Cycling UK Forum

for example this bike: http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=18935

costs over £400 brand new....but being sold for under half that price

a friend had a british eagle....heavy steel bike. too heavy

see if you can pick up a cheap aluminium mountain bike.....you really notice the difference in weight and you can pick up a decent one cheap second-hand

Talking of throw away society.....somewhat annoyed by the number of inner tubes left at the sides of quiet country lanes. I'd like to give the culprits the benefit of the doubt and assumed that they'd accidentally fallen out of their bags as hurried post-p*nct*re repacking (all had p*nct*res) but I...

just been browsing the instructables website whenb i came across this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-your-bike-Grease-your-bearings-and-change-you/ apparently - Most people don't realize this, but your bike needs maintenance. Your axle bearings needs to be cleaned and repacked with grease ever...

theyve had scooters similar to that out for a while now...but not with that brace over the dog...looks a bit too stiff

http://www.culpeppers.co.uk/catalogue/?cat=DaxScooter

alot of the scooters have the dogs out front like sleding

popped into Wilkinsons today ... noticed for a while that theyve been selling tyres for a £5!

plenty of grip/tread - but theyre probably not very puncture resistant

any body tried them??? recommend them???

eat a banana plus a bottle of water when you stop at breaks...does exactly the same job as an energy drink

have you made any plans on your route yet???

i may be interested in joining for PART of the trip, if all you need is someone to accompany you

both!

going into town - shortest way possible...which is quite rough on the roads, potholes etc

coming home - thro country lanes if ive got the time & energy

sounds great...will look into it.thanx

hi guys. last year i did LEJOG...and this year i want to do another 'landmark' ride but cheaper & closer to home....so maybe wales. what are the 'landmark' tours in wales??? ie round the coast/ border?? or north to south or west to east?? any tour recommendations much appreciated...something thr...

Manx Cat wrote:Do you want them Laurie!!!


Mary

no but thanks anyhow...x

ps here is a link...sorry mods

short links please

great b'cos most lights attach to the valve caps...and hadnt managed to find a light that went onto presta valves

http://www.doyouremember.co.uk/memory.php?memID=147

bring back any memories????

i quite like having lights on spokes...ive got a set that clip on and flash or constant light

i suppose great for junctions

but i hardly use them as its just something else to take off to stop thieves