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Forum: United Kingdom
01-12-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,097
Posted By sevenhills

This is ridiculous, will they fine the motorists...

This is ridiculous, will they fine the motorists for parking on the pavement, and electric scooters for being on the path when they should be on the road (visa-versa). I sometimes walk on the road,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-02-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,023
Posted By sevenhills

It is widely stated that muscle can be lost too,...

It is widely stated that muscle can be lost too, there is no factual evidence to back this claim up. The 25% looks like they have just thought of a nice round figure.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-29-12, 05:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,023
Posted By sevenhills

This is often said to occur, but we have fat...

This is often said to occur, but we have fat reserves and muscle is only lost in extreme cases. Unless you can show me some facts?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-01-12, 06:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,023
Posted By sevenhills

It might be the case that 2lbs a week is good;...

It might be the case that 2lbs a week is good; but it not easy to cut back on food over a seven day period. I have found that eating around 600 cals on Monday and 600 on Tuesday, and then eating...
Forum: United Kingdom
08-31-12, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,128
Posted By sevenhills

The link below is a UK forum, or perhaps you...

The link below is a UK forum, or perhaps you could ask in correct USA forum, 50+, commuting, road or recreational forums?

http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewforum.php?f=27
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-31-12, 12:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,095
Posted By sevenhills

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedd...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&list=PLEE0322D24FB93746&v=pSh6Ot8d7bU#!
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-30-12, 04:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,095
Posted By sevenhills

http://schrokit.wordpress.com/2012/08/11/the-25-ex...

http://schrokit.wordpress.com/2012/08/11/the-25-experiment/

If you watch the you tube clip just past half way down the page, it lasts an hour, but it is really worth watching. The 2/5 diet is more...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-17-12, 06:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By sevenhills

I did think about a bar that rested, or...

I did think about a bar that rested, or attatchted to the frame and just held in place by the 5mm bolt; but not seen any mass produced like this.
The bike is more than 15 years old, so it might be...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-17-12, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By sevenhills

I am not sure what I want yet !!! A new bike...

I am not sure what I want yet !!!

A new bike for £750 may be too much, I have searched ebay, but nothing like a Kona minute. I think the Xtracycle is too much for me, the roads are not very cycle...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-17-12, 05:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By sevenhills

Done a little looking around on the net, and the...

Done a little looking around on the net, and the Kona ute or minute looks good; the Africa is a better price.

Thanks, still looking, not many shops selling this type of bike in the UK; so might...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-16-12, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By sevenhills

heavy capacity rear rack

Hi

Has anyone made a carrier capable of carrying a small adult over the rear wheel? My daughter used to fit on the rear rack, but now she is too heavy.
This is just for occational rides; I would...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-15-12, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 765
Posted By sevenhills

UK utility cycle

http://road.cc/content/review/4027-kona-africabike-3

I just want a bike to cycle around and to be strong enough to give an occational lift on the rear rack.
The only reason that I want to keep...
Forum: United Kingdom
11-03-11, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,227
Posted By sevenhills

I noticed a 3w torch in Asda the other day, I...

I noticed a 3w torch in Asda the other day, I could maybe fix it to my bike. But I am confused by all this watts and lumens stuff. Is 3watts bright?
Good bright rear lights are easy to find, its...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-23-11, 02:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,123
Posted By sevenhills

To me it would make a difference if you were...

To me it would make a difference if you were male/female. How long will it take you, will it be light all the time?
Forum: United Kingdom
02-23-11, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,542
Posted By sevenhills

I have a few bikes, and our favourite is a...

I have a few bikes, and our favourite is a fold-up bike that I bought from ebay for £60. Its good for everything, my 10 yr old daughter loves to ride it too.
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-25-11, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By sevenhills

I bought some round ones some time ago; I am...

I bought some round ones some time ago; I am still looking for a good way to attatch to bike or rear rack. They will be better with the flashing mode tho.
Forum: Living Car Free
12-20-10, 02:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 837
Posted By sevenhills

Ikea gave away folding bikes a few years ago.

