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by julianm
13 Mar 2024, 7:47pm
Forum: For Sale - bits of bikes, etc.
Topic: Vitus 979 frame, 51cm.
Replies: 8
Views: 406

Re: Vitus 979 frame, 51cm.

If you try an ad on Retrobike I think it wil create a lot of interest for you. Looks super!
by julianm
19 Feb 2024, 9:34pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Tyres - 27"...25mm to 28...
Replies: 17
Views: 745

Re: Tyres - 27"...25mm to 28...

Just spotted those Oxford Zigzag tyres in the link - `Raised centre profile for reduced rolling resistance on tarmac.`
Specialised did something similar & they certainly had little resistance to sliding sideways in a turn.
I've still got the scars on my face ....
by julianm
22 Oct 2022, 7:38pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Harrogate porsche driver who killed cyclist not guilty of dangerous driving
Replies: 41
Views: 3547

Re: Harrogate porsche driver who killed cyclist not guilty of dangerous driving

Driver given 9 months custody.
`He will serve half before being released`.
2 year ban.
Re-test required.

Update here: https://thestrayferret.co.uk/harrogate- ... f-cyclist/
by julianm
25 Sep 2022, 8:09pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Harrogate porsche driver who killed cyclist not guilty of dangerous driving
Replies: 41
Views: 3547

Harrogate porsche driver who killed cyclist not guilty of dangerous driving

Link to the report here:
https://thestrayferret.co.uk/harrogate- ... s-driving/
I used to time trial on that road & used it frequently for getting up to Boroughbridge.
I think it will be familiar to plenty of riders on the forum.
I'm almost frightened off the roads after a couple of incidents locally & this might just be enought to convince me I'm unsafe anyywhere.
by julianm
6 May 2021, 7:44pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Bolton Abbey Cavendish private bridge closed
Replies: 46
Views: 5969

Re: Bolton Abbey Cavendish private bridge closed

There was a piece on Look North today, with some interviews. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m ... s-06052021 The `Covid fear` is obviously a load of cobblers.
by julianm
28 Mar 2021, 9:14am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Chainring and chains
Replies: 6
Views: 628

Re: Chainring and chains

I've managed OK with a 9 spd chain on a 6 spd block so I think it will be fine.
by julianm
4 Mar 2021, 6:45pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: INNERTUBE PATCHES.
Replies: 4
Views: 361

Re: INNERTUBE PATCHES.

I've found these Rema patches good & I'm pretty hamfisted these days - I just leave the clear cellophaney stuff on - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REMA-TIP-TOP ... SwnHZYcOJ7
by julianm
16 Feb 2021, 10:17am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Bicycle sidecar
Replies: 24
Views: 1765

Re: Bicycle sidecar

We had a window cleaner who had made one to carry his ladder on his round!
by julianm
16 Feb 2021, 8:40am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Circular saw blade wheels!
Replies: 13
Views: 714

Circular saw blade wheels!

Spotted this elsewhere & it's a very professional video of an interesting idea!
https://youtu.be/y_bwKW6V1lw
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by julianm
8 Feb 2021, 10:02am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: 2nd Hand Road Bike for Daughter
Replies: 22
Views: 1009

Re: 2nd Hand Road Bike for Daughter

I'd recommend buying a really good lock like a https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kryptonite-Yor ... th=1&psc=1
Which I realise is about 1/4 of your budget. My son had 4 cheapo second hand bikes stolen at uni/hospital before we bought him one this good & he stll uses it 15 years later! There are cheaper things around which could be considered. Practice how/what to lock it to as well! If there is a bike recycling place near you it could be worth a look, but they can be surprisingly pricey for stuff. Good luck.
by julianm
4 Feb 2021, 4:17pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Triple chainset with no shifting aids on the chainrings
Replies: 52
Views: 2634

Re: Triple chainset with no shifting aids on the chainrings

Wello done with using your old Raleigh - I've done the same with my old Blueridge. I'm using a Stronglight triple with an inexpensive chain, Shimano 8 speed cassette & friction bar ends & get good shifting throughout. I'm not often in the big ring, it's there more as a bash guard really, but it will shift OK anyway. I can't remember the name of the chainset, but I picked it up for the 180mm cranks.
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I've got some old SPD pedals on now & find the bike works very well as a winter knockabout on filthy lanes & needs very little fettling other than a wash down & re-lube after a ride. Congratulations on building a £3k `gravel bike` for probably quite a bit less!
by julianm
28 Jan 2021, 3:46pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Big wide slicks in the autumn and winter
Replies: 11
Views: 661

Re: Big wide slicks in the autumn and winter

Specialised used to make a tyre with a flat raised centre section which was had no tread, the shoulders were a bit herringbone I think. The idea was that the harder (I think) raised bit wore well & the shoulder helped on corners.
It didn't work out for me on a wet roundabout in Castleford when the front wheel lost all traction, shot sideways & I hit the deck.
Once I was on the floor I could smell the diesel from a spill from a fuel tank, so maybe any tyre would have done the same. I think a bit of tread might help in typical winter riding conditions.
by julianm
28 Jan 2021, 10:49am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: How oh how do you get a lockring off?
Replies: 148
Views: 7699

Re: How oh how do you get a lockring off?

The mention of the board full of sprockets reminded me of those days & I managed to find a picture:
sprok.jpg


It would make a nice addition to a bike display these days.
by julianm
25 Jan 2021, 8:37pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: PD-MX30 lockbolt anomaly
Replies: 27
Views: 1046

Re: PD-MX30 lockbolt anomaly

My special tool for removing the plastic pastrycutter nut is a proper Jubilee clip. Turned by molegrips.
by julianm
23 Jan 2021, 3:46pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Mudguard screws sheared off and embedded in frame
Replies: 76
Views: 3843

Re: Mudguard screws sheared off and embedded in frame

Might be an idea to get that `burn your fingers` hot with a hairdryer an inch away before you try remove it. Good luck!