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- 7 Feb 2021, 2:56pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Too many patches
- Replies: 50
- Views: 1710
Re: Too many patches
....FWIW tubes are not clean on the surface when they are new, and the inside of (esp new) tyres is contaminated with mould release compounds which transfer to the surface of tubes. in some cases using a piece of abrasive paper on the tube is seemingly just stirring this contamination around, rathe...
- 7 Feb 2021, 2:51pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Too many patches
- Replies: 50
- Views: 1710
Re: Too many patches
Two coats of rubber solution? Sounds like someone has shares in the makers! :lol: I've been applying 2 coats of the stuff for years with great success in keeping the patches stuck to the tube. Only recently have I had to throw a tube of glue away as no matter what I did, the patches were not sticki...
- 31 Dec 2020, 6:53pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Pricing a bike for sale
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1333
Re: Pricing a bike for sale
Given that a buyer cannot know the fatigue or corrosion status of the frame, and the consumption of the original drive components suggests that a good part of the nominal frame life could have been consumed, you could try starting the whole assembly at GBP 200 DDP* up to 200 km. *Delivered Duty Pai...
- 7 Sep 2020, 1:55pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Cleaning out Campag Ergos
- Replies: 10
- Views: 348
Re: Cleaning out Campag Ergos
Several years ago my RHS Campag Centaur ergo had a bit of an issue. Can't remember what it was now, but I sent it off for repair/overhaul. When I spoke to the mechanic at the Approved Service Centre, I did mention that I was tempted to spray WD 40 or similar in there, but was told that stuff can mak...
- 4 Jun 2020, 11:17am
- Forum: People, Events & Rides
- Topic: On Your Marques - Roberts Cycles - 06 June 2020
- Replies: 3
- Views: 694
Re: On Your Marques - Roberts Cycles - 06 June 2020
jahknob wrote:Hi,
Yes - certainly postponed for the time being. We will see what we can come up with once things are back to whatever passes for "normal"
Thanks. I guessed it would be. Just wanted confirmation.
Cheers.
- 3 Jun 2020, 9:24am
- Forum: People, Events & Rides
- Topic: On Your Marques - Roberts Cycles - 06 June 2020
- Replies: 3
- Views: 694
Re: On Your Marques - Roberts Cycles - 06 June 2020
I'm guessing this is now cancelled? 

- 3 Jun 2020, 9:18am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Avid juicy three lever broken?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 363
Re: Avid juicy three lever broken?
Have you adjusted the brake lever distance from the handlebar as per step 7 in the bleeding section of this link to the instruction manual: https://www.servicearchive.sram.com/sites/default/files/techdocs/e1_e3_service_manual_rev_b.pdf That catches a lot of people out. Thanks. Mine is a juicy 3 whi...
- 1 Jun 2020, 9:32pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Avid juicy three lever broken?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 363
Re: Avid juicy three lever broken?
Have you adjusted the brake lever distance from the handlebar as per step 7 in the bleeding section of this link to the instruction manual:
https://www.servicearchive.sram.com/sit ... _rev_b.pdf
That catches a lot of people out.
https://www.servicearchive.sram.com/sit ... _rev_b.pdf
That catches a lot of people out.
- 29 Apr 2018, 11:14am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Classic Frame Builder Wanted
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3331
Re: Classic Frame Builder Wanted
I've only just seen this post, a couple of frame builders that I've not seen mentioned yet are: Geoff Roberts http://www.geoffrobertsframes.co.uk Winston Vaz, who worked for Chas Roberts (Geoffs brother) for many years https://www.varonha.co.uk Chas Roberts himself has now stopped otherwise I'd reco...
- 14 Feb 2018, 6:25am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Retro Clothing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1014
Re: Retro Clothing
+ 1 for Tudor Sports. I've just ordered some "York" tights. Hope they're as good as the ones I had when I started club cycling in the early 90's. They lasted a very long time! They got replaced with a similar pair from Lusso, but I can't seem to find that style anymore on the Lusso website.
- 21 Jul 2017, 7:01am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Inner tubes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1441
Re: Inner tubes
I usually use Michelin Airstop.
However, this website does decent tubes as well: https://www.innertubeshop.com
However, this website does decent tubes as well: https://www.innertubeshop.com
- 8 May 2017, 10:47pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Once more - Shoes suitable for Toe Clips?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4726
Re: Once more - Shoes suitable for Toe Clips?
Like someone else said, have you looked at Reynolds shoes? http://reynolds-england.com
I bought some years ago, and they were VERY comfortable.
I bought some years ago, and they were VERY comfortable.
- 25 Apr 2017, 10:58am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Brakes: Avid Juicy 3 -- repair or replace?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5529
Re: Brakes: Avid Juicy 3 -- repair or replace?
I personally would be replacing them just because of the age of them. I know Avid have their haters but they can't be all that bad as they're fitted as OE to a LOT of bikes. My Avid Elixirs lasted for years before I upgraded to Hope. Lovely brakes but not cheap. Depends on your budget as to what you...
- 10 Apr 2017, 10:24pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Anybody recognise this??
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2111
Re: Anybody recognise this??
I think it has been a multi functional frame, hence the set up, I intend to keep all the features when I get it resprayed, and the canti brakes will be a bonus as I will be able to use 700 wheels. Just need to try and find out who built it so I can get it badged up properly. There appears to be 3 t...
- 20 Mar 2017, 9:23pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Anyone tried Colour-Tech in Dartford?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2843
Re: Anyone tried Colour-Tech in Dartford?
I used them 11 years ago to respray my Roberts. Had no problems with the paint chipping. Excellent finish, has lasted well over this time. When I went there, he had "contracts" (for want of a better word) with many companies to paint their frames. Saw many weird and wonderful paint designs...