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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

04-06-08, 03:52 PM

Replies: 1

Handlebar reach

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Posted By ihateboscastle

Handlebar reach

I've had my bike for a few months now. It's a Dawes Horizon; my first ever road bike. It fits well and I've never had any discomfort with it. I use it daily for my commute to work -- a journey that...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-14-08, 02:43 PM

Replies: 9

Do Raleigh still care for my bike?

Views: 956

Posted By ihateboscastle

Thanks for that number. I had a look on the...

Thanks for that number. I had a look on the website myself and couldn't find any contact details at all!

The story I heard, was of man in a pub who was lamenting the passing of his bike. The chap...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-14-08, 12:59 PM

Replies: 9

Do Raleigh still care for my bike?

Views: 956

Posted By ihateboscastle

Do Raleigh still care for my bike?

My heart was broken this evening. Alas, my poor old bike (a Raleigh Discovery, nearly twenty years old, lovely shire horse 501 frame, I rode it everywhere) is broken. As I prepared for my commute...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-24-07, 03:16 PM

Replies: 3

Basic Chain Question

Views: 483

Posted By ihateboscastle

Basic Chain Question

I fitted a new chain. I decided to measure it against the large and large cogs rather than measuring it against the old chain.

But I noticed, when crossing the small and small cogs, the chain...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-22-07, 05:05 AM

Replies: 3

Chainset for 7 speed?

Views: 580

Posted By ihateboscastle

Chainset = crankset

Chainset = crankset

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-22-07, 04:24 AM

Replies: 3

Chainset for 7 speed?

Views: 580

Posted By ihateboscastle

Chainset for 7 speed?

My girlfriend will want her chainset back pretty soon -- besides, I'm only using it for emergency.

So, I need to buy a new one. Looking on Wiggle I noticed some chainsets are designated as 9...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-21-07, 03:45 AM

Replies: 1

Compatibility Question

Views: 379

Posted By ihateboscastle

Compatibility Question

I have a 7 speed bike. I have an 8 speed wheel (with 8 speed freehub). Can I fit the wheel to the bike?

I already have spacer-ring-thingy, but would the hub be too big for the frame?

Also,...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-08-07, 05:45 AM

Replies: 6

What did I do wrong? Gears shifting all over the place!

Views: 547

Posted By ihateboscastle

What did I do wrong? Gears shifting all over the place!

This morning, there was a fall of snow. So, before setting off to work, I decided to swap my semis for a pair of big fat knobblies.

All seemed usual until I got a few miles down the road. I'd...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-24-06, 03:58 AM

Replies: 6

V-brake levers on standard cantilevers

Views: 625

Posted By ihateboscastle

V-brake levers on standard cantilevers

I recently ordered a pair of v-brake levers by mistake.

I was wondering if they would work with bog standard cantilevers. Or would it be best to send them back?

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