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Forum: Commuting
11-20-12, 01:23 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

Here's an annoying fault -- after 2.5 years my...

Here's an annoying fault -- after 2.5 years my rear guard has split. It's alloy:

284696

My riding is 50/50 smooth road and trail. I'm guessing a genuine Trek guard is expensive so I might try...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-12, 02:25 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

That's the way they are designed. Properly used...

That's the way they are designed. Properly used they don't take twice as long as other braking systems to stop; granted, it does take a week or so to adapt to them. They're designed to brake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-12, 02:49 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 121,520
Posted By bmorey

Thanks for the tip. Much depends on price. ...

Thanks for the tip. Much depends on price. Unless it's not much more expensive that WD40 I'll stick with that -- an excellent lubricant. Don't listen to the chain lube Nazis who generally have no...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-12, 03:03 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

Never, or at least extremely rarely. Wastes too...

Never, or at least extremely rarely. Wastes too much energy. When the teeth stripped I was sitting down and just starting a hill.

Interestingly the replacement belt is different from the...
Forum: Commuting
09-09-12, 01:56 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

I can tell you exactly since I track my...

I can tell you exactly since I track my distances. It's 9,903 KM (6,150 miles).
Forum: Commuting
09-07-12, 08:04 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

My belt just gave out after 2.5 years. I was...

My belt just gave out after 2.5 years. I was starting a moderately steep hill seat when all the teeth in contact with the front chainring stripped off. I had to walk home. A replacement belt cost...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-11, 02:01 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

I had a similar issue starting at about 6 months...

I had a similar issue starting at about 6 months -- it sounds pretty much identical. In the end I couldn't stand it and tool the bike in for a service. I've written about this in an earlier post...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-11, 03:32 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

It's not the heatsink that's rattling -- it's the...

It's not the heatsink that's rattling -- it's the cable linkages. The heatsink does have some flex but it doesnt rattle. There are extensive posts on brake rattles earlier in the thread together...
Forum: Commuting
03-06-11, 03:06 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

It's the belt slipping - just tighten the belt. ...

It's the belt slipping - just tighten the belt. But don't overtighten - I did and LBS picked me up on it.

I've had my Trek Carbon Solo 12 months this week. It's the third bike I've owned over...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-10, 05:49 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

Over the past 2 months my Trek Carbon Solo...

Over the past 2 months my Trek Carbon Solo developed a creak/squeak in, I think, the bottom bracket. As well there was a loud once-per-revolution crack from the IGH and a marked tendency to slip in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-30-10, 03:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,743
Posted By bmorey

No better. All Australian states have compulsory...

No better. All Australian states have compulsory helmet laws.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-28-10, 03:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,743
Posted By bmorey

Melbourne's $5 million bike scheme a costly flop. Compulsory helmet law to blame.

Melbourne's shared bicycles are languishing on city streets six months after the scheme's launch. VicRoads figures show an average of 183 trips a day are being made on the 450 blue bikes, which are...
Forum: Commuting
11-25-10, 02:47 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

A crack when starting off at lights or on an...

A crack when starting off at lights or on an incline is the belt skipping a cog because it's not tight enough. This happened to me when my Solo was about 4 months old - I put it down to wearing-in...
Forum: Commuting
11-12-10, 03:36 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

Re changing down - my experience is the same. It...

Re changing down - my experience is the same. It is rather 'sticky' and I need to back off pedaling slightly to effect the change. My previous bike, also Nexus IGH, was the same.

Brakes: there...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-10, 01:32 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

Right here: 176553 You need a 3mm...

Right here:

176553

You need a 3mm (IIRC) Allen key to adjust them.
Forum: Commuting
11-01-10, 01:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,654
Posted By bmorey

For me the most dangerous thing about cycling in...

For me the most dangerous thing about cycling in fog is my glasses. They fog over - heavy beads of it -- and are hard to see through. More than once I've pulled them down my nose and gone without...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-10, 01:28 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

You have to loosen and drop the belt to remove...

