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by mattsccm
18 Mar 2024, 5:52pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: 8 speed chain on 10 speed chainset ?
Replies: 11
Views: 377

Re: 8 speed chain on 10 speed chainset ?

"It doesn't work the other way round though"
Oh yes it does.
Out of interest I dropped a12 speed chain on an older chainset. Works fine.
by mattsccm
18 Mar 2024, 5:50pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Would it be unreasonable … ?
Replies: 12
Views: 359

Re: Would it be unreasonable … ?

I don't appreciate being blinded. What really irritates me is the use of those lights in daylight or nearly so. Equally flashing rears off road if on at all.
by mattsccm
17 Mar 2024, 6:54am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Re-using an old 8-speed Campagnolo wheel
Replies: 16
Views: 534

Re: Re-using an old 8-speed Campagnolo wheel

Ah but those are Fulcrum bodies /wheels not older Campag . You have fitted one of those free hubs to a Campag , not Fulcrum, hub?
Just looking at the fitment options. Be good if they do fit ( I would like such a thing myself) but methinks not unless the OP hasn't posted clearly. He does lack detail.
by mattsccm
16 Mar 2024, 6:44pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: 1" Steerer- worn threads
Replies: 12
Views: 526

Re: 1" Steerer- worn threads

I created something similar to Colins . Based on an old clip type headset but I just used an ahead/threadless spacer and drilled and tapped a m5 hole. A bolt is then used as a grub screw. Brutal but works well.
by mattsccm
16 Mar 2024, 6:41pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Re-using an old 8-speed Campagnolo wheel
Replies: 16
Views: 534

Re: Re-using an old 8-speed Campagnolo wheel

l I assume that you are talking about a Campag hub. If so then the freehub, the bit that spins one way, is not swappable with something that will take Shimano bits. Campag hubs mean Campag cassettes . You can get things like Miche cassettes which will fit but I have found that they just mirror Campag sizes. You can play around with Shimergo, see "Too good to lose" lower down the index page .
You could re hub the wheel but to be honest you could just buy a Shimano hubbed one cheaper and especially nowadays when rim braked wheels are losing their value. Flog the Campag wheel, which, depending on the actual hub, may have some retro value.
Why not use the biggest cassette you have and swap the front gearing out? Often easier in these circumstances.
by mattsccm
16 Mar 2024, 5:45pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Cycling motivation survey - looking for participants
Replies: 24
Views: 822

Re: Cycling motivation survey - looking for participants

Couple of things that may not be of interest.
a) somewhat urban centric
b) somewhat fanciful, e.g. "I feel free" Twaddle!
In retrospect it doesn't really ask me why I cycle at all . Sorry to be negative , hope it gives you what you need.
by mattsccm
15 Mar 2024, 2:12pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Dynamo carbon fork mounting options
Replies: 6
Views: 214

Re: Dynamo carbon fork mounting options

I use something like that 60 quid Nitto thing from SJSC. However mine was a tenth of the price from Aliexpress which is probably the same ultimate source of the Nitto. It sits a bit higher than a fork crown light but is actually in a better position.
by mattsccm
12 Mar 2024, 7:52pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Noisy freehub - quieten with grease?
Replies: 21
Views: 786

Re: Noisy freehub - quieten with grease?

Virtually no grease. I rub a small bit around to hold things in place but it is pretty light stuff or even has a bit of oil mixed in.
Bear in mind that the carbon wheels may make things worse. I have two Shimano hubbed rear wheels. One with a deep carbon rim. Definitely noiser.
by mattsccm
12 Mar 2024, 7:48pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Oldest bike
Replies: 30
Views: 1781

Re: Oldest bike

Fairly regularly, meaning a couple of times a month? My 1983 Raleigh that I had from new as a meber of the O Ed dept at Bangor Normal College. Half a dozen times a year? A Dawes road bike from the tip. No idea of age. Resilion cantis and steep, narrow drops. Originally built for some chain stay mounted rear gear system. I assume pre WW2 Near daily? The commuter is only from January 2011
by mattsccm
10 Mar 2024, 2:11pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Knee protection please
Replies: 39
Views: 1726

Re: Knee protection please

Assuming that the OP isn't prepared to change their habits (their prerogative,) surely the answer is so easy it didn't need the question?
Knee pads as sold by any shop, real or online , that sells MTB kit. Any more advice is silly as what fits one won't fit another be it size or price.
by mattsccm
10 Mar 2024, 2:07pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Filthy bridleway
Replies: 56
Views: 2109

Re: Filthy bridleway

Just read the top of the page. Why on earth would we need more cycle ways? We have miles of them. The one in question doesn't need it, you can use it. You just don't fancy it.
As it is a RB it probably (I don't know the history) originated as a RUPP which should have been re categorised decades ago. The LAs were too lazy or busy and didn't and so when CROW etc came along they were all arbitrarily down graded and lost vehicle rights of way which many /most had. Yet another example of incomers and city dwellers affecting the local traditions and rights as they served a useful purpose. They could be reclaimed but the rules for such thing deliberately excluded use of evidence that would have provided definitive vehicle rights .
In this case why not just leave well alone?
by mattsccm
10 Mar 2024, 2:01pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Filthy bridleway
Replies: 56
Views: 2109

Re: Filthy bridleway

Bear in mind, if talking about Byways Open to All Traffic, (BOATS) they are part of the RoW dept, not highways. You get into that department when you move up a notch to unclassified roads which may be indistinguishable in condition and use to BOATs.
Going back to the OP , if the route is passable it is fine. Personally I despair at those who wish to change what is there and has been for centuries into something that suits their own use. The last thing we need is more gravelled, sanitised tracks.
by mattsccm
25 Feb 2024, 6:00pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Coloured toe straps: Now solved
Replies: 19
Views: 984

Re: Coloured toe straps

I'll guess . Aliexpress?
by mattsccm
21 Feb 2024, 6:07pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Is it Cheating
Replies: 29
Views: 9652

Re: Is it Cheating

Just a thought. This isn't a competition so there cannot be cheating. Equally, unless the above mentioned association is a governing body then it cannot be considered official or any other such thing. They can call themselves what they like.
by mattsccm
20 Feb 2024, 5:29pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Audax wannabee bike choice
Replies: 30
Views: 2130

Re: Audax wannabee bike choice

Bear in mind that in theory 105 is roughly the equivalent to SRAM Rival thus Force being a notch higher. Look at wheel quality as that can be a big upgrade cost later.