Cycling UK Forum

Just came across this http://www.magniclight.com/MagnicLight/index.php/en/on the BikeSnobNYC blog & it looks rather interesting. Might consider a small sum to help get this moving.
Anyone heard of anything similar?

First of all many, many thanks to you all. My rationale was that the current brakes are due for major service/repair work, and rather than default to Vee Brakes, I'd consider disc especially as it would save on rim wear. It seems however, that while it may be possible, it is not desirable although 5...

Hi wanting to avoid spending big bucks, I've decided to turn my bike (Specialized Soft Rock no suspension at all) into a bit of a custom touring XC steed. First thing I've thought about doing is replacing the Shimano Cantilevers brakes with some form of disk brake (cable) but I'm not sure how practi...

Hello Out on some of the local lanes there are number of places where 2 cars could not pass, therefore in one direction traffic has priority & in the other it doesn't & you are advised to give way to oncoming traffic. Usually on the give way side, there are double broken white lines & a ...

This is one of my favourite subjects! If you really want to stand out, there's always... http://www.dashingtweeds.co.uk/dt/?page_id=43 :D Nuthin' I used to wear plus fours & long stockings when I was a yoof - mind you that was a long time ago & Lycra wasn't even developed then (but I've rev...

In my yoof (in excess of 45 years ago) I used to race & an odd spot of touring, 1 or 2 hill climbs etc. Stopped when I got more interested in wimmin' & drink an stuff & moved down south. Now coming up for retirement & while there have been the odd rides over the years, nothing that s...

Just found this thread. I don't know if my 40+ years ago experience with a B17 will be of use & if you can still get the same treatment these days. Back then, a few good shops (mine was Harry Hall cycles in Cathedral Street, M'cr) offered a service where the saddle was treated either with neetsf...