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    Cycling. Health. Covid. Diet.

    Has anyone had shingles PHN? , I'm 73, it started 3 weeks ago and it's a nightmare. Thing is ,I'm fit, so haven't been to the doctors for some years thus I was unaware that for the over 70 s there is a free jab. I WOULD URGE people to get this jab, post herpetic neuralgia is painfull...
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    Cycling. Health. Covid. Diet.

    To Totally impressed Tony,I can only hope ,in 13 years time I'm like you. How often do you get out on your bike? It's a shame the diet and covid debates aren't on separate threads.
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    Cycling. Health. Covid. Diet.

    Re the meat and dementia debate--- Basically ,it's best to go for an old fashioned omnivorous diet,which obviously includes meat dairy and veg,with little processed food,sugar or salt.
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    well plod ceased my m8s ebike last night

    Let's not get too preachy,it's a good fun post! Says he at 11.55 pm having ebiked {derestricted] 5 miles,after a session with his mates in the pub. It's all about the buzz , I'm 72.
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    Cycling. Health. Covid. Diet.

    Eat meat to maintain muscle mass,which is what us bikers need. I feel cheated if I don't get meat once a day. Also one of the factors ,rarely published,with regard to the ever increasing dementia/alzheimers cases ,is the correlation with eating less meat, because the animal fats in the meat...
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    Error

    I got error 500 ,which I read somewhere was probably the end of the motor. However I sent the motor off to www.performancelinebearings.com They mended it and returned it 3 days later,it was a split idler gear that they replaced. An ace firm, would recommend them to anybody.
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    Error

    My bosch powered Cube is playing up , in that suddenly,. zero power and error stated on the dash. Any ideas why please?
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    helmet

    good idea Jdallan but I prefer mine. I purchased a spare peak ,for another brand of helmet,on Ebay and have araldited it on ,seems to work. No screws or metal plates to dig in!
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    Bike seat for long commute ?

    I've got a specialised 23cm wide saddle it's comfortable and works well if you've got piles!
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    helmet

    Thanks Gringo, I lost my original helmet on holiday, so went into Halfords in a rush and bought this peekless type ,not realising it's not good in the sun,it cost me £45 so need to add some sort of peak,any ideas? A cap underneath would surely make it too hot in summer and I'm not comfortable...
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    Is there a better option than a Cube Reaction Hybrid?

    Basically. No . 8000 miles so far, to prove it.
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    Bosch motors & batteries

    Had mine for 5 years,8000+ miles. Zero problems.
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    helmet

    Hello, Has anybody added, a home made peak, or purchased said, I struggle in sunny weather with my round cycling helmet, would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks
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    dongle

    I've been using a badass dongle for 3 years, my computer says I've done 7000 K ,what would the reading be ,if I'd never fitted said dongle? It's a tricky one . Thanks
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    brake pads

    using organic AZTEC pads for Shimano BR-M315, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/180 they don't last long in hilly Devon ,on a Cube Reaction. Which pads last best please?