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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-23, 02:40 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,383
Posted By amedias

Tektro 900A is another option at 92mm max reach,...

Tektro 900A is another option at 92mm max reach, and they're a dual pivot brake. They normally retail here in the UK for about £25, so a bit more expensive than the above link, but not really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-22, 07:06 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,314
Posted By amedias

That's very rim dependant... I've used them...

That's very rim dependant...

I've used them on a lot of different rims, a non exhaustive list below, but ease of fitting ranged from 'swearing and ranting to the point of demonic possession' all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-22, 02:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,314
Posted By amedias

I've used both casing types in numerous sizes...

I've used both casing types in numerous sizes from 26mm up to 42mm for quite a few years now, the extralights *are* better/comfier than standard casing but the standard casing are 'more better' than...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-30-22, 02:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 807
Posted By amedias

There is a Microshift 'brifter' that is...

There is a Microshift 'brifter' that is compatible with the Alfine8 and Nexus8 hubs

https://www.microshift.com/models/sb-n080/

Finding one may be a challenge...
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
06-30-22, 02:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,832
Posted By amedias

I have a similar ~99 Cannondale (an MTB Super V),...

I have a similar ~99 Cannondale (an MTB Super V), in that it has no model number on it despite being the original factory paintjob, the reason being.... it was purchased as a frameset from the dealer...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-28-22, 04:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,614
Posted By amedias

Look to see if you can get the Tektro RL320* -...

Look to see if you can get the Tektro RL320* - Junior Road Race Lever

The hood shape is based on Campagnolo V2 body but a tiny bit wider, very comfy, not excessive reach, but the lever is a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-22, 07:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 611
Posted By amedias

Erm, is this confirmation that I'm not the only...

Erm, is this confirmation that I'm not the only one who has done this? Or was that a trap to get me to confess?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-23-22, 03:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,517
Posted By amedias

I'm sorry I don't understand the question, are...

I'm sorry I don't understand the question, are you asking if I voluntarily stop riding my bike?
If so, well, that's madness!

I'm a year round rider, commuter, errand runner, randonneur and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-22, 03:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,558
Posted By amedias

Also used on 'unconventional bikes' where fitting...

Also used on 'unconventional bikes' where fitting a front derailleur would be problematic but you still want a full gear range, ie:

- recumbents
- small wheel folders
- tricycles (some types are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-21, 04:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,469
Posted By amedias

Thanks Velo Mule, the extra flap actually makes a...

Thanks Velo Mule, the extra flap actually makes a surprising difference, I add them to all my mudguarded bikes now, it moves the drip/runoff point to down below the chain and chainrings and keeps...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-21, 03:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,469
Posted By amedias

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-21, 04:36 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,383
Posted By amedias

Yes it is... It's an decent fork, quality is...

Yes it is...

It's an decent fork, quality is very good, finish is good, has appropriate mounts in all the right places etc. The downside is the same as most mass-market forks, in that it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-21, 02:41 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,383
Posted By amedias

Thank you! It rides pretty well too, I just need...

Thank you! It rides pretty well too, I just need to find some brown bar tape that I'm actually happy to use (rather than look at) now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-21, 06:52 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,383
Posted By amedias

My latest conversion is another Singular Osprey,...

My latest conversion is another Singular Osprey, I already have one of these that I'd converted a while back as a test (posted a few pages back), but it didn't have a Dynamo, fork clearance was a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-21, 03:19 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 50,947
Posted By amedias

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Exploring some old rail routes
Devon, UK
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-21, 03:27 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,176
Posted By amedias

Haha, happy to opine as long as I don't get the...

Haha, happy to opine as long as I don't get the blame for your spending habits ;-)

I think in your situation I'd suggest an Aspin, unless you have experience of other narrow saddles and know you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-21, 03:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,176
Posted By amedias

My recommendation would be buy a Soulor and give...

My recommendation would be buy a Soulor and give it a go!

It's a more versatile saddle than a swift so chances of you liking it are high, but it will also hold it's resale value so likely even if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-21, 04:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,176
Posted By amedias

Well first up, one thing to note is that despite...

Well first up, one thing to note is that despite their apparently similar widths and intent those two models are VERY different to sit on!

The Swift has a very sharp drop off from the seating area...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-21, 08:40 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,893
Posted By amedias

Brooks do to some extent. They've always...

Brooks do to some extent.

They've always recommended the different models as suitable (primarily) for different positions. That's not to say you can't use a Swift with a high bar position or a B17...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-21, 01:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,893
Posted By amedias

Backsides vary, hence so do saddle positions. ...

Backsides vary, hence so do saddle positions.

that is about all there is to say about it, you have to find what works for you and your anatomy and preferences.

even though there are some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-21, 02:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,546
Posted By amedias

I ride about 50% of th time with no bag, 30% of...

I ride about 50% of th time with no bag, 30% of the time with a bag but light load, and 20% of the time with a heavier load.

The handling is fine for me, with and without the bag. Key point there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-21, 07:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,546
Posted By amedias

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Mercian? they’ll build exactly what you want, or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-21, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,383
Posted By amedias

Most current stock/off-the-peg steel forks are...

Most current stock/off-the-peg steel forks are un-necessarily heavy* and over-engineered for obvious reasons, but custom built stuff can be built as light** as it ever was.
Some off-the-peg current...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-21, 04:00 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,383
Posted By amedias

All else being equal (KEY phrase there) then...

All else being equal (KEY phrase there) then where the bend is and it's radius can make a very small difference in the ride and flex characteristics of the fork.

