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by NUKe
15 Dec 2009, 9:06pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Commuting a busy route over the next few days.
Replies: 12
Views: 902

Re: Commuting a busy route over the next few days.

I enjoy riding in winter conditions. Its about being confident and understanding your route. I would say though if your not confident riding in winter conditions don't give up for winter but don't cycle the A61 if the conditions are likely to be too bad. Keep an eye on the met Office site or BBC weather and judge each day on its own merits. Its better to miss the odd few days and keep safe.
by NUKe
15 Dec 2009, 5:18pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Ba Cabin Crew ....
Replies: 42
Views: 1424

Re: Ba Cabin Crew ....

Well said Mick.

Oh I want to say so much here but won't
by NUKe
15 Dec 2009, 11:01am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Eye protection for cyclists
Replies: 19
Views: 2876

Re: Eye protection for cyclists

7_lives_left wrote:I need prescription lens to correct my vision, so I visited my local optician, telling them what I was going to use them for. They didn't have a wide choice of frames, only one kind really. They are like plastic wraparound goggles, held on your head by elastic. The literature that came with them suggested they were suitable for contact sports and basketball and that they would prevent opponents from gouging (things can sometimes get rough on Sunday morning club runs :shock: :wink: ). I think I paid about £45 for them, so quite cheap for a pair of glasses.

Please 7lives do you have any more info. I have searched for such things and not really come up with anything at this sort of price. I too need perscription glasses as apposed to reading glasses
by NUKe
15 Dec 2009, 9:53am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: VAT
Replies: 3
Views: 440

Re: VAT

What they are saying is correct. You could see if they will accpet payment in full for the lower rate before the increase, but this is upto them
by NUKe
15 Dec 2009, 12:21am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: What do you hate at Christmas?
Replies: 92
Views: 3622

Re: What do you hate at Christmas?

Blimey I have been deliberately avoiding this topic, thinking it would be boring and its class warfare. What happened to the peace and good will :D
by NUKe
14 Dec 2009, 5:50pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Myth-busting
Replies: 80
Views: 4249

Re: An old myth on nutrition..

Gearoidmuar wrote:that you should eat starch on long cycles. I discovered years ago when I would do 100 milers on long training spins for Alpine touring, that you had to eat protein as well. This is now more widely recognised. The reason it is so is that protein slows the emptying of the stomach and hence delays the absorption of the starch, eliminating bonking of the non-sexual variety.

Gearoidmuar please elaborate more, Do you have references to this technique. Sounds interesting. And I think proves the best form of refuelling unless constrained by time i.e. in racing condtions is to eat normal food. I'd not heard the protien bit before but it sort of seems to make sense. As part of the "Powered by Pies" team we are interested to see if your research condons our refuelling stratergy of Steak Pie and chips
by NUKe
14 Dec 2009, 10:56am
Forum: On the road
Topic: Being nice to car drivers
Replies: 28
Views: 2385

Re: Being nice to car drivers

The more cyclists that are courteous and friendly to motorists, the less cyclists will be mown down each year

Sorry Graham but the above does suggest that you think that If we are nice to car drivers less of us will be knocked down.
I have a number of issues with this as a statement
1. Most accidents with Cyclists are not acts of aggression by the driver, but are caused by the carelessness, lack attention, or poor driving skills of one or more parties
2. The drivers that do take extra special care will generally do so and are not the problem.

I do acknowledge people who give me space or wait behind etc It just makes the world a nicer place. But I do question that this has any bearing on the accident statics whatsoever
by NUKe
13 Dec 2009, 3:18pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Being nice to car drivers
Replies: 28
Views: 2385

Re: Being nice to car drivers

GrahamNR17 wrote:I think this is a lesson cyclists need to learn - treat others as you would be treated. The more cyclists that are courteous and friendly to motorists, the less cyclists will be mown down each year. I tend to always give a friendly wave to any road user that I have inconvenienced in any way or any that have taken action to make my journey safer.

Of all the campaigns revolved around cycling, this is the one that is missing :D


Interesting Grahm you seem to be suggesting its cyclists bad manners which gget them knocked off?
by NUKe
12 Dec 2009, 10:42pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Shoes & gloves for sub zero temps & moisture
Replies: 10
Views: 913

Re: Shoes & gloves for sub zero temps & moisture

Most of the time. I wear a pair of Altura wind proof gloves for commuting in the winter, but when It gets truely sub zero The Endura lobster mits keep my hands tostie.
by NUKe
12 Dec 2009, 10:19pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: What's going on here? - Wheel/brake rub issue.
Replies: 7
Views: 470

Re: What's going on here? - Wheel/brake rub issue.

Does this happen when you sart to climb.
by NUKe
10 Dec 2009, 4:50pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Whats wrong?
Replies: 35
Views: 1291

Re: Whats wrong?

If this is a serious question
Pawls in the freehub have Frozen and are not engaging. Assuming the Chain is still on and engaging

If not.
Your holding the front brake on and doing a rear wheel burnout.
Someone crept behind and lifted the rear wheel off the floor
by NUKe
10 Dec 2009, 4:45pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Myth-busting
Replies: 80
Views: 4249

Re: Myth-busting

mark a. wrote:In this thread it is discovered that clipless systems have minimal benefit, despite what many people believe.

:D

NO it wasn't discovered, at all. Just a few of said we had changed back to flat pedals Didn't make it true or untrue that that they are of any use.
I certainly wouldn't be without them for long distance rapid riding . But For commuting over the winter I am thinking of removing them from the commuter,its only 10 miles each way, as I have already from the MTB as I'm prone to falling off, when off roading.
by NUKe
10 Dec 2009, 12:21pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Trailer or work bike for Carpenter?
Replies: 9
Views: 703

Re: Trailer or work bike for Carpenter?

alpinist wrote:I work as a carpenter in Central London.

I am thinking about buying a work bike like a Kona Ute or a trailer like a Carry freedom Y frame to carry moderate loads. Any ideas/advice?

Do a search on here for the Carry freedom. MickF did have some problems, but I sthink he is still a fan. and his Ali box setup i probably a good solution for yourself. I am sure he will be along shortly to comment
by NUKe
10 Dec 2009, 11:23am
Forum: On the road
Topic: My first crash in London
Replies: 13
Views: 1262

Re: My first crash in London

JKT wrote:I am back in the road, my wheel changed (£50) and my steering is slightly bent :( hopefully it can be fixed

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What do mean by Steering slightly bent. Handle bars out of alignment or a bent fork, frame alignment. Get the bike checked by a professional. The latter you could be looking at significant cost

I agree with Simon. Get the bike checked over before accpeting cash
by NUKe
10 Dec 2009, 11:10am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: British Bottom Bracket tool
Replies: 9
Views: 767

Re: British Bottom Bracket tool

pete75 wrote:Just because someone makes a tool for a job that doesn't mean it's the proper or only way. You'd acheive the same results as that tool by using a nut, bolt and washers to hold a spanner onto the flats.

I usually use a nut and bolt and a few washers to remove the fixed cup as described here by Sheldon Brown
http://sheldonbrown.com/tooltips/bbcups.html .

I agree with Pete this is the way I would do it only thing to add is a good soaking in plus gas or someother penetrating oil.