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Forum: Touring
09-27-21, 09:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,127
Posted By Ariane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh1Rs1I6FQs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh1Rs1I6FQs
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-21, 12:04 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 29,452
Posted By Ariane

You know what, I just prefer riding my bike with...

You know what, I just prefer riding my bike with Rohloff hub and Gates belt. I'm not a weird nerd who spends ages researching stuff to support their dislike or dissatisfaction of something. If you...
Forum: Touring
06-21-21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,460
Posted By Ariane

What's a Rohloff A-12?

What's a Rohloff A-12?
Forum: Touring
06-21-21, 11:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,460
Posted By Ariane

No Rohloff say without a snubber the belt could...

No Rohloff say without a snubber the belt could skip and cause injury and they don't want to get sued. The couple of times I have contacted Rohloff for technical help they have shall we say been a...
Forum: Touring
05-30-21, 10:37 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 31,443
Posted By Ariane

The few times I've flown with my bike, I've used...

The few times I've flown with my bike, I've used a bike box and there has been zero oil loss from the Rohloff hub. Personally I wouldn't bother with SnS couplers as dismantling the frame and packing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-21, 08:54 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 29,452
Posted By Ariane

Well the Rohloff hub you have may well have not...

Well the Rohloff hub you have may well have not been looked after properly as drag has never been my experience with my Rohloff hubs.
Forum: Touring
05-26-21, 08:47 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 31,443
Posted By Ariane

Which is what you have to do with a derailleur...

Which is what you have to do with a derailleur gear system or in fact any manual gear system. Some people lack any mechanical understanding or sympathy. Maybe you can fit an F1 or motorcycle quick...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-21, 01:23 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 29,452
Posted By Ariane

I too hate derailleur geared bikes for every day...

I too hate derailleur geared bikes for every day practical bikes and touring bikes where you have to ride in all weathers come rain or shine. In Europe particularly Germany and Holland there are many...
Forum: Touring
05-21-21, 12:40 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 31,443
Posted By Ariane

Love Rohloff

I realise this thread is long dead but feel I must add my comment.

The Rohloff hub is a revelation compared to an open derailleur gear system. It is a precision engineered hub that works...
Forum: Touring
04-13-18, 09:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,715
Posted By Ariane

I have flown a couple of times London Hong Kong...

I have flown a couple of times London Hong Kong Taipei and to Malaysia. On each occasion my bike was in a Giant bike box with no difficulties. I use the foam tube protectors that manufacturers supply...
Forum: Touring
04-13-18, 08:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,100
Posted By Ariane

I only have partial hearing in my right ear. I am...

I only have partial hearing in my right ear. I am totally deaf in my left ear. I find it quite hard hearing cars approaching. I cannot very easily determine from where they are approaching if I...
Forum: Touring
04-13-18, 07:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 45,597
Posted By Ariane

Outpost

I have a Surly Front Nice rack on my Troll. It weighs 1.5kg with the mounting plates and bolts attached. I just weighed it. It is the best front rack on the market but it is just TOO heavy. So I saw...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-12, 11:21 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,658
Posted By Ariane

I am thinking of buying one. Your review has been...

I am thinking of buying one. Your review has been really helpful. Thanks.

I am asking the bike shop to quote for upgrade to BB7 disc brakes as the BB5s are crap and also Alfine 11 spd. I would...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-12, 11:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,837
Posted By Ariane

Fair enough. But the Alfine hub is a good one as...

Fair enough. But the Alfine hub is a good one as is the Rohloff. So is the hub gear on my Brompton.

Deraillieur transmissions have their place and plus points but foul weather is their Achilles...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-12, 10:58 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,837
Posted By Ariane

Bus, I thought we were discussing bikes**********

Bus, I thought we were discussing bikes**********
Forum: Commuting
04-29-12, 10:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,837
Posted By Ariane

Maybe you are not that practical when it comes to...

Maybe you are not that practical when it comes to bike maintenance?
Forum: Commuting
04-29-12, 10:49 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,837
Posted By Ariane

I am looking at buying a Civia Bryant but with...

I am looking at buying a Civia Bryant but with Alfine 8spd. I rode this bike last week and it was a dream. The Alfine hub was spot on once the LBS had indexed it properly and the frame felt strong...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-09, 04:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,169
Posted By Ariane

Why didn't you get the 6 speed? My L6 is not...

Why didn't you get the 6 speed? My L6 is not heavy. I didn't bother with rack or lights. Sans luggage it's pretty nippy and if carrying a full front touring pannier you need gears.

PDR - How did...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-07-09, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,860
Posted By Ariane

What a wicked piece of kit. The pic alone is...

What a wicked piece of kit. The pic alone is worth £50. Can't be much space to ride though with kid installed.
Forum: Touring
05-20-09, 04:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 392
Posted By Ariane

These threads could be of help. ...