You have to loosen and drop the belt to remove the wheel and replace the tire.

The belt tension is fairly easy to set -- use the tension screws to push the wheel to the rear, evenly. I use my...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-17-10, 02:13 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 18,120
Posted By bmorey

My wife has made it plain. Lycra is banned. If...

My wife has made it plain. Lycra is banned. If I should bring lycra cycling clothes home she will take to them with her dressmaking scissors.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-17-10, 02:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By bmorey

Report: Reflective strips help cyclists at night - press report of Uni study

The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/reflective-strips-help-cyclists-shine-like-a-beacon-at-night-20101016-16odw.html)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-11-10, 02:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,108
Posted By bmorey

This is it -- ...

This is it --

http://www.amazon.com/Electra-Bicycle-Bell-Chrome-Plated/dp/B001NQ295Y/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1286787084&sr=8-1-fkmr0

If you don't like clutter this is certainly not the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-05-10, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,196
Posted By bmorey

Cyclist hit and seriously injured -- by a kangaroo.

Only in Australia I guess --

The Australian...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-05-10, 04:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,108
Posted By bmorey

I've had a number of bells -- a loud...

I've had a number of bells -- a loud 'brrring-brrring' one was great until it got smashed in an accident. Currently I've got a large bell of intended for a cruiser bike -- it's 80mm in diameter so...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-05-10, 04:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,108
Posted By bmorey

Pretty good for pedestrians with eyes in the back...

Pretty good for pedestrians with eyes in the back of their heads.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-29-10, 05:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 515
Posted By bmorey

Melbourne's failed bike share scheme -- a solution!

Click the link and check out the 'helmet'! It's like wearing a Christmas tree bauble. This is no solution. Seems clear the Melbourne's bike share scheme is doomed -- as was predicted from the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-29-10, 04:56 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,990
Posted By bmorey

Yes -- hi-viz most of the time and a reflective...

Yes -- hi-viz most of the time and a reflective tabard for morning rides (it being winter in Australia). Common-sense and survival over fashion for me any day. Exception: rides on bike paths and...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-10, 01:30 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

Speaking for myself I haven't had any trouble or...

Speaking for myself I haven't had any trouble or noise with the belt after about the same distance. At five months I had to tighten the belt as it was skipping -- just a bit of stretch as it wears...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-14-10, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 396
Posted By bmorey

Melbourne hopeless Government bike hire system

Not sure if this has been mentioned but I couldn't find a reference in a thread search.

Melbourne recently started a very expensive bike hire scheme but it's proving to be a flop because of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-14-10, 04:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,213
Posted By bmorey

Sellers of fixies face million dollar fines...

The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/milliondollar-fines-to-put-the-brakes-on-bikes-20100814-1248l.html)
Forum: Commuting
05-11-10, 04:10 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

I use a piece of inner tube as a...

I use a piece of inner tube as a friction-increaser. Cut to the same shape as the kickstand plate with a hole in the middle for the bolt. It does squirm a little as you're tightening it but if you...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-10, 12:59 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

Rattle Cured

I've now got my Soho back from LBS after it's 6-week-old check. Trek examined the bike and confirmed the rattle is caused by the brakes linkages, but then said it was Shimano's problem and they...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-10, 11:05 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

I took my Soho in for its 6-weeks-from-new...

I took my Soho in for its 6-weeks-from-new checkup this morning. The friendly LBS said it would take 15-20 minutes - normally. I explained about the rattling and said take your time. I haven't...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-10, 03:08 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

Only 1 wheel? What about the back wheel?

Only 1 wheel? What about the back wheel?
Forum: Commuting
04-09-10, 04:28 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

My first quicky attempt with tape ended with it...

