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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-09, 02:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 21,670
Posted By Myqul

Finish Line Ceramic Wax Lube

I've been using finish line dry lube during the summer and am now going to switch to finish line ceramic wax lube. Can i just put the ceramic on top of the dry or do i first need to degrease and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-09, 06:35 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,161
Posted By Myqul

Are you quite certain? I'm sure it's spelt P E D...

Are you quite certain? I'm sure it's spelt P E D A N T I C ;0)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-06-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,161
Posted By Myqul

What's his name? M. Peado, as in peadophile. ...

What's his name? M. Peado, as in peadophile. That's what it looks like anyway (maybe i need new glasses)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-01-09, 05:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 670
Posted By Myqul

I like it. Reminds me of a millipede too. ...

I like it. Reminds me of a millipede too.

On a practical aspect, because the placcy caps cover the chain does anyone think they would stop chain oil/dirt marks on the legs?
Forum: Commuting
09-25-09, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 476
Posted By Myqul

After reading some user reviews the general...

After reading some user reviews the general consensus on sport contacts is that they are poo. However I've been reading user reviews on conti gp's and everyone seems to really like them so at the...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-09, 03:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 476
Posted By Myqul

What Do People Think of Conti Sport Contact?

Am thinking of replacing my stock maxxis detonator front tyre with a Conti Sports contact (I have a gator skin on the back which I love). Other than hearing there a bit slippy in the wet, which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 344
Posted By Myqul

Help! Me Frogs are Fecked

I've rounded out two of my cleat bolts on my speedplay frogs. I dont want to buy some replacement cleats because there so expensive. Where can I get some replacement bolts as the originals sit flush...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-26-09, 02:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 312
Posted By Myqul

Lightweight Wheels

Not sure if im posting in the right forum

Am looking for a lightweight wheels set . My bike is a road recumbent Hiracer model with 26 x 1 ish inch (not sure exactly how wide but have put 1.25...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-09, 08:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 671
Posted By Myqul

I wear merino wool t shirts when i go cycling;...

I wear merino wool t shirts when i go cycling; excellent moisture wicking "technical fabric" and just looks like plain t-shirt so doesnt look like you trying too hard
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-09, 06:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,057
Posted By Myqul

Try some continental ultra gator skins I...

Try some continental ultra gator skins

I ride a recumbent so all the weight is over the back tyre. I kept getting flats in the back, never the front - like every ride. I thing what was happening...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-09, 04:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,967
Posted By Myqul

Sorry Retem, could you expand a bit on this. Are...

Sorry Retem, could you expand a bit on this. Are you saying don't use a chain tensioner when converting to SS or dont use a tesion for fixed. I just converted my bike to SS today. I used a gusset...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-09, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,967
Posted By Myqul

You could use a White ENO hub to convert into...

You could use a White ENO hub to convert into fixed. Costs a few pennies but now you've bought the frame and if you REALLY wanna go fixed rather than SS you might wanna cough up the reddies
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-09, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By Myqul

Thanks. I thought I could do it and not have...

Thanks.

I thought I could do it and not have to get another lockring. Just wanted to make sure
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-09, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By Myqul

I have got a load of spacers. So i can just take...

I have got a load of spacers. So i can just take the cassette off and use the cassette lockring?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By Myqul

Do I need a new lock ring

Im converting my bike to single speed. Do I need to buy a new lock ring or is there one on my existing cassette that I can use
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-09, 03:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By Myqul

Which Lock Ring Tool

I want to remove the cassette on my bike, obviously to do so I need a lock ring tool. But when looking online to purchase one they are either for shimano or SRAM. How do i find out which one I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 627
Posted By Myqul

No, just wondering, re: cleaning my bike. I've...

No, just wondering, re: cleaning my bike. I've read not to use a pressure hose on your bike because it can cause problems with the bearing. Also I wanted to avoid accidently getting any degreaser...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-09, 04:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 627
Posted By Myqul

Where are the Bearings

I know this is a super noob question, but where are the areas bearings are to be found on a bike

Cheers
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-09, 12:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 921
Posted By Myqul

pitlocks are pricey but are VERY good quality. ...

pitlocks are pricey but are VERY good quality. I've read on forums about people using other locking skewers and finding that they rust - pitlocks don't. I think with locking skewers it's a another...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-20-09, 03:35 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,909
Posted By Myqul

As I undersand it Krypto domitates the market in...

As I undersand it Krypto domitates the market in the US and Abus locks are'nt as easily available. Here in the UK , because Abus is a European co. all the bike shops sell them and krypto and abus...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-09, 11:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 879
Posted By Myqul

If your going to convert to single speed rather...

If your going to convert to single speed rather than fixed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93M9lvl8LM8&feature=related
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-13-09, 11:03 AM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,161
Posted By Myqul

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-09, 04:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,226
Posted By Myqul

Thats five days before I was born.

Thats five days before I was born.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-05-09, 04:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,563
Posted By Myqul

God knows why anyone would want to bring back...

God knows why anyone would want to bring back 80's fashions. I was a kid in the 80's, and the fashions were sh*t then and there still sh*t now. Definately not retro cool
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-09, 03:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 714
Posted By Myqul

Keeping your bike in low gear and spinning like a...

