The WD-40 silicone lubricant looks ideal for the job, I'll give it a bash!
Many thanks and Merry Christmas to you all
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- 23 Dec 2023, 5:58pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Spray wax for Son hub dynamo skewer?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 671
- 22 Dec 2023, 9:46pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Spray wax for Son hub dynamo skewer?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 671
Re: Spray wax for Son hub dynamo skewer?
Thanks to you both for replying
This bike is used in all weathers, and since the skewer is stainless steel and the hub axle is not..I think I ought to put something on the skewer.
This stuff looks like it might work..contains wax and also silicon..what do folks reckon?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... =UTF8&th=1
This bike is used in all weathers, and since the skewer is stainless steel and the hub axle is not..I think I ought to put something on the skewer.
This stuff looks like it might work..contains wax and also silicon..what do folks reckon?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... =UTF8&th=1
- 22 Dec 2023, 5:02pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Spray wax for Son hub dynamo skewer?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 671
Spray wax for Son hub dynamo skewer?
Hello good cycling folks,
As per the title, I am in need of some spray wax for a stainless steel 'Pitlock' skewer that I am using with a Son dynamo hub.
I had originally used grease as I always do on skewers..then went to the Son website to find the torque specs..only to see that they state NOT to use grease on the skewer as it can block a little pressure release hole on the inside of the hub axle.
I contacted Son and asked them what they would suggest..they said to use a spray wax with silicon in. I've never heard of such a thing..nor has my LBS. Any ideas anyone? Links to online products would be appreciated.
Happy cycling and happy Christmas to you all
As per the title, I am in need of some spray wax for a stainless steel 'Pitlock' skewer that I am using with a Son dynamo hub.
I had originally used grease as I always do on skewers..then went to the Son website to find the torque specs..only to see that they state NOT to use grease on the skewer as it can block a little pressure release hole on the inside of the hub axle.
I contacted Son and asked them what they would suggest..they said to use a spray wax with silicon in. I've never heard of such a thing..nor has my LBS. Any ideas anyone? Links to online products would be appreciated.
Happy cycling and happy Christmas to you all
- 22 Dec 2023, 4:53pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Rear pannier rack for a Pashley Speed 5.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1908
Re: Rear pannier rack for a Pashley Speed 5.
That's really helpful Brucey, thank you
Any chance you could kindly link to something suitable on amazon?
Any chance you could kindly link to something suitable on amazon?
- 16 Dec 2023, 11:58pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Rear pannier rack for a Pashley Speed 5.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1908
Re: Rear pannier rack for a Pashley Speed 5.
Thanks to you all for replying. I've actually managed to find a solution using my existing rack..the Carradice attachment hooks do fit (loosely) onto the tubes of the rack..the issue was actually that the locking hook wouldn't lock. My solution is to use the spring on the 'Athlete' rack, combined with a piece of suitable metal appropriately placed, to hold the pannier hooks in place.
It seems to work..lets hope it holds up to rough roads and getting bumped about!
Happy cycling
It seems to work..lets hope it holds up to rough roads and getting bumped about!
Happy cycling
- 14 Dec 2023, 1:47pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Rear pannier rack for a Pashley Speed 5.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1908
Rear pannier rack for a Pashley Speed 5.
Hello good cycling folks,
I have some really nice Carradice Super C rear panniers that I would really like to be able to use with my Pashley Speed 5 bicycle. It currently has a Pletscher Athlete rack on there..but this won't accept the clips on the Super C's. I use the Super C panniers on my other bicycle that has a Tubus Logo Classic rack on it..what I really want to be able to do, is easily swap the bags between bikes. So, I want a rack that has the same thickness of tubing on..
I was thinking of the Tubus Fly Classic/Evo rack. SJS are not sure if it will fit the bike..actually, nobody is that I have asked! Anyone got any idea?
Many thanks and..happy cycling
I have some really nice Carradice Super C rear panniers that I would really like to be able to use with my Pashley Speed 5 bicycle. It currently has a Pletscher Athlete rack on there..but this won't accept the clips on the Super C's. I use the Super C panniers on my other bicycle that has a Tubus Logo Classic rack on it..what I really want to be able to do, is easily swap the bags between bikes. So, I want a rack that has the same thickness of tubing on..
I was thinking of the Tubus Fly Classic/Evo rack. SJS are not sure if it will fit the bike..actually, nobody is that I have asked! Anyone got any idea?
