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by belgiangoth
2 Dec 2023, 7:06pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Recumbent trikes for winter riding
Replies: 30
Views: 3773

Re: Recumbent trikes for winter riding

The sudden drop on temperature has had me thinking along the same lines. Freezing fog and frozen roads much less fun on the upright, might the catrike be better?
My concerns are that with less weight on each tyre, will I have significantly less grip?
Also, I seem to remember a Scottish member of the forum who set up an ice trike for winter but decided it didn't work out.
by belgiangoth
7 Aug 2023, 4:49pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: New rear tubeless tyre 38-622
Replies: 2
Views: 224

New rear tubeless tyre 38-622

Was running Hutchinson Overrides, but the rear is puncturing semi-regularly. I would like a recommendation for a 38mm tyre, tubeless, would want something robust, but not as heavy duty a a marathon.
Thoughts?
by belgiangoth
16 Jul 2023, 4:03pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Secure bike shed
Replies: 32
Views: 3082

Re: Secure bike shed

My neighbours have a wooden shed and until it was pointed out to me that they keep bikes in it I assumed it was a bin tidy. Clever.
I think something along those lines might be a winner, especially with the added ground anchors for security.
by belgiangoth
22 Jun 2023, 8:11pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Uneven (V) brake wear
Replies: 6
Views: 631

Re: Uneven (V) brake wear

Now that ^ is funny
by belgiangoth
21 Jun 2023, 11:31pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Uneven (V) brake wear
Replies: 6
Views: 631

Uneven (V) brake wear

Just changed the pads on my V brakes. They have worn out in one year (les than usual) and I have noticed that they are worn out at the front, but nearly "as new" at the back. Is this normal or am I setting them up wrong?
by belgiangoth
21 Jun 2023, 11:29pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: HPV SMGT - what's an equivalent in upright bike format?
Replies: 15
Views: 4850

Re: HPV SMGT - what's an equivalent in upright bike format?

^ as I said, for some it's the best tool for the job.
by belgiangoth
18 Jun 2023, 11:14pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: HPV SMGT - what's an equivalent in upright bike format?
Replies: 15
Views: 4850

Re: HPV SMGT - what's an equivalent in upright bike format?

pjclinch wrote: 14 Jun 2023, 4:28pm
UpWrong wrote: 10 Jun 2023, 7:50am Does anyone make a stiff upright with suspension since that would be the equivalent to a Streetmachine? I think not.
Various Moultons fit the bill nicely, the AM GT is specifically aimed at touring, and it is similarly "reassuringly expensive"...
I was thinking Moulton as well.
Overengineered for the sake of it, heavier than needed and expensive. But for some it's the best tool for the job.
by belgiangoth
18 Jun 2023, 9:19pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Catrike 700 for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 3903

Re: Catrike 700 for sale

I'm a very happy 700 owner, they are great trikes managing to combine lightweight (relative) with comfort.

BP - what did you use to attach the headrest to the frame? (I'm using light brackets which break semi-regularly)
by belgiangoth
2 Jan 2023, 12:11pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Truing rotor on disk brake
Replies: 13
Views: 632

Truing rotor on disk brake

Hi, as per title - wife’s front wheel makes a rubbing sound at one spot in rotation, so I reckon it’s disk brake rub and as it’s only on one spot I reckon it’s the rotor and not pad alignment (though I may try the latter anyway as it appears to be easier).
From a quick google it appears that the solution is to find the spot on the rotor and bend it the other way with not too much brute force. As I don’t have the tool for the job what do you suggest?
As I have never done this before, any thoughts, things to look out for or insider knowledge from those in the know?
by belgiangoth
22 Dec 2022, 4:59pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Cycle tights [thin and tall]
Replies: 8
Views: 953

Re: Cycle tights [thin and tall]

I have had the Bikesters recommended before - my concern was the foot loops and matching length to waist (My leg length i L or XL and my waist would be S). Good shout on the Aldi tights - though a google search of winter tights only gives me results for women's clothing for some reason...
by belgiangoth
22 Dec 2022, 10:32am
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Cycle tights [thin and tall]
Replies: 8
Views: 953

