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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-13-08, 07:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,009
Posted By cowdotpat

Thanks for the replys. I'm in Oz but most of us...

Thanks for the replys. I'm in Oz but most of us down here order on the internet from US suppliers for half the price of Australian shops. But that's another thread.

Good idea to try the safety...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-11-08, 10:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,009
Posted By cowdotpat

Active Fluoro gear

Can anyone recommend some hiviz gear and where to get it. I'm particularly keen on the acive type that needs a battery. Obviously I have lights as well but sometimes I think motorists need to see...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-05, 12:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By cowdotpat

brake mod for stroke victim

Hi, A guy came into the shop where I help out at the weekend looking for a bike he could ride now that he is recovering from a stroke. He has very limited use in one arm / hand and would need to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-05, 10:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,229
Posted By cowdotpat

True there are always risks but I'm glad you had...

True there are always risks but I'm glad you had a go - the only way to learn. With a bit of common sense you usually know when you're on the limit and about to do some damage. Sounds like you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-05, 10:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 392
Posted By cowdotpat

Headset fitting

I'm about to fit a Chris King headset to an alu frame. What is the consensus re anti-seize / copper grease / loctite.

Thanx
Forum: Recumbent
03-15-05, 10:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By cowdotpat

Should say this is in relation to the Optima...

Should say this is in relation to the Optima Baron I just ordered (:))
Forum: Recumbent
03-15-05, 10:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 738
Posted By cowdotpat

Gearing

And another question,

Does anyone use the granny ring on a 3x9 set up? I've been offered an upgrade to 3x9 ultegra on the Optima Baron I've ordered ( :) ) and I asked if I could go to a 2x9 for...
Forum: Recumbent
03-15-05, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By cowdotpat

Rear Hub

Folks,

This has to work with disc brakes - I'm being offered a Velocity Fusion 24 spoke rims with an xt front hub and a formula rear hub. I don't really want a formula hub, poor reputation esp...
Forum: Recumbent
03-10-05, 01:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,084
Posted By cowdotpat

B'kent, Is that Carmel Ca? Beautiful part of the...

B'kent, Is that Carmel Ca? Beautiful part of the world, love the Big Sur. But it's the wrong side of the planet for me mate.

Lowracer1, no further encouragement needed, I'm off piste on the baron
Forum: Recumbent
03-09-05, 02:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,084
Posted By cowdotpat

Lowracer1, You're a star. I'd found the flying...

Lowracer1, You're a star. I'd found the flying furniture site from the link you sent me to the optima.nl website and I've now talked to and emailed them. They are going to send me all the info and...
Forum: Recumbent
03-08-05, 08:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,084
Posted By cowdotpat

Lowracer1, just found the Australian Optima...

Lowracer1, just found the Australian Optima dealer on the link from the Optima.nl website that you posted. Thankyou. My credit card is twitching.
Forum: Recumbent
03-08-05, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,084
Posted By cowdotpat

Brian, Thanks for the reply, the info and the...

Brian, Thanks for the reply, the info and the encouragement. Lowracer1, It was a picture of your Baron on another post that stopped me in my tracks and made me say, 'That's the one I want'. I'm...
Forum: Recumbent
03-07-05, 11:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,084
Posted By cowdotpat

nice fast commuter

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a fast recumbent to commute to work. I'm currently using my old mountain bike with road tyres to do the 16km / 10 mile one way trip. I'm averaging between 25 and 30 kph...
Forum: Commuting
02-22-05, 07:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,410
Posted By cowdotpat

Thanks for the replies. I'll take my time since...

Thanks for the replies. I'll take my time since the old mountain bike is fine for now and I'll hopefully be able to take a couple of test rides.

Thanks
Forum: Commuting
02-21-05, 11:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,608
Posted By cowdotpat

18 km / 11 miles each way, all flat and mostly on...

18 km / 11 miles each way, all flat and mostly on good cycle / pedestrian paths. About 8 miles is parallel to the freeway and I'm often faster than the traffic at peak hour. Only thing is that it is...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-05, 09:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,410
Posted By cowdotpat

Which commuter bike?

