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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-11-06, 05:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,171
Posted By jackohug

That's ingenious!

That's ingenious!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-11-06, 03:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,256
Posted By jackohug

oh, I see what you mean! :) Yeah people park on...

oh, I see what you mean! :) Yeah people park on the right, left, on a corner, where ever suits them best! (But then I guess that's the same across most of the world)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-11-06, 04:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,256
Posted By jackohug

These are quite rare in the UK, and although I...

These are quite rare in the UK, and although I have seen very few, they seem quite dangerous to me. Usually you only get one island, and they are very popular.

Even rarer are the giants, but...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-09-06, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 501
Posted By jackohug

:eek: :eek: :eek:

:eek: :eek: :eek:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-06, 03:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,450
Posted By jackohug

Yeah HillRider's description was spot on (where...

Yeah HillRider's description was spot on (where you there?). It took me a while of fiddling with the FD and rotating the cranks to get it back where it should be. The FD is still knackered tho, i'm...
Forum: Commuting
02-06-06, 04:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,146
Posted By jackohug

I used to listen on my commute (only 25 mins), ...

I used to listen on my commute (only 25 mins), until I hit some ice on a small side road and fell onto my iRiver 40GB player. That was a little too expensive a mistake, so I generally just listen...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-06, 03:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,450
Posted By jackohug

How's this for a chain-line!?

So, there I was just riding along, changed onto the largest chainring, and the pedals locked. I looked down and... :eek: ... my chain is everywhere. Seems to have knackered my front deraileur, but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-06, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By jackohug

If in doubt, ask. That's how we all learn. ...

If in doubt, ask. That's how we all learn.

I'm a bit of a newbie myself, but I think that that is within my range of knowledge. I guess you're using a schrada valve (the same you find on a car)....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-06, 02:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 913
Posted By jackohug

Okay, I'm back, I just couldn't stay away! I...

Okay, I'm back, I just couldn't stay away! I need some more of those X-rated pics!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-06, 02:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 913
Posted By jackohug

You guys are making me jealous! :o I can't read...

You guys are making me jealous! :o I can't read this thread anymore!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-06, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 630
Posted By jackohug

Yeah, ASDA is owned by Wal-Mart, didn't know they...

Yeah, ASDA is owned by Wal-Mart, didn't know they sold bikes though!

I like Chongo's idea, I would expect that to be one of the last things to break!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-24-06, 03:27 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 5,187
Posted By jackohug

There is a theory that when you are seen wearing...

There is a theory that when you are seen wearing safety gear, such as helmet reflectives etc they will percieve you as a safer rider and therefore give you less space. If you are just wearing shorts...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-23-06, 04:16 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,856
Posted By jackohug

:eek: :eek: :eek: Congratulations on...

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Congratulations on still being alive! :)
Forum: Living Car Free
01-22-06, 01:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,769
Posted By jackohug

I did a camping trip with a friend a couple of...

I did a camping trip with a friend a couple of years ago, both on bikes. We carried a tent and change of clothes. Biked the 40ish miles there, set up the tent and then did a lap around the lake...
Forum: Commuting
01-21-06, 05:11 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,700
Posted By jackohug

2 LED blinkie on my back 4 LED blinkie on the...

2 LED blinkie on my back
4 LED blinkie on the back of my rack
5 LED super-bright steady on my seatpost
Bright orange/yellow reflective bag cover
Bright yellow jacket
(I know that last two aren't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-06, 02:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,397
Posted By jackohug

For anyone here in the UK, here are a few that I...

For anyone here in the UK, here are a few that I have used:
* www.cyclestore.co.uk - They have a fair range and good prices, but delivery can take a while
* ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-06, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 383
Posted By jackohug

The only help I can give is...

The only help I can give is http://www.parktool.com/repair/ I got this on viewing advice to other users of the forum. Other than that I'm afraid I'm no help! Good luck though, maybe I'll have a go...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-06, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 713
Posted By jackohug

No, you're right, it is about time I upgraded my...

No, you're right, it is about time I upgraded my toolkit from those allan keys and tyre levers! :rolleyes:

I'll ask the shop to give it a tighten for me for now, but I'll be doing some shopping...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-06, 11:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 713
Posted By jackohug

Thanks for your help, I'll take it back to the...

Thanks for your help, I'll take it back to the shop during the week!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-06, 06:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 713
Posted By jackohug

Nasty BB noises, is that bad?

Hey, I'm fairly new to the mechanics of a bicycle (I can change a tyre and other basic stuff), but I just had my bottom bracket replaced at the LBS due to an increasing wobble in the cranks,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-09-06, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 999
Posted By jackohug

Wow that is one of the best articles I have read...

Wow that is one of the best articles I have read in a long time.

It is so true, that I do not know whether to laugh or cry after reading it! Thanks for posting the link.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-05, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 597
Posted By jackohug

www.rothar.com Dunno how I found it, usually...

www.rothar.com

Dunno how I found it, usually a good read though!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-24-05, 09:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 867
Posted By jackohug

Or just keep your feet together!

Or just keep your feet together!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-23-05, 11:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 867
Posted By jackohug

I know that if lightening strikes the ground, it...

I know that if lightening strikes the ground, it creates a huge potential at that point. As you get further away the potential gets lower. The important thing is that if you create a connection...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-23-05, 10:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,040
Posted By jackohug

I'm fairly new to this forum, and this is the...

I'm fairly new to this forum, and this is the first post I have made (so far). Being a student myself (in the UK) I know from my own experience just how people can feel with the pressure of exams...
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