Ikea gave away folding bikes a few years ago.
Forum: Living Car Free
12-11-10, 05:18 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 4,700
Posted By sevenhills

Is there no point in the educating men?

Is there no point in the educating men?
Forum: Living Car Free
12-11-10, 02:45 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 4,700
Posted By sevenhills

In Southern Africa...

In Southern Africa (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Africa), growth is slowing due to the high number of HIV (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV)-related deaths.
...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-10-10, 04:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,796
Posted By sevenhills

I would be surprised if a 12 yr old could keep...

I would be surprised if a 12 yr old could keep up! Are you expecting too much? Perhaps it needs to be more fun.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-10-10, 05:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,592
Posted By sevenhills

I dont like the look of the sellers low feedback...

I dont like the look of the sellers low feedback score.
Forum: Living Car Free
12-08-10, 12:42 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 4,700
Posted By sevenhills

If you tell me how you know that people living on...

If you tell me how you know that people living on this earth for another twenty years will have no effect on population, will some how not be counted as part of the population?

S
Forum: Living Car Free
12-07-10, 03:29 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 4,700
Posted By sevenhills

Wrong

Wrong
Forum: Living Car Free
12-05-10, 02:42 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 4,700
Posted By sevenhills

That is a good point, but not sure if its true....

That is a good point, but not sure if its true. Do you think that there is any chance of the developed world stopping people living longer or reducing their co2 footprint by anything near 80%?

S
Forum: Living Car Free
12-04-10, 05:32 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 4,700
Posted By sevenhills

The real cause of climate change is that there...

The real cause of climate change is that there are too many people. When scientists are talking about people living even longer.
The only solution, includes fewer people.
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-01-10, 03:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,661
Posted By sevenhills

I have a child trailer, that has detatchable...

I have a child trailer, that has detatchable wheels. If I could make something that used the same wheels, as I dont use both at the same time.
Need an axle for the wheels, and then the rest should...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-30-10, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,661
Posted By sevenhills

I thought about this too, just a matter of...

I thought about this too, just a matter of attatching it to the bike/rack.

Something like this ...
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-03-10, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 760
Posted By sevenhills

A 12v battery starts quite big engines, I dont...

A 12v battery starts quite big engines, I dont get all the "Speed = Kv X V", but the "More energy stored" is not the case. Because my batteries are 2 x 12v batteries.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-03-10, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 760
Posted By sevenhills

why more volts?

Hi

I have seen people posting about moving from 24v upwards to 36v and even 48v. Why are more volts better when most cars use a 12v battery? It would make things cheaper just to use what is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-01-10, 01:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,761
Posted By sevenhills

Hi I have bought another multi-meter (£25)...

Hi

I have bought another multi-meter (£25) and I can now measure the voltage, its 26.1 to 26.3 when fully charged.
And when I come to recharge it, its around 24v.

I just need to learn how to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-10, 09:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 509
Posted By sevenhills

buying izip parts

Hi

I have an Izip trailz bought from ebay, I dont commute but just use it for short distances. One of the pedals came off and the thread is tottally knackered. I have replaced the crank fron a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-25-10, 05:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,761
Posted By sevenhills

I guess my draper tester is rubbish,, i get a...

I guess my draper tester is rubbish,, i get a reading on 250acv and dcv, it reads nothing when set to fifty.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-25-10, 04:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,761
Posted By sevenhills

I already have a cheap multi-meter, but there is...

I already have a cheap multi-meter, but there is no number saying 24volts. I have seen a more expensive model for £25, should that be better. Not used one before!
It has something like this (DC...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-06-10, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 968
Posted By sevenhills

I am sure that the helmet manufacturers would...

I am sure that the helmet manufacturers would prefer no attatchments, I wonder if someone could ask them?
If you asking the question, it sould like you have doubts?