Many thanks and..happy cycling
- 10 Dec 2021, 2:33pm
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: My Brompton electric conversion kit (Woosh Bikes kit) for sale on ebay.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 511
My Brompton electric conversion kit (Woosh Bikes kit) for sale on ebay.
Hello good cycling folks,
Sadly, due to ill-health, I am having to sell my Woosh Bikes Brompton electric conversion kit- it has hardly been used, but cared for with kid gloves!!
Here is the ebay link..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284560713023
It's a brilliant kit, I'm rather sad that I'm having to sell it.
It would be lovely if someone from the forum could buy it..GOOD LUCK
Sadly, due to ill-health, I am having to sell my Woosh Bikes Brompton electric conversion kit- it has hardly been used, but cared for with kid gloves!!
Here is the ebay link..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284560713023
It's a brilliant kit, I'm rather sad that I'm having to sell it.
It would be lovely if someone from the forum could buy it..GOOD LUCK
- 30 Sep 2021, 7:07pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2412
Re: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
Evening all,
Thanks Tigerbiten for sharing that..I will certainly still aim to take a quick test ride on someone else's trike; but I will also start to scan around a bit and see what going prices are and just do a bit of research. Kevin at d-tek still seems like a very good option for me- one I prefer to an 'ebay special' if I'm honest. (I've had my fingers burnt one too many times with ebay and buying from a distance from some 'random.') Btw..it had crossed my mind that your username was an interesting one..I didn't think for a minute that it was a literal one!! Poor you: but much respect to you for finding a cycle solution that works for you
I like the 'year's rental' philosophy Bob! Once I have hopefully found a recumbent to take a little ride on first, this will most certainly be my approach I think.
Thanks Belgiangoth for the link to that ebay advert..I had already come across it actually, but it wasn't quite what I was looking for. I notice though that it has now sold anyway..so good for the seller!
Happy cycling all
Thanks Tigerbiten for sharing that..I will certainly still aim to take a quick test ride on someone else's trike; but I will also start to scan around a bit and see what going prices are and just do a bit of research. Kevin at d-tek still seems like a very good option for me- one I prefer to an 'ebay special' if I'm honest. (I've had my fingers burnt one too many times with ebay and buying from a distance from some 'random.') Btw..it had crossed my mind that your username was an interesting one..I didn't think for a minute that it was a literal one!! Poor you: but much respect to you for finding a cycle solution that works for you
I like the 'year's rental' philosophy Bob! Once I have hopefully found a recumbent to take a little ride on first, this will most certainly be my approach I think.
Thanks Belgiangoth for the link to that ebay advert..I had already come across it actually, but it wasn't quite what I was looking for. I notice though that it has now sold anyway..so good for the seller!
Happy cycling all
- 28 Sep 2021, 11:21am
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2412
Re: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
Hello my friend, thanks for that- I found it really helpful That was basically exactly the view I was taking! Seeing it as a way of 'renting' one to try out properly. I really do concur with what you said about an hour or two not being enough. I had a couple of test rides on a Brompton bike years ago..and didn't like it very much. I then later received one as a gift, and after a period of getting used to it (which took a fair bit longer than an hour or two!) really loved it.
I will start to scan around now then for a secondhand one. Thanks for taking the time to post.
Happy cycling
I will start to scan around now then for a secondhand one. Thanks for taking the time to post.
Happy cycling
- 25 Sep 2021, 4:30pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2412
Re: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
Another fantastic round of helpful responses, thanks folks I will do my best to heed your advice and hopefully not find myself jettisoned into a nearby ditch
It's good to be prepared for how long it might take to acclimatise to riding in a totally different way to what I am used to. I think now that Tilley has kindly offered to hopefully help out- I will aim to take a short test ride locally from some helpful soul, and then- from there- if all goes well, make contact with Kevin at d-tek: thanks Tigerbiten for that fantastic suggestion.
Fingers and toes crossed all goes well! Perhaps I will post an update at some point..if I remember to! Thanks again to you all for taking the time to reply- you have been brilliant.
Happy cycling to you all
It's good to be prepared for how long it might take to acclimatise to riding in a totally different way to what I am used to. I think now that Tilley has kindly offered to hopefully help out- I will aim to take a short test ride locally from some helpful soul, and then- from there- if all goes well, make contact with Kevin at d-tek: thanks Tigerbiten for that fantastic suggestion.
Fingers and toes crossed all goes well! Perhaps I will post an update at some point..if I remember to! Thanks again to you all for taking the time to reply- you have been brilliant.