Hi,

I am looking for advise and recommendations on a new commuter bike. Currently I’m using my old mountain bike with full road tyres and it goes fine but I’d like something faster. I know about...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-05, 03:54 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,900
Posted By cowdotpat

Thanks for the responses, It feels so good to be...

Thanks for the responses, It feels so good to be cycling to work especially mostly on cycle paths. I thought it would be relaxing but I'll have to learn to curb my competitive nature and not try to...
Forum: Commuting
02-02-05, 08:29 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,900
Posted By cowdotpat

After emigrating to Perth, Australia for some...

After emigrating to Perth, Australia for some heat and after spending the last 4 years driving 110 miles / 3.5 hrs per day I have a new job. I cycled the 18k to work for the first time this morning...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-04, 06:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 355
Posted By cowdotpat

180 or 200 discs?

I'm thinking of going for Hope mono m4 front brakes. I'm about 180 lbs and while I'm no downhiller there are times i need good brakes. Anyone got any experience of the m4s? I don't want to over...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-04, 05:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,260
Posted By cowdotpat

I always started at the valve and worked away but...

I always started at the valve and worked away but the instruction (i read after fitting) the last (overpriced) michelin tube i bought said to finish at the valve. So long as the tyre and tube are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-04, 05:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By cowdotpat

don't ever get an easy out. for every once it...

don't ever get an easy out. for every once it works there's 20 times it'll break and then you're stuffed
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-04, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,224
Posted By cowdotpat

I used to be in your situation. I made a wooden...

I used to be in your situation. I made a wooden frame to sit across the bath and used to hang the frame with wheels off, over the bath (If you have a shower rather than a bath this is a rather...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-04, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,994
Posted By cowdotpat

not seen either but plus gas is generally better...

not seen either but plus gas is generally better than wd40
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-04, 06:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 814
Posted By cowdotpat

Thanks for the input, it's much appreciated. I...

Thanks for the input, it's much appreciated. I will take out the seal and see if a clean and relube helps but from the feel of it I have doubts. This was a second hand item (came free in a frame)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-04, 10:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 814
Posted By cowdotpat

Phil Wood Bottom Bracket

I need to replace the bearings in a Phil Wood BB. I've ordered the new bearings and I was wondering if anyone had any advise on removing the old ones before I start hitting things with a hammer
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-04, 06:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,535
Posted By cowdotpat

How about counter reaminging and facing the...

How about counter reaminging and facing the headtube and fork crown ? What's the consensus? If the tools for installation and removal of the headset and crown race can be bought reasonably, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-04, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 561
Posted By cowdotpat

Good tools

Hi,

Can anyone recommend headtube reamer / facer tools, crown race facer tools / headrace press tool. I realise they are expensive and may not be used frequently but I'd really like to do the job...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-04, 06:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By cowdotpat

I've talked to Hope in the past about problems...

I've talked to Hope in the past about problems and they've been helpful, so if you need more advise I'd ring them direct.

I've also heard of the calipers themselves leaking at the joint between...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-04, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 824
Posted By cowdotpat

I would have thought it was more difficult to set...

I would have thought it was more difficult to set up two wheel sets with identical disc positioning to use in the same caliper. Is it not easier to change wheels using Vs or Cantilevers?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-31-04, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 758
Posted By cowdotpat

I agree with madpogue re just removing the front...

I agree with madpogue re just removing the front derailleur. When I built up my bike I didn't bother with it or the granny ring and frankly don't miss them 99% of the time. If you do go for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-04, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,058
Posted By cowdotpat

Sorry that amazon link i posted doesn't seem to...

Sorry that amazon link i posted doesn't seem to work (embarassed smilie?). However it is listed in amazon.co.uk, just search in books. It's listed 13.64 uk pounds (approx us$24 + shipping -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-04, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,058
Posted By cowdotpat

A great book is 'The bicycle wheel' by Jobst...

A great book is 'The bicycle wheel' by Jobst Brandt

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/026-9636149-5767665
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-04, 05:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 575
Posted By cowdotpat

Specialized M2 Frame

Can anyone point me to a spec or give me info on a Specilized M2 stumpjumper S Works frame. Not sure of the exact year of manufacture but it was one of the last to be made in the USA. I'm looking...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-04, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,068
Posted By cowdotpat

What makes you think the helicoil insert isn't up...

