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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-17, 05:56 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,871
Posted By trevoruk

Sorry...I could be wrong here with my...

Sorry...I could be wrong here with my assumption...please delete if a distraction in the thread. Regards
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-17, 07:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,871
Posted By trevoruk

I have just acquired the same manufacturers...

I have just acquired the same manufacturers frame..mine is about 1954 serial number 17469. Mine probably made by EG Bates. His Brother Horace was famous for a unique design of tube and front fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-17, 11:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,871
Posted By trevoruk

its a BATES British made bicycle built by...

its a BATES British made bicycle built by brothers Horace and EG Bates.
Good luck with your restoration.
Google classic Lightweights UK
Regards
Trevor
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-13, 06:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,048
Posted By trevoruk

Thanks again guys. I went to my local bike shop...

Thanks again guys. I went to my local bike shop and they informed me that my shrader valves were the cause. (Not suitable for high pressure, ie in my case 75 psi for touring tyres). So I bought some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-13, 06:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,048
Posted By trevoruk

Do you mean that the car foot pump will not give...

Do you mean that the car foot pump will not give the correct pressure?
The mini pump is a Beto. Is about 10" long folded, with a barrel lenght of I would say 5". I got it has an emergency pump,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-13, 03:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,048
Posted By trevoruk

Thanks guys for advice. yes tires are 700x 35c. I...

Thanks guys for advice. yes tires are 700x 35c. I use at home a car foot pump with gauge before each ride (say one 25 mile trip every three or four days). My pump is an emergency mini pump (i suppose...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-13, 04:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,048
Posted By trevoruk

Tyre deflation

Renewed tyres and innertubes on my Trek DS with Bontanger wheels.
Both front and back tyre deflate 10 psi and 15 psi after every ride. Valves are shaudler.
Why is this happening so often. Is it the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-29-13, 10:31 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 19,570
Posted By trevoruk

I think it important to be seen and be able to...

I think it important to be seen and be able to see no matter what I look like. Hi viz wear is my preference and rear view mirrors were practical along with good lights. I am trying out an helmet...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-29-13, 05:05 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 160,808
Posted By trevoruk

I think it important to be seen and able to see...

I think it important to be seen and able to see no matter what I look like. Hi viz wear is my preference and rear view mirrors were practical. I am trying out an helmet mirror I have just made, which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-13, 05:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,609
Posted By trevoruk

Well..thank you every body for the very...

Well..thank you every body for the very informative advice. Without me realizing, this question has proven quite debatable.
I am pleased to hear my use of 3 in 1 as not been too detrimental. I will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-13, 03:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,609
Posted By trevoruk

What lube ?

What lube is recommended for bike maintenance. I have been using 3 in 1, but wonder if that is suitable.
Should I spend on quality lube?
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-19-13, 10:27 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 49,150
Posted By trevoruk

My home made toe protectors/warmers from old...

My home made toe protectors/warmers from old sport shoe tongues. They help to keep your toes from freezing in cold weather.
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