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Forum: Electric Bikes
07-31-17, 07:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,835
Posted By Beemer

Please explain how you know it cannot be...

Please explain how you know it cannot be retrofitted?

Ian
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-01-14, 11:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,538
Posted By Beemer

What mirror for Brompton

I have a Brompton H6L with Ergon GP1 grips. Mounting a right hand side bar end mirror is not an option for UK riders as the mirror would hit the ground when folded.

Of these mirrors which one do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-14, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 779,378
Posted By Beemer

Sorry if I appear thick, but what is a...

Sorry if I appear thick, but what is a multi-trade? Is it where you sell two or more frames to get one back?

Ian
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-08-14, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,886
Posted By Beemer

Which supplier has the frame mount to park an MKS EZY pedal

I recall seeing a frame mount to park an MKS EZY pedal when removed from say a Brompton. Can any one post the link?

Ian
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-14, 03:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,338
Posted By Beemer

Look at the following photograph and magnify the...

Look at the following photograph and magnify the grey and black spacers that are immediately below the top file. You will see that the spacers have lugs that project above the surface. My...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-14, 02:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,932
Posted By Beemer

Your Shimano cassette freehub uses cogs with...

Your Shimano cassette freehub uses cogs with Shimano patent Hyperglide ramps. These depending on freehub type can have ramps on one side or on both sides. The ramps are a method of improving...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-14, 01:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,338
Posted By Beemer

Last night I visited Wheelbase Wheelcraft -...

Last night I visited Wheelbase Wheelcraft - Specialist Handbuilt Bicycle Wheelbuilder (http://www.wheelcraft.net/) near Glasgow. "Big Al" the owner is an expert wheel-builder. He listened to my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-14, 08:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,338
Posted By Beemer

I feel stupid now as gave the cog range from...

I feel stupid now as gave the cog range from memory instead of counting.

What I actually have is a Shimano Cassette freehub circa 1987. It is stamped Hyperglide. The smallest cog is 13 and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-14, 03:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,338
Posted By Beemer

Shimano Cassette Freehub confusion

I have a Shimano Cassette freehub circa 1987. It is stamped Hyperglide and from new had cogs:

14-15-16-18-20-22-24T

I do not see this cog combination on the Sheldon site Shimano and...
Forum: United Kingdom
09-03-14, 03:14 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 376,596
Posted By Beemer

Just joined and from Scotland. We can all thank...

Just joined and from Scotland. We can all thank another Scotsman for keeping us out of the mud:

Extract from Wikipedia:

John Loudon McAdam (21 September 1756 – 26 November 1836) was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-14, 03:07 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,384
Posted By Beemer

Can you still buy silk tubs and at what cost...

Can you still buy silk tubs and at what cost :eek:

I'm still on 22mm tubs but not silk,

Ian
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-02-14, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1,567
Views: 743,930
Posted By Beemer

Here is my Brompton H6L. Six speed, Schwalbe...

Here is my Brompton H6L. Six speed, Schwalbe Kojak (bald tread) tyres, "raw" finish to show off the hand brazing.
S-Bag, MKS EZY Superior removable pedals and soon to be fitted Ergon cork grips
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-02-14, 10:01 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 56,160
Posted By Beemer

Just curious but why did this thread die? Ian

Just curious but why did this thread die?

Ian
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-14, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 843
Posted By Beemer

"Its a Rich Man's World"

I understand these bikes were freebies when you bought an S-CLass

403142

Ian
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-14, 03:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 549
Posted By Beemer

Vittoria 1986 shoe range?

See:

Vittoria Products - CLASSIC (http://www.vittoria-shoes.com/eng/products-dett.php?id_art=31&cat=VINTAGE)

Anyone been able to buy these in the UK?

Ian
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-01-14, 01:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,530
Posted By Beemer

http://www.bikefun.com.tw/userfiles/image/brompton...

http://www.bikefun.com.tw/userfiles/image/brompton/%E6%98%93%E8%A1%8C%E8%BC%AA/07.JPG

By BikeFun
Forum: Recumbent
08-31-14, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,776
Posted By Beemer

I keep this in my safe. I draw your attention to...

