Cycling UK Forum

I have an Orbit Gold Medal touring bike, 27" wheels, 6 speed screw on block, canti brakes. The frame is in good condition but many components are old and in need of replacement. I am contemplating renovation. :?: Could I put 700 wheels on? Could the frame be set to accept a wider back axle so I...

I need to replace my RH gear shifters. I currently have a deore 8 speed rear hub and deore rear mech - I would like to upgrade the shifters to 9 speed. Would the hub take a 9 speed cassette ?
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We are planning a similar trip in late April.
Does anyone have route suggestions heading W/SW?
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I did not condemn the staff in my post just reported the experience of visiting a Halford super store. There were only two staff and they were polite and apologetic. My point is that Halfords have the sole UK distribution rights but do not carry stock and from my conversation were not expecting any ...

I know it is a dirty word amongst many but on Saturday we thought we would visit the dreaded Halfords to look at Boardman bikes and see what the reviews were referring to. On arrival on the business park we realised there were no cycle racks so before the security guard could stop me I locked our bi...

Can anyone recommend either of these bikes for "credit card" touring? My wife is looking for a lively flat bar bike for general use but suitable to take rack and a couple of panniers for the occasional longer tour.
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my wife is looking for a new bike which has to be able to: * be lively and enjoyable to ride on day rides and longer tours on road and on tow paths/fire roads, * have rack for light to moderate touring (two panniers max) * mudguards * flat bars * sloping top tube for easy step over She has considere...

Called them at lunchtime, discussed purchases with a person, decided and ordered products, they said they would be sent that afternoon, the arrived 08.30 next morning.
Brilliant service and VERY competitive prices.
Recommend them

I need to replace grips on my straight bar tourer - any recommendations?
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does anyone know whether the bus services in Cuba will transport a tandem (I have read they take solo's)

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Have seen 2 books referenced - Bicycling Cuba and a Lonely Planet book.
Has anyone used either?
Any one recently visited Cuba?
Do you need to specify booked accommodation for the tourist card?
Any recommendations for good Casa Particular in Havanna?

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has anyone used the Fenix torches as a bike light? I am considering this one for road riding and occasional offroad -
http://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/led_torches/fenix_pd30.html
or other recommendations?
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In terms of facilities I benefit from our company having just opened a brand new fitness facility - separate M & F changing rooms each with 4 showers and separate shower room for disabled. Soap & towels are provided along with individual lockers for cyclists, and loads of bike racks. A dryin...

thanks for all the the links and advice.
Having read many articles and given my elementary electronics knowledge I think it may be some time before I venture down this road.

Chris

Are you using specific capacity AA's - how long do you get on one set of AA's?

I am contemplating getting one of these Tesco torches as I have heard good reports. Also maybe a Fenix torch.