My first quicky attempt with tape ended with it falling out. I'm using 20mm duct tape because that's what I had on hand but electrical tape would do just as well. Then I re-did it rolling the tape...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-04-10, 05:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,133
Posted By bmorey

Cyclist pushed off bike and seriously injured

Unbelievable. Cycling on the road is risky enough without this kind of appalling behaviour:


...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-10, 03:42 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

Roller brake rattle

Here's a picture of my new Soho. The linkage is different. There are two connections that rattle -- indicated.
Forum: Commuting
03-08-10, 03:53 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

It is mildly annoying. Perhaps thin rubber...

It is mildly annoying. Perhaps thin rubber washers to keep the metal parts apart might help.

Re the 'power' of the roller brakes: I don't find this a problem. The brakes require a solid pull but...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-10, 08:24 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 54,742
Posted By bmorey

Bought one just now -- delivery tomorrow. Price...

Bought one just now -- delivery tomorrow. Price was AUD $1,799 (USD $1,612) - expensive compared to the US but that;'s just the size of the comparatively small Australian market. No discounts --...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-25-10, 05:48 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 14,858
Posted By bmorey

Great after 18 months

I have an MTC P7 and it's going great after 18 months. Very happy with it. I don't need 8 modes but the intermittent strobe setting (3 fast flashes then pause) is good for daylight use. It's an...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-20-09, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By bmorey

Serious bike crashes soar in Melbourne (Australia) --

Read on ...

http://www.theage.com.au/national/big-jump-in-serious-cycling-crash-injuries-20091220-l7ml.html
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-23-09, 09:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,765
Posted By bmorey

Tram tracks - a biker's nightmare

A few months ago I posted an item about a commuter cyclist run over by a bus when she fell after her front wheel caught in a tram track. The inquest in to her death continues --



Read on...
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-11-09, 04:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 815
Posted By bmorey

That's why I binned my wireless computer. I...

That's why I binned my wireless computer. I found I could do 17kmh while stopped at the lights.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-11-09, 03:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,459
Posted By bmorey

An oncoming cyclist held his hands to his eyes...

An oncoming cyclist held his hands to his eyes and complained about my MTE P-7 the other morning. Tough, weakling. My on-road safety comes first.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-11-09, 03:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,853
Posted By bmorey

PBSF = 1/2 watt Mars 4 = 1 watt and flashes...

PBSF = 1/2 watt
Mars 4 = 1 watt and flashes twice as fast.

It's a case of 'you do the math'.

My view is PBSF is a good light but not brilliant. Over-rated.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-09, 02:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,092
Posted By bmorey

Marathon Plus are made in Indonesia too. What...

Marathon Plus are made in Indonesia too. What rankles is that Indonesia is a short plane ride to the north of here but Schwalbes tires are priced like they go from Indonesia to Germany to Australia...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-09, 02:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,169
Posted By bmorey

This topic has been posted a few times over the...

This topic has been posted a few times over the last three months.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-09, 04:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,525
Posted By bmorey

The only time we have bike commercials on TV in...

The only time we have bike commercials on TV in Melbourne (and doubtless the rest of Australia) is when the Tour de France is on.

It is odd, given that bikes outsell cars in Australia.
...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-09, 04:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By bmorey

Plenty of bike-specific traffic signals here in...

Plenty of bike-specific traffic signals here in Melbourne, usually where a bike trail crosses a controlled intersection.
Forum: Commuting
08-22-09, 04:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,957
Posted By bmorey

Here in Melbourne tram tracks are a major hazard....

Here in Melbourne tram tracks are a major hazard. Thirty years ago I came off crossing tracks on a major road on a dark, wet night and hit the road hard. Man, that hurt. Lucky it was 10:30 at...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-16-09, 05:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,097
Posted By bmorey

Australia: Alarm at red-light bike racers

This surprises me - doesn't fit my prejudices:



Read on...

Herald-Sun (http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25937690-2862,00.html)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-08-09, 05:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,128
Posted By bmorey

Agree - because I've got one on order from...

Agree - because I've got one on order from Wiggle. It's 1 watt vs PBSF's 1/2 watt. This will be my 5th rear light. Nothing wrong with the old ones -- I just keep coming across better ones I'd like...
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