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I agree about decent brass nipples, also get a decent spoke key


I some times I build my own wheels, if have found the following useful:


Once the wheel has been lace up but not tighten undo each spoke and grease the thread

This prevent the spoke from seizing for a quite a long time

If you wish to true a wheel I have found it is best to if possible spay copious amount of wd40 or similar at the spoke area

If you have the time, remove tyre /inner tube and rim tape and spay inside the rim

Leave for a few minute


Then go around and break corrosion seal by turning the spoke each way ¼ turn


True the wheel

Then clean the wheel to remove the wd40 from braking surface


This work for me

Cyclist dies after falling off bike near Kenmore
A cyclist has died after coming off his bike in Perthshire and suffering a head injury.

Daniel Pace, who was from Edinburgh, was hurt on Saturday at about 15:00 near to Kenmore. The police said he was wearing a cycling helmet.

The 31-year-old was riding northbound along an unclassified road from Amulree to Kenmore when he came off his bike.

An ambulance was called and paramedics treated Mr Pace at the scene but he died a short time later.

No other vehicles are thought to have beeen involved and his next of kin have been informed. A sudden death report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal

You need some flint catchers

They can be fix on cycle with or without mudguard

I know the section of roads you are riding, it not that bad.

How far in front do you look, do you avoid the glass if you see it?


There has been discussion on the subject before at


viewtopic.php?f=5&t=23436&start=0


In addition, here is some example of flint catchers, there may be more

http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/co ... -comp.html



http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx? ... f&Enum=103


I live and work in central London, I am a cycle instructor, I normally get one or two puncture a year

I have used armadillos, now I am on top touring and I use a track pump

I hope this helps

I see the A3 Hindhead Tunnel is now open,

have the traffic jams gone

what about cycling in the area have things improved.

Can you cycle though the tunnel?

I have just brought a second hand Brompton for £350 and it is about 6 years old

I think it’s a M3L it has 3 gears

I am looking to convert it to a 6 speed

The Brompton site says the conversion is not compatible with a Sturmey Archer's

Question

Why is it not compatible?

Can this draw back being got around?

Try these, they very good and you get a pedal spanner and bottle open function thrown in



http://www.lezyne.com/products/tire-repaire

I have seen on this forum various discussion about sinking seat post, that is seat post that fails stay in its fixed position.

Well, it is my understanding that seat post come at various sizes according to Sheldon Brown at http://sheldonbrown.com/seatpost-sizes.html

a seat post could be one of following mm sizes

21.15, 22.2, 24 25, 25.4, 25.8, 26, 26.2, 26.4, 26.6, 26.8, 27, 27.2, 27.4, 27.7, 28, 28.6, 29.4, 29.6, 30, 30.2, 30.4, 30.6, 30.8, 30.9, 31.5, 31.6, 31.8, 32 etc

You need to know the correct size to get as you see above the size in some cases can be 0.1 mm in size differences.

In other discussion on this forum, it was suggested that a new cycle should have the correct size seat post; if you have seen the cycles that I have seen as cycle instructor you know that is untrue.

Any cycle under say £200 is by definition will have the wrong size seat post from retail such as Halfords, Argos, toy r us , mail order or from down the market. I know these are not proper bikes shop but many people get BSO from these outlets.

I was told many years ago the correct size seat post with saddle attached when inserted in to the clean correctly ream seat tube without a retaining bolt should remain in position and will not slide down under it own weight.

In addition the slot (which should be clean with not burrs on the inside of the seat tube) by seat clamp often at the rear of the seat tube should be parallel; if not it indicated that underside seat post has been used.

If you use a integral hexagon bolt clamp the thread in the frame should be clean and the bolt of the correct size and free from damage

If you use a seat post band type, clamp there various sizes for example

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Cate ... goryID=212


If you use the traditional nut bolt
http://www.theoldbicycleshowroom.co.uk/ ... s-73-p.asp

Made as the originals by Gripfast of Birmingham. Chrome plated for Saddle post clamps & Handlebar stems. As used on all English vintage roadster bicycles with correct locating notch. Available in 1.1/4", 1.1/2", 1.3/8", 1.3/4" long.

If all of the above has been followed, the clean lightly greased retaining bolt is then done up firmly but not over tighten.

You should never a sinking feeling again


I hope this helps

I have seen on this forum various discussion about sinking seat post, that is seat post that fails stay in its fixed position.

Well, it is my understanding that seat post come at various sizes according to Sheldon Brown at http://sheldonbrown.com/seatpost-sizes.html

a seat post could be one of following mm sizes

21.15, 22.2, 24 25, 25.4, 25.8, 26, 26.2, 26.4, 26.6, 26.8, 27, 27.2, 27.4, 27.7, 28, 28.6, 29.4, 29.6, 30, 30.2, 30.4, 30.6, 30.8, 30.9, 31.5, 31.6, 31.8, 32 etc

You need to know the correct size to get as you see above the size in some cases can be 0.1 mm in size differences.

