Recent content by mithril

Thanks flecc. I had tried adjusting the grubs but they didn't seem to have any effect. I'll give it another go though. 50 Cycles have offered to fit new brake levers when they arrive on the next container.

Thanks Russ - I've just checked and that's exactly what I've got. I'll fill out the form as suggested. I will be very annoyed with 50C if they've sold me this bike with a known problem... I only got it a week ago! Do you think the wheel position is a red herring then?

Hi all, I have a problem with shuddering forks when braking. I thought this was just a loose headset which seems to be a common problem but I've tightened it quite a few times now to no avail and I don't wish to tighten it further and risk damaging it. A fellow cyclist noticed that the...

I saw some phillips 'round the back of the neck & hook over the ear' jobbies in Curry's yesterday. Caught my eye because they only have the lead going to one side which is less cumbersome I think. Tried them out today and they're just the job. Bit uncomfortable for my left ear for some reason...

I must have been unclear - sorry, but I charge at work so I'm doing 17.5 miles per charge at the mo. I'm pretty sure a single charge wouldn't get me there and back again. Might give it a go one day to see how far I do get though :)

Russ, I've just done my first week of 16.5-17.5 mile (depending on route) commutes each way on the Torq. I'd always thought it was 18 miles, but was forgetting I've moved office a short distance & house a short distance also in the last few months which explains the slight shortening. I've...

Hmmm. That doesn't look too encouraging then :( I find the problem at it's worst when traffic is congested but moving slowly. However, even on a dual carriageway where the traffic is more sparse, I find I get occasional lungfulls of gunk, especially from lorrys chugging up inclines.

Yuk - Exhaust Fumes I've done 4 days commuting so far and the exhaust fumes are bloody horrible! So... thinking of getting a pollution mask. I have heard these make you very hot and sweaty but I'm going to have to give it a go I think. Been looking at the Respro City Mask on Ebay for £21...

Derestring Torq I'm intending to check out my range derestricted at the weekend (obviously on private land ;) ) and I've heard it's a very straightforward process, but... could someone tell me where the restrictor is on the Torq please? Many thanks.

I think it's Oobs who has the breakdown cover with ETA. Has anyone else taken out breakdown cover? I'm with the AA for my car and I emailed them to see if an electric bike would be covered (I'm not thinking roadside repair here - more a lift home ;) ) I asked them specifically about an...

You've probably all seen the picture of Flecc's amazing trailer in the 'show us yours' thread:cool: I was wondering if anyone else uses a trailer regularly? Flecc - do you have a more modest trailer for smaller loads or just that monster? I'm considering getting one for the supermarket...

Ian - I've been looking at these trailers myself on Ebay. Will you let us know when you get round to attaching it to your bike? I'm really interested in what you think about it.

I agree about the grips. Just passable with bare hands but as soon as you put gloves on they're quite uncomfortable over long periods.

Thanks flecc - you put my mind at ease about the extra weight. I bungee my spare on the rack, then put the panniers on top of it which makes it a pain to get to obviously. I did try to put the battery in one of the panniers but it's too big for mine. I'll probably just derestrict one...

oobs, just been looking on the ETA website and was going to get a quote for insurance (am also considering their breakdown cover). They ask for the name of the person (and their ETA number if available) who recommended ETA to you. If supplied that person may get £10 and the new customer also...