Forum: UK
November 24th 09, 11:51 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.transport
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Replies: 93
Views: 3,839
Cyclist stops at red traffic light
On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:15:36 +0000, Martin wrote:
Mind you, I don't know why I'm so surprised. I *always* stop for red
lights and pedestrian crossings that have people on,
It's amusing when I...
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Forum: UK
November 23rd 09, 01:45 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 16
Views: 632
Brakes in the rain
Whilst cycling it started chucking it down with rain and I was wet
through after 5-10 minutes. I noticed when I braked it didn't seem to
have any effect at all, which forced me to get off and push...
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Forum: UK
November 18th 09, 11:35 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 23
Views: 633
Cyclist turning right.
On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:21:32 -0800, BrianW wrote:
I have once, but it was in the USA. I also had the pleasant experience,
whilst cycling there, of a lorry driver attempting to kill me by
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Forum: UK
November 18th 09, 11:17 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 23
Views: 633
Cyclist turning right.
On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:44:40 -0800, Doug wrote:
This horrifying but all too familiar situation is clearly shown in the
cartoon by Brick.
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Forum: UK
November 13th 09, 09:47 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 470
Youth Fined For Holding Bike On Pavement
On Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:58:51 -0800, webreader wrote:
Something seems wrong here.
http://www.london-student.net/2009/11/11/youth-fined-for-holding-bike-
on-pavement/
I wonder why the story...
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Forum: UK
November 11th 09, 11:24 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 369
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Forum: UK
November 8th 09, 01:13 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 75
Views: 1,870
Blue light experiment.
On Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:04:46 -0800, thirty-six wrote:
Fitting them to the bike and using them is illegal. Clipping them to
your person is not. Police use blue pedal lights and using the...
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Forum: UK
November 7th 09, 07:33 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 75
Views: 1,870
Blue light experiment.
On Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:11:53 +0000, Simon Mason wrote:
"Brown Cat" wrote in message
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On Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:42:07 +0000, Simon...
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Forum: UK
November 7th 09, 07:09 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 75
Views: 1,870
Blue light experiment.
On Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:01:16 +0000, Simon Mason wrote:
"Brown Cat" wrote in message
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On Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:56:59 +0000, Simon...
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Forum: UK
November 7th 09, 06:44 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 75
Views: 1,870
Blue light experiment.
On Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:42:07 +0000, Simon Mason wrote:
I was greatly interested in a letter from a cyclist who had fitted a set
of rear blue flashing leds to go alongside his flashing red ones....
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Forum: UK
November 7th 09, 06:30 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 75
Views: 1,870
Blue light experiment.
On Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:56:59 +0000, Simon Mason wrote:
(a) a blue warning beacon or special warning lamp, or
(b) a device which resembles a blue warning beacon or a special
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Forum: UK
November 7th 09, 02:46 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 11
Views: 839
'Derailer' or 'Derailleur'?
On Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:43:58 +0000, Rob Morley wrote:
On Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:42:07 GMT
Brown Cat wrote:
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3233/derailleur.jpg
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Forum: UK
November 7th 09, 02:42 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 11
Views: 839
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Forum: UK
November 2nd 09, 05:50 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 17
Views: 451
Bike messengers
On Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:23:25 +0000, Mr. Benn wrote:
Who are the "bike messengers"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVUv3mJLoEI
This is an interview with a "Bike Messenger" from New York, they're...
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Forum: UK
November 2nd 09, 05:42 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 17
Views: 451
Bike messengers
On Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:23:25 +0000, Mr. Benn wrote:
Are the Met Police aware of this mob?
I'm sure the officer at 1:25 that braked to avoid hitting them does.
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Forum: UK
October 3rd 09, 08:39 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 195
Views: 3,205
"Now it's speed bumps for cyclists"
On Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:13:34 -0700, Doug wrote:
But now one council has introduced the bumps in a bid to stop speeding
cyclists rampaging down one road.
Did anyone notice the caption on the...
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Forum: UK
October 3rd 09, 08:29 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 410
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Forum: UK
September 20th 09, 06:20 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 330
Parts
On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:26:42 +0100, Doki wrote:
Have you rounded the allen head, or stripped the thread in the alloy
brake? I expect you're much more likely to have ruined the thread by
...
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Forum: UK
September 20th 09, 02:34 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 330
Parts
A few issues.
I've recently purchased this brake:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Shimano_Tiagra_4500_Road_Brake/5360027351
1. I've managed to round off the thread on the nut that holds the...
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Forum: UK
August 31st 09, 10:04 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 375
Brake cable
On Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:00:08 +0100, Tom Crispin wrote:
I have seen brake and gear cable packs on sale for about £5.
The Dura Ace ones I was looking at were £20 !
I think I'll try my LBS.
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Forum: UK
August 31st 09, 09:18 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 375
Brake cable
I need a new brake cable, amongst other things for my Allez 24. I'm not
really sure which one to get because it doesn't mention anywhere which
they come with. The technical specifications are...
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Forum: UK
July 30th 09, 08:59 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 314
Problem with brake levers
I've just replaced the brakes on my Allez 24 '08, with these from Wiggle:
Shimano-Tiagra 4500 Road Brake-Rear
I'm having a few problems with it:
An odd thing seems to be happening, I'll get them...
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Forum: UK
July 30th 09, 11:21 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 32
Views: 823
Critical Mass actually works?
On Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:42:03 -0700, Doug wrote:
Who established the rule, on this unmoderated NG, that discussion of
cycling worldwide should be banned and under which authority?
...
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Forum: UK
July 20th 09, 10:23 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 86
Views: 1,705
Points on driving license for cycling offence
On Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:06:52 -0500, Andy Leighton wrote:
It is just a fine - fixed penalty of 60 quid I think - same as someone
walking along a motorway.
OK. So what happens with offences like...
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Forum: UK
July 19th 09, 07:41 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 86
Views: 1,705
Points on driving license for cycling offence
On Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:56:12 +0100, Richard Kettlewell wrote:
The police appear to have decided they got it wrong:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/south_of_scotland/8149629.stm
So what...
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