In other discussion on this forum, it was suggested that a new cycle should have the correct size seat post; if you have seen the cycles that I have seen as cycle instructor you know that is untrue.

Any cycle under say £200 is by definition will have the wrong size seat post from retail such as Halfords, Argos, toy r us , mail order or from down the market. I know these are not proper bikes shop but many people get BSO from these outlets.

I was told many years ago the correct size seat post with saddle attached when inserted in to the clean correctly ream seat tube without a retains bolt should remain in position and will not slide down under it own weight.

In addition the slot (which should be clean with not burrs on the inside of the seat tube) by seat clamp often at the rear of the seat tube should be parallel; if not it indicated that underside seat post has been used.

If you use a integral hexagon bolt clamp the thread in the frame should be clean and the bolt of the correct size and free from damage

If you use a seat post band type, clamp there various sizes for example

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Cate ... goryID=212


If you use the traditional nut bolt
http://www.theoldbicycleshowroom.co.uk/ ... s-73-p.asp

Made as the originals by Gripfast of Birmingham. Chrome plated for Saddle post clamps & Handlebar stems. As used on all English vintage roadster bicycles with correct locating notch. Available in 1.1/4", 1.1/2", 1.3/8", 1.3/4" long.

If all of the above has been followed, the clean lightly greased retaining bolt is then done up firmly but not over tighten.

You should never a sinking feeling again


I hope this helps

I am thinking of upgrading my 1970 kingpin and was thinking of using X-RF8(W) but currently SA only has grip shifter

Question

Would it be possible to use a quick fire shifter design for derailleur gears in this situation?

Spanners


I am a cycle instructor and Dr Bike plus I maintain the bikes for the Royal Parks so I need an extensive tool kit

Due to the wide range of cycles that I come across I use ALL the tool in my kit some time in my work.

Due to the need to comply with Chiltern rules regarding peak time travelling

I soon need to use a Brompton. This means I must reduce the weight of my tool kit

I currently have a single combined Headset spanner 30/32/36 and 40mm

Also in my work I come across cycles with adjustable bottom bracket cups with a large nut like point to be used for adjustment .


Question:

From my research I believe there is 35 mm size headset is there any more sizes

At one time Parks sold short headset spanners, I can find no mention of them on the www, are they obtainable any were?

What are the different sizes of the nut on adjustable cup on the bottom bracket.

I am a cycle instructor and need an extensive tool kit

Due to the need to comply with Chiltern rules regarding peak time travelling

I soon need to use a Brompton. This means I must reduce the weight of my tool kit

I currently have a Headset spanner 30/32/36 and 40mm


Question:

From my research I believe there is 35 mm size headset is there any more sizes

At one time Parks sold short headset spanners, I can no mention of them on the www, are they obtainable any were?

As anybody out there used the above cycles for heavy loads, remember I got to take this bike on a commuter train

A folder to carry heavy load

It had to happen Chiltern railways are cracking down on peak travel with non-folders.

Their website says you can travel during the peck with a fold so hence my need for some feedback

I need to travel once a week into London with a very heavy load of tool and personal effect, this tack 2 panniers

The type I got are DRYLINE 56 PANNIER (PAIR) types I think

I was hoping to put a rack and mudguard on one of the following


I would expect to gradually replace any poor equipment as and when

Dahon Jack D24 2011 Folding Bike

Dahon Espresso 2011 Folding Bike


ANY COMMENTS

So do we know what the outcome was?

whether she got an acquittal or a retrial?


THERE IS GOING TO BE A RETRIAL

http://www.bicycleaccidentlaw.co.uk/bic ... dent-claim

Driver in ‘Sun Glare’ Cycling Accident Claim

9 June 2011: The driver charged with causing the death of a cyclist was suddenly blinded by the sun’s glare, website Kent Onlinereports.
Cyclist Peter Stubbs, aged 58 and from Longfield in Kent, UK, died in hospital following a collision with a Hyundai i20 car driven by Charlie Willbourne, aged 21 on 4 May 2010. She was driving uphill on the A20 at Wrotham Hill, Kent just before 8pm in the same direction as Mr Stubbs.
Maidstone Crown Court heard that Ms Willbourne, who is charged with causing the death of Mr Stubbs by dangerous driving, was described as hysterical at the scene of the bike accident, saying that she had not seen Mr Stubbs and would have moved out if she had. She told police that the sun’s glare had affected her vision but that she could still see the white lines on the road.
In a prepared statement passed to police when she was formally interviewed by them two months after the accident, Ms Willbourne said:
“As I was coming up the hill the sun went straight into my eyes, caught my eyes and blinded me. I could not see anything at that moment and then the collision occurred.”
She said her car was in fifth gear as she accelerated up the hill before slowing down due to the glare of the sun.
The barrister for the prosecution, Anthony Prosser, told the court that the impact with Ms Willbourne’s car bucked the back wheel of Mr Stubbs’ bicycle and threw him over the car. He was taken to hospital but died from his cycling accident injuries.
The prosecution allege that Ms Willbourne would have had sufficient time to see Mr Stubbs prior to the cycle collision.
Mr Prosser said:
“This case is all about the proper response by a motorist to that continuing hazard of a low sun impairing visibility. This is not a case of a sudden dazzle followed by immediate impact. This must be a question of driving at some sufficient speed for that length of road, into the sun, but unable to see clearly the road ahead until she collided with the bicycle.”
The court heard how another motorist had told police he had slowed to 5-10mph due to the glare of the sun.
“This is a good indication of what conditions were like for any motorist driving up the hill that evening and how the hazard of the low sun could be dealt with safely,” Mr Prosser said.
Mr Stubbs was the treasurer for Catford Cycling Club. His daughter Kate Warne vowed on the club’s Facebook page to dust off her bike and finish the ride home her father had not completed.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/ ... y_sun.aspx

