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jimlews

A-Hem...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cgllkjexkrgo

And

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crgggmeyjj7o

jimlews

That's very nice !
Keeps the spirit of the old bike, I think.

jimlews

slowster wrote: ↑25 Jun 2024, 10:59am
jimlews wrote: ↑25 Jun 2024, 9:57am I have Tektro C RL 341
They seem to work well with Vee of Cantilevers.
That is a version of the RL340 designed for people with small hands. It is a road pull lever, and I would be surprised to find it works with full v brakes (as opposed to mini-vs), unless a travel agent is used.

Well, I guess I must have small hands-even though I always have to buy XL gloves.

I'm currently using in combination with Deore LX (Full size) Vee brakes.
No travel agent.
I like my brake pads close to the rim; about 1/2mm clearance.
Works for me

jimlews

Nearholmer wrote: ↑25 Jun 2024, 9:36am Slightly back towards topic:

Can one obtain new brake levers to fit drop bars, which operate a vee brake? And, can one obtain non-integrated, indexed shifters for such a bike?

(I’m thinking ahead here, to the possibility of being able to swap easily between drops and flats on the bike I’ve got being built. It’s a thought that only just bubbled-up in my mind)

I have Tektro C RL 341
They seem to work well with Vee of Cantilevers.
They are also very comfortable.

As to shifters - Bar end shifters every time, for me.
Or
For flat bars, Bar end levers combined with one of the "take-off" mounts.

jimlews

The next big thing:
Wireless electronic braking !
What could possibly go wrong ?

jimlews

The best thing you can do to any MKS pedals that use conventional ball bearings is to replace the balls with quality items and at the same time put a sufficient quantity of grease in there. There is never enough grease from new.

jimlews

What size chain rings are you using ? Double or triple ?

If the latter, I have a Shimano FD-M531 triple that I won't be using.
Like this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364170529700 ... 20174cf65c
It's suitable for standard sized seat tube.
If it is any use to you, drop me a message with your address and I'll send it to you.

jimlews

Make Academia Great Again !

jimlews

Another possible contender

https://plasti-kote.co.uk/

Not used it myself.

jimlews

You could take a stroll down to the "Bikes For Sale" section of this forum where there is a nice Spa Cycles 26" Tourer.
You can find it's vital statistics on the Spa Cycles site https://www.spacycles.co.uk/smsimg/uplo ... ometry.jpg
I have no connection with the vendor or with Spa Cycles, except as a customer of the latter - I bought one of their 26" Tourers.

jimlews

Do you even need a bike for your commute ?

I recon that I, at near 70 yrs old, could do the distance in just over 1hr at a comfortable average walking speed.

However, if you just want a bike, you've come to the right place

jimlews

A very simple question for the forum cognoscenti.

Why do chainwheels usually have an even number of teeth ?

My intuitive notion is that an odd tooth count would tend to even out the wear of the components of the drivetrain (chainwheel/chain/sprockets)
Is my notion correct ?

jimlews

Post Op ( ? ) game of fetch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPrE3bjH_Vg

jimlews

531colin wrote: ↑3 Jun 2024, 3:26pm
Brucey wrote: ↑3 Jun 2024, 2:21pm it isn't an entirely new idea; long ago, there was an english derailleur which maintained a near-perfect chainline by shifting the sprockets from side to side.
Trivelox, it was called; with a jockey wheel chain tensioner.
Hollow axle and SA style toggle chain to move the sprockets. I’ve only seen them on tandems

I have a PRACTICAL MECHANICS magazine from July 1952 that features an article detailing how to convert a Tri-Velox three speed gear to a four speed.

LUXUARY !

jimlews

KernowSteve wrote: ↑25 May 2024, 9:13am Given the sad news this week, it seemed quite fitting to give the Mercian a run out around Whitsand Bay on this beautiful morning. A chance to test my newly mended Clavicle on a proper bike too!

Very nice bike.
Is that a FIX-FREE drive you have there ?

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