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Forum: Introductions
07-06-20, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 321
Posted By sledgefisher

Hello and welcome to the forum. How is the U.K at...

Hello and welcome to the forum. How is the U.K at the moment?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-20, 05:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,861
Posted By sledgefisher

Again something that would not be said in the RW....

Again something that would not be said in the RW. Oh how wonderful this forum is.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-20, 04:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,861
Posted By sledgefisher

He wasn't after advice on LBS in his area. He was...

He wasn't after advice on LBS in his area. He was asking for advice in general, should he give LBS another go or should he stick to buying second-hand from fleebay CL FB et al. If this conversation...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-20, 11:49 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,861
Posted By sledgefisher

If the OP had wanted to bash his LBS do you think...

If the OP had wanted to bash his LBS do you think that he would have neglected to mention the company names?
As I see it he went to a forum to try and get some advice on his options from people that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-20, 09:03 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,861
Posted By sledgefisher

Oh no perhaps he doesn't deserve to be a member...

Oh no perhaps he doesn't deserve to be a member of BF for being so misinformed about such a fundamental aspect of cycling!
Get over it buddy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-20, 08:58 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,861
Posted By sledgefisher

And you on the other hand sound so welcoming to a...

And you on the other hand sound so welcoming to a new member. What do you know about the guys area? I bet every LBS you frequent everyone bends over backwards to give you the service you so rightly...
Forum: Introductions
06-27-20, 08:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 715
Posted By sledgefisher

Welcome. Nice bike. Unusual place to put rear...

Welcome. Nice bike. Unusual place to put rear brake caliper.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-20, 07:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,127
Posted By sledgefisher

That is a good bike, the groupset is getting a...

That is a good bike, the groupset is getting a little old now but will be great for commuting. Just be aware that, that bike has 650B tyres. I don't know how easy it will be to get a wide range of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-20, 01:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,127
Posted By sledgefisher

Polygon Path 3 looks like a good bike, based on...

Polygon Path 3 looks like a good bike, based on the online reviews that I have seen only. Merida is a good manufacturer and a lot of Merida bikes are sold as hire bikes here in New Zealand. However...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-20, 09:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,831
Posted By sledgefisher

You will be able to lower the stem about 10mm by...

You will be able to lower the stem about 10mm by moving the reflector and adjusting the stem lower into the head tube.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-20, 08:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,127
Posted By sledgefisher

Hi Gaurav and welcome, To answer your last...

Hi Gaurav and welcome,
To answer your last question of any downside to buying last seasons bike? No 99% of the time. Many manufactures change very little between seasons, colour of frame, slight...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-26-20, 08:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,861
Posted By sledgefisher

philately is a great hobby but I don't think that...

philately is a great hobby but I don't think that many people on this BIKE forum will be able to help you.
The trick is to not allow our previous experiences to cloud our judgement of the present....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-20, 08:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,070
Posted By sledgefisher

Pump your tyre up until it compresses by 15%...

Pump your tyre up until it compresses by 15% under your weight, for instance I have found that my 25c tyre needs around 85psi on my rear and 80psi on my front with my weight of 79kg. But without a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,025
Posted By sledgefisher

I am 5'8.5 and have a 56cm bike that is just a...

I am 5'8.5 and have a 56cm bike that is just a little too big for me and although I can ride it, it never gets used. Go 54cm and use the bike more.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-20, 07:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,487
Posted By sledgefisher

https://www.amazon.com/Blackburn-Local-Basket-Fron...

https://www.amazon.com/Blackburn-Local-Basket-Front-Rear/dp/B01MQNC47N

If wood is not that much of an issue.
Forum: Introductions
06-24-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 306
Posted By sledgefisher

Welcome and great news about getting out on your...

Welcome and great news about getting out on your Timberline.
Forum: Introductions
06-24-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 305
Posted By sledgefisher

Welcome, why not hire a bike for a day or two and...

Welcome, why not hire a bike for a day or two and see how you get on. Our fears of what things will often be like are almost always unfounded.
Forum: Introductions
06-24-20, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 580
Posted By sledgefisher

To me congestion is a friend to the bike. Look at...

