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by martinwf5
9 Jul 2017, 9:31pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: sks bluemels 29 x 65mm
Replies: 3
Views: 769

Re: sks bluemels 29 x 65mm

thanks for the reply Gattonero, i use the bike in all situations, road, trail, off road, i have found some (rear) full guards that will do the job , and using a tag a long it keeps the rear a little bit cleaner, not too bothered about the front as i can use a guard you have kindly posted,

many thanks
by martinwf5
9 Jul 2017, 7:11pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: sks bluemels 29 x 65mm
Replies: 3
Views: 769

sks bluemels 29 x 65mm

Ordered some sks bluemels , but having issues with clearances,
they just don't clear the tyres, and rear guard has no where to fit it on the bike,

has anyone got any other tips where i can get some full guards from that will fit,
bike is a Cube aim race

Thanks
by martinwf5
5 Jan 2012, 9:12am
Forum: On the road
Topic: Invalid scooter !!
Replies: 27
Views: 2436

Re: Invalid scooter !!

We noticed two wheeled scooters in Spain on a recent trip, i dont think it will be too long before they are over here, and its quite a sight seeing them getting manouvered around, and there not a side by side arrangement, its the tandem type,just keep your distance !
by martinwf5
2 Jan 2012, 10:33pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: How often should I expect a puncture
Replies: 72
Views: 5800

Re: How often should I expect a puncture

Malaconotus wrote:
Ayesha wrote:It makes me gasp when I see cyclists taking punctures to bike shops.


The point at which I despair is when I offer to teach people how to do them themselves (in the course of charging a fiver to fix one) I and they look at me as if I'm mad.


I was in the lbs looking for a replacement saddle as mine broke after 1200 miles,( ok im not skinny) I was amazed when a cyclist brought his bike through for the chain lubing, and that WAS it. as i was there for the duration.

On the other side, im self tought reading posts on here and online videos, if i were busy and needed the bike doing i wouldnt hesitate in taking it to the lbs.
by martinwf5
2 Jan 2012, 10:29pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Renaming Christmas.
Replies: 40
Views: 1978

Re: Renaming Christmas.

reohn2 wrote:On a serious note,I've no problems with people celibrating anything.
I would however have a problem when that celibration involves the whole front of someone's modest bungalow being transformed into a flashing,multicoloured tacky invasion of my privacy with Santa Claus' sleigh being dragged across their rooftop and 6ft tall dancing snowmen all lit up in their front garden.
to oblivion,eat until they burst or worship their perceived deity in the privacy of their own homes or places designed for the purpose.
The problems start when they assume everyone else is in the same frame of mind as them and when they find out they're not,castigate them for not being so.


I could'nt agree more with this one, our neighbours are the same, lit up like blackpool , i just had to plant a laurel hedge on the boundary, unfortunately for them it's now 7 ft high, and they don't like the fact people walking or driving up the road "can't get a proper view"

But its ok for our from room to be lit up with flashing lights all night...
enough said !!
by martinwf5
1 Jan 2012, 11:31pm
Forum: Fun & Games
Topic: It's about time we had more fun
Replies: 7330
Views: 429547

Re: It's about time we had more fun

Mister ED
by martinwf5
1 Sep 2010, 8:19pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Cyclists are lazy
Replies: 25
Views: 1395

Re: Cyclists are lazy

Cyclists are often seen as lazy, unhappy and social misfits, a study has found.
too right, when i've been on a long ride im cream crackered, a little miserable and tired depending and don't feel like going out.

Regular bike users think of themselves as adventurous and rebellious.
If sat nav was built into our bikes we wouldnt be getting lost , rebellious ooh not me...

But many people think they are lazier and more miserable than average.
errrrr miserable at reading all the **ap in the newspapers regarding cyclists

When i was a car user before i met my bike, i envied all the cyclists that passed me and the ones cycling around looking miserable and lazy, and now im one of them, looking at the happy car driver with all that enthusiasm going nowhere fast in our clogged cities.
by martinwf5
29 Jun 2010, 12:08am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: tandem or tag-along suitability for a blind 12-year-old
Replies: 40
Views: 4527

Re: tandem or tag-along suitability for a blind 12-year-old

Hope this all goes well for you, i sold my tandem recently but now im thinking it was a big mistake, my son loved it one day, hated it the next, but the frame was too small for me, even though i got all the extensions you could think of.