Happy cycling to you all
- 24 Sep 2021, 9:06pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2412
Re: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
That's fantastic news Tilley! Would you mind if I sent you a PM over the weekend to see what we can sort out?
Cheers
Cheers
- 24 Sep 2021, 7:16pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2412
Re: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
I bet Bob!!
Actually, just another quick question for you good folk..I've been giving the whole finding a trike to try-out some thought..and I've come up with another solution which I am thinking might be a good one. I am aware that ICE currently have a 6 month build time (approx) and on top of this, I am also aware that many people take quite some time to get used to riding recumbent bikes/trikes- with this in mind, I am thinking that perhaps just a short period of time might not be enough to work out if it will suit me or not, especially bearing in mind my currently slightly decrepit state ( ) So, I am wondering if it might be a good idea to buy a secondhand ICE trike, and give it a good go for a while- if I love it, I could always then buy a brand new one and still be able to use the secondhand one for a few months..and then flog it hopefully for around what I paid for it..??
With this in mind, I had a little look on ebay..frustratingly, a really nice looking ICE with a Rohloff just sold very recently which was just up the road from me..so they clearly do come up used with the Rohloff gears on. There is this one though..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224615614744 ... SwFDBhR0ef
What do you much more experienced recumbent folks think- both of this idea, and also of the above trike? Would it be suitable (I know it doesn't have a lovely Rohloff on it...) and is it about the right price? Any suggestions gratefully received
(I should add that a friend of mine regularly travels to that neck-of-the-woods, and so might be able to collect it for me.)
Possibly if I'm going to buy a used one though..it might be better to wait until one comes up with a Rohloff on..??
Actually, just another quick question for you good folk..I've been giving the whole finding a trike to try-out some thought..and I've come up with another solution which I am thinking might be a good one. I am aware that ICE currently have a 6 month build time (approx) and on top of this, I am also aware that many people take quite some time to get used to riding recumbent bikes/trikes- with this in mind, I am thinking that perhaps just a short period of time might not be enough to work out if it will suit me or not, especially bearing in mind my currently slightly decrepit state ( ) So, I am wondering if it might be a good idea to buy a secondhand ICE trike, and give it a good go for a while- if I love it, I could always then buy a brand new one and still be able to use the secondhand one for a few months..and then flog it hopefully for around what I paid for it..??
With this in mind, I had a little look on ebay..frustratingly, a really nice looking ICE with a Rohloff just sold very recently which was just up the road from me..so they clearly do come up used with the Rohloff gears on. There is this one though..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224615614744 ... SwFDBhR0ef
What do you much more experienced recumbent folks think- both of this idea, and also of the above trike? Would it be suitable (I know it doesn't have a lovely Rohloff on it...) and is it about the right price? Any suggestions gratefully received
(I should add that a friend of mine regularly travels to that neck-of-the-woods, and so might be able to collect it for me.)
Possibly if I'm going to buy a used one though..it might be better to wait until one comes up with a Rohloff on..??
- 24 Sep 2021, 10:34am
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2412
Re: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
Wow! Such helpful and in-depth replies, thank you very much indeed I will most likely go for the Rohloff option then, and then- if absolutely necessary- I can add on the crank drive motor kit (probably the tongsheng one) at a later date.
Now I just need to find a suitable recumbent to test-ride..!! Lets see if there are any takers on that front..
Thanks again to you all for your helpful posts so far
Now I just need to find a suitable recumbent to test-ride..!! Lets see if there are any takers on that front..
Thanks again to you all for your helpful posts so far
- 23 Sep 2021, 10:34am
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2412
Re: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
Hello my friends; thank you for your helpful replies In reply to Tigerbiten, I am 6 foot 5 inches..so, alas, as well as the distance I don't think I would fit! But thank you for replying.
And in reply to both of your messages about the gearing, and also the question of electric assist- if at all possible, I would like to avoid having to use e-assist on the trike: before things got really bad with my heart, I was using e-assist on my Brompton..and I have to say that, whilst it was an excellent hub motor, I just didn't get the same pleasure from riding that I get without electrical assistance. Of course, I will have to be sensible now, and if very low and wide range gearing doesn't do the job..I may have to take this approach; after all better to get out on a trike than not at all!
