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by andy65
21 Apr 2015, 10:58pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Temporary Deaf / Mute DF riders ?
Replies: 30
Views: 9277

Re: Temporary Deaf / Mute DF riders ?

On a related topic I was brought up in cycling etiquette that you don't ride past someone with a mechanical without checking that they are ok. Earlier in the year I was unfortunate enough to get a puncture and out of the five people that passed me in the time it took me to fit a new tube only the car driver checked that I didn't need any help the others on bikes didn't. All I will say is what goes around comes around and one day they may need to borrow a spare tube or pump.
by andy65
21 Apr 2015, 10:46pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: how worn are my chainrings?
Replies: 9
Views: 1436

Re: how worn are my chainrings?

The test usually comes when you change the chain and you start getting 'chain suck'. This is when the new chain without warn links binds to the teeth of the chainring because of the worn teeth.
by andy65
21 Apr 2015, 10:40pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Steel fork query
Replies: 21
Views: 2177

Re: Steel fork query

Brake drop could be a problem at the rear with a 700c wheel. 4 mm doesn't sound a lot but if the clearance is generous with a 27" wheel then you could struggle to source a brake calliper with enough drop.
by andy65
31 Mar 2015, 4:41am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Bottom bracket won't screw in
Replies: 10
Views: 3031

Re: Bottom bracket won't screw in

The safest course of action is to take it to your local bike shop to get it fitted. They have the right tools and if all goes wrong it is their liability.
by andy65
11 Mar 2015, 10:28pm
Forum: Racing, Olympics, TdF, Competitive cycling
Topic: Doping culture still exists.
Replies: 21
Views: 3236

Re: Doping culture still exists.

My suspicion is that the problem persists simply because what is expected of pro riders is simply too tough, particularly amongst the journeyman riders. The sport needs to be restructured, particularly there needs to be a rethink about the major 3 week tours. Should they be 2 weeks or should the stages be shorter? It may also have a positive effect on the quality of the racing as well.
by andy65
17 Feb 2015, 10:36pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: How to convince others cycle touring is safe?
Replies: 32
Views: 4421

Re: How to convince others cycle touring is safe?

You will not convince them it is safe. Generally people don't have a very good understanding of risk and a rational argument will not work. All you can do is convince them that you have thought this through so you are not being reckless, just adventurous.
by andy65
10 Feb 2015, 8:39pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: 53 39 front rings?
Replies: 6
Views: 1284

Re: 53 39 front rings?

I would be concerned about the spread of gears. There is a big jump between a 53 and a 30 ring such that there is hardly any overlap between the rings. This will lead to awkward gear changes which will be very noticeable on undulating roads where the rider will spend a lot of time looking for a gear that sits in the middle of the gear range.

He should consider replacing the 53 with the smallest ring that will fit, possibly a 50 - depends on the pcd.
by andy65
3 Feb 2015, 9:16pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Anyone not get frozen fingers today
Replies: 27
Views: 4056

Re: Anyone not get frozen fingers today

My hands get cold initially then warm up after a few minutes. I would say that it is because I make sure that I keep my core warm. I assume that this is because my body doesn't try keep my core warm by reducing circulation to my hands.
by andy65
3 Feb 2015, 9:09pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Rides and ribs
Replies: 9
Views: 1874

Re: Rides and ribs

I have broken ribs on more than one occasion and can testify that they are much more painful than people think.
by andy65
31 Jan 2015, 6:56am
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: A reason to prefer CTC over BC
Replies: 28
Views: 6278

Re: A reason to prefer CTC over BC

TonyR wrote:
andy65 wrote:I don't know what the situation is like in the New Forest, so I have no idea to what extent the residents are being intolerant or they are indeed being swamped with organised events, but one thing is sure we need to be good neighbours if we expect others to accept cycling. Perhaps Sensible regulation that controls the impact on residents and other road users is way to do this.


Have you ever tried to go through Lyndhurst in the summer? And its certainly not cyclists that are clogging up the town and the roads into it for miles around.

This of course can work to our advantage by establishing the right to hold such events.


We already have that right. The New Forest is a particular point because some of the residents have not got used to the fact that they no longer live in an exclusive ancient Royal Forest but a National Park paid for by our taxes and there for the public enjoyment.


As I said I don't know what it's like in the New Forest, I haven't been there for many years. I do know that are are at least some people there who are very antagonistic, like there are around box hill. We don't help this by exerting our rights without taking into account other people's feelings. Maybe we will not change the minds of those that are leading this campaign, but we can stop people joining them.
by andy65
28 Jan 2015, 10:05pm
Forum: Racing, Olympics, TdF, Competitive cycling
Topic: Lance is trying to get the ban lifted
Replies: 28
Views: 12228

Re: Lance is trying to get the ban lifted

Are we in danger of nominating Armstrong as the fall guy so that we don't have worry too much about who else is guilty? There are lots of rumours about other riders from the same era. I'm not going to risk a letter from the libel lawyers by repeating the names, but think about some of the riders who's suddenly pull off extraordinary performances that didn't match previous form. Some of these guys are still involved in the sport and in influential roles.
by andy65
24 Jan 2015, 2:34pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: A reason to prefer CTC over BC
Replies: 28
Views: 6278

Re: A reason to prefer CTC over BC

Perhaps BC are right and the legal situation does need to be cleared up. There was the recent story where a call from someone pretending to be a policeman caused a cycle treasure hunt to be cancelled. If there wasn't a level of uncertainty, then I am sure that the organiser wouldn't have been so easily conned into cancelling the event.

I don't know what the situation is like in the New Forest, so I have no idea to what extent the residents are being intolerant or they are indeed being swamped with organised events, but one thing is sure we need to be good neighbours if we expect others to accept cycling. Perhaps Sensible regulation that controls the impact on residents and other road users is way to do this. This of course can work to our advantage by establishing the right to hold such events.
by andy65
21 Jan 2015, 8:43pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Rear Light Recommendations
Replies: 17
Views: 2494

Re: Rear Light Recommendations

AndyBSG wrote:Also, seen some comments on rubbing a bit of grease around the seals in any lights to help with waterproofing. Anyone do this and know what sort of grease I should use?


Only use silicone grease otherwise you will rot the rubber seal.
by andy65
18 Jan 2015, 9:56pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Interesting.
Replies: 16
Views: 2477

Re: Interesting.

Why does this have to be seen as anti cyclist? Shouldn't we just be grateful that the police are taking traffic offences seriously. It sometimes seems that the police only treat it as a priority after someone is killed.
by andy65
16 Jan 2015, 8:15pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Clipping and running
Replies: 74
Views: 8663

Re: Clipping and running

Riding safely in a group requires discipline and an understanding of the 'rules'. Neither rider is riding in a discipline way in my opinion. Though the guy in front is the worst.