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  1. jimriley

    Server move

    I'm also seeing threads slow to load, gave up and looked at other stuff.
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    A trailer for ebike or non ebike towing.

    There has been mention of fitting sides to the open frame trailers, ali sheet etc. Another potential light weight material is corrugated plastic board, 2 or 3 mm thick. Estate agents signs are made from it, though I believe it is illegal to use those, they are the property of the sign company...
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    Why car drivers DO NOT see cyclists

    Perhaps, like badgers, they would be best humanely culled. Until they develop a vaccine of course. I'm not that heartless.
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    Autumn non-solar tour

    Re Usb charging, I have a direct wired 36v/5v usb socket on the handlebars, works a treat, charging from the batteries via the fused feed to the lights. Do they use too much power in the conversion perhaps ?
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    Magiccycle PM?

    Hmmm. Perhaps I should use that nice comment "your postings are thoughtful and very professional" on my CV. Has Shirley had her legs smacked for norty posting?
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    Magiccycle PM?

    Touting for business? Has it been approved? Got this pm. Today at 3:14 AMNew Thank you so much for reading this message. This is Shirley from Magicycle. You can check us on social media or Google. Here is our website: https://www.magicyclebike.com/ Actually, we have read many of the postings...
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    Why car drivers DO NOT see cyclists

    There is a general attitude problem against cyclists though, I see it in local area FB groups around me, often based on a (deliberate?) misunderstanding or ignorance of the highway code. All cyclists are accused of jumping red lights and other misdemeanors, whereas a few might. If we do take...
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    Heaviest haul with the Homcom trailer so far

    My daughter got an extra pumpkin for Halloween one time, left on top of wardrobe and forgotten. Till it did what they do, foment in the warmth, explode and spread it's seeds and gloop across the bedroom.
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    I’m new to this- advice appreciated

    A bafang bbs01b in the hard tail would be great. I fitted on to my 2006 hybrid with 42t front cog, great on the tracks and trails around.
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    What do you think about being paid to report parking in cycle lanes

    Sounds a bit like the olden days where there was a bounty on rats tails if you took them to the town hall. Bring it on!
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    Heaviest haul with the Homcom trailer so far

    It came in a bottle to dose the wheels with.
  12. jimriley

    Backpack power

    Do a search for the badger crash thread, see what happens to your wrists when you land with all the extra weight on your back. Maybe wait till all badgers are culled!
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    Heaviest haul with the Homcom trailer so far

    Easier to put down cardboard and compost/mulch. Better for the soil structure, water retention etc. Charles Dowding has a few videos on YouTube.
  14. jimriley

    "new" hydraulic brakes.

    I've read that disc brakes are best for an ebike, but not.possible.with a 15yr old hybrid frame with v brakes. Brakes were reasonable, but I do carry lots of shopping and pull a trailer. So got a set of Magura hydraulic rim brakes, a bit of faff on eBay, the "complete set" wasn't but they gave...
  15. jimriley

    Air horn

    Another happy Hornit customer here.
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    Heaviest haul with the Homcom trailer so far

    We have a small allotment, took a while, a few days work, to clear the brambles, but then we went No dig, covered the ground with cardboard and 100mm compost, planted potatos, kale, sweetcorn, beans, broccoli etc direct in that top layer. Nothing else to be done but occasional light weeding...
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    Help! Chain coming off

    although I had set my chain up correctly I did find that it jumped off now and again. I bought a chain guide that fits on the seat tube where a front derailleur would go. It solved the problem. It is possible to use a front derailleur without cable and adjust the stops so it keeps the chain on...
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    TSDZ2 OSF - Road legal in UK

    I've a bafang bbs01b 250w, it's engraved on the motor. stickers are available on t'internet.