BHPC Forum http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; BHPC Forum : Last 25 Posts Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:10:16 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:03:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.60 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/ Social : Rutland water http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3657&PID=36528#36528 Author: Rob
Subject: Rutland water
Posted: 18/March/2010 at 17:03

Have you not heard of these radio jobbies?
Radio time controlled wrist watch - best purchase ever for anyone who finds adjusting such things a bit fiddly!
I've only caught it adjusting the time once so far. And I've not tried taking it to foreign either...

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:03:28 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3657&PID=36528#36528 Social : Who was that? http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3656&PID=36527#36527 Author: Wyndrake
Subject: Who was that?
Posted: 18/March/2010 at 13:58

Originally posted by fards

I know of a couple of people down that way who have trikes, but neither have windcheetahs and neither could really be accused of flashing by..
 
That's a shame....I'm trying to find a personal trainer who can get me up to "Dawdle Plus" by Fowlmead>>>Ermm
]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:58:20 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3656&PID=36527#36527 Wanted : First time post- help advice needed? http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3658&PID=36526#36526 Author: scubadude
Subject: First time post- help advice needed?
Posted: 18/March/2010 at 12:05

Hi, Long time lurker, first time poster,

Have just made the jump to a bent after along time thinking about it, wasn't bale to buy new or scratch build so have acquired a fixer-upper!

I have a bunch of minor repairs/refurbs to do but main issue is the "crank boom" is too short and lacks a derailleur support, I think I can cut off this unwated end and make it into a friction mount to accept an existing front end (which can take a front derailleur and is longer)

I realise its unlikley someone just has one laying around spare but if you do get in touch, alternatively any ideas who could make such an item for me?

Thanks in advance,
BEN

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:05:56 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3658&PID=36526#36526 Social : Who was that? http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3656&PID=36525#36525 Author: fards
Subject: Who was that?
Posted: 18/March/2010 at 11:34

I know of a couple of people down that way who have trikes, but neither have windcheetahs and neither could really be accused of flashing by..
]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:34:23 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3656&PID=36525#36525 Knowledge Zone : Schlumpf help http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3655&PID=36524#36524 Author: Wyndrake
Subject: Schlumpf help
Posted: 18/March/2010 at 11:23

Thanks everyone. Problem resolved. Rob, you were almost correct.......my LBS chap had omitted to remove the grub screw that secures the RH changer cap to the shift rod!
 
I left him with a red flush to his cheeks as he ate up his Muddy Fox Race Team Engineer's accreditation papers!
 
Cheers,
 Alan
]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:23:54 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3655&PID=36524#36524 Social : Rutland water http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3657&PID=36523#36523 Author: markg0vbr
Subject: Rutland water
Posted: 17/March/2010 at 21:41

11:00 28th March, setting off from the cycling centre.
it is the first day of bst, so you must get up at one am and change you clocks.Wink
]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:41:58 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3657&PID=36523#36523 Social : Rutland water http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3657&PID=36521#36521 Author: MartinQS
Subject: Rutland water
Posted: 17/March/2010 at 20:43

When ?

]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:43:44 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3657&PID=36521#36521 For Sale : Trike ebay http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3642&PID=36520#36520 Author: wildduck
Subject: Trike ebay
Posted: 17/March/2010 at 20:39

The trike is back but now he's asking for £200 more on the starting price. So if it didn't sell at £1400, he thinks up-ing the price is better? At least the only misleading detail now is it being listed as "new without tags" despite it being two years old. Sigh......]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:39:45 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3642&PID=36520#36520 Knowledge Zone : Schlumpf help http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3655&PID=36519#36519 Author: Rob
Subject: Schlumpf help
Posted: 17/March/2010 at 20:08

Bog standard square taper cranks - just protect the end of the shift rod but otherwise treat as normal. A new unit should have come with a small cylinder for this purpose - if you haven't used one before it isn't obvious what it is!
Presumably he HAS removed the nut that holds the crank on...?
The manual is worth downloading.
Rob



Edited by Rob - Yesterday at 20:09]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:08:16 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3655&PID=36519#36519 Knowledge Zone : Schlumpf help http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3655&PID=36518#36518 Author: LeeW
Subject: Schlumpf help
Posted: 17/March/2010 at 20:02

