Thanks for the replies folks.
I think that I will go for a Cateye to bolt onto the guard.
Cheers
Ian
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- 12 Oct 2009, 8:32pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Rear mudguard LED
- Replies: 7
- Views: 709
- 11 Oct 2009, 10:28pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Rear mudguard LED
- Replies: 7
- Views: 709
Rear mudguard LED
Apologies if this is a daft question but here goes......
Is there an LED unit available that bolts on to rear mudguards in place of standard reflectors?
All I can find on the net are Busch & Muller dyno standlight types not straight forward battery units.
Cheers
Ian
Is there an LED unit available that bolts on to rear mudguards in place of standard reflectors?
All I can find on the net are Busch & Muller dyno standlight types not straight forward battery units.
Cheers
Ian
- 30 Sep 2009, 9:55pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: adjusting weinmann centrepull brakes
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5429
Re: adjusting weinmann centrepull brakes
I find a stilson wrench works well for compressing the calliper. Mine was £3.50 form Homebase.
- 30 Sep 2009, 12:02am
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: The satisfactions of Slow Cycling
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1654
Re: The satisfactions of Slow Cycling
I'm with you all the way on this one.
My anxiety increases at speeds over 15mph............
My anxiety increases at speeds over 15mph............
- 29 Sep 2009, 9:44pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Blowout!!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4332
Re: Blowout!!
Well, just back indoors from a few fun hours in the garage.
Determined to get to the bottom of this I asked her to bring the bike round again this evening.
I took the Marathons off her bike and fitted some Michelin World Tours from the spares cupboard. They held 90 psi no problem!
In order to be thorough I fitted both of the Marathons on a set of early 80's vintage Weinman rimed wheels. They were a bugger to get on but once in place held 100 psi no problem. No explosions, no lifting off the rims.
I think that the original Birmalux rims just arent compatable with modern high pressure tyres.
Anyway she is mobile again with decent pressure tyres as I have left the Michelins on her wheels.
Determined to get to the bottom of this I asked her to bring the bike round again this evening.
I took the Marathons off her bike and fitted some Michelin World Tours from the spares cupboard. They held 90 psi no problem!
In order to be thorough I fitted both of the Marathons on a set of early 80's vintage Weinman rimed wheels. They were a bugger to get on but once in place held 100 psi no problem. No explosions, no lifting off the rims.
I think that the original Birmalux rims just arent compatable with modern high pressure tyres.
Anyway she is mobile again with decent pressure tyres as I have left the Michelins on her wheels.
- 28 Sep 2009, 10:15pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Blowout!!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4332
Re: Blowout!!
An interesting point. My 80's vintage Weinman rims run high pressure 27" Marathons no bother - Im not familiar with the offending rims - perhaps they are poorer quality?
- 28 Sep 2009, 7:14pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Blowout!!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4332
Re: Blowout!!
I am even more preplexed by this today.
She brought the bike round just after teatime saying that it was like riding through treacle due to the low pressures. I slowly added more pressure to both and got them up to 50 psi without mishap - I called it a day there though. The bike was then left standing for 30 minutes and nothing happened. Then a 3 mile ride and they were OK - holding pressure and staying on the rim.
I cant inderstand why they wouldnt stay on the rims yesterday at 40 psi but will do so today at 50. Perhaps I should try for 60 tomorrow...........
Any ideas on this folks?
She brought the bike round just after teatime saying that it was like riding through treacle due to the low pressures. I slowly added more pressure to both and got them up to 50 psi without mishap - I called it a day there though. The bike was then left standing for 30 minutes and nothing happened. Then a 3 mile ride and they were OK - holding pressure and staying on the rim.
I cant inderstand why they wouldnt stay on the rims yesterday at 40 psi but will do so today at 50. Perhaps I should try for 60 tomorrow...........
Any ideas on this folks?
- 27 Sep 2009, 6:35pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Blowout!!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4332
Re: Blowout!!
Ive returned to this thread following a most frutsrating couple of hours in the garage this afternoon.
A while back a family member wanted some advice regarding tyres for their 70's Raleigh. They were running Michelin 27x11/4 tyres but wanted something more puncture resistant. Seeing the Schwalbes on my Dawes they asked if I would fit a pair for them. They brought the bike round today along with a new set of 27" Marathons and Schwalbe inner tubes with presta valves.
I noted that their rims were alloy 'Birmalux' and they tyres were running at 85psi on the back and 65psi on the front.
I took the old stuff off, checked that the inside of the rims were smooth, fitted new rim tape and then the tubes and tyres.
Then the fun started.
At 80psi the front tube exploded! When I looked at it there was a split about 1/4 of the way round. On the premis that the tube may have been faulty I tried again - this time it blew out at 75psi.
As I was standing there scratching my head the rear tyre that I had inflated to 95psi suddenly exploded! Upon removal it was in the same condition as the front. My relative did not seem at all amused by this.