Driver Charlie Willbourne 'blinded by sun' before fatal crash

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by Julia Roberts
A young woman claimed today she was blinded by the sun as her car struck a bike and killed the cyclist.
Charlie Willbourne, 21, told officers at the scene of the accident that the low evening sun had "suddenly dazzled" her as she drove uphill along the A20 at Wrotham Hill.
Willbourne, of Hever Avenue, West Kingsdown, was at the wheel of her Hyundai i20 car when it hit Peter Stubbs' bicycle.
Maidstone Crown Court heard both were travelling in the same direction in the inside lane towards West Kingsdown just before 8pm on May 4 last year.
Father-of-two Mr Stubbs was described as an experienced cyclist and was wearing black athletic trousers, a red top and a yellow high visibility vest. He was on his way home to St Mary's Way in Longfield when the accident occurred.
Prosecutor Anthony Prosser told the jury of six men and six women that the force of the impact buckled the rear wheel of the bike. Mr Stubbs was thrown over the car before landing in the road near the verge. His cycle was also thrown into the air and lost its front wheel.
Other motorists tried to help Mr Stubbs but he was unconscious and they could not find a pulse. He died from his injuries in a London hospital.
Now heavily pregnant, Willbourne denies causing death by careless driving.
The court heard she was described as being hysterical at the scene, claiming she had not seen Mr Stubbs and would have moved further out into the road if she had.
She later admitted to police that the glare of the sun affected her visibility but she could still see the white lines in the road.
When formally interviewed two months after the fatal collision Willbourne said in a prepared statement that as she drove up the hill she accelerated into fifth gear. However, the sun glare caused her to slow down.
"As I was coming up the hill the sun went straight into my eyes, caught my eyes and blinded me," she stated. "I could not see anything at that moment and then the collision occurred."
But the prosecution allege that Willbourne, driving at 42mph in fifth gear, would have had sufficient time to see Mr Stubbs as she drove along the 530m straight stretch of road.
Mr Prosser said Willbourne's driving fell below the standard of a careful and competent motorist.
"This case is all about the proper response by a motorist to that continuing hazard of a low sun impairing visibility," he explained.
"This is not a case of a sudden dazzle followed by immediate impact. This must be a question of driving at some sufficient speed for that length of road, into the sun, but unable to see clearly the road ahead until she collided with the bicycle."
The court heard another motorist travelling the same route just a few minutes later told police the low sun made visibility "almost zero" and he had to slow down to between 5 and 10mph.
"This is a good indication of what conditions were like for any motorist driving up the hill that evening," added Mr Prosser, "and how the hazard of the low sun could be dealt with safely."
The trial continues.
Wednesday, June 08 2011
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kentonline/ ... retri.aspx

Pregnant death crash driver may face retrial

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A heavily-pregnant woman accused of causing the death of a cyclist when she was blinded in her car by the sun may face a retrial.
A jury at Maidstone Crown Court was unable to reach a verdict today Monday on whether or not Charlie Willbourne, 21, of Hever Avenue, West Kingsdown, was driving carelessly when she collided with 58-year-old Peter Stubbs.
Father-of-two Mr Stubbs was cycling up the A20 London Road in Wrotham Hill when his bike was struck from behind by Willbourne's Hyundai i20 on May 4 last year.
Willbourne denied causing death by careless driving and the jury of six men and six women were discharged by Judge Charles Macdonald QC.
The case will be relisted on June 20 when the prosecution will decide whether there will be a retrial.
It was alleged that Willbourne's driving fell below the standard of a careful and competent motorist when dealing with the hazard of the low evening sun.
But Willbourne maintained during her evidence that her car windscreen changed suddenly and "went white" from the sun's glare at the moment she fatally collided with Mr Stubbs.
Mr Stubbs was described in court as an experienced cyclist and was wearing a high visibility vest. He was on his way home to St Mary's Way, Longfield, at the time of the accident.
Monday, June 13 2011