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by rjb
18 Mar 2024, 7:27pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: UK energy
Replies: 952
Views: 163878

Re: UK energy

Transatlantic cables in view. :D well it's only across the pond.
Will it happen.
"UK eyes US electricity with transatlantic power cable - Energy Live News" https://www.energylivenews.com/2024/03/ ... wer-cable/
by rjb
18 Mar 2024, 7:16pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Openfietsmap - map data updates
Replies: 46
Views: 5840

Re: Openfietsmap - map data updates

I'm using a Garmin Nuvi sat nav. I've downloaded open street maps onto a memory card and use it in the Garmin. Unfortunately it doesn't have postcodes meaning I have to put the full address in to navigate. Does anyone know of UK maps with postcodes that will work in a Garmin Nuvi.?
by rjb
18 Mar 2024, 7:01pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: 2006 Campagnolo Catalogue
Replies: 1
Views: 82

Re: 2006 Campagnolo Catalogue

Hours of nostalgia there. Keep someone awake all night. Spotted those Vento wheels. Noticed 9 groups of 3 so 27 spokes. :? Not even both sides then. I recall other wheels of that era too. Gipiemme springs to mind. Anybody still using them. :?
by rjb
18 Mar 2024, 11:21am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Heat in the home
Replies: 2292
Views: 133263

Re: Heat in the home

SporranMcDonald wrote: 13 Feb 2024, 1:32pm
rjb wrote: 26 Jan 2024, 5:03pm The message from the state is new installations of PV + battery storage is VAT exempt. Unless one wishes to add battery storage later which is subject to VAT. :(
A very recent change of legislation :-
Addition of Battery storage to a PV system is now VAT exempt , whether :-
- additional batteries to existing battery(s) OR
- battery storage where none present previously

However, this is only possible where the battery installation involves a professional installer.
The Installer has to pay normal VAT 20% and claim back the VAT through the normal business process . . . . then pass the refund on to the end-customer.
PS. There is a frenzy of misguided folks on the battery forums, expecting to augment their storage at 0% VAT by buying retail and doing their own install.
Can I utilize my fully charged 40v bike battery as backup. Is it possible.
by rjb
15 Mar 2024, 11:26am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Oldest bike
Replies: 30
Views: 1781

Re: Oldest bike

Mick F wrote: 15 Mar 2024, 10:38am Define "bicycle". :?

My Mercian FRAME was made for me in October 1996.
It's had four pairs of wheels, three cranksets, two saddles, three sets of brakes and cables, three pairs of mudguards, three front mechs, four rear mechs .................................
Wot no chains, sprockets, bar tape. :shock:

The only original parts on my "Dogs Bollox" posted above is the frame, headset and brake calipers. :wink:
by rjb
15 Mar 2024, 11:19am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: 1" Steerer- worn threads
Replies: 12
Views: 526

Re: 1" Steerer- worn threads

531colin wrote: 15 Mar 2024, 10:48am

Threadless headsets are made to work on the (smooth) steerer, I don’t know how they would work on a threaded bit of steerer, or on the spacers of one of those steerer extenders
I know where you are coming from. In an ideal world the compression ring works on a smooth steerer. You may be lucky and find that the compression ring sits below the threads but in practise they seem to work ok on the threaded section too. :wink:
The BBB one mentioned above gives a lot of extra height capability too which may be a bonus.
by rjb
15 Mar 2024, 8:48am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: 1" Steerer- worn threads
Replies: 12
Views: 526

Re: 1" Steerer- worn threads

If the headset is an aluminium A9 it may be wear on the alloy threads not the steel steerer. Try wrapping a few turns of PTFE tape around the threaded steerer to see if you can improve the fit.
Ps poke your right thumb in the top of the steerer and your fingers then show the wrapping direction for the PTFE tape. :wink:

BBB made an aheadset converter for threaded steerers but you would need to use an aheadset top race and coller.
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by rjb
15 Mar 2024, 8:34am
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Midshaft Clavicle non union
Replies: 6
Views: 314

Re: Midshaft Clavicle non union

I broke my collar bone during an off from the bike. It was obvious that surgery would be needed following the initial x-ray. I had a support plate inserted and the 2 halfs screwed to it a couple of days later. When I discussed this with the surgeon and I told him I was a keen cyclist his advice was to keep off the bike for 6 weeks to give it a chance to knit together then booked me in for another op 6 months later to remove the support plate. He was concerned that another accident with the plate in could shatter the whole collar bone and surrounding area causing significant damage.
Hope that helps, but as Jonathan advised discuss with your surgeon for personal advice. Good luck.
Have your phone camera handy when the surgeon shows you the x ray. :wink:
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by rjb
14 Mar 2024, 8:39pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: If anyone does Emotor repair and or refurb?
Replies: 2
Views: 265

Re: If anyone does Emotor repair and or refurb?

Motor faults can often be sorted by a battery management system reset. :wink:
I was convinced mine had a motor issue but a BMS reset cured it.
by rjb
14 Mar 2024, 8:32pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: The "Royals" Thread
Replies: 1350
Views: 54526

Re: The "Royals" Thread

And in the same vein, Teresa May should have gone to Grenfell the day after the fire. She was conspicuous by her absence in my opinion.
by rjb
14 Mar 2024, 4:34pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: screenshot (pun intended…)
Replies: 3
Views: 340

Re: screenshot (pun intended…)

At first glance I thought that was a windscreen wiper. I couldn't go fast enough to keep the rain off nowadays.
How does it affect handling when it's windy?
by rjb
14 Mar 2024, 3:56pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: The "Royals" Thread
Replies: 1350
Views: 54526

Re: The "Royals" Thread

Kate's original photo released. In the circumstances I would have edited it too. :shock:
by rjb
14 Mar 2024, 1:27pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Help removing child freewheel & chainstays bent on same bike - advice?
Replies: 11
Views: 434

Re: Help removing child freewheel & chainstays bent on same bike - advice?

Freewheel. In the first instance try dribbling some oil into it to see if it improves. If you do need to remove it you may have to dismantle it in situ on the wheel. The centre cone is probably a left hand thread so use a hammer and punch to tap it clockwise. When it comes free carefully remove it and lift the sprocket off. Do this over a bowl to catch the ball bearings. Some have lots others have a few miserly ones with a wire spacer. Some have none at all. When the sprocket is off you can use a pair of stilsons or a vice to remove the freewheel body which has a normal right hand thread. Good luck. :wink:

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by rjb
14 Mar 2024, 8:35am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: How's your weather?
Replies: 1936
Views: 93296

Re: How's your weather?

Sunshine and isolated showers. Currently 12°C . Off on the Tandem for a short ride followed by coffee and cake at the community Coffee Shop.
The floods have receeded allowing the gated roads to reopen too. :D
by rjb
12 Mar 2024, 7:20pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Oldest bike
Replies: 30
Views: 1781

Re: Oldest bike

A MK2 Moulton from about 1965. Thanks to Simon in Easton Image I've 4 other shoppers from mid 1970's. All ridden and hub gears still performing faultlessly. My favourite bike has to be the Falcon K2 MTB converted into a tourer and my everyday hack bought from SJSC in 1988. Robin Thorn subsequently based his Nomad range on this frame shape with the long wheelbase. He was still riding his K2 into the 2010's when I lost touch after moving house.
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