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[GrahamNR17]

That mechanism looks in fabulous nick, Mike Should run for years and years

[GrahamNR17]

I'm seeking suggestions for bells with a proper rinnnng rinnnng, not a feeble ping

For serious "you're reversing into my path, stinking car!" I have ordered an AirZound due to an on-going serious of incidents with a particular motorist locally, backed by an old metal pump that I've filled with old ball bearings for added "thwack"

Anyway, the bells must be shiny, obviously, and with no black plastic bits. I do have a few old bells that will be refurbed in due course, but none of my bikes have a bell at all, so I need something nice and new so I can buy one for each of the treaders.

Suggestions welcomed

[corshamjim]

I heard somewhere recently (dare I say?) Halfords do one:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... 10161#dtab

The customer review says -

"This is a big, shiny bell with a really loud ring. Great choice."

[GrahamNR17]

I heard somewhere recently (dare I say?) Halfords do one:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... 10161#dtab

The customer review says -

"This is a big, shiny bell with a really loud ring. Great choice."

Well spotted, hadn't even considered 'alfords. Looking at the pic, the black rubber handle is just a cover, that that would do the trick

[hubgearfreak]

I'm seeking suggestions for bells with a proper rinnnng rinnnng, not a feeble ping

there's three types of beels as far as i can see;
1. the type that pings. it's advantage is weight, for racers
2. the type with flying washers, that are so cheaply made these days they only last a few months. may be suitable for children so thay can change their allegiance from ben10 to mickey mouse, or whatever
3. a proper gentleman's bell with a horizontal clapper, that's well made in the uk dacdes ago. unfortunately, greybeard forsaw a world shortage of this type and has most of what remains

[GrahamNR17]

I'm seeking suggestions for bells with a proper rinnnng rinnnng, not a feeble ping

3. a proper gentleman's bell with a horizontal clapper, that's well made in the uk dacdes ago. unfortunately, greybeard forsaw a world shortage of this type and has most of what remains

That is the very best kind. I have two, one of which needs a return spring to make it function. The other I will refurb for eventual use this summer.

Thanks to Greybeard, getting others is proving to be a schlepp

[hubgearfreak]

1.ping

2.bring bring

3.ding dong

[hubgearfreak]

That is the very best kind. I have two

neither in use? you're not helping then are you?

[Greybeard]

greybeard forsaw a world shortage of this type and has most of what remains

Did someone just tug my clapper? I've since found some other get-out-of-my-way devices more suited to the Rudge's antiquity. But you'll have to wait until June for them to be revealed

Steve

[GrahamNR17]

greybeard forsaw a world shortage of this type and has most of what remains

Did someone just tug my clapper? I've since found some other get-out-of-my-way devices more suited to the Rudge's antiquity. But you'll have to wait until June for them to be revealed

Steve

You can't do that, it's not cricket

[GrahamNR17]

That is the very best kind. I have two

neither in use? you're not helping then are you?

I'm waiting for the warmer weather to get out in the garage to make them work, de-rust etc

[steve browne]

Inspired by Greybeard's splendid example of roadside teamaking on the Togglechain tour I now see that making a brew is part of the normal cycling experience. I had remained blissfully unaware of just what finely honed skills are required until I had a go at the weekend. My first mistake was to choose a blustery day which included lots of rain. All the places with decent views were far too exposed to light a match, let alone my stove. There was nowhere dry to sit. I thought brewing up in a bus shelter would be cheating, and as it was wooden I didn't want to foot the bill if I burnt it down. A sheltered verge was found and I set about my task.

The stove seemed very sensitive to the wind and as I hadn't got a windshield I put my hands as close to it as I dared. There was an inordinately long gap between the first and second pictures.

Also the mug of tea tasted really third rate. I presume this must be due to i) using a tea bag, ii) adding the milk second, and iii) making the tea in a plastic mug. Much more work needed here....

[GrahamNR17]

Well done for at least trying

[reohn2]

Also the mug of tea tasted really third rate. I presume this must be due to i) using a tea bag, ii) adding the milk second, and iii) making the tea in a plastic mug. Much more work needed here....

Dear oh dear(shakes head in disbelief)

Teabags are allowed so long as they're Yorkshire teabags (I know, but they do make somethings well)
On no account should you pollute tea with milk!

The worst crime of all is the use of anything plastic to drink out of, it simple won't do

PS Nice stove BTW,but I suspect not shiney enough for Steve

[Greybeard]

Have I inadvertently started another trend? First it was Christine, now brewing up
I can see the price of stoves and Brasso rocketting before long , accompanied by an increased rate of global warming, especially in picturesque, rural areas
Perhaps June 2011 will see the inception of the Tea Cup Tour

I wonder how long it'll be before we see an outbreak of oil and carbide lamps

Steve (wot introduces fashionable pursuits to the world)