S
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-27-10, 09:48 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,959
Posted By sevenhills

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hi-Vis-Viz-Zip-EXECUTIVE-VES...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hi-Vis-Viz-Zip-EXECUTIVE-VEST-Two-Tone-2-Duel-Colour-/370084074583?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL

I wear a hi-vis orange/yellow vest most times that I ride, its great because...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-24-10, 04:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 694
Posted By sevenhills

[QUOTE=bgary;11341969]Instead of electric power,...

[QUOTE=bgary;11341969]Instead of electric power, I have wondered about a pedal car with a flywheel to store reserve power and wasted braking energy. QUOTE]

I think the same way, perhaps a...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-24-10, 04:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,692
Posted By sevenhills

It would not be a easy to take the wheel and al...

It would not be a easy to take the wheel and al the brake componants off the childs bike, just to put them back on when the child wanted to ride her bike. Ok if u have a spare bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-10, 06:13 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,937
Posted By sevenhills

Perhaps they are safer because they do not...

Perhaps they are safer because they do not reverse? So when they do reverse, they suck!

S
Forum: Commuting
08-18-10, 09:16 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,184
Posted By sevenhills

Hi You need to find out if you are highly...

Hi

You need to find out if you are highly respected for the work that you do, the bike is another issue. The safety manager might be the one person to give you support.
If you think that the big...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-10, 03:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 17,061
Posted By sevenhills

That is my fear too, I am thinking about flies in...

That is my fear too, I am thinking about flies in my eyes - not the sun. But I dont want to wear lycra either, perhaps some Ron Hill running leggings?
Forum: United Kingdom
08-17-10, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By sevenhills

Just found out about the annual sponsored bike...

Just found out about the annual sponsored bike ride at Pugneys Country Park (Wakefield) on Sunday 15th August, just a few days too late :-(

Fun ride, 20 miles and 40 miles

Next year?
Forum: Introductions
08-17-10, 04:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 271
Posted By sevenhills

+1 It gets you from a-b, and fun too. My...

+1

It gets you from a-b, and fun too. My goals are to ride 100km and then 100miles and maybe even a unicycle!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-10, 03:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,567
Posted By sevenhills

I prefer a tyre that has a solid center like this...

I prefer a tyre that has a solid center like this one ...

http://www.schwalbetires.com/content/title-6

Their site does compare tyres well.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-17-10, 01:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,119
Posted By sevenhills

Are those tyres still reflective under normal...

Are those tyres still reflective under normal riding conditions? They must get dirty, is the picture taken when the tyres were new?

S
Forum: United Kingdom
08-15-10, 02:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By sevenhills

York - festival of cycling sept 11th - 12th 2010

Hi

Come and see a varied range of local and national retailers, organisations, clubs and other cycle professionals. Everything from cycling maps to giant load-carrying cycles. Meet people who make...
Forum: United Kingdom
08-15-10, 02:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,200
Posted By sevenhills

Cheap culture, bikes, food; cheap cost over...

Cheap culture, bikes, food; cheap cost over quality seems to win out.

I am riding my old bike that has been chained up outside for around 5 years. I am now car-less so it gets used plenty. I also...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-10, 06:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,255
Posted By sevenhills

I am just a little over the MAMIL age bracket,...

I am just a little over the MAMIL age bracket, 48. As an ex-runner, cycling is the ideal think to replace all those helf marathons.
Running is out of fashion, and cycling in fashion?
Just in the UK...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-10, 06:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 19,751
Posted By sevenhills

I cycled 16 miles today, in my every day...

I cycled 16 miles today, in my every day trousers. I have thought about getting some running leggings. But cycle shorts dont seem appealing to me.
Something like this ....
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-10, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By sevenhills

I did search ebay, but could not find it; so went...

I did search ebay, but could not find it; so went on my bike to Halfords.

Nearly dropped through the floor when they said £10 ...
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-13-10, 03:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,000
Posted By sevenhills

An angle grinder is the best way to cut the...

An angle grinder is the best way to cut the chain/lock.
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