To me congestion is a friend to the bike. Look at the uptake of cycling in the more congested cities of the World. Cycling in congested traffic is fantastic, all the metal boxes are going so slowly...
Forum: Introductions
06-24-20, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 357
Posted By sledgefisher

Hi and welcome, I gave up the car for 4 years in...

Hi and welcome, I gave up the car for 4 years in 2010. I had been trying to reduce my dependency upon it for sometime before but always found myself taking the easy option, when it was raining I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-20, 08:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By sledgefisher

When I returned to cycling I found the same...

When I returned to cycling I found the same things. Sheldon Brown's website was a great help to me on bike adjustments saddle setup and bike fit.
Tyre pressure is a big contribution to your overall...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-20, 07:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By sledgefisher

This may be your opinion, however I have found...

This may be your opinion, however I have found the opposite to be true. My thick tyred commuter bike with MTB geometry and setup only carries me about 20 miles without real pain. My drop handle...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-23-20, 04:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,910
Posted By sledgefisher

I normally spend UK summer in Wednesbury (The...

I normally spend UK summer in Wednesbury (The Black Country) West Midlands. However the Coronavirus Pandemic put a stop to that this year. This is the first winter I have had in 4 years. But to be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-20, 01:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By sledgefisher

Welcome back to cycling. I returned to my bikes...

Welcome back to cycling. I returned to my bikes again this year after a short time away and also put on a few lbs while away. Before you start changing anything ask yourself a few questions.
Have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-20, 12:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,073
Posted By sledgefisher

Yes is the answer. If you were looking for more...

Yes is the answer. If you were looking for more information on wheel & tYre sizes Sheldon Brown's website is the place to visit.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-20, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,402
Posted By sledgefisher

It is not 'British English' it is Just ENGLISH....

It is not 'British English' it is Just ENGLISH. and yes it worked in English. I was surprised that it was not understood. I thought you were being pedantic I realise you didn't grasp the sentence...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-20, 05:02 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 21,500
Posted By sledgefisher

I should stop following this thread. Change my...

I should stop following this thread. Change my mind.
Forum: Introductions
06-22-20, 04:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 371
Posted By sledgefisher

Hi Keith, The towpaths around Brum are well...

Hi Keith,
The towpaths around Brum are well looked after this time of the year. Make sure you head out to the Black Country. Get yourself a good light and do the Netherton tunnel out towards...
Forum: Introductions
06-22-20, 04:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 357
Posted By sledgefisher

Hello, Welcome enjoy Italy.

Hello, Welcome enjoy Italy.
Forum: Introductions
06-22-20, 04:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By sledgefisher

Hi and welcome, I wish you all the best with the...

Hi and welcome, I wish you all the best with the french build. What make and model is it?
Forum: Introductions
06-20-20, 10:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,630
Posted By sledgefisher

My advice from experience, stay away from...

My advice from experience, stay away from restorations on French bike frames until you know about bottom bracket standards. And stems headsets and seat posts.
Forum: Introductions
06-20-20, 10:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,630
Posted By sledgefisher

Hi, That bike sounds pretty special. I look...

Hi,
That bike sounds pretty special. I look forward to seeing it.
Forum: Introductions
06-20-20, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 229
Posted By sledgefisher

Hello, Where are you from?

Hello, Where are you from?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-20, 03:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,282
Posted By sledgefisher

The vast majority of bikes are made in Asia now...

The vast majority of bikes are made in Asia now and have been for some years. There are a few artisan bike builders around but mainly they are made in Asia. Even those expensive branded bikes that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-20, 02:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,741
Posted By sledgefisher

I'm a Downing Street fan boy. I only ride Brooks...

I'm a Downing Street fan boy. I only ride Brooks saddles wherever possible. Some years ago my Wife was having trouble cycling any distance, I bought her a Brooks B67 and she thanked me for it. I'm a...
Forum: Introductions
06-11-20, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By sledgefisher

G'day every one from New Zealand

HI Everyone, My name is Lee and I have been viewing BF for almost 10 years. Just recently decided to join and hopefully be able to contribute.
I'm currently riding a Bianchi Brava 198?...
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