I have one of these. It's rock-solid.
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- 11 Feb 2020, 9:35am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: recommendation for workstand
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1190
- 8 Feb 2020, 3:40pm
- Forum: Family Cycling
- Topic: Water Rail Way?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3362
Re: Water Rail Way?
Coincidentally I watched this video a couple of days ago which covers National Cycle Route 1 between Lincoln and Tattershall (it's my neck of the woods and I wanted to see what I'd be letting myself in for)!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3ovwnzmyao
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3ovwnzmyao
- 7 Feb 2020, 7:17pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: How do I test an electronic sensor ( on a rowing machine ) - NOW FIXED!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 482
Re: How do I test an electronic sensor ( on a rowing machine )
Well, couldn't wait til the weekend. It's not my style. :lol: Took it all apart again, and sure enough, there are three suspicious-looking recesses on the side of the pulley, by the sensor. But all are empty. :? So I had a rummage around, and found, stuck to the underside of the chassis out of sight...
- 7 Feb 2020, 3:56pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: How do I test an electronic sensor ( on a rowing machine ) - NOW FIXED!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 482
Re: How do I test an electronic sensor ( on a rowing machine )
Hm, never thought to get a pic of the sensor as I wasn't planning on asking anyone for advice when I had it apart! The batteries are rechargeable ones - charged them and put them in about two minutes before I noticed it wasn't working. The sensor looks similar to the one in backnote's last link, exc...
- 7 Feb 2020, 10:22am
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: How do I test an electronic sensor ( on a rowing machine ) - NOW FIXED!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 482
How do I test an electronic sensor ( on a rowing machine ) - NOW FIXED!
Years and years back, I bought a rowing machine. It didn't get used and was in the garage for years. It's a Marcy RM413, from 2011. We got it out a few weeks back and cleaned it up, all working, or so it seemed. There is an LCD display on it, which connects to an internal sensor that sits by a rubbe...
- 4 Feb 2020, 9:20pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: A worrying thought about hand signals
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1990
Re: A worrying thought about hand signals
I always hand signal with my hand flat, with the back of my hand facing towards anything behind me. That sort of hand signal should be crystal to anyone who's ever earned a driving licence. I see a lot of cyclists pointing a finger out, which is open to (mis)interpreration as mentioned earlier. So y...
- 3 Feb 2020, 9:11pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Is a carbon frame worth it for a heavy rider?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1067
Re: Is a carbon frame worth it for a heavy rider?
Just answering the original question, and not being of slight build myself. Lose some weight if you need to. The benefits of that will be far greater than making your biking experience lighter by using a carbon frame. And if you still really want a carbon frame, do that too. But if you've weight to ...
- 2 Feb 2020, 10:11am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Smart lights
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1083
Re: Smart lights
This smartphone fad does my head in. Seems like everything now needs an app on your phone. If you've seen The Gadget Show in recent years there's rarely anything on that doesn't come with "it's controlled via an app on your smartphone", be it food blenders, washing machines, whatever. Some...
- 30 Jan 2020, 10:48am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Shimano shifter replacement advice
- Replies: 17
- Views: 924
Re: Shimano shifter replacement advice
WD40 is a penetrant tho, not a lubricant. It'll clear stuff out, and there'll be a lubrication effect but it will only be short-term. After that the residue will just sit there and attract dust and filth and make the problem come back worse. I don't know enough about gears and things to know what to...
- 29 Jan 2020, 6:25pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: B&M Quality.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2642
Re: B&M Quality.
Has anybody else clicked on this thread cos they thought B&M Bargains had started selling bike stuff? 

- 28 Jan 2020, 11:26am
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Getting home from John O'Groats
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3511
Re: Getting home from John O'Groats
Mick F wrote:In 2006, people were suggesting I did LEJOG, but I did LEJOG and BACK. 1,800miles in three weeks.
Now do it on a Raleigh Chopper!

- 28 Jan 2020, 11:02am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Max tire width on hardtail Boardman XTC 29er?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 218
Re: Max tire width on hardtail Boardman XTC 29er?
Also consider the front mech clearance before going with a wider rear tyre. My 2019 Rockhopper has a 2.0" rear and while the frame would allow me to go wider, the front mech dictates otherwise. I have about 3mm of clearance.
- 27 Jan 2020, 3:47pm
- Forum: Helmets & helmet discussion
- Topic: After 500+ threads...
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1427
Re: After 500+ threads...
Your post implies that there is no effect from a person's behaviour other than on themselves
Well, that may well be your interpretation just to keep the argument going. But you're dead wrong - I implied nothing of the sort.
- 27 Jan 2020, 10:38am
- Forum: Helmets & helmet discussion
- Topic: After 500+ threads...
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1427
Re: After 500+ threads...
End of the day, wear one, or don't. It isn't law, and if you believe a helmet won't save your life then the only person you're going to kill by NOT wearing one, is yourself. I always wear one, but I'm not going to preach because, bluntly... I don't care whether other folk do or not. I think this is ...
- 27 Jan 2020, 10:33am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Helmet sizing?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 723
Re: Helmet sizing?
My advice would be to go to a bike shop and try some on. I found that whatever the size was listed as, some fit better than others and you also have to factor in comfort. I really fancied a Giro one but having tried it on in Halfords, the size I needed (and the biggest they had) was a bit tight, and...