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by Cyclepeasant
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1836

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Good to be a trier,an having a go Shaf! Sometimes, for me personally,it's not about the money, it's about the challenge. It's also an education,we can learn valuable skills with each challenge,the main cost is personal time and some money. The rewards, if successful,are immense,a bit like completing...
by Cyclepeasant
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:34 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1836

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Probably a bit late to suggest shocking the bolt. This method is best tried before snapping the hexagon head off,but, I have managed to slowly pin punch or make a tiny chisel with an old screwdriver to slowly tap the bolt shaft and rotate it out of the hole. Put something underneath the bracket wher...
by Cyclepeasant
Sun Dec 10, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3943
Views: 483120

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

Is that a Dyson Stu? That'd be a 'sucker' rather than blower Phil :wink: Is that a GS engine? What are you grafting on Stu? It's a Z1, 1075cc, flowed, big valves etc blah blah. Blower is a Sprintex. They've unusual in that they're not a lobed Roots type but a 'twin screw'. This makes them much more...
by Cyclepeasant
Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3943
Views: 483120

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

Leaving the cardboard and masking tape stage and entering the aluminium and duct tape phase is cheery. I know it'll likely not mean much to anyone but trust me on this :wink: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3LNghH5OpcZbjKAB9ww0bg0le_MR0T6VyyjnqHRnaC3rmNTJuL8JylotTqwi70QY...
by Cyclepeasant
Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Taking a leak anyone?
Replies: 4
Views: 3874

Taking a leak anyone?

We all need to attend the call of nature, but this may be too far!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-b ... s-67615231

I can understand town centre shop doorways etc.

Surely a jobsworth... :|
by Cyclepeasant
Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pedalcell shutting down
Replies: 2
Views: 538

Re: Pedalcell shutting down

Shame.
Looked promising.
Powerful but unreliable.
Not enough development and improvements.
A bit Heath Robinson in a British way.
It really needed to be of velogical built quality to be reliable.
Hopefully someone will develop an improved version.
by Cyclepeasant
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Shimano caliper - micro leaks
Replies: 21
Views: 825

Re: Shimano caliper - micro leaks

Having replaced replaced with new calipers on three of my bikes,they all have leaked again. In under 1000 miles. In fact my urban arrow cargo bike has failed in under 50 miles . I can't believe Shimano are still denying there isn't a problem. Replacing the o-ring halve seal??? :shock: WE SHOULD NOT ...
by Cyclepeasant
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:08 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Anyone take binoculars on their trips?
Replies: 35
Views: 1605

Re: Anyone take binoculars on their trips?

Wise choice. I have a pair of 10 x 26 safari ones. Cheaper than yours,but can't fault them. Regularly carry them on rides. Pleased with their performance over last 5 years. :-bd
by Cyclepeasant
Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Shimano brakes
Replies: 63
Views: 4952

Re: Shimano brakes

Personally,I think it's unacceptable. I would be interested how Shimano USA is dealing with this problem! Having worked on cars and motorcycles,I cannot recall one case of new brake failures or on vehicles of a few years of age. I don't understand how this is acceptable in the cycle industry,and fro...
by Cyclepeasant
Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Shimano brakes
Replies: 63
Views: 4952

Re: Shimano brakes

May I ask if many of you that are using Shimano hydraulic brake calipers on your bikes,how many have experienced the "micro leaking " of the calipers resulting in contaminated pads and discs with the resulting squeal and no braking? I have three Shimano braked bikes and they all suffer fro...
by Cyclepeasant
Sat Dec 10, 2022 9:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
Replies: 96
Views: 48961

Re: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.

