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by Ant...
21 May 2021, 11:02am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Silca Rises from the Dead
Replies: 33
Views: 2819

Re: Silca Rises from the Dead

I got my local leather worker to cut me a couple of small discs of leather when I need a new washer, she did them in a couple of sizes as the old one was difficult to tell just what size it was, Then I soaked it in oil for a bit and fitted it, been working for about 5 years now. I had to fit a new head as the sealing rubber in it was worn out and I couldn't find one on Silca spares list so I got a cheap one and its been OK for ages.
by Ant...
12 May 2021, 8:58am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Dropout Repairs - Old Fashioned Engineering...
Replies: 19
Views: 1336

Re: Dropout Repairs - Old Fashioned Engineering...

I had the same problem on my Argos 753 frame, I tried all sorts of QR skewers but still had a problem, in the end I bought a Surly Tugnut not the prettest solution but hey it works great, the only down side is it takes longer to remove the wheel, a small priceto pay when compared to having to stop on hills because I pulled the wheel over, yes I know try going uphill in a lower gear you say, but hey thats the way I climb. :D
by Ant...
12 Jan 2021, 1:49pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: how to get internet streaming films in my garage?
Replies: 8
Views: 942

Re: how to get internet streaming films in my garage?

A long ethernet cable will sort you out a treat. no worries about wifi as you wont be using it all the time just coil it up till next time you need it.
by Ant...
7 Dec 2020, 5:51pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: How long before someone ends up in the canal
Replies: 122
Views: 5473

Re: How long before someone ends up in the canal

That looks a couple of feet away from the edge of the cut to me, not inches ,well 24 at least.
I fell in on my way to work once me and my mates thought it was funny. :lol:
by Ant...
2 Dec 2020, 5:43pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Hedge Clipping
Replies: 72
Views: 4679

Re: Hedge Clipping

I once got ten holes in the front tube and three in the rear after turning onto a freshly done lane. :lol: :roll:
by Ant...
23 Oct 2020, 12:02pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Cockney Rhyming Slang
Replies: 5
Views: 379

Re: Cockney Rhyming Slang

Septic= an American
by Ant...
6 Oct 2020, 10:39am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Brompton L or R spec, which is best?
Replies: 18
Views: 1402

Re: Brompton L or R spec, which is best?

Probably depends if you are left or right handed. :lol:
by Ant...
14 Aug 2020, 9:27am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Oats-so-pointless...?
Replies: 197
Views: 15581

Re: Oats-so-pointless...?

I like mine just oats and cold milk, none of the faffing with messy pots when touring.
by Ant...
13 Aug 2020, 9:26pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Essential stuff to have in your camping kit
Replies: 164
Views: 12903

Re: Essential stuff to have in your camping kit

Esspresso pot/ areopress, don't do mornings without coffee! :D
by Ant...
13 Aug 2020, 9:16pm
Forum: Proposed Membership Changes - Discussion
Topic: Voting at the CTC/CUK AGM 2020
Replies: 22
Views: 8496

Re: Voting at the CTC/CUK AGM 2020

A proxy vote by the chair, is not voting in advance, as stated by the first messsage on this forum.
by Ant...
13 Aug 2020, 6:02pm
Forum: Proposed Membership Changes - Discussion
Topic: Voting at the CTC/CUK AGM 2020
Replies: 22
Views: 8496

Re: Voting at the CTC/CUK AGM 2020

How do I vote in advance? going to the voting site only gives me the choice of proxy or chairs vote after putting in my codes.
by Ant...
13 Aug 2020, 3:04pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Panniers to fit 12mm tubing?
Replies: 9
Views: 1249

Re: Panniers to fit 12mm tubing?

Crosso, I have a set and think they are brilliant. Same quality as Ortliebs but a lot cheaper.
by Ant...
29 Jul 2020, 10:06am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Bar ends inboard of brake levers
Replies: 42
Views: 2225

Re: Bar ends inboard of brake levers

Look at Velo orange crazy bars they are the right dimentions to fit bar end shifters, they are just what you are describing.
by Ant...
28 Jul 2020, 9:43am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Favourite numbers
Replies: 42
Views: 1570

Re: Favourite numbers

I've got two, 4472 my old fire brigade number and the proper number for the Flying Scotsman, and 2 1/4 from the rhyme in the metricifcation info advert Two and a quater pounds of jam
weigh about a kilogram.
I don't know why it stuck but it did.
by Ant...
15 Jun 2020, 1:42pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Best touring rear hub for use with 8 speed cassette?
Replies: 32
Views: 1779

Re: Best touring rear hub for use with 8 speed cassette?

For touring Velo Orange grand cru, as you don't need a cassette tool if you break a spoke on the drive side, it just comes apart. :D