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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-06-05, 06:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,003
Posted By Shen_1_1

Old weights in the UK are 16 ounces to a pound,...

Old weights in the UK are 16 ounces to a pound, 14 pounds to a stone, and 8 stones to a hundredweight, and finally 20 hundredweight to the ton. Just to cause total confusion a metric tonne is 2200...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-02-05, 06:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,411
Posted By Shen_1_1

Right now having read your policies I realise you...

Right now having read your policies I realise you are currently unable to ship to the UK. Can you though ship to Canada? If so, and they can fit drop bars then a purchase may be made.

I cancelled...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-02-05, 06:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,411
Posted By Shen_1_1

And will you ship to the UK. Want a proof reader?...

And will you ship to the UK. Want a proof reader? :)
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-02-05, 06:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,411
Posted By Shen_1_1

Thanks Sherpaboy am off to check out that link...

Thanks Sherpaboy am off to check out that link now, and I apologise for my delay but I lost this site.
Ok, been, seen, will they work with drop bars? That is what I need them to fit as does my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-02-05, 06:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By Shen_1_1

Hmm, aye, not a great idea to get trapped in the...

Hmm, aye, not a great idea to get trapped in the clan hokum. MOst of the tratans are Victorian inventions for a start. I have to admit to very serious doubts about just how much faith to put in "Clan...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-01-05, 07:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By Shen_1_1

I wish for you all that you wish for yourself. ...

I wish for you all that you wish for yourself.

May every ride be in bonny weather, the wind aye on your back. That the "P fairy" ignores you totally, aye an me an all. ;)

That every day give...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-12-04, 02:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,411
Posted By Shen_1_1

The Serratus ones are the ones I am seeing all...

The Serratus ones are the ones I am seeing all over but, they are not available due to Serratus not trading now.
any other suggestions?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-11-04, 06:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,870
Posted By Shen_1_1

1000 is a serious achievement. I wish you many...

1000 is a serious achievement. I wish you many more, minus the visits of that nasty wee imp the punc***e fairy, the saying of whose name may well invoke a visit...
;)
Forum: Introductions
12-11-04, 05:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 432
Posted By Shen_1_1

I rode 17 miles in heavy rain and apart from a...

I rode 17 miles in heavy rain and apart from a wet head from the rian getting in through the vents of the helmet I was dry enough. On getting undressed I found I had a small damp spot on my left...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-09-04, 06:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,204
Posted By Shen_1_1

I ride a touring bike with a triple. If I am in...

I ride a touring bike with a triple. If I am in the lowest gear, and I whiles am, I "twiddle" gently up the hills, and if I am moving at 6mph I am faster than if I am walking and I am not stressing...
Forum: Introductions
12-09-04, 05:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 432
Posted By Shen_1_1

I was using Irfan. When I reduce them to that...

I was using Irfan. When I reduce them to that 100k size they are just postage stamp blurs.
By the by I cannot download anything at work.

I will need to wait until I get hjome and use my good...
Forum: Introductions
12-08-04, 03:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 432
Posted By Shen_1_1

Well I tried and got them to 950 which is a start...

Well I tried and got them to 950 which is a start but I am very limited with the software I have here. So back to the drawing board I suppose. Mutters and another coaster too...LOL
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-04, 09:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,254
Posted By Shen_1_1

Congrats Bop Bop! I well remember achieving...

Congrats Bop Bop!

I well remember achieving my first metric about late June last year, then I did my "proper" one the next month, and then two months after that I did my first and so far only...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-04, 09:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,243
Posted By Shen_1_1

Due to my work schedule I cycle solo. I think I...

Due to my work schedule I cycle solo. I think I had company, arranged ride through the Cycling+ Mag here, for two rides this year and that will be the lot.
I prefer riding solo, I can take MY time,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-04, 09:16 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,539
Posted By Shen_1_1

I wear a hard hat at work. I wear a helmet while...

I wear a hard hat at work. I wear a helmet while cycling. I know just how tough injection moulded polystrene is from another hobby.

Slide you lost me here.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-07-04, 09:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,242
Posted By Shen_1_1

I enjoy night riding yes. I bought a Son hub and...

I enjoy night riding yes. I bought a Son hub and use a Lumotec lamp on the front and a LED rear light. Road signs start to reflect at about 200 yards and cars dip for me..LOL
And yes riding through...
Forum: Introductions
12-07-04, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 432
Posted By Shen_1_1

I had a quick look at up loading and see it needs...

