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- 27 Dec 2020, 6:25pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Brompton - 150mm cranks
- Replies: 7
- Views: 261
Re: Brompton - 150mm cranks
Main problem with the Brompton Stronglights is their flexibility. A decade ago I had a Campag CF Eleven fitted. Superb rigidity. Interesting getting it fitted and crank must be at “11 O Clock” to allow it to fold. But fold it does and wastes little energy due to its rigidity. Fitted clipless pedals ...
- 27 Dec 2020, 5:27pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: 1st Recumbent Trike Questions & Configuration For Any Thoughts
- Replies: 58
- Views: 1365
Re: 1st Recumbent Trike Questions & Configuration For Any Thoughts
ICE VTX here. Superb and comfortable after getting used to the different configuration. My advice; stop worrying. It will all be good. ICE are very amenable, helpful and approachable. Grounding: generally not a problem - yes its possible on a very uneven surface but no big deal. You get used to posi...
- 2 Nov 2020, 9:22pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Ride London getting phased out - 2021 will be last
- Replies: 5
- Views: 780
Re: Ride London getting phased out - 2021 will be last
Good.
Whilst the closed roads were fab, the exhorbitant fees were not......and how long did they take to refund this years entry fees? Rip off organisation. Glad its gone.
Shame the car lobby moaners got their way though,
Whilst the closed roads were fab, the exhorbitant fees were not......and how long did they take to refund this years entry fees? Rip off organisation. Glad its gone.
Shame the car lobby moaners got their way though,
- 22 Oct 2020, 4:07am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: This will revolutionise shifting... or not...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 772
Re: This will revolutionise shifting... or not...
Pointless addition.
- 17 Oct 2020, 10:31pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: My first 50
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1066
Re: My first 50
Have a word with Sth M/C CTC section if you havent already. Plenty of experience and tips can be gained, but congrats on doing the ‘50’ 

- 13 Oct 2020, 6:49pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: KMC v Sram chains?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 730
Re: KMC v Sram chains?
KMCs recommended 

- 30 Sep 2020, 10:42pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Changing groupset from Campag to Shimano
- Replies: 13
- Views: 503
Re: Changing groupset from Campag to Shimano
130mm OLN for the rear hub is standard on 'road' wheels, so that won't be a problem. FWIW a Roberts, fitted with a contemporaneous Campag groupset, is arguably a 'modern classic'; something you just can't get any more. Fitted with a modern shimano groupset, rather less so, I'd have said. cheers +1 ...
- 17 Sep 2020, 10:44pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Spa versus Van Nicholas titanium frames
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1037
Re: Spa versus Van Nicholas titanium frames
As ever, it all depends on your personal style and desires regards riding. I have been an Audax rider for many many years and my bike was made to measure but to my personal preferences. I do like to ‘feel the road’ and like an instant ‘kick’ when I put the effort in. I find relaxed angles and geomet...
- 12 Sep 2020, 4:45pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Average mph difference
- Replies: 22
- Views: 824
Re: Average mph difference
Adding a wheel obviously has an impact of a trike over a bike, but I reckon that after about three months of being laid back then you should equate to at least similar speeds all other things being equal. ( obviously slightly lower wind resistance compared to an upright, but your own level of fitnes...
- 12 Aug 2020, 8:37pm
- Forum: Proposed Membership Changes - Discussion
- Topic: Senior membership fees
- Replies: 2
- Views: 301
Re: Senior membership fees
Become a ‘lifer’ quick!
- 12 Aug 2020, 7:41pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Air Source Heat Pumps
- Replies: 23
- Views: 747
Re: Air Source Heat Pumps
Our neighbour has fitted Air source heating. The plant for the heat exchangers/fans is bout 75 yards from our house. You can hear it working at night which is annoying. My primary concern, too, followed by switching a gravity fed primary system to 'pressurised' with old radiators :? Your concern in...
- 12 Aug 2020, 11:17am
- Forum: Family Cycling
- Topic: Monsal Trail from Bakewell
- Replies: 6
- Views: 378
Re: Monsal Trail from Bakewell
Yes its great for families but can become very busy in summer months without lockdown. The tunnels (which years ago were not open) are a sublime experience and do avoid having to negotiate walking through rivers around Chee Dale that were once the only off road alternative! Probably one of the best ...
- 11 Aug 2020, 7:24pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Air Source Heat Pumps
- Replies: 23
- Views: 747
Re: Air Source Heat Pumps
Air source heat pumps are definitely noisy and can therefore annoy neighbours at night. Ground source heat pumps are better but need a very large area for the underground pipework. (Let the field to the local farmer to gaze sheep on!) or install a vertical ground source heat pump, but installation i...
- 11 Aug 2020, 2:10pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Sea cruises: Why? Why not?
- Replies: 109
- Views: 2205
Re: Sea cruises: Why? Why not?
Esoecially any Covid ships being refused permission to dock 

- 11 Aug 2020, 7:07am
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Laidback prices
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1039
Re: Laidback prices
More reason to buy now. Except ICE are on 6 week delivery Taking action instead of provaricating on the internet can produce great results. Even during and after lockdown, I was being quoted at least two weeks. Delivered in four working days in actual fact from ICE, I consider exceptionally good, e...