I keep this in my safe. I draw your attention to the shape and its teat. I never went hungry on my rides :)

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/16078/lot/25A/

Ian
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-14, 10:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,190
Posted By Beemer

Smallwheeler, The 3 cog solution is very...

Smallwheeler,

The 3 cog solution is very attractive to me. Being long in the tooth I'm quite familiar with non indexed rear shifting and I once owned a bike with a manual, i.e. rod operated...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-14, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,006
Posted By Beemer

Very useful for these: curly hetchins frame...

Very useful for these:

curly hetchins frame - Google Search (http://tinyurl.com/k2s89cr)

Ian
Forum: Recumbent
08-30-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,776
Posted By Beemer

Feet are supposed to rest on swinging front axle....

Feet are supposed to rest on swinging front axle. As you can see my legs were too short. Kept me on the "straight and narrow" :)

Ian
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-14, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,286
Posted By Beemer

Great! Ian

Great!

Ian
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-14, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,829
Posted By Beemer

Please tell me that you were able to buy these in...

Please tell me that you were able to buy these in the U.K.

Ian
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-14, 04:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,164
Posted By Beemer

bike.gang.uk, Loved watching that and all of...

bike.gang.uk,

Loved watching that and all of the BikeFun site. Pity there's no UK retailer :(

Ian
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-14, 04:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,190
Posted By Beemer

Smallwheeler, Thanks for your reply but I...

Smallwheeler,

Thanks for your reply but I don't see here a wider range than my existing 32.5 to 98.2?

Ian
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-14, 04:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,190
Posted By Beemer

fietsbob, Looking good for the speeddrive. ...

fietsbob,

Looking good for the speeddrive. I'll talk to Ben at Kinetics

Ian
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-30-14, 04:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,286
Posted By Beemer

BikeFun products in UK?

I cannot find a dealer selling BikeFun Brompton accessories in the UK. Is there one?

Taiwan site is BIKEfun???? (http://www.bikefun.com.tw/admin/news/front/news.php?id=569)

Ian
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-29-14, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,190
Posted By Beemer

Largest freewheel cog on Brompton H6?

Can anyone tell me what is the largest freewheel cog that I could fit to my Brompton H6?

My Brompton H6L has the BWR Hub and two speed dérailleur.

So gearing is 50T front and 16/13 rear which...
Forum: Recumbent
08-29-14, 09:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,776
Posted By Beemer

Recumbant or trike

Here I am 64 years ago. Is it a recumbant or a trike?


402567

Ian
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-29-14, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,164
Posted By Beemer

Larger wheel on Brompton rear mudguard?

I have an H6L and the handlebar grip clearance to ground is about 5mm. I cannot see why the rear mudguard roller is so small and is positioned so far back (down the curve)? Pulling the closed...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-29-14, 01:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,526
Posted By Beemer

I removed mine and checked with a vernier gauge. ...

I removed mine and checked with a vernier gauge. It measures 3.89 across outside of threads so nominally is 4mm. The length is 10mm washer is under head and when fitted the screw tip is flush...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-14, 01:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,605
Posted By Beemer

How about these then? ...

How about these then?

http://www.quocpham.com/products/img/bigimg_tourerboot.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-14, 02:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,276
Posted By Beemer

Yes I do here: 402969 Ian

Yes I do here:



402969

Ian
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-14, 02:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,605
Posted By Beemer

I suppose I was just surprised how well the cleat...

I suppose I was just surprised how well the cleat fitted but I agree with your comments.

These look real nice but as there are no stockists in Scotland I'm reluctant to make an online purchase.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-14, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,605
Posted By Beemer

MKS EZY Superior with Look Delta clips?

I have just taken delivery of a pair of MKS EZY Superior pedals which I will shortly fit to my Brompton H6L. Later I will fit clips and straps.