I had a quick look at up loading and see it needs the pics down to 100k. I will reduce a couple tonight and try to up load again tomorrow.

Thanks Daotenac, meditation is not an area I have...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-04, 06:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,411
Posted By Shen_1_1

I came across these the other day for the first...

I came across these the other day for the first time. Can anyone suggest a supplier? All the ones I have looked at so far seem to be off line.

Any help appreciated

So far no one supplies them...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-06-04, 12:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,009
Posted By Shen_1_1

Yes the weather this year was ... dampish. I...

Yes the weather this year was ... dampish.
I rode the other day in a total deluge, 17 miles, had to take off the glasses to see where I was, and where I was was inside a deluge... Not funny at all....
Forum: Introductions
12-06-04, 06:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 432
Posted By Shen_1_1

There is in fact a cycle on rollers out here but...

There is in fact a cycle on rollers out here but finding the moral fiber to go to the gym after shift is a differant matter all together.
I'm glad I was able to set you off down memory lane and...
Forum: Introductions
12-06-04, 01:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 432
Posted By Shen_1_1

I will as soon as I figure out how to...LOL I am...

I will as soon as I figure out how to...LOL I am on a learning curve here. Again.. LOL
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-04, 06:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 669
Posted By Shen_1_1

Congratulations Chris L. Anyone who hits a...

Congratulations Chris L.
Anyone who hits a target is to be congratulated. I just envy you your weather. 22 C here is a fair summers day. ;)
Well done and many more to come for you.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-05-04, 06:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,637
Posted By Shen_1_1

I will just chip this in for what it is worth. I...

I will just chip this in for what it is worth. I had the most fun ever sharing a tandem with a friend riding around Niagara on the Lake. The cars were flashing and tooting at us.. and I was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-05-04, 06:18 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 513,863
Posted By Shen_1_1

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride? Dawes...

1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?
Dawes Super Galaxy Tourer. Shimano triple, 29 gears



2. Do you take any special supplements/vitamins/minerals as you have grown older?

Vit C, Cod...
Forum: Introductions
12-05-04, 06:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 432
Posted By Shen_1_1

Hello from North East Scotland

HI, I am Shen and am located just to the south of Aberdeen in a town called Stonehaven.

I work on an oil production platform in the Northern North Sea and am currently at work there, some 100...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-04, 05:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By Shen_1_1

Ms Mittens, Thank you very muchly indeedy....

Ms Mittens,

Thank you very muchly indeedy. I'm not sure if this is whay my guy had in mind but hmm.. I am tempted myself. :)
I appreciate your time and trouble taken.
Thanks again

Shen
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-04, 06:44 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,976
Posted By Shen_1_1

Brooks here. Swift titanium. Visited Canada...

Brooks here. Swift titanium.
Visited Canada with saddle and at the local LBS was kind of not taken that seriously until I returned with borrowed bike sorted out but wanted a mirror. Owner takes one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-04, 06:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By Shen_1_1

Hand Fairing in Canada?? Help?

My local bike shop here in Scotland tells me that once he saw a sort of mini fairing to fit the bars to protect the riders hands from wind chill. He thought it was Canadian or North American. He...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-15-04, 05:13 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,505
Posted By Shen_1_1

Well I hate to say this but I agree. Stop. Waste...

Well I hate to say this but I agree. Stop. Waste of time.
Here in the UK, using a hand held mobile is illegal. The once or twice I have tried to use my mobile on the beach the wind noise made it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-12-04, 05:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,057
Posted By Shen_1_1

For what this information is worth. Many see...

For what this information is worth. Many see styrofoam from the viewpoint of it's usage as a packing material.
When I kept honey bees I had many styrofoam hives, and this was injection moulded...
Forum: Touring
10-09-04, 05:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 552
Posted By Shen_1_1

I am in the NE of Scotland Rainman. Couple of...

I am in the NE of Scotland Rainman. Couple of points to bear in mind. Sustrans is good to a point but does not seem to think that joining two points in a relatively straight line is important. Our...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-08-04, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,039
Posted By Shen_1_1

I was cycling around St Thomas. I'm sure that...

I was cycling around St Thomas.
I'm sure that there are rudies, around I was just lucky enough to not meet them. I was and am impressed by the people I did meet though!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-08-04, 05:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,039
Posted By Shen_1_1

Hi forum, As this is my first post I thought...

Hi forum,

As this is my first post I thought to be upbeat.

I have just returned from Ontario Canada and have had a marvellous cycling experience. Living in Scotland as I do I can tell you that...
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