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Note that the EBC Country is basically a rebaeged Dawes Horizon (or was last year, at any rate...). IIRC there are some minor differences in the componentry but it should be a sound bike.

EBC have plenty of touring pedigree. I have an original Country in the shed from '89, which served me very faithfully (though the current version looks /much/ better!).

But if you come across a recentish Galaxy or the like second hand I'd sooner have that. Problem is it'll have to be your size, and available.

Pete.

Thanks for responding CJ

The cable fraying is actually occuring within the ergopower levels . . . presumably the wire is being wound around a tight arc somewhere near the rachet.

I'm thinking that the indistinct gearchanges may be the rachet surfaces wearing out ??

Thanks jon I had been told they were supossed to be better than the bottle type. eddie

Eddie,

I don't know of anyone still making them, probably because they are perhaps the worst solution as a power source for bicycle lights. The only reason I can think that anyone would want one would be for a restoration project and they were looking for originality.

Assuming that's not what it's for, then for everyday (dynamo) lighting I'd recommend a good quality bottle dynamo as the best (and cheapest) system. Or if you want total all-weather reliability then a hub dynamo (more expensive, and with some drag when off). But is you were looking at bottom-braket dynamos then reliabilty probably isn't a priority.

If you really want one I can only suggest trying the cycle jumbles.

I end to ended earlier this year on a racing bike and would like to change to a tourer. Should my limited budget be used on a new "Edinburgh Counties" (or similar) or a 2nd hand more well known brand?.

Thanks

The fact that our clientelle includes so many of the sorts of bikes that appeal only to enthusiasts (it can't be easy to dispose of a high-quality touring bike at a car-boot or down the pub) doubtless improves our claims experience and keeps CTC insurance premiums so competitive.

The fact that our clientelle includes so many of the sorts of bikes that appeal only to enthusiasts (it can't be easy to dispose of a high-quality touring bike at a car-boot or down the pub) doubtless improves our claims experience and keeps CTC insurance premiums so competitive.

You want the "with horns" version of the Rixen & Kaul "Klick-fix" handlebar bag support. This has a steel-wire "bag-bow" with two prongs or horns exactly as you describe, that clips into the bracket. With a few (rare) exceptions, the bracket can be fitted to any usual handlebar and stem.

If you can't find it in any British shops, see here: http://www.roseversand.de/rose_main.cfm ... =0&CID=175

Technically not. The law simply speaks of the pedals on the bike, meaning all the pedals. To be legal, all four pedals on a tandem must be thus equipped; so extra dummy pedals do not excuse the pedals you already have.

I know, the law in an ass, and CTC is trying to change it. We want an extra rear reflector or lamp to qualify as a substitute. Write to your MP now.

That amount of cable fraying sounds like badly fitted cable casings, probably with burrs on the cut ends. This would also increase friction, causing uncertain indexing.

Your symptoms indicate an overly "ahtletic" riding postion for the amount of effort you're putting in: i.e. leaning forward puts too much bodyweight in front of the saddle, not supported by corresponding pressure on the pedals, so the load goes on the hands instead. All is okay on hilly rides because hills do generally force one to pedal harder.

Suggest move the saddle back a few mm, the bars back a cm or two and also raise them a bit.

A recumbent is also good advice, as you sound like you have a severe problem. Arm supports (tribars) will take the load off your wrists, but promote an even more athletic position that may exacerbate the shoulder trouble.

Nic

The article to which you refer was written by a chap called Bob Mace in the June/July 1982 edition of Cycletouring.

The great thing about the photocopying room at CTC HQ is that there's a complete set of CTC magazines to browse whilst carrying out more mundane copying tasks.

The Evans Elan Tourist retailed at £397.50 (which was a lot of money in those days apparently) and is a bike for the 'hard riding tourist or randdoneur with panniers'.

A photocopy of the article is available if you contact me CTC HQ (it should be a fairly straightforward task with it all being in the same room)!

Quality problems on a Racing-T triple. In 11000 miles . . . .
* jockey wheels screeching after a few hundred miles - despite frequent tlc . . . eventually replaced under warranty.
* front shifter cable frayed at 6000
* read shifter cable frayed at 11000
* front shift indistinct and temperamental at 11000
* I'm on my third bottom bracket

This is my most recent bike purchase and the most I have ever paid. It is also the most troublesome and highest maintenance.
. . . . so that's progress

? Any Campy experts know how I can get the rear change crisp again ??

Hi just a long shot I know, but does anyone kown if bottom bracket dynamo's are still made, if so by who, and any other info would be a help. Would also look at 2/hand if anyone has one for sale or exchange. Thanks for your time. eddie

Do you really want to cycle from Barra to the Butt and then the Butt to Barra? A journey of this distance could prove uncomfortable on a hired bike.
You might consider, taking the train with bike to Oban, and ferry to Castlebay.Return from Stornoway by ferry to Ullapool ,then take bus to Inverness and train from Inverness. Or cycle Ullapool to Inverness(approx 60 miles).
Confirm beforehand that bus company will carry your bike from Ullapool to Inverness.