As a test I took my Mavic road shoes which have...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-28-14, 09:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,102
Posted By Beemer

MKS EZY Superior with Look Delta clips?

I have just taken delivery of a pair of MKS EZY Superior pedals which I will shortly fit to my Brompton H6L. Later I will fit clips and straps.

As a test I took my Mavic road shoes which have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-14, 09:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,276
Posted By Beemer

I do admit to applying a liberal amount to both...

I do admit to applying a liberal amount to both sides but did check the instruction sheet and it does advise this at least for the first application. I never thought about applying heat especially...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-14, 06:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,276
Posted By Beemer

402389

402389
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-14, 06:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,276
Posted By Beemer

Brooks Professional Select

I have a Brooks Professional Select which has been lying used for 13 years. I dug it out and with the help of the Brooks care leaflet I applied Proofhide. Normally I only ever applied it to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-14, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,494
Posted By Beemer

Where did you view the "@Beemer" ? Beemer is...

Where did you view the "@Beemer" ?

Beemer is my user name here and stems in the past, not from owning a BMW car, but a BMW R1200RT motorcycle. Don't worry my motorcycling days are over and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-14, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,494
Posted By Beemer

I did search here for Vintage Italian but nothing...

I did search here for Vintage Italian but nothing came up. Thanks for your link to a wonderful thread. I only have one vintage which I have had since it was new. The bikes in your thread are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-14, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,494
Posted By Beemer

Show us your Italian vintage steel

Here is mine (link only just now as I do not have sufficient posts to embed)

1987 Battaglin San Remo World Champion model, 54cm Columbus Chro-mor tubing, Forged Pantographed, Shimano Dura-Ace...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-23-14, 05:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,436
Posted By Beemer

OP said "Superior" and these do not have or...

OP said "Superior" and these do not have or require a lockring clip. One advantage of the model I have just bought (see #12 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=12) ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-22-14, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,128
Posted By Beemer

Sorry to have just read you post. This IS an...

Sorry to have just read you post. This IS an slx frame and in my opinion this bike was worth well over $1000.

Here is mine

401150


Ian
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-14, 01:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,306
Posted By Beemer

Presta to Schrader adaptor? (not vice versa)

I would like to use my new Zefal HPX pump with its Presta valve head also with my Brompton Schrader valves. Is there an adaptor available?

Ian
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-14, 01:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,436
Posted By Beemer

Did you mean these: Buy MKS Esprit Ezy Superior...

Did you mean these: Buy MKS Esprit Ezy Superior Pedals at Tredz Bikes. £55.98 with free UK delivery (http://www.tredz.co.uk/.MKS-Esprit-Ezy-Superior-Pedals_63931.htm)

I have just bought these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-14, 12:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,805
Posted By Beemer

Here is the damage after a little scraping off...

Here is the damage after a little scraping off the loose paint. Of course its all fixed now.

400689 400956

Ian
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-14, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 920
Posted By Beemer

Jim, My Battaglin has a brazed on mount but...

Jim,

My Battaglin has a brazed on mount but I'll accept your advice on both of my questions.

Thanks,

Ian
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-14, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 920
Posted By Beemer

gear cable BB routing?

I have a couple of questions regarding gear cable routing for my 1987 Battaglin.

Firstly should the front changer cable route only go around the BB or should it then go around the chainstay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-14, 12:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,805
Posted By Beemer

I've just bought the Zefal HPX Size 3 (23 UK...

I've just bought the Zefal HPX Size 3 (23 UK pounds) after reading all the reviews. Thanks for all your suggestions though.

Ian
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-14, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,805
Posted By Beemer

Oh dear! (pun intended) that is too much to pay. ...

Oh dear! (pun intended) that is too much to pay. I think I'll buy a Zefal HPX Classic pump for less.

HPX Classic - Zéfal (http://www.zefal.com/en/traditional-pumps/109-hpx-classic.html)

Ian
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