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Ball Bearings what kind? I know this has been discussed before but I am unable to find it on the forum. Well I am seeking advice on ball bearings. I wish to service bearing on several cycles. The parts I am servicing in will be mid-range in terms of price/quality Hubs 3/16 and ¼ bearing Bottom brack...

I live in London; I notice when I go out for my daily exercise whether walking or cycling that I try to social distance, other do not, particularly the young (under 35 year of age) I had conversation (at 4 metre distance) the other day with my local councillor he had notices the same. Is this just L...

I rather enjoyed this. Does it make CUK / cycling enjoyable and exiting?


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mjr wrote:Did it continue on BBC News or Parliament?

It seems to be repeated on BBC Parliament 0125 tonight if you really want it.

I stand corrected https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ex7uIGUdSE

Mat Hancock was being asked an awkward question regarding him holding meetings in his office with 20 people. Before the questions could finish the question, they were cut off to go to the 6pm new at 6.15pm. Censorship?

What is it with Manchester? Little while ago one of the dockless hire cycles provider removed their bicycles from Manchester quoting vandalism and theft. It was stated on another forum that Manchester has problems In last few day it’s been reported that the police closed down many parties breaking t...

Yep. Agree. On the coffee table is a magazine from the Institute of Advanced Motoring ......... whom I am a member. They send a mag called Road Smart out to members. Mine is still unopened and still in its envelope. Do I want to read it? No. Do I want to remain a member of the IAM Yes. Not sure how...

Brucey wrote:it is well known that caustic reagents react with aluminium. Whether by so doing they protect a chain from damage at the same time is not proven by that experiment....?

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If I kept the chain in the solution for say a week and there was no discolouration would that be more proof?

20200405_110455.jpg 20200405_110507.jpg A cheap way to clean your chain A thought crosses my mind. Given that we want to clean a chain thoroughly as possible at the least cost. With that in mind if you used Soda Crystals to remove all the old grease and oil and dirt would that be a good idea? https...

Brompton Front brake cable and guide The Brompton has a cable guide located approximately midway along its length. The purpose of this guide is to ensure that the rear brake cable and the gear cables stay together. The issue with this arrangement is that the front brake out cable must be split, this...

In the 6 years since I've re-started cycling (20,000+ miles) I've had breakdowns (punctures, broken cables, fallen-off damage, etc.) but always fixed roadside or managed to cycle the bike home with the failure. My only one was probably 6 years ago when the front wheel bearing collapsed but I was on...

I'm not cycling a distance further from home than I would be able to walk back home if needed. People walk LEJOG so that's not so restrictive. ;-) I think CUK are doing cycling and the public a disservice with their latest FAQ update "you should be able to walk home unaided" implying both...

When I was living in Plymouth I went on a bike to Cornwall. On the way back I return via the Torpoint Ferry https://www.google.com/search?q=torpoint+ferry&newwindow=1&rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB861GB861&sxsrf=ALeKk02kHQbGpHFA9cKA4HN92NEST0NaBQ:1585729871058&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&...

My local fish and chip shop were offering 25 kg sack of potatoes for £15.

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A cheap way to clean your chain A thought crosses my mind. Given that we want to clean a chain thoroughly as possible at the least cost. With that in mind if you used Soda Crystals to remove all the old grease and oil and dirt would that be a good idea? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_ca ... _w...