Forum: UK
October 21st 08, 09:15 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 39
Views: 715
I'm leaving now
Colin Reed wrote:
"Brendan Halpin" wrote in message
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I'm happy enough now -- all the worst trolls plonked, much less troll
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Forum: UK
October 20th 08, 02:36 PM Posted to uk.transport,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 131
Views: 2,472
Third class citizens
BrianW wrote:
Ah, excellent, another "two types of ..." argument from Doug. Are the
two types of 4x4 actually distinct, or can one turn in to the other
depending on where it is used? What...
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Forum: UK
October 20th 08, 10:39 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,368
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Forum: UK
October 9th 08, 09:52 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 8
Views: 315
Super Galaxy 2008 vs 725-based tourers
Ian Jackson wrote:
So I've been window[1] shopping for a new bike, after my poor old
Randonneur got trashed as I reported before. I seem to be heading
towards the Super Galaxy, which is a snip...
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Forum: UK
October 9th 08, 07:49 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 540
Bike frame size
Rick Savery wrote:
Hello
Could someone advise me please about frame geometry.
I have an inside leg of 31" and am 5'11"
I have always chosen a frame size that does not involve me banging my
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Forum: UK
October 1st 08, 07:02 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,610
bike rack for ladies bikes
Colin Blackburn wrote:
Peter Clinch wrote:
Roger Merriman wrote:
as per subject really, my wife to be has a nice giant
hybrid/shopping etc bike, getting it on the boot bike rack is
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Forum: UK
September 30th 08, 07:05 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,532
Upright Recumbent?
Rachel Grier wrote:
Thanks for all your suggestions everyone.
However, I saw this website - http://www.day6bicycles.com. Maybe
what I am looking for is a laid back upright rather than an...
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Forum: UK
September 30th 08, 10:00 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 303
new toy
Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
I have a new toy, an iPhone 3G. So I have downloaded TrailGuru,
which is SFP, and I'll see if that works.
Maybe the GPS thingy will work, too, and I'll be able...
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Forum: UK
September 30th 08, 09:57 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,532
Upright Recumbent?
Rachel Grier wrote:
I know it is a contradiction in terms but can anyone recommended a
sort of upright recumbent - the uprightest there is. I really want a
recumbent but the idea of being as...
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Forum: UK
September 30th 08, 09:54 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 3
Views: 321
Replacing a cycle computer
Tom Anderson wrote:
Evening all,
As i was riding home last night, my computer came adrift from its clip
socket thing and went on a trip of its own across the road. It was a
Cateye Enduro 8,...
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Forum: UK
September 27th 08, 07:52 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 287
Reaching all my gears.
Phil Cook wrote:
Neil Smith wrote:
What you say seems very reasonable but to replace a new derailleur
to replace a new derailleur ? any other solutions?
It's not the derailleur mechanism...
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Forum: UK
September 24th 08, 08:51 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,478
Hub dynamo and wheel component advice
Theo Markettos wrote:
A friend's interested in getting a wheel with built-in hub dynamo.
- Hubs: Shimano hub direct current generator DH3N710
In an old thread here someone said that now the...
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Forum: UK
September 22nd 08, 12:50 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 54
Views: 1,313
M48 cyclepath
Chris Malcolm wrote:
Paul Boyd wrote:
On 21/09/2008 15:15, JNugent said,
I take it that they also avoid the toll (assuming one is payable by
motor-cyclists)?
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Forum: UK
September 17th 08, 06:08 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,115
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Forum: UK
September 16th 08, 02:37 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling,cam.transport
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,076
thread killing
wrote:
I had a good look at the Wikipedia article last night. Very
comprehensive article and interesting 'user additions'. Not sure I
agree that the recumbent...
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Forum: UK
September 13th 08, 12:33 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,236
SPD for starters
dkahn400 wrote:
On 12 Sep, 12:31, "Nigel Cliffe" wrote:
5) Tension. After using them for around a decade, I still have the
tension fairly slack. Don't seen the need for...
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Forum: UK
September 12th 08, 08:08 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 249
Views: 4,313
Safety in Numbers
Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
On Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:24:41 +0100, "PK" said
in :
So the BMW was, about 85/90cm from your...
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Forum: UK
September 12th 08, 12:31 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,236
SPD for starters
Colin Reed wrote:
Hi
Currently I still ride all three of my bikes with flats. I'd like to
try out SPDs to see how I fare with them, and would start on my
"regular" bike, which is a hybrid....
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Forum: UK
September 11th 08, 08:02 PM Posted to cam.transport,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 432
Views: 8,423
Run into from side by red light jumper
Ian Jackson wrote:
In article ,
Sorry to hear of the accident, I hope the injuries are slight and temporary.
Closer inspection of bike (that is, inspection...
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Forum: UK
September 11th 08, 04:47 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 308
Velib coming to London!
spindrift wrote:
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/80000-bikes-for-london-13326
Summat like a 17% INCREASE IN CYCLING IF ALL BIKES ARE USED.
How old is that article ?
Even living in the...
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Forum: UK
September 11th 08, 03:47 PM Posted to cam.transport,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 432
Views: 8,423
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Forum: UK
September 9th 08, 10:46 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 16
Views: 487
A pain in the bum
aigle_de_la_route wrote:
In article ,
Tom Crispin wrote:
On the 13th May this year my new Brooks saddle...
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Forum: UK
September 9th 08, 10:37 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 29
Views: 800
happiness is a childback tandem
wrote:
At least my daughter thinks so...
Hi all... Long-time users may remember me; I posted here alot until
about 5.5 years ago, when I had my first child, Ellen. Now she...
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Forum: UK
September 5th 08, 09:03 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 18
Views: 477
Hebrides tour TR
Peter Clinch wrote:
What we did on our holidays...
http://www.personal.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/sohi1.htm
Might add an equipment supplement at some point, as we changed kit to
be more...
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Forum: UK
September 3rd 08, 09:55 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 89
Views: 1,797
Useless driver of the month
Paul Boyd wrote:
Alan Braggins said the following on 02/09/2008 13:25:
(Cayenne is 5, Multipla is 2. Winner is the General Motor's Aztek,
which I'd never heard of, but I can't argue with its...
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