I'm spending too much time on cycling forums and one has to go. Unfortunately it's this one (I'm not really doing too many CTC rides at the moment).
So, with thanks for all the help, advice, entertainment and on-line companionships given to me since I joined, this is yours truly signing off.
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- 28 Apr 2012, 12:50pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: So long ... and thanks for all the fish!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5459
- 26 Apr 2012, 5:15pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Ice Toolz 11F3 external bracket tool ...?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 642
Ice Toolz 11F3 external bracket tool ...?
This fits my Hollowtech II bracket cups ... does it also fit the cups for a Campag Ultra-Torque chainset? TIA
- 23 Apr 2012, 8:22pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: POLITICALLY INCORRECT JOKE THREAD
- Replies: 115
- Views: 26528
Re: POLITICALLY INCORRECT JOKE THREAD
Well, looks like they've already deleted one of mine!
- 18 Apr 2012, 3:50pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Username problem - another forum!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5786
Re: Username problem - another forum!
I'd just change the user name for an easy life.
- 18 Apr 2012, 3:47pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Should I make this old MTB into touring bike.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6895
Re: Should I make this old MTB into touring bike.
Yes, should be fine.
My CTC bike is based on a Marin Pine Mountain MTB with rigid forks and 26-inch wheels. Now shed with Schwalbe Durano 1.3 tyres (less than a tenner each from Planet X) and a Deore 48/36/26 chainset, it has full mudguards and even a set of fittings if I should ever fancy some panniers or a rack.
My CTC mate 'Dangerous' Dave from Thames Valley actually specified a 26-inch Thorn when he ordered it.
My CTC bike is based on a Marin Pine Mountain MTB with rigid forks and 26-inch wheels. Now shed with Schwalbe Durano 1.3 tyres (less than a tenner each from Planet X) and a Deore 48/36/26 chainset, it has full mudguards and even a set of fittings if I should ever fancy some panniers or a rack.
My CTC mate 'Dangerous' Dave from Thames Valley actually specified a 26-inch Thorn when he ordered it.
- 14 Apr 2012, 7:35pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: 50 Greatest bikes of all time - Cycling Weekly
- Replies: 6
- Views: 39723
Re: 50 Greatest bikes of all time - Cycling Weekly
I'm quite surprised to learn that Martin Pyne's gull-wing low profile isn't in there.
Not sure if Steve Hegg's 1980 Olympic gold medal pursuit bike is in there ....? I know the Burrows/Lotus superbike that did the same thing 8 years later is.
Not sure if Steve Hegg's 1980 Olympic gold medal pursuit bike is in there ....? I know the Burrows/Lotus superbike that did the same thing 8 years later is.
- 11 Apr 2012, 8:53pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Some lower gears
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5072
Re: Some lower gears
A nice Stronglight Impact chainset with a 110mm BCD will allow a 34T inner ring. IIRC, Spa Cycles are practically throwing the cranks away at about £30 a pair.
- 11 Apr 2012, 8:50pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Fixed cup -bottom bracket advice
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1949
Re: Fixed cup -bottom bracket advice
I did have a really nasty one a year or so ago. I have a 3/4-inch breaker bar and had to resort to Dremelling out a 3/4-inch square hole into the cup and then giving it some Schwarzenegger. I did get it out but such was the force needed that when trying to fit a new one, I found that I had bent the bottom bracket shell, thus knadgering the frame .... GRRRR!
- 10 Apr 2012, 8:58pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Hoy! What a finish!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3260
Re: Hoy! What a finish!
+1 for Laura. Her 'Devil' technique reminds me so much of what Peter Post used to do with the field during the Skol Sixes many moons ago. A great lass.
- 9 Apr 2012, 5:10pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Manual gear changing; the ad hoc approach.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1084
Re: Manual gear changing; the ad hoc approach.
Oops too late!
- 8 Apr 2012, 5:34pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Hoy! What a finish!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3260
Re: Hoy! What a finish!
I'll make the selectors job easy for them!
Give Jason Kenny the sprint role and give Sir Chris the keirin. Obviously both for the team sprint.
CH is a superman in the sprint but a demi-God in the keirin
Give Jason Kenny the sprint role and give Sir Chris the keirin. Obviously both for the team sprint.
CH is a superman in the sprint but a demi-God in the keirin
- 4 Apr 2012, 9:05pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Unnoticable Helmet Suggestion Please
- Replies: 53
- Views: 5991
Re: Unnoticable Helmet Suggestion Please
My early 1990s Specialized Sub Zero helmet is very quiet. As opposed to today's modern ones with about 36 holes, mine has only 8.
- 4 Apr 2012, 8:57pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Disc built wheels on a non disc bike
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1051
Re: Disc built wheels on a non disc bike
My hybrid has disc wheels (centre-lock with covers over them) but I use V-brakes - no problems at all providing that the rims have a braking surface as well.
- 29 Mar 2012, 9:56pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: SHORT full-length Lycra bottoms
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4019
Re: SHORT full-length Lycra bottoms
The names 'Corrine Dennis and 'Minx' seem to ring bells in relation to female-specific bike clothing.
- 28 Mar 2012, 8:55pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: J D Whisker
- Replies: 18
- Views: 16601
Re: J D Whisker
He was a lot more cheerful than he used to be at Willesden Lane
Idi Amin was more cheerful than Alan when he was in the Kilburn shop! However, I did once get a smile from him when I got back 20p in change and put it in the Welwyn Wheelers track fund box.