-
As above there's not a huge pressure change as the hold is pressurised, so generally no need to let down the tyres - as long as you don't have them pumped up almost to bursting point.
-
you only just found out about that?
it's a 20p per mile tax-free allowance for using your own bike to get to work in fact. but you can't claim a bike as well, although if you do a reasonable mileage, it still works out better.
It's only 20p per mile for miles done during the course of your work e.g. travelling between meetings. Commuting doesn't generally count unless you are obliged by your work to travel to some particular appointment, and then I think only the extra miles count.
Edit: beaten to the button...
-
Much as I dislike them, I'd rather have a gazillion bendy buses than 1 Mayor Boris.
+1
this post pretty much sums it up really -
This is a gesture and avoids the issue. TFL should force the haulage operators to fit extra mirrors, or ban them during the day from central London, and stop pandering to their PR. The first hot day after this has been fitted when your average driver will roll down his window and this thing will be gone forever.
-
The Ciocc is the probably the best of the bunch you picked out. Classic clean colour scheme, understated graphics, nice alloy components and the frame with chrome accents to match. The only thing I would think about changing here is bar tape instead of white rubber grips, and perhaps a Brookes Swallow.
If you are looking at small flange hubs, have you looked at the Royce track hubs?
http://www.royce-uk.co.uk/ -
Wheels - priceless satire - thanks for that!
-
Conan i think its gonna become very apparent soon that not talking to the media is by far the best policy
+1 - things like precise facts can often fall victim to the need (ahem...)
for a bit of sensation and outrageto meet a deadline from the editor -
You can also just turn up without registering - why should they get my details?
-
Rob M Ohhh! And, where do I find some bolts for my Strada so I can get rid of the 2nd ring?
Hubjub will sort you out
-
ads Do a search on ebay for "Moulton" which should bring you up some cheap ones.
If you want cheap then Moulton really is the wrong thing to look for... look instead for a Raleigh Twenty, Raleigh Shopper or similar.
e.g. 160210048063 or 250218656284
-
GrandeAnse2Grenville
MOULTON http://www.foldingbikes.co.uk/moulton_tsr_rohloff_fbspec.htm
Max Rider Weight – 101kgs/224lbs;Re. the Moulton, Pashley apparently state in the TSR manual
"Whilst any bicycle weight limit is, due to variation in riding styles
and usage patterns, somewhat arbitrary, we are legally obliged to state
a limit.
All TSR models: Maximum permissible total weight (rider + luggage) =
120kg".I don't know if that helps you at all...?
-
badtmy
"it is the cycling paths are provided yet not used."
WTF? - there are bus stops provided yet they don't seem to be using them.
-
ChrisNW Seatpost
I badly measured my seat tube, and got a size of 1" (25.4). Bought a seatpost, fitted it and found it difficult to get it tight enough.After some checking and remeasurement, it appears my seat tube is oval by about 1mm, roughly 25.4 front to back and over 26mm side to side.
What should I do?
I've tried shimming the post out with a piece cut from and old paint tin, but it still slips.
I'm thinking to roughen it a bit but haven't tried that yet.I don't want to splash out on another seatpost, any suggestions?
Coke can shim - but grease it up with some Copaslip or simlar to stop it seizing - this won't hold it, but it should keep it from wiggling too much and making the problem worse.
Jubilee Clip clamped tight around your seat post - no prizes for pretty but should work.
-
kowalski The Alex Moulton/Pashley TSR don't specify a weight limit.
They don't fold but do seperate, if that helps.
The TSR would be your best bet to look at rather than one of the AM machines. I would definately email Pashley first though to check re. rider weight - their Design Manager is a guy called Dan Farrell and he would be able to give the definitive answer.
-
BringMeMyFix The vigilante crew needs to be careful though. Whoever cut through that Conti probably wouldn't hesitate to stick their blade in your guts :(
+1
It is always better to think about these things than to actually do them, and he does sound like a nasty piece of work. -
...and of course I would never dream of suggesting that you pour about 20 litres of this stuff through the guys letter box, it would probably completely fill his hallway before setting rock hard. That would just be nasty. (PS you would also have to be careful about the fumes given off)
If someone was foolish enough to take matters into their own hands they might decide to wait a couple of weeks first to be on the safe side... a guy like that will have pissed of plenty of other people in that time and won't remember someone he pissed off from a while back... a dish best served cold, etc. -
I would never be the one to suggest a campaign of low level harassment, and would certainly never advise you to:
- sign the guys address up for a dozen of the filthiest freebie porn catalogues
- push superglue and toothpicks into all his locks at 4am and break them off
- put up fake public health notices on the outside of the restaurant
No you should rise above their level.
And you should certainly not post his address here so that others can have a pop.
No definately not.
- sign the guys address up for a dozen of the filthiest freebie porn catalogues
-
hippy What is a "mandatory bike lane"?
They are the ones with a solid line along the outside - they recently put one in under Admiralty Arch - all the cyclists were hopping the pavement because cars weren't leaving space under the arch.
-
It's different - and you only need one.
provenrad I think the question you need to ask is 'Do I really need a Phil BB?' ;-)
Does the pope shit in the woods? Everybody needs a Phil BB! It doesn't need to be new though - they come up from time to time on t'Bay.
-
From Bicycling Science - the maximum deceleration of a cyclist with any kind of brakes before they go over the handlebars is about 0.5g. For a motor car (and a tandem) it is limited by the tyre to road friction and goes up to about 0.8g - 60% better than a bicycle.
The moral of this tale? Watch out when drafting 'cause they can stop quicker than you and stacking the back of a vehicle can hurt. -
stevo_com 52:16, but I'm a wuss and have a brake
52:16 is that all, I used to run 60:14...
okay, okay, so it was on a bike with small wheels meaning only a 72" gear...
but it sounds impressive though.
-
From the original text:
"Most of this is fairly self-explanatory. Hopefully it's helpful. Sorry if it sounds like a lecture-I realise some will already know most of this.
The darker the shade of green the harder it is for the driver to see you-ASSUMING HE'S LOOKING IN THE CORRECT MIRROR to see you.
Red areas are completely blind to the driver.Note the blind areas directly in front and to the right of the cab. They are big enough to lose someone pushing a cycle flat against the truck."Also worth bearing in mind that the blind spots around the cab also apply to skip lorries, 7.5 tonne trucks, refuse trucks etc.
I was most shocked by the blind spot right where you would end up if you follow a cycle lane to a set of lights. -
You were on the receiving end of what I had to deal with this morning, and which pushed me home at great speed :-).
-
hassanr anyone else think that aluminum lockrings don't seem to be the best idea...
Not Campag - they use alloy lockrings on their C-Record hubs.
LFGSS
London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of predominantly fixed gear and single-speed cyclists in and around London, UK.
This site is supported almost exclusively by donations. Please consider donating a small amount regularly.
That answer sounds like it is a way of avoiding the question - if the councils can already remove bikes that are a dangerous obstruction, why would they need new powers?
I still say write to the guys - it doesn't take a great leap of the imagination to think what Councils will do with these extra powers when you see what they have done with the RIP Act.