Cycling UK Forum

....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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

I'm guessing this is now cancelled?

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...

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.

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...

+ 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.

I usually use Michelin Airstop.

However, this website does decent tubes as well: https://www.innertubeshop.com

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 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...

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...

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...