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- 14 Nov 2020, 4:26pm
- Forum: Electric bikes
- Topic: Safe switching on and off
- Replies: 1
- Views: 184
Safe switching on and off
I have a Haibike Sduro 4.0 which is suiting me perfectly as far as riding it is concerned. What bothers me a little is the very sensitive on/off switch on the display at the LH end of the handlebars. I've inadvertently switched it on while pushing the bike backwards into my garage to lock it in its ...
- 10 Nov 2020, 8:16pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Hub gear instead of derailleur?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2327
Re: Hub gear instead of derailleur?
Now that there is discussion on stripping hub gears, I cannot resist the temptation to take you all back to the 1950s. My brother and I, teenagers curious to see the inside workings of the SA 3 speed wide ratio hub gear on the Raleigh Roadster, obtained a copy of 'Cycling book of Maintenance' and th...
- 8 Nov 2020, 9:59pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Hub gear instead of derailleur?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2327
Re: Hub gear instead of derailleur?
The Shand names are in the Doric language used mostly in the north east of Scotland. I can't speak Gaelic, but can understand most of the Doric words. It varies depending on location. I'm sure they must be asked the meanings by their customers.
Cheers
Cheers
- 8 Nov 2020, 7:05pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Hub gear instead of derailleur?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2327
Re: Hub gear instead of derailleur?
In return for your help, mikeymo, I could translate into English, some of the brand names of the Shand cycles if are having difficulty understanding them! I doubt if I could translate them into Yorkshire dialect!
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Cheers8
- 8 Nov 2020, 2:17pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Hub gear instead of derailleur?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2327
Re: Hub gear instead of derailleur?
Oh dear me! Many thanks for all the time and effort spent to sort out my request. I have learnt a lot and enjoyed in particular the gear calculator from rotavator. Mikeymo, I am grateful for the wheel removal videos. A good way to put me right off a Sram 8speed hub gear. The Sturmey Archer isn't as ...
- 7 Nov 2020, 4:53pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Hub gear instead of derailleur?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2327
Hub gear instead of derailleur?
Currently my 2012 Cube cross road bike has a 3x9 arrangement. 48,36,26 and 11-34. There have been a couple of services which required a few parts to be replaced, but not the complete drivetrain so far. Is it feasible to do away with the existing back wheel and replace it with a new wheel with an 8sp...
- 13 Oct 2020, 10:03am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Morecambe Bay Cycle Way (Sustrans)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 444
Re: Morecambe Bay Cycle Way (Sustrans)
I made a few notes based on responses I had to the same topic earlier this year as follows. . Unexpected hill between Cartmell and Grange-over-Sands, not long, but steep. Hill between Ulverston and Greenodd. Off-road Greenodd to Low Wood a bit rough. Can avoid hill at Low Wood by taking B5278. OK. M...
- 8 Oct 2020, 7:37pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Clatteringshaws to Glen Trool
- Replies: 7
- Views: 374
Re: Clatteringshaws to Glen Trool
Many thanks Galloper, that's the most useful information so far. The Landranger map has been ordered.
Cheers
Cheers
- 8 Oct 2020, 5:24pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Clatteringshaws to Glen Trool
- Replies: 7
- Views: 374
Re: Clatteringshaws to Glen Trool
I've just been reading a few accounts of first hand experiences on this route. It would appear that the only challenge is a rather steep hill near the top end of L Trool . One writer said 15%, Also there was so much gravel, it became impossible for some riders to keep going. That's the kind of thing...
- 8 Oct 2020, 8:17am
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Clatteringshaws to Glen Trool
- Replies: 7
- Views: 374
Re: Clatteringshaws to Glen Trool
Thanks Graham.
- 7 Oct 2020, 9:37pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Clatteringshaws to Glen Trool
- Replies: 7
- Views: 374
Clatteringshaws to Glen Trool
How does this route compare with the cycle path on the north side of the Kielder Reservoir? We found that had quite a number of steep ramps which surprised us as the videos we checked beforehand didn't give that impression. There was even a mountain bike rider coming towards us who had to zig zag up...
- 29 Aug 2020, 4:19pm
- Forum: Electric bikes
- Topic: Where is the best place to buy an Electric Bike
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1007
Re: Where is the best place to buy an Electric Bike
If you prefer not to buy online, then go to a retailer who deals in nothing other than electric bikes if you can. It's now a massive market with a vast range of makes and models. Only a specialist would have the answers because they would have been away on courses run by the manufacturer and be cons...
- 16 Jul 2020, 9:01pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Great Glen Way
- Replies: 7
- Views: 451
Re: Great Glen Way
If yiu have time, try a visit to the Clan Cameron Museum at Achnacarry. Jacobites history, Clan Cameron history, Commando training, It's an absolute wee gem not far off your route. No cafe, but ice cream and loos unless covid 19 is spoiling things. Check website.
Good luck
Good luck
- 6 Jul 2020, 10:08pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Stenhousemuir/Falkirk area
- Replies: 1
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Re: Stenhousemuir/Falkirk area
I'm probably too late, but hope you headed into the Kilsyth Hills and Fintry Hills or south beyond Falkirk there's quite a network of minor roads. You can even get to California!
Cheers
Cheers
- 4 Jul 2020, 9:37pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Advice on Morecambe Bay Cycleway
- Replies: 4
- Views: 273
Re: Advice on Morecambe Bay Cycleway
That's good advice from you both and just what we were looking for.
Many thanks
Many thanks