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Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-05-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 497,674
Posted By cambiker71

Whilst on Covid lockdown here in the UK i've had...

Whilst on Covid lockdown here in the UK i've had too much time on my hands...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-24-19, 11:16 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 59,995
Posted By cambiker71

Sort of, single speed conversion on mine, then...

Sort of, single speed conversion on mine, then put muduards on it cos it rains lots here in the UK and now a dyno front hub and lights too, I ride it a lot cos it's comfortable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-19, 02:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,024
Posted By cambiker71

I remember these well, there should be a small...

I remember these well, there should be a small bit of plastic in the shape of an X that sits inside the shrader end, they used to often fall out rendering it mostly useless really. But the good news...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-19, 11:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,141
Posted By cambiker71

A simple thought, where is the clamps open...

A simple thought, where is the clamps open section in relation to the frame? The open or bolt side of the clamp should be on the same side as the slot cut into the seat tube to allow it to close up....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-19, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,460
Posted By cambiker71

Hopefully this fits here, also converted to...

Hopefully this fits here, also converted to single speed, it's a bit heavy but I love riding it...
Forum: Commuting
12-27-18, 03:21 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,669
Posted By cambiker71

Only a couple of spare 2032s for the blinky...

Only a couple of spare 2032s for the blinky lights, otherwise it's where my tool kit and tubes all fit :D
Forum: Commuting
12-26-18, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,669
Posted By cambiker71

Built up from a frame I was given, turns out it's...

Built up from a frame I was given, turns out it's quite nice to ride too!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-18, 01:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,410
Posted By cambiker71

30 years in the motor trade and pretty much...

30 years in the motor trade and pretty much everyone here in the UK calls these a stone guard, stops stones getting caught in the brakes you see. Until now, I've never heard them called a splash...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-13-18, 02:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,698
Posted By cambiker71

I have a pair of these, they're surprisingly...

I have a pair of these, they're surprisingly bright, the whole strap glows (orange in my case) I wrap one around each ankle :D
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-06-18, 02:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,083
Posted By cambiker71

As easy as riding a bicycle... ...

As easy as riding a bicycle...

https://www.wikihow.com/Mount-a-Bicycle
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-18, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By cambiker71

Agreed, I use 1.5 Schwalbe city jets on the blue...

Agreed, I use 1.5 Schwalbe city jets on the blue one and 1.3 continentals on the green one, love these conversions :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-18, 11:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,626
Posted By cambiker71

They're pretty much all set up like that over...

They're pretty much all set up like that over here in the uk, whatever type of bike too! front brake is on the right, same as motorcycles :D
Forum: Commuting
07-28-18, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Posted By cambiker71

I started with a cheap mountain bike, my advice...

I started with a cheap mountain bike, my advice is to pick one on condition to start with.
Check the brakes work and check tyres are pumped up regularly, carry a spare tube and a tyre repair kit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,460
Posted By cambiker71

I have the red one which I use far more than I...

I have the red one which I use far more than I thought I would, built the blue one for my daughter last year too!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-18, 02:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,544
Posted By cambiker71

Have you tried a hacksaw blade to split it? I...

Have you tried a hacksaw blade to split it?
I did this recently on a MTB frame, took a little while but worked well eventually, just need a blade handle and clamp the frame carefully to hold it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-18, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By cambiker71

Based on a 90s alloy frame, my mountain road bike...

Based on a 90s alloy frame, my mountain road bike (waiting for the rest of them to turn up at work!) sorry it's the wrong way round :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-18, 03:41 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 25,513
Posted By cambiker71

Some fantastic workshops here, mine is a little...

Some fantastic workshops here, mine is a little cosier than most, I do have a parts store shed for larger items and completed projects though :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-18, 04:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,388
Posted By cambiker71

Searching eBay it seems 37mm seatpost clamps are...

Searching eBay it seems 37mm seatpost clamps are available commonly, but mostly they're quite garish ones from Hong Kong unfortunately :(
Forum: Commuting
06-14-18, 12:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,754
Posted By cambiker71

I use Schwalbe Land Cruisers on my hybrid...

I use Schwalbe Land Cruisers on my hybrid commuter. I know you didn't want knobblies but these ride well on corners wet or dry, are fast in a straight line due to the smooth center band and have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-18, 02:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,446
Posted By cambiker71

Search "Bait bike splits in half" :D :D...

Search "Bait bike splits in half" :D :D :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-18, 11:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,183
Posted By cambiker71

regarding shifters, I used the Shimano SL-A050...

regarding shifters, I used the Shimano SL-A050 set on my conversion, they sit nicely beside the stem :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-18, 11:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,306
Posted By cambiker71

I must be lucky then, took my partner to see the...

I must be lucky then, took my partner to see the "Tour of Cambridgeshire" yesterday and when we got home she asked to try my ancient road bike and has now let me order everything to build up an old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-18, 03:00 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 52,223
Posted By cambiker71

My dry weather commuter...

My dry weather commuter...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-18, 01:28 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 49,272
Posted By cambiker71

My 1985 ish Townsend singlespeed mountain bike,...

My 1985 ish Townsend singlespeed mountain bike, currently my favourite ride to work..
Forum: Commuting
05-03-18, 03:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,019
Posted By cambiker71

When I first started commuting over a similar...

When I first started commuting over a similar distance I alternated days by riding home leaving the car at work then rode back to work in the morning, then drove home and back and so on until i felt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-18, 03:09 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,715,304
Posted By cambiker71

My 1990 Emmelle Panther, the bike I use the most...

My 1990 Emmelle Panther, the bike I use the most out of all of them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-18, 04:36 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 39,889
Posted By cambiker71

Not as old or as nice as most of the others here,...

