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by Mansfield Marauder
10 Aug 2011, 8:28am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Front Lights
Replies: 3
Views: 601

Re: Front Lights

Thanks for that
by Mansfield Marauder
9 Aug 2011, 12:00pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Front Lights
Replies: 3
Views: 601

Front Lights

Can anyone reccomend a front light for use on unlit roads in the £10 to £20 area I have a flashing front light so being seen is not a problem it's spotting pot holes on unlit roads that's a problem
by Mansfield Marauder
13 Jul 2010, 1:04pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: JJB Sports Stratus
Replies: 2
Views: 1110

JJB Sports Stratus

Don't suspose anybody knows anything about these?
by Mansfield Marauder
24 Jun 2010, 7:47am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Power Link
Replies: 16
Views: 1127

Re: Power Link

Thanks for all of the above help managed to get the chain off last night came off quite easily now I am doing properly, chain is now having a good soak in meths, (hic).
by Mansfield Marauder
23 Jun 2010, 2:18pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Power Link
Replies: 16
Views: 1127

Re: Power Link

It's a KMC make so thanks for all of the above help I will have another go tonight tried last night by wrapping a length of wire round the link then tightening it up with a pair of pliers didn't work will try proper method tonight.
by Mansfield Marauder
23 Jun 2010, 9:34am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Power Link
Replies: 16
Views: 1127

Power Link

I am sure this question has probably been asked before but here goes. I have a power link on my chain and can not get the bl**dy thing undone any tips? or am I missing something obvious like pushing the plates together before trying to slide them apart?
by Mansfield Marauder
13 Jun 2010, 5:05pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Road Bike Which one?
Replies: 2
Views: 954

Road Bike Which one?

I looking at replacing my Salcano Ilgaz with something more suitable for riding on roads and commuting. I have a budget of £300 not much I know before the Ilgaz my previous bike was a John Atkins (if anyone has ever heard of him) So my knowledge of modern bikes is a bit restricted any advice would be greatly appreciated.
by Mansfield Marauder
9 Jun 2010, 2:42pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Free Wheeling Chain Wheels
Replies: 8
Views: 585

Free Wheeling Chain Wheels

Can any one tell what happened to a new system of free wheel that Shimano brought out ages ago which put the free wheel mechanism between the cranks and the chain wheels, which meant that when you stopped pedaling the chain wheels, chain and block kept spinning so in essence you could stop pedaling but still change gear?
by Mansfield Marauder
9 Feb 2010, 10:22am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Cassette Bottom Bracket
Replies: 3
Views: 388

Cassette Bottom Bracket

Can anyone advise as to what the advantages are of using the above?
by Mansfield Marauder
2 Feb 2010, 2:43pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Gear Ratios
Replies: 128
Views: 8821

Re: Gear Ratios

When I bought my first 10 spd in 1978 it was a 52/42 chainset with a 14-24 block 27" wheels 35 years on I now ride a 48/38/28 with 14-28 block 26" wheels. I mostly use the granny ring when I park up for any period of time. I have used it on the odd hill but I can probably count the number of times on both hands, I have had the current bike about five years. I did eventually swap my original gearing from 52/42 14-24 to a 52/42 14-32 which I used for touring usually weekend runs out to a youth hostel averaged about 140-150 over the weekend not much I know but I was happy with it. My mate in the Coventry Cycling Club told me that with a 42 - 32 I should be able to ride up a brick wall, never tried it obviously.
by Mansfield Marauder
2 Feb 2010, 2:27pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Batteries not fitting
Replies: 9
Views: 1241

Re: Batteries not fitting

Couple of points A. they are not rechargeable, B. they are AA not AAA they were brand new straight out of the packaging I suspect that it is to do with the fact the Duracells seem a little fatter than the Memorex ones and as the space in the end of the light is a bit tight I suspect they are not making proper contact or they are interfering with the switch which is also in the back of the light.
by Mansfield Marauder
1 Feb 2010, 11:02pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Batteries not fitting
Replies: 9
Views: 1241

Batteries not fitting

Has anyone come across this before. I decided tonight after I got home that the light in my Cateye Opticube was a bit dim so I fitted four new AA duracel batteries it would not work, no matter how I arranged the batteries it would not work, works fine when I put the memorex ones back in. Anyone knows what is happening?
by Mansfield Marauder
29 Jan 2010, 8:53pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: unbelievable !!
Replies: 16
Views: 1749

Re: unbelievable !!

Anybody see the report in the papers about the police mn who did a motorist stood in traffic for blowing his nose.
by Mansfield Marauder
27 Jan 2010, 2:13pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: My first experience of abuse from behind the wheel
Replies: 23
Views: 2000

Re: My first experience of abuse from behind the wheel

Only ever had one motorist shout at me it was my fault I clipped his mirrow trying to squeeze past him, not my fault the useless cycle lane finishe 29 yrds short of the ASL.
by Mansfield Marauder
26 Jan 2010, 10:19pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: At last I'm back on the road
Replies: 13
Views: 1046

Re: At last I'm back on the road

My first day back on the bike was a week today (Tuesday) had the oppurtunity to wear my new over shoes and nice WARM tights. Only problem now is if it's not below zero I get too hot.