BUT....all other things rarely are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-21, 02:53 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 50,947
Posted By amedias

Somehow the camera never seems to capture the...

Somehow the camera never seems to capture the gradient, this is well over 20% probably closer to 25% and is a wicked descent with a couple of tight turns at the bottom, doubly exciting when you meet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-21, 03:37 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 50,947
Posted By amedias

Sometimes the Sun is out and the road is...

Sometimes the Sun is out and the road is smooth...

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And sometimes neither of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-21, 05:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,544
Posted By amedias

Very much looking forward to seeing your build...

Very much looking forward to seeing your build once it's complete, it's gonna be lovely!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-21, 05:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,087
Posted By amedias

Several of my builds have ended up as Road SS...

Several of my builds have ended up as Road SS builds, ie: road geometry rather than track but SS drivetrain.

Over here in the UK there's a long tradition of riding fixed in the winter, and back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-21, 04:48 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 50,947
Posted By amedias

Memories of Summer and the soft crunch of gravel ...

Memories of Summer and the soft crunch of gravel

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-21, 02:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,544
Posted By amedias

yep, I love them! Have other bikes too but always...

yep, I love them! Have other bikes too but always have a soft spot for a Mercian

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-21, 02:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,544
Posted By amedias

Lovely frame in a lovely colour, good luck with...

Lovely frame in a lovely colour, good luck with the build, they do get addictive though, there’s another blue one and a green one in my custody now as well as these (the celeste one has moved on to a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 464
Views: 43,895
Posted By amedias

Well that depends if you’re speaking or writing...

Well that depends if you’re speaking or writing in English or American English.

Tyre is the correct spelling in English and most forms of international English where as Tire is mostly a North...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-20, 03:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,124
Posted By amedias

Basically this, although buy them before you need...

Basically this, although buy them before you need them as it can sometimes be a few weeks before the right model and ratios turn up, but they're not in really short supply yet.

I've got a stash of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-20, 04:11 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 50,947
Posted By amedias

An empty road full of water...and the only other...

An empty road full of water...and the only other option is a 30km detour. It was bottom bracket deep by the corner and went on for another 50m or so :-(
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-20, 02:53 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 50,947
Posted By amedias

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There's a story to this one... that sign on the wall is for a cafe I visited...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-20, 04:31 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 50,947
Posted By amedias

I'm enjoying this thread, it's helping with...

I'm enjoying this thread, it's helping with motivation while stuck at my desk, will post more in the hope that I can do likewise for others :-)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-20, 04:07 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 50,947
Posted By amedias

Autumnal leaves = greasy corner! ...

Autumnal leaves = greasy corner!

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-04-20, 07:46 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,351
Posted By amedias

I love my Monocogs ! I went through a phase for...

I love my Monocogs !
I went through a phase for about 5-6 years where I didn't own a bike with gears, just several with one (MTB and Road and commuter) and did ride them anywhere and everywhere.
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-04-20, 07:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,060
Posted By amedias

Well done! :thumb: It's an amazing feeling...

Well done! :thumb:

It's an amazing feeling the first time isn't it?

Although most of us grizzled long distance riders think nothing of going out for an imperial century or a metric double (or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-20, 05:26 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 50,947
Posted By amedias

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One of my favourite bits of coast road. 'Valley of Rocks' on north coast of SW...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-20, 08:10 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,732
Posted By amedias

"does anyone know where I can buy one of these...

"does anyone know where I can buy one of these obsolete weird size tyres"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-20, 01:50 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 50,947
Posted By amedias

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Dartmoor, South West UK, grey, drizzling and (as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-20, 12:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,968
Posted By amedias

Don’t forget shifters are different lengths too! ...

Don’t forget shifters are different lengths too!

Early cyclo and simplex have very long levers for example, that alone would mean there will be variations over time and between countries.
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-20-20, 07:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By amedias

Certainly not a viable long term workaround! ...

Certainly not a viable long term workaround!
I've sent a message to the site admins letting them know but I'm sure they're probably aware....
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-20-20, 03:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,124
Posted By amedias

If any of the devs are reading, It's being caused...

If any of the devs are reading, It's being caused by the HTML element below:



Its computed CSS has it rendering as 100% screen width, no defined height, and z-index of 999999 which means it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 03:52 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,383
Posted By amedias

Another recent conversion, but not from 700c... ...

Another recent conversion, but not from 700c...

It's a Westland, the frame was originally built in 1958 by a small framebuilder/shop that was based on the south west coast (England) just down the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-19-20, 07:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,950
Posted By amedias

1. I do monitor it, but it depends on the...

1. I do monitor it, but it depends on the specific model of tyre and the conditions it's used in, sometimes as little as 1000km, sometimes as much as 10,000km

2. 'When it's worn out' - that could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-20, 06:17 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 382,383
Posted By amedias

Lines did improve a bit, but due to the change of...

Lines did improve a bit, but due to the change of brakes, the Shimanos I was running with 700c forced a little pinch point at the brake.
the Tektros have more room so doesn’t happen with them, would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 04:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,503
Posted By amedias

Flat sole for clips 'n straps or cleated (3 or 2...

Flat sole for clips 'n straps or cleated (3 or 2 bolt?)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-20, 04:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,933
Posted By amedias

FWIW, a super neat fix for this is to slip a...

FWIW, a super neat fix for this is to slip a small rubber o-ring over the cable outer behind the rear of the last cable guide on the top tube. If you use a tight o-ring then that alone is often...
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