Cycling UK Forum

One could argue that the words "left" and "right" are confusing jargon! : P (actually that may be a good example - they are very very common words, but they are confusing to a small but notable minority ... ) Always a problem on Bikeability courses. The definitive explanation is...

The only way to make it stick would be some law or court ruling, but that's a level of state interference that I hope we never suffer. Absolutely no reason why CUK/BC/DoT shouldn't extend the National Cycling Standards/Bikeability to include group riding While CUK/BC might contribute as stakeholder...

In Scotland the cycling promotion quango Cycling Scotland have a scheme called "Essential Skills" (see https://www.cycling.scot/what-we-do/training/essential-cycling-skills ) <snip> thats interesting....how do you qualify in order to teach it? To qualify to teach Essential Skills is a sho...

I'm assuming there's an upright lock out switch which comes into play in those situations. Further back in this thread you will find that these specific machines have no lock. Some scooters do however. I'd say it is simply a matter of sponsorship -free supply of machines. Sorry missed that :oops: A...

My wife's Gazelle has a belt, it's only been a year so far, but zero issues. With a hub gear I'd get one myself if I was getting a new bike for the simple reason that around here the road salt kills a chain every year, seemingly no matter how often I clean and lube it.

Pete.

I'd assumed that an advantage relevant to a TV moto was being more stable as a camera platform when going v-e-r-y slowly matching riders up very steep climbs through throngs of cheering fans.

In Scotland the cycling promotion quango Cycling Scotland have a scheme called "Essential Skills" (see https://www.cycling.scot/what-we-do/training/essential-cycling-skills ) which notionally costs £20 but is often provided free. I do it for NHS Tayside for other NHST staff (that's where m...

Serious health risks below 16 degrees? What are these health risks? In a generalist document aiming at a lowest common denominator I'd guess this is about people that have genuine trouble keeping warm. I am not such a person, but I know people that (through no fault of their own) are, and they'd be...

I must be having a senior moment here ..... just buy some new ones ...... Vango sell them ...... :roll: .... break in the field ... duct tape .... simples ... For straight bits, you can also get full sets of poles from china in that size - a useful source of spare bits. Ditto pole splints. Doubtles...

Not that bodily adjustment isn't a good way of approaching this, but also: A rolling mount gives you a useful step up, because you climb on from the pedal rather than the ground: it's actually easier than getting on a stationary bike with a little practice; You can get good bikes without a high tube...

Well documented is the possible problem with cycling saddles.There is a possibility of nerve damage and reduced blood flow to the perineum. This could result in ED. Science as always is full of conflicting advice. Why take a chance?. Surely saddles could be sold with a channel in the middle. This m...

Main problems with a Chopper, are ........ <snip> Three: The brakes are rubbish. I guess you had an improved model if they were merely "rubbish"... To be far, back before alloy wheels brakes on anything I ever rode were a bit hit-and-miss at best, unless it was raining in which case they ...

All my life I've operated on a principle that has stood me in good stead: there's no such thing as waterproof luggage. Put everything in poly bags, when they puncture patch them with sellotape, when they get tatty chuck them away. I was rather dismayed to see that the heavy duty polythene rucsac li...

CyberKnight wrote:bit late to the show but check out northwave too for wider fit

I've ordered some Tahoes at half price, but if they don't work out that's another wide flavour for the audition list, so thanks for the tip.

Pete.

Thanks folks, that's good enough to risk posting a pair back at the current prices!

Ta, Pete.