and do double their fees overnight!
by rollinbone
7 Jun 2017, 8:30am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Fitting bag onto handlebars.
Replies: 17
Views: 2900

Re: Fitting bag onto handlebars.

Klickfix does a range of bag that fit onto the HB
A bag normally comes with a attachment fitting
BUT you can buy separately a thing called a Extender - this goes between the HB and the normal attachment bracket
This should set it free from the control wires - as you can see (I hope) in pic
P1010913_2.jpg
by rollinbone
14 Mar 2017, 2:54pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Games consoles...
Replies: 1
Views: 216

Re: Games consoles...

Hi: I ended up at one point with both consoles cos I got a PS4 then Xbox One because they said some Xbox 360 titles could be played on XB1
This turned out to be a limited offer so I got rid of the XB1 over a year ago
There is a new version of that out I notice and I've just got a PS4 Pro (its quicker than original PS4 and does 4K output)

Anyway PSN does have a lot of cheap titles and offers that change all the time
Both consoles have exclusive titles of which the XB1 'Halo' and 'Forca' series seems to be popular, but not with me
PSN have the Killzone exclusive series and others (see below)
Many titles though are available on both platforms

Whats popular with kids I don't know but would recommend the new and excellent 'Horizon Zero Dawn' -
along with the equally excellent 'Bloodbourne' - both are PlayStation exclusives

Good idea to read reviews on Amazon to get a 'feel' for what's what with games - utube also has examples to view
by rollinbone
6 Feb 2017, 2:20pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: York to Bridlington
Replies: 14
Views: 1462

Re: York to Bridlington

By coincidence I did this only last September only the other way round
In fact I started at Hull for Spurn Head then North to Bridlington and Flanbourgh Head
Then I went W. and ended up in York

I was camping but here roughly are the route(s) I took (reversed)

N. fm York thru grounds of Castle Howard then E. to camp Great Barugh (S. of N. York Moors)
E. to camp @ Thorpe hall, E of Rudston (for flanbourgh head & bridlington)
3618.jpg

By the way, in my view, Flanbourgh Head (above) is great place, Bridlington not so much.
by rollinbone
12 Oct 2016, 8:24am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: route recording, cycle apps, garmin etc
Replies: 13
Views: 1729

Re: route recording, cycle apps, garmin etc

I use a Garmin Edge 800 for following routes or as Garmin calls them 'courses'
I you ride a route once you can save it to do again as a 'course'
Alternatively plot your route(s) with free websites like Bike Toaster or Bike Hike - then download from there direct to the Edge
Think you probably need access to a PC for that
Garmin usually supplies its own software for plotting routes but I find the above a lot easier to handle and the 'profiles' are stored as well

Note: I think the Edge 800 is out of date now so you may be looking for a Edge 810 or Edge 1000

New on the scene (2015) is the Garmin Edge 25
https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/sports- ... 08489.html

I've got one of these but I've never used it for following a course, but according to the above website you can do that.
by rollinbone
13 Jul 2016, 11:05am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Manchester to Scarborough trains with a bike
Replies: 6
Views: 783

Re: Manchester to Scarborough trains with a bike

Hi - I too am based in Mc/r
I usually book trains in advance thru:-
http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/p ... ney/search
there's an option to select a bike booking

I have found in the past that you may as well just turn up with just your ticket as they don't seem to check if your bike is booked or not
As previous advise I would advise travelling off peak

When, or before, the train arrives in Piccadilly ask a guard where the bike storage section is likely to be -
I can vary, but usually it is toward the rear of the train and is a carriage with a special section that can hold bikes
These can include built in straps to hold you bike in.

This advise is based on my experience mainly with trains from Mc/r to N.Wales and Leeds/York which I think use the 'Transpennine' company
by rollinbone
24 Apr 2016, 11:41am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Shakespeare rode a bike
Replies: 49
Views: 2728

Shakespeare rode a bike

Its Shakespeare 400th anniversary so thought you all may be interested to note that it is my belief that he rode a bike

proof
12th night
quote - about punctures
"anything that is mended is but patched"

Hamlet
quote - about wearing a helmet
"best safety lies in fear"

Richard II
quote - about all drug cheating
"nothing shall be pleased 'til he be pleased with being nothing"

Please post any further proof to help my cause
I'm currently working on my suspicion that Jane Austen and her sister Cassandra rode a tandem