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| bio | website | surreal.istic.org |
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| location | Cambridge, United Kingdom | |
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| visits | member for | 1 year, 3 months |
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I ride my trusty steed to get to places in and around Cambridge. I ride to work every weekday, to the shops, and to band gigs. I also like to ride my bike just for fun sometimes, on rides between 15 and 50 miles.
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Apr 25 |
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Cycling fast - and brakes don't work - what to do? Having looked at the other question: if I'd seen that such useful answers already existed, I wouldn't have written a new answer at all, so I don't think I'll bother moving it. |
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Apr 25 |
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Cycling fast - and brakes don't work - what to do? Isn't it usual to merge duplicate questions with good answers instead of closing them? |
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Apr 17 |
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What kind of paint should I use on my plastic mudguards? "I am partial to automotive brake cleaner." Thanks for sharing, but what would you put on the mudguards? ;-) |
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Apr 14 |
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Why is the front brake lever on the right if you 'drive' on the left and vice-versa? This doesn't answer the historical question, but for current practice: in the UK, bikes are required by law (the Pedal Cycles (Construction and Use) Regulations) to have their brake levers the right way around when sold. That doesn't prevent you changing them later, of course. |
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Apr 14 |
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Why is the front brake lever on the right if you 'drive' on the left and vice-versa? I don't quite follow how this is cheaper for manufacturers. Whichever way around the brakes are, you need one hose long enough to reach the rear wheel. |
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Apr 8 |
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Which is the most stringent bicycle helmet certification? I fell off my bike once and tore my trousers. I'm glad I was wearing them, or I could have shredded my knees! As you've pointed out, most helmets are only tested for an impact about equivalent to dropping from waist height (some from a little over head height). Serious injuries from that kind of head impact are very rare. Just because your helmet broke doesn't mean your head would have: like my trousers and my knee. |
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Apr 8 |
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Baby Transportation Safety Statistics -1: the questioner specifically asked for safety statistics, and this answer has only speculation based on what you think looks safe or unsafe. |
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Apr 8 |
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Which is the most stringent bicycle helmet certification? @KenHiatt That's because no bike helmet will offer any real protection from a crash. You'd need a full-face motorbike helmet for that. |
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Mar 30 |
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Why do cyclists prefer messenger bags over backpacks? @Sk606 You should ask a new question if you want to find out. |
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Mar 28 |
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How to keep my manbag in place @freiheit only the loops that attach the strap to the bag. (To be clear, we're not just talking about one bag here: I have several in different style to match my outfit.) |
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Mar 27 |
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How to keep my manbag in place @WTHarper I much prefer my panniers usually, but if I'm going out drinking in the evening they're a bit of a millstone to carry. |
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May 18 |
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What are the accepted hand signals for cyclists in the UK? One extra tip: if you're just waving to somebody on the right-hand side, use your left arm, and vice-versa. That way, it's less likely that anyone will mistake your friendly wave for a signal. This applies when waving to your friends as well as when waving thank-yous to other road users. |
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May 17 |
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How do I make my pannier bag less smelly? Alas, Ortliebs have one rigid side, so they don't turn inside-out. |
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May 4 |
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How do I make my pannier bag less smelly? They're plastic ones. Tough nylon weave for the flexible parts, with a waterproof coating. |
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May 4 |
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How do I make my pannier bag less smelly? Good answer. I don't think it is mildew in this case, as it's not that kind of smell. The bags are waterproof, so they never get wet inside. I'll bear it in mind just in case. |
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Feb 26 |
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How do I correctly align the brake disc with the callipers when replacing my quick-release wheel? Quick follow-up: the calliper has two pairs of bolts holding it in place, one that unscrews from the left and goes through the frame, and one from the rear with little hooks over the bolts. Which pair should I be loosening? |
