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- 16 Jun 2009, 10:21pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: CTC Website Survey
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2051
Re: CTC Website Survey
- Be able to stay logged in, or not, when I leave the site - I'd like the option :?: :?: Check "Log me on automatically each visit" when logging in to remain logged in all the time. Or, if this isn't what you want, log out manually when leaving. See earlier post from Graham about the diff...
- 8 Jun 2009, 8:02pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Updating Raleigh 531 road bike
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1284
Re: Updating Raleigh 531 road bike
+1 for new wheels, but as you're running 7 speed, check for compatability.
You could also try a titanium railed saddle and or carbon seatpost for a bit of extra flex. Alternatively, some good, thick bar tape might also dampen the vibration a bit.
You could also try a titanium railed saddle and or carbon seatpost for a bit of extra flex. Alternatively, some good, thick bar tape might also dampen the vibration a bit.
- 8 Jun 2009, 7:58pm
- Forum: Off-road Cycling.
- Topic: No Mudguards???
- Replies: 38
- Views: 9438
Re: No Mudguards???
Manx Cat wrote:Why do mountain bikers not use mud guards?
Haven't you seen how bad they look?

- 8 Jun 2009, 7:48pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Ghost bike for Marie Vesco
- Replies: 46
- Views: 10371
Re: Ghost bike for Marie Vesco
Such a tragedy. The inaction is scandalous.
- 8 Jun 2009, 7:42pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Roof racks for carbon frames
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1732
Re: Roof racks for carbon frames
Roofbox.co.uk used to recommend not using fork mounted bike carriers with carbon forks - something about the different directional stress that goes through the fork when clamped in a fixed position. I've just checked their site and I can't find this now, but there is some general advice about fork m...
- 8 Jun 2009, 7:34pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Phone Number for CTC shop?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1102
Re: Phone Number for CTC shop?
In defence of Wiggle, I have found their customer service to be excellent. I had a few small issues with a new cx bike a coupe of years ago and they responded quickly and in a way that put what I needed first.
They're an internet shop, so is having to deal by email so unexpected?
They're an internet shop, so is having to deal by email so unexpected?
- 3 Jun 2009, 10:29pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Abuse from motorists advice please
- Replies: 24
- Views: 933
Re: Abuse from motorists advice please
Mick F wrote:Agree.
Report it. You have the time, date, road, car make and model, and reg number too.
Maybe nothing will happen, but perhaps if it's reported enough, something will.
I agree with MickF.
- 3 Jun 2009, 8:07am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Bikes on Planes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 356
Re: Bikes on Planes
On a plane, especially if there is more than one flight involved, I'd always go for a hard case bike box, still packing it with extra foam, bubble wrap, pipe lagging etc. I've only used soft case bags in bike trailers attached to coaches. If you do go for a hard case, as an additonal precaution, loc...
- 2 Jun 2009, 8:32pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Garmin Plastic
- Replies: 3
- Views: 274
Re: Garmin Plastic
I'm not a Garmin user, but I have heard friends comment on how good their customer service is once you've phoned them.
- 2 Jun 2009, 8:29pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Sports kit cleaning??
- Replies: 1
- Views: 141
Re: Sports kit cleaning??
Never tried it personally, but I have heard that shampoo is good for that.
- 1 Jun 2009, 10:08pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Euro Insurance
- Replies: 6
- Views: 647
Re: Euro Insurance
You need either home contents insurance with cover away from the home, or a dedicated bike insurance policy, like that available from the CTC.
- 29 May 2009, 10:05pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: CTC Website Survey
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2051
Re: CTC Website Survey
Key improvements I'd suggest: - Be able to log in with an email address linked to my membership account - my membership number is not memorable - Be able to stay logged in, or not, when I leave the site - I'd like the option - Undertake a thorough usability evaluation and update the navigation and s...
- 28 May 2009, 8:22am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Recommendation for Mini Pump
- Replies: 15
- Views: 930
Re: Recommendation for Mini Pump
Go for something with a telescopic mechanism. It makes life easier. Also, look for something where by the majority of the pump is attached to the value and remains stationary. I have a Topeak Mini Master Blaster, which is a real pain. Only a small portion of the pump is fixed (the rest is the pumpin...
- 21 May 2009, 5:19pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Cable cutting tool
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1189
Re: Cable cutting tool
George Riches wrote:But I think the park tool CN-10 is better for crimping:
It is good, I have to say. Never seen a bad Park tool (not even the beer glass!), but you'd expect that at a premium price.
- 21 May 2009, 7:36am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Shed recommendations
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1209
Re: Shed recommendations
+1 for Asguard sheds and bike lockers.