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Maybe its there by tradition, but the first time i saw that pace bike i thought the ebike community had missed an opportunity. Petrol engine, in an indoor arena doing so much to promote human power, why? Why not a cleaner ebike with set up to assist the rider to over 15mph? Derny - Wikipedia...

When you press the indicator, does the battery light show that it is charged? I'm thinking it might even be the battery connector, that's assuming you remove the battery regularly to charge. Also the controller has an unnecessary [IMO] power connector which is exposed to the elements and might...

I wonder if the day will ever come when there's a dedicated program for cyclists? There are any number car related programs,yet the poor cyclist is left with just 'word of mouth' to inform him and his fellow cyclists. A program for the cyclist would also promote the cyclist to the other road...

The other day i came off after jamming on the breaks, [a combination of soft front forks hydraulics and disc breaks, which no one warns you of, caused the front end to dip dramatically and sent me over the front]. As a result I landed on my chin, and had to have a half a dozen stitches. The...

Another point to consider is the demands of the course. From what i've seen of the road course, its nothing like the hill climbs one sees in France and Spain. This must have a baring on the advantages the riders bring to the race.

Anyone in the market for ordinary inner tubes might want to spair a thoughts and few extra pounds for self healing tubes. eg, http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trax-Self-Sealing-Bicycle-Presta-Valve/dp/B001N3ILGS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_4 Dr Sludge Self Sealing Inner Tube 700 28-35c SV: Amazon.co.uk: Sports...

Well, i dont know if its the government's efforts at cloud seeding, or the athletes who've brought all this pesky sunshine with them, but i'm pretty sure its not doing our local atheletes any favors ;-( Where's the typical British weather when you expect it. I guess we'll have to wait at least...

Yeah, mine, a brown one, arrived in the post this morning. Great compact solution. I did also spot a reflector/light you can integrate into the Pannier. Parkers Rear Pannier LED Light RRP £11.99 | eBay Any other ideas for gadgets?

I suppose it would depend on riding conditions. In the snow or mud you would want wider tires. Thin tyres are suppose to offer less rolling resistance, just ask the endurance cyclist. For ebikers, i doubt we are on these things long enough to appreciate any major difference. Another point, i...

"Fred Salmon" Lite-Ass Saddle CYCLE SADDLE WITH INTEGRATED REAR LIGHT IDEAL SEAT FOR MTB FIXIE OR ANY BIKE | eBay Any other suggestions?

I had an interesting conversation with a very 'fit' older woman on the virtues peddle power. I promised i would pass on the word, and so... Ladies and Gentlemen for your consideration i give you Sustainable Transport, or Sustrans for short. A UK idea of peddle power, as an integral part of...

Groans:: Anyways don't we already have Indian summers? eg late autumn...

Ok as promised here are the pics i took of my bike's rear including the new 11T freewheel. In order: Gear Side, just torque washer and nut with cover removed. Gears showing no spacer. Stand Side, showing stand then torque washer and nut. Finally, Stand side with the spacer...

The point of the spacer is to align the wheel so it sits evenly between the brake calipers. Frames may vary slightly, and so the amount of spacers necessary to achieve the correct alignment may vary. I'll try and upload pictures which i've taken of my bike's rare wheel.

You've probably already worked it out, but the spacer goes on the 'stand side' of the Wheel, then after you placed the wheel in the frame, you place the stand on, then the torque washer and the nut. The same for the gear side, this time no spacer, just the torque washer and and the nut.

Final word on the new 11T - 32T 7spd freewheel. It turns out i didn't need to remove the rear wheel a second time, or add any spacers. Adjusting the derailleur screws sorted the alignment issues. Cadence is now a lot better, with the new freewheel easily adding an extra 4mph when needed. The...

I must admit its hard to see any of those recent ideas as catalysts, in the way that his computer was a catalyst for a new kind of industry. Those ideas were only meant, as sir Clive himself states, as stepping stones towards the real dream. All the while he seems to have missed the real point...

The Cardiff Cycle Challenge is on! Workplaces are competing to see who can get the most staff cycling between Monday 2 July and Sunday 29 July. Home | Cardiff Cycle Challenge | Challenge For Change

Is this really a new invention. I recall similar wave-power ventures from back in the early 80's. The concept has already been proven, what we need now is will-power technology. Wave power - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

As an example of sinclair's intelligence, he didn't just create a computer, he created a way of life. I'm thinking of all those hobbyists, and the publications supporting their numbers. I'm thinking of all those who took that interest and turned it into a profession. I'm thinking of all those...