Excellent result Shaf!
And you learnt some new skills!
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- Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:00 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 7494
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 7494
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...
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:34 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
- Replies: 109
- Views: 7494
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...
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 1:27 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
- Replies: 4004
- Views: 531193
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...
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:36 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
- Replies: 4004
- Views: 531193
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...
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 10:36 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Taking a leak anyone?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4317
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...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-b ... s-67615231
I can understand town centre shop doorways etc.
Surely a jobsworth...
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:23 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Pedalcell shutting down
- Replies: 2
- Views: 595
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.
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.
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:08 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Shimano caliper - micro leaks
- Replies: 21
- Views: 929
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 ...
- Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:08 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Anyone take binoculars on their trips?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1773
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.
- Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:28 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Shimano brakes
- Replies: 63
- Views: 5228
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...
- Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:32 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Shimano brakes
- Replies: 63
- Views: 5228
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...
- Sat Dec 10, 2022 9:46 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
- Replies: 96
- Views: 54116
Re: Nighttime riding, fear and loathing.
Werewolves?
I thought we Nightriders are the werewolves!
I thought we Nightriders are the werewolves!
- Sun Apr 17, 2022 4:40 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
- Replies: 4004
- Views: 531193
Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
I like the deathtrap Pre unit too.
Interesting ram's horn style headers!
Is it running Stu?
Interesting ram's horn style headers!
Is it running Stu?
- Sun Mar 06, 2022 10:37 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Noob tech question again
- Replies: 10
- Views: 970
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!
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!
- Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:53 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Shimano brakes
- Replies: 63
- Views: 5228
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...
- Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:32 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Wildlife
- Replies: 699
- Views: 152679
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...
- Sun Jan 09, 2022 9:02 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Wildlife
- Replies: 699
- Views: 152679
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...
- Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:29 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Winter bike / winterising a bike
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1737
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...
- Sat Jan 08, 2022 12:52 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: The post man's been ...
- Replies: 11456
- Views: 1978229
Re: The post man's been ...
Any pics stu?
How is the bike going?
How is the bike going?
- Mon Jan 03, 2022 12:51 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Gears. Rohloff v Others ?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1772
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!
However,have to admit,never damaged or had a failure with derailleurs on any MTB!
- Sat Jan 01, 2022 4:32 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Happy new year
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1048
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!
(Damn ! Had hoped Stu was just being a bit grouchy)
Went for a road ride,got my first drenching of the new year!
Weather apps said 4+hrs of sun!
(Damn ! Had hoped Stu was just being a bit grouchy)
- Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:59 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: If you were to buy a E bike ??
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1918
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...
- Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:28 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: It's official!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1874
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...
- Sat Dec 25, 2021 2:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Christmas!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3410
Re: Christmas!
Sorry to hear that Ton.
The loss of a family companion is tough.
The loss of a family companion is tough.
- Wed Dec 08, 2021 12:30 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Thermos mugs
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3500
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 ...