Werewolves?
I thought we Nightriders are the werewolves!
🐺 :wink:
by Cyclepeasant
Sun Apr 17, 2022 4:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3943
Views: 483120

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

I like the deathtrap :-bd Pre unit too.
Interesting ram's horn style headers!
Is it running Stu?
by Cyclepeasant
Sun Mar 06, 2022 10:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Noob tech question again
Replies: 10
Views: 926

Re: Noob tech question again - BB's

Having worked in many cycle shops over the years and having carefully measured axles,widths etc.
I recommend always fitting the exact same make and model as removed bottom bracket bearings if possible.
It saves time ,money and frustration!
The same ,almost ,applies to steering bearings!
:-bd
by Cyclepeasant
Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Shimano brakes
Replies: 63
Views: 4952

Re: Shimano brakes

Am with stu on this one re Shimano mineral brakes. Using a Shimano or aftermarket ie. Clarks bleed kit. It Usually works best back bleeding via the caliper bleed nipple and exiting fluid via the master cylinder assembly. Rotate the master cylinder on the bars so the exit/bleed/top up port is uppermo...
by Cyclepeasant
Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wildlife
Replies: 670
Views: 129572

Re: Wildlife

Absolutely FBP! You can understand they joy of interaction with the wildlife. They really are character's. The various parks I visit for lunch all have groups of rooks and some jackdaws. Each one has different mannerisms. Some like to perform acrobatics while flying and gliding into the wind. It's i...
by Cyclepeasant
Sun Jan 09, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wildlife
Replies: 670
Views: 129572

Re: Wildlife

IMG_20211209_141117~2.jpg Wildlife experience's are a wonderful thing. My commutes are made pleasurable when encountering wildlife ,I nearly always stop and watch them for a few minutes or until they are spooked or just wander off. If one is lucky to interact with the wildlife it's an amazing exper...
by Cyclepeasant
Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter bike / winterising a bike
Replies: 21
Views: 1652

Re: Winter bike / winterising a bike

I am impressed Ton! I too also cycle to work all weathers , (currently 35+ miles each way) Always had a commute anything bike,then best? Bikes for off road,road during leisure time. Currently using a cube 29er hybrid with,dynohub, mudguards,rack, belt and hub gears etc. I always wash or hose the bik...
by Cyclepeasant
Sat Jan 08, 2022 12:52 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1906339

Re: The post man's been ...

Any pics stu?
How is the bike going?
by Cyclepeasant
Mon Jan 03, 2022 12:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gears. Rohloff v Others ?
Replies: 21
Views: 1708

Re: Gears. Rohloff v Others ?

Rohloff or hub gears always a winner with me!
However,have to admit,never damaged or had a failure with derailleurs on any MTB! 🤷‍♂️
by Cyclepeasant
Sat Jan 01, 2022 4:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Happy new year
Replies: 10
Views: 986

Re: Happy new year

Happy New Year everyone!
Went for a road ride,got my first drenching of the new year!
Weather apps said 4+hrs of sun! :lol:
(Damn ! Had hoped Stu was just being a bit grouchy) :roll:
by Cyclepeasant
Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: If you were to buy a E bike ??
Replies: 20
Views: 1835

Re: If you were to buy a E bike ??

Yes vote from me. :-bd E bikes are a great addition to conventional cycles. They reduce the number of cars as less able bodies are cycling. More people are commuting on them . I am overtaken by many on my commute to work. Having chatted to the few riders I can momentarily keep up with, they all have...
by Cyclepeasant
Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: It's official!
Replies: 22
Views: 1807

Re: It's official!

Agreed! Been miserable commuting to work. :sad: Morning not so bad, light after 2/3 hrs riding. Evenings between 6-9pm it's dark,damp and miserable. Always seems a northerly wind ,some days it takes 4hrs ,don't get home til 10pm if it's blustery. However, chins up everyone! It's getting lighter ever...
by Cyclepeasant
Sat Dec 25, 2021 2:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Christmas!
Replies: 40
Views: 3313

Re: Christmas!

Sorry to hear that Ton.
The loss of a family companion is tough.
:|
by Cyclepeasant
Wed Dec 08, 2021 12:30 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Thermos mugs
Replies: 33
Views: 3158

Re: Thermos mugs

Most cheaper flask's perform reasonably well in my experience. Biggest problem with most , is that they leak as the seal fail due to growing or distortion or shrinking! Currently using a cheapo Tesco 0.5ltr stainless steel flask. (£3 in a sale) Fits in a bottle cage. Only negative is the cup is too ...