Hence im looking for another tandem ,

Make sure if fits both of you, and your comfortable with the setup, your daughter will love it im sure, just like my son did, its not just riding a bike !!!

If you think its working out join the tandem club and take advantage of their family section.

Good Luck

Martin
by martinwf5
28 Jun 2010, 11:56pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Arriva Bus drivers = Morons, do I report it to Police
Replies: 39
Views: 5249

Re: Arriva Bus drivers = Morons, do I report it to Police

Yep get that letter sent !!

I had a run in with an arriva driver whilst i was in town, so i swiftly got along to the bus station where the bus was going, and straight to the supers office, i explained what the driver had done, and he took me across the station like a bullied school kid " show me the driver and the bus " you could tell he was old school and wasn't going to take any crap , well did the driver get one b*****ng

Well done to the supervisor.

Martin
by martinwf5
16 Jun 2010, 12:14am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Weight loss via cycling
Replies: 58
Views: 4082

Re: Weight loss via cycling

Nutsey wrote:
steve64 wrote:Well I started cycling again back in March for the first time since I was a kid and so far have lost just over 3 stone in 3 months!

I cycle (road commute) each day between 10 - 30 miles, I dont have any fancy kit, bought my bike from Halfords and avoid any faddy diets. I just eat fairly sensible & drink loads of water.

My aim was not to loose so much weight but to get to work cheaper than it was costing. Weight loss came as a result.


Uncanny - Same as me (but double my commute length!)


1200 miles + 1 year = 0.00 loss in weight.
I'm still 15.8 3/4
I eat fish , steamed veg every day, drink water , plenty of fruit.

Help !!!
by martinwf5
15 Jun 2010, 10:24pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Gosport Bus route gets go ahead - bad news?
Replies: 9
Views: 1065

Re: Gosport Bus route gets go ahead - bad news?

41 years, and then it was 88 year old, beeching tutut, We could do with ours back in Ossett,(i'm going to complain)the only town in wakefield without a train station, it's such a drag to get to on a bike when your cream crackered !!!


or as wikipedia says
It is now the largest town in Yorkshire and one of the largest towns in Britain without a railway station.
by martinwf5
8 Jun 2010, 12:27pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Footie world cup?
Replies: 80
Views: 3113

Re: Footie world cup?

Never liked it, and i mean that, i would do detention at school rather than chasing a football, Never watched a game, never been to a game, i won't have it in the house in any way. it's getting commercialised just like Easter, went to Asda yesterday they have and isle dedicated to it with all the ***p they sell.

My wife thinks its wonderful, on the other hand she thinks she's paying the price for it, with all the bikes i've had and goodies i buy.
by martinwf5
27 May 2010, 4:09pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Car slapping...
Replies: 20
Views: 1829

Re: Car slapping...

I came to a stop at a roundabout to give way, it was a T junction before, a car from behind came to the side of me and brushed my right foot with the bumper and wheel as i was sat with my right foot on the pedal waiting to push off,

I jumped off the bike placed the cycle in front of the car, and tapped on the window, elderley couple so i was respectful and asked if he could explain his driving, " i didn't see you" tut.tut........ i cycled off shaking my head in disgust.
Thoughts go through your mind and im really glad i left my 20 month old son at home that day and not taken him out in the trailer.

What about some glow sticks to lighten the bike up??

http://fatlace.com/stayfresh/yoshi/2009 ... ke-lights/
by martinwf5
24 May 2010, 8:53am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: togglechaintour bikes
Replies: 4848
Views: 257190

Re: togglechaintour bikes

i get most disappointed when this thread is not on top of "view new posts" so therefore i have a problem as well, and it's taking over my life,
i will soon be on Jeremy Kyle "my partner's affair with his bicycle is ruining our relationship" so book the therapist for two.(maybe he'll bring a tandem dohhh)
by martinwf5
23 May 2010, 11:46pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Acknowledgements(or lack thereof)
Replies: 23
Views: 1490

Re: Acknowledgements(or lack thereof)

MattyDeez wrote:I find that the bikers in helmets, full gear proper seasoned cyclists say "alright" to me, but it's the commuters that don't. No helmets type folks.


I don't wear a helmet or wear full gear, nor am i a commuter, but i use my bike everyday for everday needs, shopping,dentist, transportation of small people,
I would like to know what "type" i am, thats if i am worthy of a type or am i on top of the list? :D :D :D :D

Martin