Can I suggest a Raleigh pioneer like this one:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285747237292
We have one for one of our grandchildren. See light and nice to ride.
Bob
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- 10 Mar 2024, 7:54pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Lightweight mid-size (21-22") step-through or mixte, frame or bike
- Replies: 7
- Views: 377
- 25 Feb 2024, 7:50pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: locked up
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1187
Re: locked up
I always follow the valuables in a bar bag advise. If my dirty clothes got stolen I will survive.
For B&B's look for ones with secure storage. If you find one then mention the cycle storage in any reviews you write. Use "Cyclists Welcome".
Premier Inn always let you take a bike into your room.
For B&B's look for ones with secure storage. If you find one then mention the cycle storage in any reviews you write. Use "Cyclists Welcome".
Premier Inn always let you take a bike into your room.
- 4 Feb 2024, 7:53pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Breaking spokes on new e-bike - how many is too many?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1061
Re: Breaking spokes on new e-bike - how many is too many?
I Would say 2 broken spokes is too many. Whatever the reason a wheel that keeps breaking spokes needs to be rebuilt. New spokes at the very least.
- 22 Jan 2024, 4:17pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Non Cycling physics question
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1499
Re: Non Cycling physics question
We have a pond and a pump for a small waterfall, it hasn't frozen even at -8 last week. The rain tops up the pond on a regular basis. The birds are regular visitors for a drink.
- 11 Oct 2023, 1:20pm
- Forum: Cycling UK Topics and Discussions
- Topic: Trustee Elections 2023
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3795
Trustee Elections 2023
Why would we make an effort to vote when they give us 2 candidates for 2 positions. Obviously they will both be elected. The Boards Nominations Committee rejected all the other candidates, so effectively they picked the winners. That feels more like a dictatorship than a democracy. Your thoughts please?
- 23 May 2023, 8:38pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: secure city bike parking
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2085
Re: secure city bike parking
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) offers Cycle Hubs as a safe and secure place to lock your bike under cover, protected by CCTV and a swipe-card entry system, £10 per year basic, there are a couple of "posh" hubs that cost more. These hubs are at Train and Tram stops in the main as far as I know, but I don't use the city centre ones.
We also have blue bike lockers, one off cost about £10, not very good as a standard straight handle bar bike doesn't fit, I used to take my folder!
We also have blue bike lockers, one off cost about £10, not very good as a standard straight handle bar bike doesn't fit, I used to take my folder!
- 7 May 2023, 3:16pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Bike light advice from actual users please
- Replies: 87
- Views: 5921
Re: Bike lights
Before last winter started I purchased the Halfords 1600 lamp. Here is an updated 1800:
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-a ... 93718.html
The most light per £ I have ever achieved, best light I have ever had. Wasn't keen on the fitting (Which looks unchanged), but it had a camera style screw in, so I just reused a fitting from an old lamp. Typically I run it at half power, which is more than enough for me. Love the display showing how long you have left at the power you are on. Never go out in the dark on my bike without it.
Bob Sweet
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-a ... 93718.html
The most light per £ I have ever achieved, best light I have ever had. Wasn't keen on the fitting (Which looks unchanged), but it had a camera style screw in, so I just reused a fitting from an old lamp. Typically I run it at half power, which is more than enough for me. Love the display showing how long you have left at the power you are on. Never go out in the dark on my bike without it.
Bob Sweet
- 9 Apr 2023, 8:59pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Birchwood to Salford Manchester
- Replies: 2
- Views: 297
Re: Birchwood to Salford Manchester
There is a little track from M62 J11, down towards Hollins Green, from there a variety of cycle tracks take you towards Eccles and onto Salford, or over the bridge, there is a track then beside the ship canal to Partington.
- 29 Jul 2022, 8:49am
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: "Countryside" LEJOG
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6770
Re: "Countryside" LEJOG
Sustrans has a LEJOG route available. It does go through Manchester, and probably some other big places. You can either work out your own bypass or rely on the local knowledge put into those routes.
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/national-cy ... oats-lejog
Bob
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/national-cy ... oats-lejog
Bob
- 15 May 2022, 3:44pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Insuring work laptop during commute?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2458
Re: Insuring work laptop during commute?
Well I negotiated 2 computers, one for home, one for the office. That way I didn't have to carry it in every day. Now that worked out very well. On the odd occasion we needed an extra computer in the office, e.g. someone's being mended, then I would bring it in.
- 3 Mar 2022, 11:31am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Radar Locks on Trans-Pennine Trail gates?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1347
Radar Locks on Trans-Pennine Trail gates?
Trafford council have responded to my Freedom of Information request about the gates that prevent disabled access on the Trans-Pennine Trail with the following: "Radar locks are fitted to gates on the trail to allow access for all."
Now to me they look like standard squire padlocks. Anyone know if keys are available for these locks?
Now to me they look like standard squire padlocks. Anyone know if keys are available for these locks?
- 17 Nov 2021, 1:18pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Cadent Gas
- Replies: 84
- Views: 3162
Cadent Gas
Is it a nationwide issue that Cadent Gas do not leave enough time for cyclists at their roadworks? It certainly seems to be a regular thing in Cheshire / Manchester. They cone off a long section of road, presumably for the safety of their workers, they don't give cyclists enough time to get through. Last time I complained they just put up "Cyclist Dismount" signs. Here is a video of their latest effort near me, which seems unchanged since I passed it a week ago, except more cones have been demolished.
https://youtu.be/bElfCft-XlQ
I have reported this via FixMyStreet.
https://youtu.be/bElfCft-XlQ
I have reported this via FixMyStreet.
- 9 Jul 2021, 4:41pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Is your bottle clean? I wouldn't bidon it...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1794
Re: Is your bottle clean? I wouldn't bidon it...
In my house, take the lid off, open the valve, then it all goes in the dishwasher.
Bob
Bob
- 14 Dec 2020, 8:30pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Why does nobody want paper maps anymore?
- Replies: 106
- Views: 4400
Re: Why does nobody want paper maps anymore?
Maps you no longer need make great wrapping paper for presents!
I love my paper maps, battery never runs out. Always has a signal ....
I love my paper maps, battery never runs out. Always has a signal ....
- 2 Dec 2020, 5:08pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Hedge Clipping
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4690
Hedge Clipping
I have seen much more hedge clipping than usual on the Manchester/Cheshire border. Is there a new government subsidy for cutting hedges and leaving all the mess on the road?