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by cyclemad
10 Jul 2021, 10:47pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: E bike insurance
Replies: 19
Views: 2296

Re: E bike insurance

when I first added my wifes eBIKE to our house insurance the insurance co ( AVIVA ) went into meltdown ....they hadn't a clue about Ebikes and tried to convince me ( sadly they lost ) that the bike was a motorcycle ./ and then they said it was on the same par as a mobility scooter ! ......and quoted me an extra £200 per year on my house insurance then after checking with their underwriter they refused to cover it. Several calls later over a period of approx 4 weeks and then finally accepted it was an ''electrically assisted PEDAL CYCLE ''but I had to submit a specification report from the manufacturer and the cost was an extra £12 per year. That was in 2015...and things have changed along with insurance companies knowledge of bikes.

Now I declare its an bike but its just covered under cycles ''over £2500'' each and as long as its kept in a locked garage at home while not in use and then locked to an immobile object when being used etc there is no stipulation as to type of lock.. I am still with Aviva and I believe the extra charge for expensive ( over £2500 per cycle ) cycles is around another £35 per year but that covers all my bikes including an S-WORKS Venge and a Colnago C64.

:)
by cyclemad
13 Jun 2021, 10:39pm
Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
Topic: Prendas downsizing....
Replies: 5
Views: 1689

Prendas downsizing....

Just received an email from PRENDAS advising that they are to cease selling cycle clothing - jerseys / bibs etc - and will be concentrating on selling cycle caps and ''smaller cycling accessories ''

Will be sad to see them go.I have several of their SANTINI retro bibs and shorts .
by cyclemad
13 Jun 2021, 10:34pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Samye Ling / Eskdalmuir
Replies: 57
Views: 5771

Re: Samye Ling / Eskdalmuir

nothing like the smell of cordite on a summers morning .......
by cyclemad
21 Mar 2021, 8:01pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Halfords In-Store Bike build problems
Replies: 70
Views: 5802

Re: Halfords In-Store Bike build problems

philvantwo wrote:Why do you keep referring to them as 'spotty youths'. Rather rude and offensive in my opinion.


the last spotty youth I spoke to was rather rude and his appearance was offensive too :)
by cyclemad
20 Mar 2021, 2:22pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Halfords In-Store Bike build problems
Replies: 70
Views: 5802

Re: Halfords In-Store Bike build problems

I wouldn't touch a Halfords cycle...and certainly would not entertain a repair or service from them....I use them for the odd service part ( grease / mineral oil etc ) and have witnessed some absolute howlers from their ''experts in the cycle dept'' while waiting to pay for items....such as advising a prospective customer to purchase a ''general purpose saddle'' for her new Boardman road bike instead of getting a specific ladies saddle as their own brand ''general purpose '' was much wider / thicker padding than a ''normal saddle '' and she would notice the difference...to...a neighbour who purchased his daughter a bike ( 13yr old first MTB ) He brought to my house as he thought the brake weren't working properly ...The cables weren't connected properly and the handle bars were upside down !!!

When you see a spotty youth trying to fit a very expensive radio for a customer in the car park ...lots of swearing and brute force....you can see where the cycle experts base their skill levels on

steer clear and use your local bike shops ....
by cyclemad
15 Mar 2021, 12:08am
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Samye Ling / Eskdalmuir
Replies: 57
Views: 5771

Re: Samye Ling / Eskdalmuir

Zulu Eleven wrote:I have to say, I live with a few hundred yards from one of the busiest rifle ranges in the country - both civilian and military, plus machine guns - and to be honest you barely notice it. In fact the only thing you do really notice is the Grenade ranges, as on an overcast day they give a proper 'whoomph'.

moderators out there now for .50BMG too, so fairly easy to condition their use on the ranges in order to reduce noise footprint.


I have a muzzle brake on my AX50 ...cant justify nearly £600 for a mod'

:)
by cyclemad
17 Jan 2021, 11:44am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: killing parts!
Replies: 17
Views: 1504

Re: killing parts!

foxyrider wrote:
cyclemad wrote:I have seen better wheels in a museum !

when as this wheel last cleaned ? ..................looks like it was knackered before it rusted out the nipple - looking at the braking surface - or lack of.

I can't comprehend how you let your wheel become so ''tired''. bearing in mind you say that you clean and service it


last cleaned 3 rides ago - most of the crud was from the previous ride in S Gloucs 2days before. Hasn't rusted out at all, its Al, and under the crud there is a worn but still serviceable braking surface.


youve done well travelling from South Yorkshire * as per your profile ) to Gloucester for a ride out :)
by cyclemad
14 Jan 2021, 12:52pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: killing parts!
Replies: 17
Views: 1504

Re: killing parts!

I have seen better wheels in a museum !

when as this wheel last cleaned ? ..................looks like it was knackered before it rusted out the nipple - looking at the braking surface - or lack of.

I can't comprehend how you let your wheel become so ''tired''. bearing in mind you say that you clean and service it
by cyclemad
10 Jan 2021, 2:05pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: The psychology behind using a turbo trainer
Replies: 53
Views: 2837

Re: The psychology behind using a turbo trainer

that's just what my partner said ............
by cyclemad
10 Jan 2021, 12:47pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: The psychology behind using a turbo trainer
Replies: 53
Views: 2837

Re: The psychology behind using a turbo trainer

I use an iPhone and stream it to my 65'' flat screen ( cheap one from eBay ) that I had in the garage during lockdown in the summer.
by cyclemad
2 Jan 2021, 10:31am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: The psychology behind using a turbo trainer
Replies: 53
Views: 2837

Re: The psychology behind using a turbo trainer

without my turbo trainer I think I would have gone mad during lockdowns....Not wanting to risk a fall or accident and end up in hospital during the lockdowns I spent hours in the garage or in the garden on ZWIFT....

Its also a great thing to have for those really bad weather days too. I have a TACX Vortex Smart version and I can't fault it.
by cyclemad
28 Dec 2020, 2:32pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Are Electric Bikes Way Overpriced
Replies: 56
Views: 3126

Re: Are Electric Bikes Way Overpriced

No not at all. Better stopping than sintered pads and the rotors last longer ..however as we know resin pads wear out quicker .
by cyclemad
28 Dec 2020, 12:11am
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Are Electric Bikes Way Overpriced
Replies: 56
Views: 3126

Re: Are Electric Bikes Way Overpriced

Cowsham wrote:
cyclemad wrote:you get what you pay for...go cheap....get crap ...My mate bought an ebike from QVC for less than £800....You never saw such a pile of crap....no tech support, no parts availability and battery failed after 3 months....sent back !


Yes those elife bikes from qvc look like rubbish.

This would be a better option for about £1k if the brakes were hydraulic instead of Tektro Mechanical Disc Brakes with 180mm rotors -- could do with 200mm rotors too.


I have a KTM Ebike with 180 front and 160 rear...no braking issues ...use resin pads and cheap shimano RT66 Rotors....
by cyclemad
27 Dec 2020, 10:23am
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Are Electric Bikes Way Overpriced
Replies: 56
Views: 3126

Re: Are Electric Bikes Way Overpriced

you get what you pay for...go cheap....get crap ...My mate bought an ebike from QVC for less than £800....You never saw such a pile of crap....no tech support, no parts availability and battery failed after 3 months....sent back !
by cyclemad
27 Dec 2020, 10:21am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: One policeman doing his job on London trains
Replies: 49
Views: 3074

Re: One policeman doing his job on London trains

I note that the terms. ''coloured / black '' are now frowned upon yet the term ''person / woman of colour '' is.........

why ?