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| location | Epsom, United Kingdom | |
| age | 43 | |
| visits | member for | 10 months |
| seen | 2 days ago | |
| stats | profile views | 4 |
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May 10 |
answered | Why is cycling on a road so much faster than cycling on a cycle path? |
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May 4 |
awarded | Popular Question |
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Apr 25 |
answered | Worth it carrying spare spokes? |
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Apr 2 |
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Is a bike faster than a car for the first ten metres? There was a demonstration on one of the kids science programs on TV in the UK a while ago. A sprinter, a high performance car and a cyclist did a 10m race. The sprinter won, the car was second and the cycle third (by quite a long way). The explanation there was power to weight ratios. |
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Mar 12 |
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Is a 7 speed chainring compatible with an 8, 9 or 10 speed cassette and chain? Just to update - I have now added the 10 gear cassette and chain. It's been working fine since July with no change to the chainrings (to date). |
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Mar 4 |
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Are tow-hitch bike racks legal? In the UK, you need to have your number plate visible and also the tail lights and indicators. As you have a tow hitch fitted, presumably you also have a trailor light fitting. I use a tow hitch bike rack, and for short journeys with only one bike I just stick it on. When I have five bikes on it, I add a trailor board with repeat lights and numberplate. |
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Jan 23 |
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Can I add gears on a bmx? Many years ago, I used to have derailier mechs that fitted on the axle with a lug that engaged the frame to stop it being pulled forward by the chain. Maybe those are still around? That might need a longer axle. |
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Jan 18 |
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Mounting a 7-Speed Cassette on an 8/9 speed hub No problems at all with the set up - apart from the cost ... |
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Jan 17 |
answered | Mounting a 7-Speed Cassette on an 8/9 speed hub |
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Dec 14 |
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What kind of panniers is this tubus rack flange for? The old Karrimor panniers had a hook on an elastic cord that fitted into an eye at the bottom of the pannier too. |
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Dec 10 |
answered | What are some alternatives to fruitlessly ringing my bell at a motorist? |
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Nov 27 |
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Who has right of way at a staggered crossroad The green car shows the only time when you are allowed to wait in a box junction - when your exit is blocked only by oncoming traffic. |
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Nov 19 |
answered | Why do my tires keep losing air, even after having the tubes replaced? |
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Oct 18 |
answered | Effective breathing for efficient cycling |
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Oct 16 |
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Unscrewing a rounded allen bolt As well as what has been already said, if it has corroded in place, drilling through the middle can loosen it due to the heat generated. It's a good start for using a drill extractor. Also, if you have a screwdriver that fits the mangled hole well enough that can work. |
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Oct 11 |
answered | Good backpack for carrying groceries |
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Sep 28 |
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Mixing 9-speed Tiagra and 9-speed Deore XT Yes, always put on a new chain when you change the cassette. |
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Aug 21 |
awarded | Commentator |
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Aug 21 |
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Could I be pumping up my tyres the wrong way? I found this morning that the barrel on my track pump had become slightly unscrewed. This meant that I was using more strokes than usual to get to the desired pressure, and I couldn't quite get there. |
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Aug 16 |
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Can a (relative) beginner adjust spacing on a 501 cromo road frame? I would look for wheels with 130mm hubs - these are still quite readily available. |
