BHPC Forum http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; BHPC Forum : Last 10 Posts Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:14:14 +0000 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:38:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.55 30 www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp BHPC Forum http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/../forum/images/forum_logo.gif http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/ How Do I? : the sincerest form of flattery http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2933&PID=30244#30244 Author: smallblackdog
Subject: the sincerest form of flattery
Posted: 03/July/2009 at 22:38

The firefly I've got came from a US coastguard C130 - it'd burn yer eyes out! CoolDon't know what the stuff currently on ebay is like.
Couple of weeks back on an early morning ride I came across some people emerging from a rave on Salisbury Plain - they thought I was a hallucination, saw no reason to disappoint them.
]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:38:48 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2933&PID=30244#30244 How Do I? : the sincerest form of flattery http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2933&PID=30243#30243 Author: Yowie
Subject: the sincerest form of flattery
Posted: 03/July/2009 at 22:14

I have a handheld / strap on xenon flasher (survival rescue thing, used by divers i believe. fully waterproof).   Soooo... are you saying it will increase my conspicuity.    In the daytime? No way its that bright.  Very effective in the dark though, good omnidirectional flash.]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:14:51 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2933&PID=30243#30243 How Do I? : ... ...hold small bits in place for brazing http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3040&PID=30240#30240 Author: Rob
Subject: ... ...hold small bits in place for brazing
Posted: 03/July/2009 at 21:24

I'm told that they set components in some snazzy 'liquid metal' stuff at work which can be clamped, etc, but which melts away at pretty low temps when finished with. Weird... and probaby not cheap either. See here for info on "Wood's metal".
Rob



Rob
]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:24:04 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3040&PID=30240#30240 How Do I? : the sincerest form of flattery http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2933&PID=30239#30239 Author: smallblackdog
Subject: the sincerest form of flattery
Posted: 03/July/2009 at 20:26

Another option would be to get hold of a 'firefly' and affix it - hand held strobe device for aircrew survival packs equivalent to the ones they fit on aircraft. I have one but daren't use it.... ]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:26:03 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2933&PID=30239#30239 How Do I? : ... ...hold small bits in place for brazing http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3040&PID=30238#30238 Author: gNick
Subject: ... ...hold small bits in place for brazing
Posted: 03/July/2009 at 20:21

I've used steel wire in the past, though you do have to be careful not to burn it away.
]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:21:29 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3040&PID=30238#30238 Beer and Pie Stop : New UCI Bike Regs http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3028&PID=30237#30237 Author: Byegad
Subject: New UCI Bike Regs
Posted: 03/July/2009 at 16:39

IF They ever removed the bike restrictions there would be a rush by the teams to try out all of the possible options. THEN, within a few years. We would see the whole field of the Pro Tour riding the very best bike for their kind of race.

Hands up all those who think that would be a bike much like the ones they use today.

.................Sits firmly on hands and looks around....
]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:39:56 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3028&PID=30237#30237 Beer and Pie Stop : New UCI Bike Regs http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3028&PID=30236#30236 Author: tosgh
Subject: New UCI Bike Regs
Posted: 03/July/2009 at 14:05

The whole thing is nonsense because the idea that it is all about the rider's ability alone ignores the fact that some riders will automatically have an aero advantage over others because they are thinner and longer eg miguel indurain. So even if the riders use identical bikes things are not equal.]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:05:08 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3028&PID=30236#30236 How Do I? : ... ...hold small bits in place for brazing http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3040&PID=30235#30235 Author: tosgh
Subject: ... ...hold small bits in place for brazing
Posted: 03/July/2009 at 13:59

Toolmakers clamps is what we use at the college if you want to borrow a couple  Dennis let me know]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:59:53 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3040&PID=30235#30235 Website : Richard Middleton http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3041&PID=30234#30234 Author: Yanto63
Subject: Richard Middleton
Posted: 03/July/2009 at 09:50

Work is a bit slow on a wet friday - so just spent some time reading the pages on the "community" bit of web site, all very good stuff, then i hit on Richard Middleton's musings - if you haven't read them, please do, witty, provoking - well to Arabs, Scotch people and antipodeans!! and more thamn anything fun!]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:50:47 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3041&PID=30234#30234 How Do I? : ... ...hold small bits in place for brazing http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3040&PID=30233#30233 Author: rob harris
Subject: ... ...hold small bits in place for brazing
Posted: 03/July/2009 at 09:43

I used little 'G' clamp or they might be called engineers clamps on the dave yates course. ]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:43:04 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3040&PID=30233#30233