These threads could be of help.

http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=34171

http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=33821
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-05-09, 05:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,678
Posted By Ariane

Small Titec bar ends £9.99 fit perfectly and...

Small Titec bar ends £9.99 fit perfectly and don't affect the folding they are about as long as the hand is wide, any larger and they will interfere with the folding.



You can use it for pretty...
Forum: Touring
04-21-09, 02:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,998
Posted By Ariane

If you are riding only on sealed tarmac roads the...

If you are riding only on sealed tarmac roads the Specialised Armadillo All Condition tyres are great. They have a thick Kevlar belt protecting against punctures. I've used them commuting in London...
Forum: Touring
04-19-09, 11:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,417
Posted By Ariane

Hi, I have a Brompton L6 2004 spec (no Brompton...

Hi, I have a Brompton L6 2004 spec (no Brompton rack or lights) and have toured widely on it both in UK and Pyrenees in France. I have climbed the Cols Aubisque, Soulor and Tourmalet and d'Aspin on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-19-09, 10:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 26,307
Posted By Ariane

That's an interesting chain set with the small...

That's an interesting chain set with the small ring on the outside? Surely a conventional double can be fitted? What are the dimensions of the Brompton bottom bracket are they shared by other BB...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-19-09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,382
Posted By Ariane

Christ how can something so simple be made so...

Christ how can something so simple be made so hard! Just ditch the Brompton pedals and get some SPDs.
Whether you get single or double sided it doesn't matter. Mine are the great VFM Shimano M520s...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-07-09, 06:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 26,307
Posted By Ariane

Mods

I like your modified Brommie. I too didn't like the mushy brakes on my L6 so took the inner cables out and greased them thoroughly and then put them back. Wow! What a difference. They performed very...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-09, 04:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 710
Posted By Ariane

£90/$140 for a bottle cage!!!

Was surfin' around and saw this:-

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Campagnolo_Record_Carbon_Bottle_Cage_and_500ml_Bottle_2008/5360010840/

Buy an ali or plastic one and use the change to fill...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-28-09, 10:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,678
Posted By Ariane

bar ends

Small Titec bar ends £9.99 fit nicely on mine.
No mudguards on yours - brave.
It does look nice tho. Enjoy.
Forum: Touring
03-26-09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 44,183
Posted By Ariane

I wasn't actually advocating shooting the hungry...

I wasn't actually advocating shooting the hungry muts but asked the question more out of curiosity as I beleive that in the US guns are widely available and gun ownership in the general population is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-25-09, 06:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,774
Posted By Ariane

Brompton

I have small bar ends (Titec) to fit to my Brompton L6. It makes a considerable improvement to control and comfort. I should imagine the touring bars would offer yet more hand rest positions but for...
Forum: Touring
03-25-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 44,183
Posted By Ariane

dogs

Pepper or bear spray still seems the best. It would presumably be easy to mount on a clip on the bars or frame for when needed? Also it could be used on any other aggressive threatening types. Infact...
Forum: Touring
03-25-09, 09:59 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,512
Posted By Ariane

Time for more bike porn.

Time for more bike porn.
Forum: Touring
03-23-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,293
Posted By Ariane

You sound like one of those idiots on this planet...

You sound like one of those idiots on this planet who unfortunatley takes great pleasure in **** ing people off. Quite why you feel the need to bully this lady vja4Him who clearly enjoys her cycling...
Forum: Touring
03-23-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,293
Posted By Ariane

just prescription drugs..........

just prescription drugs..........
Forum: Touring
03-23-09, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,028
Posted By Ariane

Thanks for that Brick. The rack seems ok but my...

Thanks for that Brick. The rack seems ok but my only reservation is that it is stainless steel which means it won't corrode or deteriorate but I always have questions marks with stainless steel where...
Forum: Touring
03-23-09, 09:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,028
Posted By Ariane

I have had welds fail on two Blackburn EX-2 racks...

I have had welds fail on two Blackburn EX-2 racks now. The rear dog leg stay where it welds to the top of the rack has broken. Same place on both racks. On closer inspection Blackburn only apply weld...
Forum: Touring
03-23-09, 08:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,992
Posted By Ariane

Sorry duplicated

Sorry duplicated
Forum: Touring
03-23-09, 08:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,992
Posted By Ariane

Hi Yan, I would go with the 50T triple chainset...

Hi Yan,
I would go with the 50T triple chainset from these two gear sets you give. The 50T has a wider range and perhaps not so close sprockets but has lower and higher overall gears. I would order...
Forum: Touring
03-21-09, 08:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,992
Posted By Ariane

Transmission

If you want a 50T outer front ring then consider the Shimano 105 compact chainset. Not sure what the lowest ring size is on this chainset but if it is 30 or less then unless you are riding up cliff...
Forum: Touring
03-17-09, 05:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,082
Posted By Ariane

Ortlieb panniers

This thread on Ortlieb panniers might be of help:

http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=22562

Ariane
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