But, I would like to give the appropriate gearing a go first. And with that in mind- the suggestion of a SA 3 speed combined with the derailer was interesting. High end doesn't really bother me at all if I'm honest- as per 'squeakers' reply..I ride for enjoyment and transport, not speed..so I am quite happy to just freewheel down any steep hills. If at all possible, I would like to use a Rohloff gear on the trike..rather than a derailer/derailer-IGH combo..I'm not a fan of derailers at all. My question though with the Rohloff, is- is it possible to get low enough gearing with a 26" wheel? Hills are going to be my nemesis..even with the lower HR of a recumbent. I really do need to be able to just spin ALL the time..whatever the elevation..so really, the lowest possible gearing seems key. Perhaps even sub-12 G.I?
I guess the other two things that concern me a little with the Rohloff..is will the 13.6% increments be too big for me to maintain my ideal cadence..bearing in mind I am a weak/debilitated rider; and secondly- if I do have to end up using e-assist, I am then restricted to a crank-drive motor..which means no throttle only (if I'm feeling really fatigued) and a lot of power running through the Rohloff. I know that Rohloff rate their hubs for 100+nm of torque..but a conversation I had with our dear friend Brucey once when he was down here sticks in my mind..whilst not a fan of e-assist at all, he favoured hub motors hugely..due to the torque being pumped through the drivetrain by crank-drives and the various hub gear failures he had seen in such situations (albeit these were IIRC with shimano hubs..perhaps Rohloff are totally different?) If I have gone down the Rohloff route..I can't sensibly go back to a hub motor then.
Any advice on this greatly appreciated
And in reply to both of your messages about the gearing, and also the question of electric assist- if at all possible, I would like to avoid having to use e-assist on the trike: before things got really bad with my heart, I was using e-assist on my Brompton..and I have to say that, whilst it was an excellent hub motor, I just didn't get the same pleasure from riding that I get without electrical assistance. Of course, I will have to be sensible now, and if very low and wide range gearing doesn't do the job..I may have to take this approach; after all better to get out on a trike than not at all!
But, I would like to give the appropriate gearing a go first. And with that in mind- the suggestion of a SA 3 speed combined with the derailer was interesting. High end doesn't really bother me at all if I'm honest- as per 'squeakers' reply..I ride for enjoyment and transport, not speed..so I am quite happy to just freewheel down any steep hills. If at all possible, I would like to use a Rohloff gear on the trike..rather than a derailer/derailer-IGH combo..I'm not a fan of derailers at all. My question though with the Rohloff, is- is it possible to get low enough gearing with a 26" wheel? Hills are going to be my nemesis..even with the lower HR of a recumbent. I really do need to be able to just spin ALL the time..whatever the elevation..so really, the lowest possible gearing seems key. Perhaps even sub-12 G.I?
I guess the other two things that concern me a little with the Rohloff..is will the 13.6% increments be too big for me to maintain my ideal cadence..bearing in mind I am a weak/debilitated rider; and secondly- if I do have to end up using e-assist, I am then restricted to a crank-drive motor..which means no throttle only (if I'm feeling really fatigued) and a lot of power running through the Rohloff. I know that Rohloff rate their hubs for 100+nm of torque..but a conversation I had with our dear friend Brucey once when he was down here sticks in my mind..whilst not a fan of e-assist at all, he favoured hub motors hugely..due to the torque being pumped through the drivetrain by crank-drives and the various hub gear failures he had seen in such situations (albeit these were IIRC with shimano hubs..perhaps Rohloff are totally different?) If I have gone down the Rohloff route..I can't sensibly go back to a hub motor then.
Any advice on this greatly appreciated
- 22 Sep 2021, 6:03pm
- Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
- Topic: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2412
Re: Anybody with a recumbent trike in Gloucestershire?
Hello Bob, that's really kind of you- thank you Those wind cheetahs look really cool- weren't they originally one of the legendary Mike Burrow's designs?
On the topic of the traveling a bit farther; alas- for now- that is just not an option. I am experiencing a lot of fatigue and also a fair amount of dizziness- even with minimal activity. Driving is sort of mostly off the cards at the moment, other than very short journeys- as I can never quite predict when I will become short of breath/dizzy.
If I don't get anywhere with finding someone local though, and once things- hopefully- improve, I may come back to you.
In the meantime, thanks again and..
Happy cycling
On the topic of the traveling a bit farther; alas- for now- that is just not an option. I am experiencing a lot of fatigue and also a fair amount of dizziness- even with minimal activity. Driving is sort of mostly off the cards at the moment, other than very short journeys- as I can never quite predict when I will become short of breath/dizzy.
If I don't get anywhere with finding someone local though, and once things- hopefully- improve, I may come back to you.
In the meantime, thanks again and..
Happy cycling