Cycling UK Forum

Mick F wrote:I never noticed anything for years and years, then I felt that there was something wrong but couldn't put my finger on it.
Some months later - maybe a year or two? - I read the leaflet, and it all made sense, so I did some research.

Stopped taking the things and the symptoms went. Started taking them again, and they returned. Stopped again, and they went, so stopped completely and then asked to see a specialist.

Been on injections of Repatha for the last two years. No issues until recently, but I'm not sure as yet if they are "issues" and it's not just me getting older.

If I stop taking them, it could be months and months and months before I could tell if there's any improvement, as my injections are fortnightly so the stuff must be in my system for a month or more so will take some time to fade away.

Littgull wrote:David Dimbleby typifies the pro Establishment figure the BBC always use for these programmes.

Question Time has long since become an irrelevance with its recurring group of panelists who are mainly a 'gravy train' of egocentric self publicists and never stray from the establishment line. Even the hand-picked audiences are tedious and boring. The programme either needs a total revamp and revised format with issues, panelists and audiences who discuss and debate proper radical solutions to the important issues or it should be scrapped.

gnvqsos wrote:
e-bikes are a source of pollution-they are metallic,and generation of electricity involves fossil fuels,even so-called green energy.E-bikes are potetial white elephants,and most will be bought up by low level criminals to perpetrate street crimes.Even the Home Secretary,Javid Savid,has been robbed in daylight hours.It shows he is not very street-wise,and totally unqualified for such a role.I would recruit a time-served villain for such a role.Jaqui Smith,Read,Straw and Blunkett all showed a capacity to break rules,the latter two acting disgracefully-Blunkett and the visa for a cleaner,and Straw was outed in a TV sting.Jaqui Smith used funds to hire a grown-ups video and John Reid is from Glasgow,a city noted for villainy.Javid's claim to fame is based on a bus ride.

gnvqsos wrote:

No....you went much further than expressing surprise. Your comments were one long sneer at the whole idea and which was then extended to include other groups of disabled people.

If you had any sensitivity you would be ashamed.

I do find the idea puzzling.Why buy an electric bike when a motorbike or scooter is more fun,faster and is a proven success.Many e-bikers hardly pedal and are doing no more exercise than a motor-cyclist.I was not sneering at other groups of disabled people,and I am not ashamed,I find your remarks rather personal but they will not deter me from expressing an opinion.How do you promote the needs of the disabled?Do you support the appropriate charities?

gnvqsos wrote:

After cycle-touring for over fifty years, I suffered two heart attacks, a stroke, and having knackered knees, normal cycling became very difficult if not impossible. In an effort to rejoin my cycling friends on at least moderate, runs I converted one of my bikes to e-assist which meant I still had to pedal but had enough help to keep up.

Reading your post, I'm going to assume that you are a young person, or at least someone who has yet to experience any type of disability and that perhaps accounts for your lack of sensitivity on this subject. When young we live as if we are immortal and there is good reason for this.......but in reality, we are just a hair-breadth away from some unforeseen disaster which could change our life entirely.

Your assumption is wrong but quite understandable.I was simply expressing surprise at the proliferation of ebikes,especially when the motorbike provides such cool competition.I am sorry your ailments have imposed some restrictions on your choice of transportI suppose these issues might have afflicted you aty a younger age had you not been a regular.

gnvqsos wrote:I am really puzzled why anyone should choose to buy such a bike.In my opinion they are similat to those things ridden round by OAPs,and the less fortunate-I think they are dubbed nobiity scooters,presumable because the peers,knight and dames once had sole claim to their use.These people seem to flout all rules and ride then round shops,on pavements and even venture into pubs.Theyb show very little care for others,and in some cases they park up and head off on foot.Do you have to have a notifiable imediment to get a free scooter and do they need licenses like ther road(and pavement) users.To be honest I saw my first advert for insurance on daytime TV during an old rescreening of Bilko.Itv was very fitting that Saga provide the cover and readers of the Daily Mail can get vouchers to use for a no claims discount.

531colin wrote:

Winged wheels wrote:..............statins the way to go. Right type right dose
Simples

When you can't put on your socks unaided, and getting down the stairs first thing in the morning feels like mission impossible, it ain't so simple.
I'm not imagining it, muscle stiffness and pain is the most frequent reported side effect for all 3 statins I have tried.
The first one I took for at least 20 years with no side effects. Read the packeage insert.....side effects are more likely the older you are and the lighter you are.....well, I was never 70 before, and I haven't been this light for half a century.

In patients who have had either heart attack or stroke, you can show statistically benefits of statins in terms of reduced liklihood of repeat episodes. This is thought to be linked with the statins stabilising existing plaques.....fewer bits of thrombus etc. breaking off into the circulation has got to be a bonus.
In patients who have "raised blood cholesterol" with no symptoms, its much harder to show any benefit.

If I could find a statin which didn't give me side effects, I'd take it to-morrow.....why wouldn't I?
As it is, I don't expect to live for ever.....if I took statins, I still wouldn't live for ever, but it might just feel like it!

DaveGos wrote:Does anybody have experience of the white car on a blue square background traffic sign . Its on main roads and I believe its automobiles only , yet there are lorries etc on such roads . I have searched the internet and cannot find a definitive description. There were some roads I wished to use cycling back from the Pyrenees with these symbols . In the end I chickened out and did a much longer route . I did find this , but it seems as clear as mud https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/th ... nce.63984/

cycleruk wrote:You can get (or could) a carrier that is mounted on a plate which is fitted between hitch and the towbar.
https://www.towsure.com/clipper-2-bike- ... ar-mounted

I have seen bikes laid on their side on top of a trailer tent.

iandriver wrote:I've just dumped my Shimano standard blocks for SwissStop BXP pads. I was sceptical before fitting them, but am now a complete convert. It actually staggers me how Shimano stock blocks can be that bad.

mercalia wrote:

georgew wrote:

mercalia wrote:are there ANY greases/lubriants thant DONT attract much and still do the job? if they stick to the chain, muck will stick to the lube?

Indeed there is one which I've found will lube the chain and yet attract no grit at all and it's this one.
https://www.scottoiler.com/us/products/ ... ution.html


This is not oil based and works and will deter muck and grit even when sprayed on the frame and I've used it for quite a few years now.
Best product I've ever used.

No connection blah...blah..blah.

". The solution is water based which makes it easy to apply and also to remove (if necessary). UBS is designed to be applied on a daily basis, or after every run, or every time you wash your bike. Whatever works best for your riding pattern. "

I think when it rains you will be in trouble? and every day? not me

mercalia wrote:are there ANY greases/lubriants thant DONT attract much and still do the job? if they stick to the chain, muck will stick to the lube?