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- 24 Mar 2024, 7:47am
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Active Travel gives out money
- Replies: 2
- Views: 260
- 6 Mar 2024, 6:06pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: SA THREE SPEED- WILL NOT RETURN TO TOP GEAR
- Replies: 14
- Views: 824
Re: SA THREE SPEED- WILL NOT RETURN TO TOP GEAR
Have you seen this, is it any good?Carlton green wrote: ↑3 Mar 2024, 3:32pmFixed that for you, I hope that that’s OK.Philip Benstead wrote: ↑3 Mar 2024, 2:27pmWhat lubrication would you recommend. SA do not make their own lubricant anymore.Carlton green wrote: ↑3 Mar 2024, 1:52pm
I wouldn’t recommend the use of three in one oil in an SA hub. Three in one might penetrate, lubricate and protect but the protection includes laying down of a layer of gum. I suspect that lots of folk have used three in one for years, topping their hub up on a regular basis, but when the top-ups stop and it dries out guess what happens …
There are some good threads on what oil folk use, what’s near to the original SA oil and what’s even better. I use Singer Sewing Machine oil (which is a light machine oil) in my SA AW, there might be a gain to be found using something different but (to me at least) that oil seems to be ‘in the right ball park’ - and similar to the originally used SA oil. Over the counter (ie. in a shop) Singer oil is around £3-50 per bottle, prices will vary by location, and it’s widely available by mail-order too. Though I’ve not used it SAE 20 motor mower oil is, I believe, a sound choice too.
Edit. Try reading this thread : viewtopic.php?t=150384
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006 ... Redirect=y
- 3 Mar 2024, 2:27pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: SA THREE SPEED- WILL NOT RETURN TO TOP GEAR
- Replies: 14
- Views: 824
Re: SA THREE SPEED- WILL NOT RETURN TO TOP GEAR
Carlton green wrote: ↑3 Mar 2024, 1:52pmPhilip Benstead wrote: ↑1 Mar 2024, 6:00pm SA THREE SPEED- WILL NOT RETURN TO TOP GEAR
Sa was working fine yesterday, today gave cleaned and replaced all cables.
I also gave SA flush though with 3 in-1 oil.
I remove the control rod in top gear.
I put the control rod in and pulled it, but it had resistance!
I tried some more 3 IN 1 but it only helped slightly.
Does it need a disassembling?
What lu icaruon would you recommend SA do not make their own lubicate anymore.
I wouldn’t recommend the use of three in one oil in an SA hub. Three in one might penetrate, lubricate and protect but the protection includes laying down of a layer of gum. I suspect that lots of folk have used three in one for years, topping their hub up on a regular basis, but when the top-ups stop and it dries out guess what happens …
- 1 Mar 2024, 6:00pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: SA THREE SPEED- WILL NOT RETURN TO TOP GEAR
- Replies: 14
- Views: 824
SA THREE SPEED- WILL NOT RETURN TO TOP GEAR
SA THREE SPEED- WILL NOT RETURN TO TOP GEAR
Sa was working fine yesterday, today gave cleaned and replaced all cables.
I also gave SA flush though with 3 in-1 oil.
I remove the control rod in top gear.
I put the control rod in and pulled it, but it had resistance!
I tried some more 3 IN 1 but it only helped slightly.
Does it need a disassembling?
Sa was working fine yesterday, today gave cleaned and replaced all cables.
I also gave SA flush though with 3 in-1 oil.
I remove the control rod in top gear.
I put the control rod in and pulled it, but it had resistance!
I tried some more 3 IN 1 but it only helped slightly.
Does it need a disassembling?
- 25 Feb 2024, 10:12am
- Forum: Cycling UK Topics and Discussions
- Topic: Parental Consent Form - updated?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1211
Re: Parental Consent Form - updated?
Given the average age of CTC/CUK members, does any group have unaccompanied
under 18 years old on their rides/events?
under 18 years old on their rides/events?
- 16 Feb 2024, 5:12pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: 3/32 Grade 10 Chrome Steel ball bearing, can anybody direct me to a suitable seller?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1406
Re: 3/32 Grade 10 Chrome Steel ball bearing, can anybody direct me to a suitable seller?
thanks, just orderedcolin54 wrote: ↑16 Feb 2024, 4:15pm I've bought from this seller on ebay before, 20off 3/32'' G10 chrome steel posted, £2.69 larger quantities available see the drop-down menu.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281662683854 ... R_KEtqq2Yw
- 16 Feb 2024, 4:09pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: 3/32 Grade 10 Chrome Steel ball bearing, can anybody direct me to a suitable seller?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1406
Re: 3/32 Grade 10 Chrome Steel ball bearing, can anybody direct me to a suitable seller?