I have a regular speed drive on my micro which I have installed and removed. I used an M6 nylock nut (IIRC) placed over the gear shift rod then used a regular crank puller.]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:02:10 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3655&PID=36518#36518 Knowledge Zone : Schlumpf help http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3655&PID=36517#36517 Author: laidbackcyclist
Subject: Schlumpf help
Posted: 17/March/2010 at 19:37

The manual (downloadable from the schlumpf site) says you can use an M6 nut as the plug.]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:37:52 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3655&PID=36517#36517 Social : Rutland water http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3657&PID=36516#36516 Author: markg0vbr
Subject: Rutland water
Posted: 17/March/2010 at 18:56

i don't know if any one might like to have a ride around Rutland water, there should be a hand full of trikes, at least.
http://www.cyclechat.net/forums/showthread.php?t=54146&highlight=rutland
]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:56:15 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3657&PID=36516#36516 Knowledge Zone : Schlumpf help http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3655&PID=36515#36515 Author: GeoffBird
Subject: Schlumpf help
Posted: 17/March/2010 at 18:47

Schlumpf supply a metal plug that prevents damage to the shift-pin when using a crank extractor. I didn't have any trouble removing mine. If you don't have this plug you can borrow mine Alan.]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:47:29 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3655&PID=36515#36515 Social : Who was that? http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3656&PID=36514#36514 Author: Wyndrake
Subject: Who was that?
Posted: 17/March/2010 at 17:49

I was accused today of being rude and arrogant by an aquaintance who saw me out riding near the Somerset /Dorset border at the weekend, because I failed to return his greeting, as I "flashed by on my black Windcheetah".
 
My defence is that I was not knowingly riding anything at the weekend and secondly (as many of you will testify) I don't do 'flashing by'!
 
Who could it have been? Was it you?
 
Alan B.
]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:49:03 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3656&PID=36514#36514 Knowledge Zone : Schlumpf help http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3655&PID=36513#36513 Author: Wyndrake
Subject: Schlumpf help
Posted: 17/March/2010 at 17:39

I'm fitting a Schlumpf High Speed Drive to my Speedy. The unit came with the RH 170mm crank pre-installed, but having been 'converted' by the BHPC shorter crank advocates, I'm attempting to retro-fit shorter Schlumpf made cranks. However, my LBS engineer is having problems removing the installed crank as it so tight (possibly Loctite?) that he is concerned that too much leverage might strip the M3 size gear shift shaft.
 
Any tips from anyone with Schlumpf experience will be appreciated.
 
Thanks,
 
Alan 
]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:39:35 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3655&PID=36513#36513 Knowledge Zone : Name that Vintage Hand Trike http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3654&PID=36512#36512 Author: Wyndrake
Subject: Name that Vintage Hand Trike
Posted: 17/March/2010 at 17:15

Can anyone identify the old hand trike pictured below. A friend of mine (a classic MG Sports Car renovator) found it in a Lincolnshire barn (lodged between two old MG roadsters!) a few weeks ago and wishes to restore it to original condition.
 
If anyone can name it and point me to a drawing/photo which might help to define its original get-up, I'll be most grateful....
 
Thanks,
 
Alan B.
 
]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:15:41 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3654&PID=36512#36512 Knowledge Zone : Kingcycle....Nuts http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3653&PID=36511#36511 Author: tosgh
Subject: Kingcycle....Nuts
Posted: 17/March/2010 at 07:51

The seat threading is M6
The brake screw is M6
The mudguard eye threads are M5
]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:51:13 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3653&PID=36511#36511 Knowledge Zone : Bottle cage mounting on Brompton http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3652&PID=36510#36510 Author: milesj
Subject: Bottle cage mounting on Brompton
Posted: 16/March/2010 at 22:11

lots of different ways of doing it here :

Earth's Leading (and only) Authority on Water Bottle Cage Mounting since 2002


Edited by milesj - 16/March/2010 at 22:13]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:11:36 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3652&PID=36510#36510 Knowledge Zone : Bottle cage mounting on Brompton http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3652&PID=36509#36509 Author: AlanGoodman
Subject: Bottle cage mounting on Brompton
Posted: 16/March/2010 at 21:54

Originally posted by Rob

On one of those adaptor jobbies that go on the back of the saddle?
Or, of course, in the Brompie luggage...