Now out of Schwalbes I retrieved some cheapo Halfords emergency tubes from the cupboard 700c/27" 38's. At least these didnt explode! However what they did do was force the tyres off the rim at 40psi!
Anyway, imagine my relatives joy at having to cycle away on her new tyres at 30psi.
I just cant figure this out.............
A while back a family member wanted some advice regarding tyres for their 70's Raleigh. They were running Michelin 27x11/4 tyres but wanted something more puncture resistant. Seeing the Schwalbes on my Dawes they asked if I would fit a pair for them. They brought the bike round today along with a new set of 27" Marathons and Schwalbe inner tubes with presta valves.
I noted that their rims were alloy 'Birmalux' and they tyres were running at 85psi on the back and 65psi on the front.
I took the old stuff off, checked that the inside of the rims were smooth, fitted new rim tape and then the tubes and tyres.
Then the fun started.
At 80psi the front tube exploded! When I looked at it there was a split about 1/4 of the way round. On the premis that the tube may have been faulty I tried again - this time it blew out at 75psi.
As I was standing there scratching my head the rear tyre that I had inflated to 95psi suddenly exploded! Upon removal it was in the same condition as the front. My relative did not seem at all amused by this.
Now out of Schwalbes I retrieved some cheapo Halfords emergency tubes from the cupboard 700c/27" 38's. At least these didnt explode! However what they did do was force the tyres off the rim at 40psi!
Anyway, imagine my relatives joy at having to cycle away on her new tyres at 30psi.
I just cant figure this out.............
- 26 Sep 2009, 11:17pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Pictures of your bike(s)
- Replies: 1924
- Views: 583828
Re: Dawes Flambeau
hubgearfreak wrote:Velorum wrote:There is a fair bit of surface rust (patina?) which I have left as is and rubbed some WD40 into.
Wd40 will soon evaporate and leave you with no protection. waxoyl (or similar) is what's required and certainly worth the investment of a few pounds....and if you buy an aerosol, you could do the inside of the frame too
Good call - never thought of that.
I thought that WD40 left a residue that would help slow down corrosion. I think I have some clear waxoyl somewhere in the garage (used it for inside the sills on my previous car) I might give that a go.
- 26 Sep 2009, 7:28pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Make Do and Mend
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2131
Re: Make Do and Mend
Appart from the Dahon D7 which is really only for occassional use when packed in the car for camping etc the rest of my bikes are pretty old. Thanks to the internet its not as difficult as it used to be to track down pre-index transmission parts etc.
- 26 Sep 2009, 7:02pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Pictures of your bike(s)
- Replies: 1924
- Views: 583828
Dawes Flambeau
Now that I have the digital camera sorted I can post some pics of my 1976 Dawes Flambeau. I was after something a bit old and tatty so that it would be less attractive to the bike thieves. Fitted new seat pin, saddle, chain, mudguards and tyres. Kept the original GB stem and bars, chrome cottered chainset and Simplex changer. There is a fair bit of surface rust (patina?) which I have left as is and rubbed some WD40 into. Various fixings etc are also rusty but sound - again left in place to add to undesirability. I splashed out on a Carradice QR Expedition bagman - first time Ive used one of these and I am rather impressed with it. I can move the Nelson from one bike to another very quickly now!
Its a comfy ride and bowls anong nicely when up to speed. WIth its plain gauge tubing, 27" wheels and Schwalbe Marathons its hardly going to win any TT''s but its suprisingly nippy with bags of character.
Its a comfy ride and bowls anong nicely when up to speed. WIth its plain gauge tubing, 27" wheels and Schwalbe Marathons its hardly going to win any TT''s but its suprisingly nippy with bags of character.
- 17 Sep 2009, 7:19pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Cycling Trousers advice for novice
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4549
Re: Cycling Trousers advice for novice
I dislike padding of any kind (guess Im just lucky) and tend to use hiking/walking trousers such as Kiwi Craghoppers.
I find myseld drawn to the Ground Effect ones in an earlier post though................
I find myseld drawn to the Ground Effect ones in an earlier post though................
- 13 Sep 2009, 1:34pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Really neat bar mirrors..
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1041
Re: Really neat bar mirrors..
millimole wrote:thirdcrank wrote:..... sold by SJS Cycles http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product.asp?sessionID=CMR&pf_id=12783&showBasket=true
These look like they are worth a go for the price, Im going to order a couple.
- 12 Sep 2009, 6:45pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Stronglight 99 dust caps
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1032
Re: Stronglight 99 dust caps
Your quite right its a 49D.
The Velo Orange is an interesting site - theres some good stuff in there.
Thanks for the help chaps.
The Velo Orange is an interesting site - theres some good stuff in there.
Thanks for the help chaps.
- 11 Sep 2009, 11:21pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Stronglight 99 dust caps
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1032
Stronglight 99 dust caps
Anyone know of a supplier for Stronglight 99 dust caps? SJS dont have them and Google hasnt turned up anything.
Cheers
Ian
Cheers
Ian