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by Velorum
12 Oct 2009, 8:32pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Rear mudguard LED
Replies: 7
Views: 709

Re: Rear mudguard LED

Thanks for the replies folks.

I think that I will go for a Cateye to bolt onto the guard.

Cheers
Ian
by Velorum
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
by Velorum
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.
by Velorum
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............
by Velorum
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.
by Velorum
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?
by Velorum
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?

:?:
by Velorum
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............. :(
by Velorum
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.
by Velorum
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.
by Velorum
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.

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by Velorum
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................
by Velorum
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:


These look like they are worth a go for the price, Im going to order a couple.
by Velorum
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.

:D
by Velorum
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