plantfit 7,597 Posted September 25, 2011 Report Share Posted September 25, 2011 Congratulation must go to our "Great Britain" cycling team, Mark Cavendish and the team for becoming World Champion (mens road race) and Lucy (forgot her last name through the excitement) and the team for becoming World Champion (womens junior road race) Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Yes, I doubted "Cavo" would win such, then again how many TDF stages has he already won? somehow I can't understand how he manages to keep up with some stages and zoom off to win yet a slight hill like the alps or pyrenees totally knackers him! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Anyone coming out for a bike ride round Wollo? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted October 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Sturmey Archer gears and chrome chain guards, wow,yes please Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Read the other day where a bloke was fined £600 by the courts for cycling in a designated "No Cycling" street in Mansfield, arrogant sod got his just rewards for once. As Mr Punch would say "That's the way to do it " ! Well done Mansfield. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted October 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Now they've got to sort out the red light jumpers,riding two a breast or more when other vehicles are trying to get passed them,riding without lights at night,not having a bell or other warning device fitted,oh and not engaging brain when cycling,good on yer Mansfield Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 I would be quite happy Rog if the same was implemented in Nottm & the fines & costs went to fund the tram, even I would welcome that. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted October 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Pay for designated cycle lanes and make them use them, they soon learn when it keeps costing em money if they don't Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Purchased a new front LED bike light from China via eBay, bike light its more like a laser, boy its powerful, I've not regained full sight yet & I've not looked into it .... I daren't I might never see again? Anyone noticed how bright these LED lights are becoming? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted December 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 The front light on my trike is a Cree 10000 lumens 8.4 volt rechargable,very bright white light, I have it on flash mode even in the daytime,always attracts attention,be seen be safe Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 1 hour ago, radfordred said: Purchased a new front LED bike light from China via eBay, bike light its more like a laser, boy its powerful, I've not regained full sight yet & I've not looked into it .... I daren't I might never see again? Anyone noticed how bright these LED lights are becoming? Can you post a link to it please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted December 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-x-Cree-XML-T6-LED-10000-Lm-Bike-Bicycle-Rechargeable-Light-10k-Headlamp-Torch/222002793995?epid=579905421&hash=item33b065ce0b:g:gTMAAOSwB09YCKPY checkout the cycling section on Ebay uk look for "Headlights" scroll about untile you see the Cree name, think they are between £20-30 with rechargable battery and charger, they normally chuck in a LED rear light as well,failing that just type in Cree cycle lights in the search box Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Thanks. The only CREE ones I had seen before were just a single bulb type Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 Are alloy frames much easier to ride than steel frames or is it a lot of hype? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,283 Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 42 minutes ago, The Pianoman said: Are alloy frames much easier to ride than steel frames or is it a lot of hype? It depends what qualities you are looking for. I only have decent experience with road racing and track bikes - and even then the answer can be subjective. Alloy frames rely on large thin walled tube sections and the type of alloy - they tend to be stiffer than steel frames. Steel frames can vary enormously depending ion tube selection, design and build quality. For general road riding I preferred steel - Columbus SLX. The nicest bike on the road for me is the old school Look carbon that have carbon tubes of dedicated profiles bonded into ally lugs. Done 1000's of miles on one including road races, crits, sportive and 12hr TT's - very comfortable but not a road sprinters bike. Chris Boardman's pro team Credit Agricole used them in the TDF. He liked them but Robby McEwan the sprinter didn't - they were not stiff enough for him. Are alloy frames 'easier' to ride than sleel? In general I would say no unless you use a bike with suspension. Trouble is, most alloy bikes with suspension are cack unless you pay a lot. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 Thanks. That's the sort of reply I wanted! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Cyclist reversed into bus claims bus driver ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted December 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 At least it stayed upright, could have been worse,could have de- railed a tram Rog should have rode a trike 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Bet that tightened his trousers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,419 Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Brr Brr Brr. Halfords: Hello Rider: I have a problem with my rear wheel and need a new one Halfords: Certainley sir, do you know what s wrong with it? Rider: there appears to be a &%^£%$&* bus parked on it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldphil 331 Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 7 hours ago, Brew said: Brr Brr Brr. Halfords: Hello Rider: I have a problem with my rear wheel and need a new one Halfords: Certainley sir, do you know what s wrong with it? Rider: there appears to be a &%^£%$&* bus parked on it... Deja vous. Lincoln street, Basford, circa 1963. Paper boy comes out of the newsagents with his first days' bag, to discover a coal lorry parked on his front wheel. Wheel bent into the kerb like Salvador Dali's masterpiece Time. All things change and everything stays the same. Off to test the new knobblies in this frost. Phil 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted December 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 I'm still riding on my "nearly bald" Marathon racers,think it's time to splash out and buy some new ones, enjoy your ride oldphil, I'm off out in a minute or two Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,283 Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Think I'll be watching some snooker while riding on the i-magic this'afto. Couple of inches of snow here and still snowing. Put bird seed out an hour ago but already under an inch. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted December 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Do you have a fan blowing at you when you use the i magic to keep you cool? I ask this because If I use my trike on the turbo trainer I soon get very warm Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,283 Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Yes - I use a fan for anything over 30 min. Sometimes I alternate between the rower and the i-magic, say 10 min intervals and don't bother with the fan because the rowing machine fan helps to cool off when rowing steady. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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