I've got something similar to this on my Dahon...]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:54:49 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3652&PID=36509#36509 Knowledge Zone : Kingcycle....Nuts http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3653&PID=36508#36508 Author: Skidders
Subject: Kingcycle....Nuts
Posted: 16/March/2010 at 21:22

Hi,
  I'm posting on here in the hops that some kind soul may be able to help me to replace the worn out nuts/bolts/washers on my Kingcycle with some shiny new stainless steel hardware.

  The problem is that I have no idea what the size of each nut/bolt/washer is *supposed* to be. So I have got the old school ruler - so much more useful than the old school tie I find - and taken some measurements in collaboration with the Mark 1 eyeball. The activity filled many a happy hour, but to be honest the fun's wearing a bit thin now.

  Anyway, there is some threaded steel rod that the seat slides along...how thick is it...and what is the thread pitch please?  I reckon it is roughly:

   Threaded rod 
      12.5 cm long
        5.5mm thick
        1.6mm thread pitch

Then the bolt that holds the rear brakes in place is it really:
     Brake bolt
        Hex key fitting = 5.5mm
        Thread diameter = 5.75mm
        Shank diameter = 5.75mm
        Shank length = 35mm
        Thread length = 20mm
        Thread pitch  = 1.5mm


And the mudguard bolts..like this....(a bit longer than standard as I want to add a carrier this summer)..
    Mudguard bolts:
       Hex key fitting - 4mm hex wrench
       Thread diameter = 5mm
       Thread length = 30mm

These all seem suspiciously like some sort of standard size...can I just walk into a bike shop and say "Give me a packet of Sturmey-Kingcycle in size J4 and a bit of threaded rod please" (or some other obscure international code perhaps) and walk out a happy but poorer man?

Any insight welcomed...

Thanks...

 

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:22:10 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3653&PID=36508#36508 Knowledge Zone : Bottle cage mounting on Brompton http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3652&PID=36507#36507 Author: Rob
Subject: Bottle cage mounting on Brompton
Posted: 16/March/2010 at 21:07

On one of those adaptor jobbies that go on the back of the saddle?
Or, of course, in the Brompie luggage...

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:07:14 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3652&PID=36507#36507 Knowledge Zone : Bottle cage mounting on Brompton http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3652&PID=36500#36500 Author: Yowie
Subject: Bottle cage mounting on Brompton
Posted: 16/March/2010 at 20:13

Where?
How?

Thanks for your suggestions, sensible or otherwise.

P.S. I have flat bars onto a short "P type" stem.
]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:13:25 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3652&PID=36500#36500 The Club : 2010 Membership and Race Fees http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3562&PID=36498#36498 Author: HeatherF
Subject: 2010 Membership and Race Fees
Posted: 16/March/2010 at 20:06

Are you paying your membership by standing order or bank transfer?

If so, please make sure that somewhere in the instruction or tag line or label or whatever, that you put YOUR NAME - not just "BHPC membership". If you have a name that someone might share, please add your first name or initial. This makes it much much easier for the membership secretary to know who you are and therefore to send you your magazines.
 
Thank you.
]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:06:44 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3562&PID=36498#36498 Knowledge Zone : Drum or Disc http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=36493#36493 Author: Rob
Subject: Drum or Disc
Posted: 16/March/2010 at 19:25

Originally posted by Yanto63

or just i'm heavy handed, all or nothing, brake late and hard!!

I'm a cautious descender since I scared myself on an upright in the Peak District when I discovered that braking hard from 65 to 45mph coming into a 90 degree bend still leaves an awful lot of speed still to drop. Spotting the second 90 degree bend in the opposite direction as I was still leaning into the first didn't help much...
Rob
]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:25:53 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=36493#36493 Knowledge Zone : Drum or Disc http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=36492#36492 Author: Rob
Subject: Drum or Disc
Posted: 16/March/2010 at 18:09

Originally posted by Hadden

Rob. I tried BB7 cable operated discs for a couple of years but have now switched to an Avid Juicy hydraulic disc brake which feels better. Also the BB7 mechanism seemed to wear out quite quickly.

Ok, ta. I intend on putting a lot of miles on them very quickly so will probably soon be in agreement!
I've already been warned that the BB7s seem to want adjusting every 500 miles or so. I am used to auto advancing hydros so that might come as a shock too.
At the moment it looks like I might be getting a loaner for my tour so might have the chance to change my own machine if they don't work out. They say hire cars go faster. Wonder if the same is true of velos?
]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:09:34 +0000 http://www.bhpc.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3651&PID=36492#36492