What makes you think the helicoil insert isn't up to the job? Is it a steel helicoil in an alloy crank?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-04, 06:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,115
Posted By cowdotpat

If all you need is to measure the size of a seat...

If all you need is to measure the size of a seat post to within 0.2mm and identify the occasional drill bit that you can’t make out the markings on the shank any more then one of the $1.50 plastic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-04, 06:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,551
Posted By cowdotpat

Nobody has said a lot about the second hand...

Nobody has said a lot about the second hand market. The local papers are usually full of bikes, lots of rubbish but if you know what to look for you can certainly pick up a bargin. No waranty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-03, 05:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By cowdotpat

hi jazzplr, glad you like them. I got some...

hi jazzplr,

glad you like them. I got some easton composit bars and there is some info on their website about installation and maintenance. I emailed them to ask about using hairspray on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-03, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,298
Posted By cowdotpat

I picked up what was an upper mid price bike for...

I picked up what was an upper mid price bike for them and a LOT of money for me the day before returning from a Christmas holiday at my folks house. I dismantled it and rebuilt it at home. (The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-03, 05:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,298
Posted By cowdotpat

I hope Richardson teach you to set a bike up in...

I hope Richardson teach you to set a bike up in better shape than the trek they sold me. Just needed to get that off my chest
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-03, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,100
Posted By cowdotpat

Thanks for that, it clears a few things up for...

Thanks for that, it clears a few things up for me. I didn't realise BBs were asymmetrical. I had my eye on a Phil Wood and it was there that I read about lateral adjustment without realising it was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-03, 06:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,100
Posted By cowdotpat

1/2 the difference in length? :confused: ...

1/2 the difference in length? :confused:

If so 1.25mm shouldn't be a problem and most of that you can loose in the lateral positioning of the BB?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-03, 05:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 736
Posted By cowdotpat

Harleys (inc Buells) are pretty much the only big...

Harleys (inc Buells) are pretty much the only big manufacturer using belt final drive and while some others use shaft drive with a few exceptions most still use chain drive to the cams. I just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-03, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 736
Posted By cowdotpat

Ooops, (sheepish grin), silly question. I'm used...

Ooops, (sheepish grin), silly question. I'm used to dealing with shimano 'snap off the extra bit' chains or motorbike chains that need a proper riviter (or judicious use of ball peen hammer last...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-03, 10:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 736
Posted By cowdotpat

Chain tool

Hi,

I've treated myself to a rohloff chain. The LBS has a riveting tool that he told me cost him £80. I'd like to be able to rivet the chain myself and have seen kits to break and make a range...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-03, 10:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,081
Posted By cowdotpat

I’m a bit new here and don’t want to go shooting...

I’m a bit new here and don’t want to go shooting my mouth off in front of the grown-ups but I do know a little about the subject. I don’t think torque wrenches (or even torque screwdrivers) are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-03, 05:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 743
Posted By cowdotpat

headset sizes

I have a Trek Y22 frame, a '96 I think (and don't mention Pacific Blue) The headset is 1.25" and the original forks were Judy XC which I'm not too fond of. Is there an easy way to change the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-03, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By cowdotpat

It's an irregular noise that happens when I turn...

It's an irregular noise that happens when I turn the axel with everything else still. It sounds like ball bearings and the noise is amplified through the wheel structure. I would not expect to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-03, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By cowdotpat

that was my first thought but if I hold the wheel...

that was my first thought but if I hold the wheel still and turn the axel I get the noise which at least reassures me it's not the spokes or the rim.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-03, 05:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By cowdotpat

wheel building

I built my new back wheel and I'm all pleased with myself. :) It's round, true and properly dished and evenly tensioned (and took some time).

However all the way through the process there was a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-03, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,014
Posted By cowdotpat

Thanks for the advise - some great info there. ...

Thanks for the advise - some great info there. To answer your question Danka24, I have a front and back to build up. I have xtr disc hubs and mavic 317 rims. I'll have to check the spokes 'cos i...
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