Keeping your bike in low gear and spinning like a looney will be much better for your knee's than pushing a high gear. You might not be able to go very fast but at least you'll be riding (and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-09, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 586
Posted By Myqul

Put a puncture resistant tyre on the front (like...

Put a puncture resistant tyre on the front (like a gatorskin)?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-09, 10:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,563
Posted By Myqul

If BMX is the new FG, think of all those cheap...

If BMX is the new FG, think of all those cheap part parts that will soon be available as the Kool Kids switch from one fad to another
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-09, 05:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 490
Posted By Myqul

Here's a list of off the peg bikes from about...

Here's a list of off the peg bikes from about £400 - £800

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread9085.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-09, 05:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,332
Posted By Myqul

Yeah, you dont see too many 'bents around London....

Yeah, you dont see too many 'bents around London. I have a HiRacer style bent (which has two 26" wheels) so I'm at eye level with car drivers. I deffo agree with you, I'd never ride any of the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-09, 04:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,097
Posted By Myqul

Oury Grips and Glue

I have got some oury grips and the packaging recommends glueing them to the handle bars. Is this really neccessary as I'm concerned about not being able to get them off again when the time comes to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-09, 04:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,332
Posted By Myqul

Cheers for the explanation. Am aware of the...

Cheers for the explanation.

Am aware of the limitations of not being able to ride out of the saddle . I'm setting up the grearing pretty low, 20t cog/36t crank. I live in London which is a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-09, 02:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,332
Posted By Myqul

I havent put the cog on yet and am still using...

I havent put the cog on yet and am still using the cassette with the derailler locked into palce because i cant afford the rest of the conversion yet. If my cog is thicker, will a 7 speed chain do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-09, 02:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,332
Posted By Myqul

Why? I'm converting a 9 speed recumbent to...

Why?

I'm converting a 9 speed recumbent to single speed. Do I need a SS specific chain?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-03-09, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By Myqul

That interesting puppy, I didnt know the cog...

That interesting puppy, I didnt know the cog teeth are cut at an ngle on a cassette. I've recently converted my recumbent to SS. I changed the triple crank to a single but havent swapped my out the...
Forum: Recumbent
05-03-09, 04:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,046
Posted By Myqul

If you have chain tubes you can get a bit of...

If you have chain tubes you can get a bit of (whirring) noise if the chain rubs on them a bit
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-09, 03:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,358
Posted By Myqul

Almost all the mineral/white spirits you buy here...

Almost all the mineral/white spirits you buy here in the UK comes in plasic bottles
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-09, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By Myqul

You can get a pair of cranks shortened in the UK...

You can get a pair of cranks shortened in the UK at highpath engineering for £40

http://www.highpath.net/cycles/special/shortcranks.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-09, 11:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,358
Posted By Myqul

I think it would be fine (but please anyone,...

I think it would be fine (but please anyone, correct me if im wrong). I am single speed but if i had a cassette I would put my chain on either the lowest or highest cog, them put some white spirit on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,358
Posted By Myqul

Thanks cyc. I think i will use your...

Thanks cyc.

I think i will use your mineral spirit method as it seems really easy and I hate doing maintainence on my bike but realize it is essensial if i want to have everything long lasting. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-09, 08:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,279
Posted By Myqul

I learned quite a lot from youtube instructional...

I learned quite a lot from youtube instructional vids. Cheap too
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-09, 08:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,358
Posted By Myqul

Do I rinse after degreasing?

If I use degreaser to clean my chain do I rinse the chain with water to get the degreaser off before relubing or just wipe the chain with a rag then relube?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-09, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 528
Posted By Myqul

Rounded Out Cleat Bolt

Seem I've rounded out the hex bolt on one of my ATAC cleat bolts. Anyone got any idea how to get it out again?
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-04-08, 03:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
Posted By Myqul

Just to answer my own question and help out...

Just to answer my own question and help out anyone else that is after the same thing i came across this. The smallest scooter size one might do the job
...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-01-08, 04:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
Posted By Myqul

Source for Tandem Bike Bag

I'm after a soft Tandem bike bag to so i can keep my bike in my bedroom so as not to get dirt/mud everywhere.

It doesnt have to be superstrong as i wont be using it to transport my bike just...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-08, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 853
Posted By Myqul

Fahgettaboudit mini u & bolt cutters

The shackle on the fahg mini u is 18mm. I read somewhere that boltcutters can only handle a maximum of 16mm. True or BS?
Forum: Commuting
09-16-08, 11:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,723
Posted By Myqul

merino wool base layer?

merino wool base layer?
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-16-08, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,658
Posted By Myqul

Will Self is ACE!!

Will Self is ACE!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-16-08, 10:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,710
Posted By Myqul

+1 Lol :lol::lol::lol:

+1 Lol :lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-15-08, 01:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,762
Posted By Myqul

Dunno whether this helps cuz it's here in the UK ...

Dunno whether this helps cuz it's here in the UK

http://www.cyclesmaximus.com/

There's LOADS of these around london. Don't think you'll need to do much training. Whenever i see them they all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-15-08, 12:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 383
Posted By Myqul

Sure you can. It's like people who are good at...

Sure you can. It's like people who are good at both surfing and snowboarding
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