Cycle tights [thin and tall]

Riding the catrike the other day I could feel the belt loop of my trousers digging in to my back; I figured that tight would solve this problem (and potential bee flying up my trouser legs).
But which tights? I would only use these for laidbacks, so no need for padding.
Also, I would want something suitable for someone 6'+ but size 30 waist.
Any recommendations?
by belgiangoth
20 Dec 2022, 12:35pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Secure bike shed
Replies: 32
Views: 3082

Re: Secure bike shed

SummitFreedom wrote: 17 Dec 2022, 5:05pm Planning on buying a around £650 cycle with additional stuff like panier, mudguards, etc so total value of cycle will be £1,000+.

Is putting it in the garden shed a bad idea in terms of theft? I don't wanna buy an asgard cus they mad expensive.
Bike value i unimportant to bike thieves, any bike is worth £50 in a second hand sale to them, irrespective of its value.
I keep my bike in the front hall because I use it on a regular basis and therefore getting it out the shed would be a pita. If your bike spends a long time in the shed a ground anchor and lock is a decent investment (compare with the excess on your insurance).

Theft from sheds will depend on how easily accessible your back garden is and you will have an idea from neighbours how often sheds get broken into.
by belgiangoth
20 Dec 2022, 12:05pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Changing forks
Replies: 30
Views: 1850

Re: Changing forks

cycle tramp wrote: 19 Dec 2022, 5:31pm
Jdsk wrote: 19 Dec 2022, 9:21am
...
... however if the force of braking (newtons=mass (kg) x speed (metric) over comes the tensile strength of the fork blade
...
That isn't an equation of force.

Jonathan
Google seems to think it is :-) 1 newton=kg x by every 1 metre per second travelled
I suspect there is an omission of the squared. 1N =kgms^-2
(And F= rate if change of momentum)
by belgiangoth
19 Dec 2022, 4:34pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Changing forks
Replies: 30
Views: 1850

Re: Changing forks

cycle tramp wrote: 18 Dec 2022, 5:03pm
squeaker wrote: 18 Dec 2022, 12:05pm
cyclop wrote: 18 Dec 2022, 8:58amBe aware,a front disc will exert a alot more force through the beefed up fork which then transmits that force where? The frame, which, crucially, has not been engineered for it.
Errrm, you're going to have to explain how, assuming both types of brake are capable of locking the front wheel, the force going into the head tube is any different between the two systems? (Internally, the fork will, of course, see some interesting forces applied at the disc caliper mounts.)
So Chris Juden took some time out to explain to me the exact same thing,...
Well, the question is the application for torque, which is Force x distance from the pivot. If you apply the force nearer to the hub (disk brake) then you will need more force and hence the fork experiences a higher force.
This is just physics and I totally agree with you (other than your implication that it's a tricky concept).

However I still don't see how cyclop post's point can be correct, namely that this will unduly affect the frame. After all the force of braking will push the fork which will then push the headtube, but it will be moments of force vs moments of force, which will boil down to force from braking vs force applied to headtube - irrespective of type of brake.
by belgiangoth
16 Dec 2022, 11:59pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Secure bike shed
Replies: 32
Views: 3082

Re: Secure bike shed

rareposter wrote: 11 Dec 2022, 6:20pm These guys will custom build you whatever you want (within reason!)

https://atlanticbike.co.uk/

We've got a row of them at work to fit a fleet of e-cargo bikes.
They're not cheap but they are secure and they look smart.
Ow! So awesome and so 200% out of my price range.
Jupestar wrote: 11 Dec 2022, 9:35pm How many bikes you trying to store. What sort of space do no you have available?
I want to store just the catrike (recumbent trike) as it's a @#*! to lug through the house. (As my wife cycles to work too, the hallway is okay as bike store for the commuters). So something that's about 700C+Rack high, but about a tandem long. I reckon the longest asgard might just be long enough - but the front garden is just over 3x3m (with a bay window). I would have enough space, but the asgard design wants side or above access (as opposed to end-on) in the models that are long enough and that may not give me enough space for wheelie bins and getting the bike to the shed.