I am also having a problem, I thought it was chrome steel that was recommended, but now it seems it is carbon steel bearing I needcycle tramp wrote: ↑16 Feb 2024, 4:01pm ..er... I'm struggling to come up with any possible advantage that chromed ball bearings will have over carbon steel, given the fact that they're going to be used in pedals...
- 16 Feb 2024, 2:27pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: 3/32 Grade 10 Chrome Steel ball bearing, can anybody direct me to a suitable seller?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1406
3/32 Grade 10 Chrome Steel ball bearing, can anybody direct me to a suitable seller?
Following comments made on this forum I am seeking the ball bearing for a pair of pedals:
3/32 Grade 10 Chrome Steel ball bearing, can anybody direct me to a suitable seller that does not charge silly postage?
3/32 Grade 10 Chrome Steel ball bearing, can anybody direct me to a suitable seller that does not charge silly postage?
- 13 Feb 2024, 5:50pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Will I get on the train?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3343
Re: Will I get on the train?
I ONLY 45 MILES, I used to ride it in 3 hours when I was a student at Plymouth Poly.Lazybird wrote: ↑12 Feb 2024, 9:01pm Have booked a bike space on the train Exeter to Plymouth on a Friday morning in early May to catch the ferry to Roscoff. Now I’m worried that the bike rack will be full of general luggage and I won’t get on despite having booked. Is this a realistic possibilty or am I being overly pessimistic?
- 4 Feb 2024, 2:54pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Wiring hub dynamo
- Replies: 20
- Views: 924
Re: Wiring hub dynamo
Tinning wires
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What is the downside to tinning?
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What is the downside to tinning?
- 3 Feb 2024, 11:21pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Wiring hub dynamo
- Replies: 20
- Views: 924
Re: Wiring hub dynamo
Many thanks, that is what I needed. I have been doing it wrong.
Thanks again
Thanks again
gregoryoftours wrote: ↑3 Feb 2024, 5:30pm The insulation doesn't want to go too far inside the plug or it will interfere with the contact tab on the dynamo that the plug fits to.IMG_20240203_170710.jpgIMG_20240203_170748.jpgIMG_20240203_170814.jpgIMG_20240203_170839.jpgIMG_20240203_172157.jpg
Is the bit you had trouble with poking the wires through the two holes without them catching, like the second step in these photos?
It can be fiddly but twisting the strands helps, and like Brucey said ensuring that the holes are clear and unobstructed. Solid core wire would be easier to thread but it's not suitable. It is stiff and will break over time because it's not flexible enough.
Did you manage to get it done ok in the end anyway despite it being a faff?
For what is worth, I wouldn't worry too much about cable covers etc, the plug itself isn't designed to be waterproof and water gets in between the plug and the tab it fits onto anyway. The best thing to do is put contact spray/other suitable substance on it so that it doesn't corrode. Current is not high enough for the presence of water to create electrical problems. I think that I'm right in this but would be interested to hear other opinions. In any case I've only had problems with corrosion but not the presence of water itself.
- 3 Feb 2024, 2:25pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Wiring hub dynamo
- Replies: 20
- Views: 924
Wiring hub dynamo
Wiring hub dynamo
I had to wire up the hub dynamo, I used five-strand cables that came with the front light.
I had to insert the cables into the Dynamo Bike Hub Connector Kit SP
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256364258882 ... 0yEALw_wcB
Even though I twisted the 5-strand cable, the cable kept bending or unravelling when installing.
I found it difficult and time-consuming,
Question
Any view on using a double-core single-strand cable like this, say size 1 or 1.5 mm?
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/ ... 25093.html
So, using two separate cables I need to use a cable cover for protection.
PVC Cable Sleeving Black All Sizes Electrical Cable Tubing Earth Harness
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354616857623 ... RTEALw_wcB
I had to wire up the hub dynamo, I used five-strand cables that came with the front light.
I had to insert the cables into the Dynamo Bike Hub Connector Kit SP
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256364258882 ... 0yEALw_wcB
Even though I twisted the 5-strand cable, the cable kept bending or unravelling when installing.
I found it difficult and time-consuming,
Question
Any view on using a double-core single-strand cable like this, say size 1 or 1.5 mm?
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/ ... 25093.html
So, using two separate cables I need to use a cable cover for protection.
PVC Cable Sleeving Black All Sizes Electrical Cable Tubing Earth Harness
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354616857623 ... RTEALw_wcB
- 1 Feb 2024, 2:14pm
- Forum: Cycling UK Topics and Discussions
- Topic: Changes at the CUK?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2725
- 31 Jan 2024, 9:55pm
- Forum: Cycling UK Topics and Discussions
- Topic: Changes at the CUK?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2725
Re: Changes at the CUK?
Apologies if I upset you. It's just that £30 odd for a book with no positive reviews is a bit much IMHO.
- 31 Jan 2024, 7:28pm
- Forum: Cycling UK Topics and Discussions
- Topic: Changes at the CUK?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2725