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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-22, 07:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 861
Posted By peterh337

They look great but aren't padded; they are...

They look great but aren't padded; they are designed for running.

Nobody seems to be making long trousers which are padded and breathable.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 861
Posted By peterh337

Right; yes. These are "90% Polyester, 10%...

Right; yes. These are "90% Polyester, 10% Spandex" which is what basically all lightweight biking trousers ("pants") are made of, but while these are comfy and very light, they are a challenge if...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-22, 03:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 861
Posted By peterh337

Thin cool trousers which protect from stingers

Is there such a thing? They need to be padded on the bottom.

Currently I wear these (the long trouser version) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203791153182 but on a warm summer day they are too warm....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-21, 04:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 711
Posted By peterh337

The pads are indeed widely available and I have...

The pads are indeed widely available and I have just changed them again without problems. Well, I had to file a fraction of a mm off the width of the latest set :)

It is what to do if the caliper...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-21, 01:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 711
Posted By peterh337

Many thanks. I will have a dig around for...

Many thanks. I will have a dig around for adapters and such. The mounting points do seem to vary, and the simplest way might be for me to just buy new Formula brakes. They don't make the R1 anymore...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-21, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 711
Posted By peterh337

Replacing Formula F1 disk brakes with another brand

I have a Sunn Shamann mountain bike. It was made in France in 2011. I live in the UK.

I am considering replacing the Formula F1 brakes but these French made ones are sold by more or less nobody....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-21-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,228
Posted By peterh337

The UK has loads of narrow country roads, and the...

The UK has loads of narrow country roads, and the explosion in road biking has created widespread problems for drivers who try to overtake where they cannot do it safely, and many cyclists have been...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-21-20, 12:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,228
Posted By peterh337

I ordered this one ...

I ordered this one
https://ride.lezyne.com/products/1-led-8r-v204
It's the biggest I can find :)
About $70.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-20-20, 09:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,228
Posted By peterh337

Ah now I can. One has to make 10 posts :)

Ah now I can. One has to make 10 posts :)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-20-20, 09:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,228
Posted By peterh337

Someone here sent me a PM but I cannot read it...

Someone here sent me a PM but I cannot read it because I have not made enough posts :)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-20-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,228
Posted By peterh337

You might all find this rather amusing but while...

You might all find this rather amusing but while all the products recommended look just great, none are sold over here in the UK.

I can buy them on Ebay with a hefty surcharge of about 2x...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-20-20, 06:35 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 16,480
Posted By peterh337

I get very good results with a Sony X1000....

I get very good results with a Sony X1000. Software stabilisation and good enough at HD (not 4K) 50/60fps. The battery runs for about 2hrs which is about the same as all action cams.

The Sony...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-20-20, 06:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,228
Posted By peterh337

Rear light with a long battery life

Hi All,

I ride about an hour each day, on both tarmac and dirt tracks; currently daytime so don't need night riding capability, although a lot of the roads are under a canopy so quite dark.

For...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-20, 02:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 627
Posted By peterh337

I eventually ordered this lot (all available for...

I eventually ordered this lot (all available for Monday delivery, which is amazing) and hopefully it will be ok

[ You are not allowed to post URLs until you have at least 10 posts, it says ]
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-20, 12:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 627
Posted By peterh337

I've been reading up on this. It sounds like I...

I've been reading up on this. It sounds like I have an SRAM kit and the best chains recommended for that are KMC.

SRAM chains are not so available, too.

If I have this right, with the chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-20, 11:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 627
Posted By peterh337

Would really any 9 speed chain work?

Would really any 9 speed chain work?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-20, 09:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 627
Posted By peterh337

Yes that quick link posted by Miele Man is...

Yes that quick link posted by Miele Man is exactly what I have, and it came apart fine with just fingers.

I have tried loosening the stiff links with a lot of oil, and movement, but while they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-20, 08:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 627
Posted By peterh337

I am not sure but these are the various logos I...

I am not sure but these are the various logos I can see

STYLO
SRAM X-O
44T95SPD
GXP
TRUVATIV
ELITIS SL

I believe Sunn is a French company. The bike was about 2k GBP and was being...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-20, 08:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 627
Posted By peterh337

Need help with getting a chain, urgently

Hello All,

1st time I've had to do this... the chain has developed some stiff links and no oil can free them up. The bike, Sunn Shaman, is 5-10 years old.

Data: 9 gears on back, 3 on front. 106...
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