Not as old or as nice as most of the others here, but i love this old thing, it rides well, fits me well and I've used it a lot more than any of my other bikes by far, should really have posted it in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-18, 02:47 PM
Replies: 569
Views: 122,352
Posted By cambiker71

My first single speed built from an ancient...

My first single speed built from an ancient mountain bike...

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-18, 02:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,472
Posted By cambiker71

No worries, glad to help :D

No worries, glad to help :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-18, 02:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,472
Posted By cambiker71

I carry a spare tube and a tiny repair kit, all...

I carry a spare tube and a tiny repair kit, all the puncture repair kits here in the uk (all the ones i've bought anyway!) include a small cube of chalk, a few different sized patches and a small...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-18, 12:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,472
Posted By cambiker71

Draw a large cross on it with chalk, then rub the...

Draw a large cross on it with chalk, then rub the bit you need for the patch to roughen it up and add glue, what's left of the cross will point to the hole :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-18, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,026
Posted By cambiker71

Short and sweet answer, your symptoms are exactly...

Short and sweet answer, your symptoms are exactly what I suffered before christmas, I'm now on a prescribed brown "preventer inhaler" two puffs in the morning and two at night and the problem is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-18, 05:03 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 46,826
Posted By cambiker71

Yup, and travels around Peterborough regularly...

Yup, and travels around Peterborough regularly too :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-18, 04:01 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 46,826
Posted By cambiker71

Love my old Dawes... ...

Love my old Dawes...
https://s5.postimg.org/m83g1otdj/DSC_3173.jpg
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-19-18, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 525,745
Posted By cambiker71

A very deserted cycle track on a cold morning...

A very deserted cycle track on a cold morning last week....
https://s5.postimg.org/jmr6096d3/reflex_downtown.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-24-18, 03:22 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,256
Posted By cambiker71

Yes, I love riding, getting fit/less fat is just...

Yes, I love riding, getting fit/less fat is just an added bonus!
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-23-18, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,683
Posted By cambiker71

I've recently fitted a front fixed rack to one of...

I've recently fitted a front fixed rack to one of my bikes and it's surprisingly good and hardly noticeable balance wise, apart from the weirdness of not being able to see the front wheel move it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-17, 03:11 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,804
Posted By cambiker71

I've not written in here for a while, but since...

I've not written in here for a while, but since adding a 22t rear cog and replacing the tyres (but pretty much nothing else) my post bike has seen a few rides now, it's very heavy but probably the...
Forum: Commuting
12-21-17, 04:53 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 49,272
Posted By cambiker71

I did most of the summer on my dawes this year......

I did most of the summer on my dawes this year...

https://s5.postimg.org/m83g1otdj/DSC_3173.jpg

Now its wetter and colder i'm back to a choice of the 1990 emmelle mountain bike (which fits me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-17, 03:45 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 120,674
Posted By cambiker71

Love this bike :D ...

Love this bike :D
https://s5.postimg.org/m83g1otdj/DSC_3173.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-17, 04:41 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 40,060
Posted By cambiker71

Yes, I made it, actually got to a little over...

Yes, I made it, actually got to a little over 500km. Still waiting to get all the sponsorship money in but I'll have raised £240 once I've sent it all over :D
I work for a ssangyong/Subaru dealer,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-17, 02:53 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 32,904
Posted By cambiker71

Subaru Legacy estate car does it for me, can fit...

Subaru Legacy estate car does it for me, can fit lots of parts inside as needed but when the seats need to be used there's plenty of room for a clip on rear carrier too!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-17, 03:11 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 40,060
Posted By cambiker71

The challenge is to ride 460km in September, the...

The challenge is to ride 460km in September, the same distance as riding from London to Paris, I've only got 15km to go right now too :D
Forum: Commuting
09-22-17, 04:04 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,669
Posted By cambiker71

I usually use my 1975 Dawes for commuting, it's...

I usually use my 1975 Dawes for commuting, it's comfy and easy to ride, also seems to get me to work faster than everyone else!

Waiting for somebody with a gate key to arrive......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-17, 03:59 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 40,060
Posted By cambiker71

Well this month I've been doing the "my pedal to...

Well this month I've been doing the "my pedal to Paris" for the Royal British Legion (460km spread over September) my Dawes Flair has been pressed into action this week with its old drop handlebars...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-17, 04:08 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,804
Posted By cambiker71

That's right, searching for a rack of some...

That's right, searching for a rack of some description now :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-17, 03:12 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 957,369
Posted By cambiker71

My favourite pic of me and her, 90s mountain bike...

My favourite pic of me and her, 90s mountain bike for me, raleigh chiltern 3 speed for her :D

https://s5.postimg.org/6d6g62e2f/me_and_sal_bike_ride.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-17, 02:43 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,804
Posted By cambiker71

Just been given this, it's certainly english and...

Just been given this, it's certainly english and three speeds :thumb:

A poor, unloved post bike that seems to have been painted in the dark with floor paint :(
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-17, 02:59 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 40,060
Posted By cambiker71

It's not bad at all, a lot of cycle lanes have...

It's not bad at all, a lot of cycle lanes have been added to roads over the last few years too, most people are ok with cyclists around here, there's a few idiots but there's a few two wheeled idiots...
Forum: Recumbent
06-12-17, 01:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 18,094
Posted By cambiker71

I'll awaken the thread again :D Been busy...

I'll awaken the thread again :D

Been busy chopping my trike up...

https://s5.postimg.org/uy3f9e5yv/DSC_2487.jpg
https://s5.postimg.org/o8wvtdkmv/DSC_2490.jpg
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