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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

Incorrectly locked quick link

Found an open quick link after descending a few kms, very lucky I found it, need to pay more attention next time I take the chain off...
Still dId a little spin though after fixing it...
Just about...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

Still some Sunday single-speeding?

Hot one here, 29C°
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

Season almost open

New tyres for the nature boy for the fair-weather season nearly upon us. It has been a long winter.......
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-05-23, 04:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,564
Posted By phatjonny

If a small and fast fold is very important to you...

If a small and fast fold is very important to you then this will not catch your interest. I am not very tall, 180, but these feel like a 'big bike' compared to a Brompton mostly down to the 24inch...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-22, 12:16 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

Double post please delete

What sort of attachment have you got going on on the fork leg?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-22, 12:08 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

What sort of attachment have you got going on on...

What sort of attachment have you got going on on the fork leg?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-22, 11:51 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

So another spring

Just a little stretch in warm evening sun...
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...and it was just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-22, 09:35 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

Warm and muddy

So good to see some nice temps!
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-14-21, 09:50 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

As the days shorten and get colder I find posting...

As the days shorten and get colder I find posting here the odd Sunday valuable motivation. Had a soggy trip today....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-21, 09:11 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

Indian summer

Just 45 mins in glorious sunshine, comfortably crisp.
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-26-21, 05:21 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

Haven't been on the single speeds in a while...

Haven't been on the single speeds in a while tried a little climbing on the route today, but walked the bit in the picture.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-21, 03:58 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

Out early to beat the heat!

1x, x2.
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-11-21, 11:43 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

Test spin Sunday

Just got the nature boy rolling, have put the heavy bike away until autumn. No distance to speak of done.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-28-21, 05:24 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

About 15°C and 15KM

Spring is back!
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-22-21, 11:53 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

Bringing home the meth ❄️

Winter is back, just above freezing, did an hour, about 10 kms, just to bring home some alcohol for the trangia stove. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-21, 10:01 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

It's gotta be spring somewhere else too?

Just 8 kms, but I had company.
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Hope spring has sprung where you are.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-21, 09:15 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

Thaw, dirty paths and floods...

A mild 7°C, did 15 kms in the hour...

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

'Militärvelo 05' 27 clicks (kms)

Took my Swiss military bike out as snow has mostly cleared from paths, I am still appreciating the mudguards!
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-20, 02:38 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,801
Posted By phatjonny

I have always understood over biked to mean the...

I have always understood over biked to mean the rider is only able to do a small percentage of what the bike could do with a more experienced rider.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-13-20, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,071
Posted By phatjonny

Many thanks Shinkers for the reply. I had...

Many thanks Shinkers for the reply. I

had replacement bearings ready to change, but it turns out it was the freehub bearings that were gritty and the seal had worn off / was missing. The freehub...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-13-20, 11:01 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

Milder Sunday

Over 5C, did 28km, and was glad of the mudguards due to the slush.
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-07-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,071
Posted By phatjonny

240s single Speed Hub

Posting here rather than in mechanics forum as I guess those with experience of this hub are in here...

Just got a lovely used Nature Boy with one of these...
DT SWISS 240S CENTER LOCK SINGLE...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-30-20, 03:35 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 73,336
Posted By phatjonny

Cold Sunday

Cold, just above freezing, but did 10km
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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-14-20, 11:56 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 105,393
Posted By phatjonny

Too late for new Hooligans?

Been interested in one for over a decade, but couldn't quite justify it until now. I don't see any new available, has it been temporarily or permanently discontinued?

Cheers!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-15, 12:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 677
Posted By phatjonny

Thanks :thumb:

Thanks :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-15, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 677
Posted By phatjonny

Champion Flyer, Broken pin?

I assume this pin is broken? Or is there some Brooks mystery to be explained... :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-13, 02:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,981
Posted By phatjonny

I have several pumps, one of my mini pumps is a...

I have several pumps, one of my mini pumps is a bit naff. Have you tried borrowing a different pump? Maybe you just need to ditch the ones you have, I believe that is more likely than a technique...
Forum: Commuting
06-23-13, 12:09 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,039
Posted By phatjonny

Hitting someone while riding a bike will probably...

Hitting someone while riding a bike will probably wreck you both and if you cannot proceed you would fare better to get off the bike and utilize it as a weapon or shield.[/QUOTE]

^ Yes, I agree,...
Forum: Commuting
06-22-13, 01:24 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,039
Posted By phatjonny

Really enjoying the thread! Would just like to...

Really enjoying the thread! Would just like to add a true story related to the OP's concern - ambush: I managed to foil an attempted one many moons ago in NY. Perhaps what I describe was more an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-13, 10:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,168
Posted By phatjonny

Pretty sure I am the only one with interest in...

Pretty sure I am the only one with interest in this at this stage, but FYIW I changed to the fork above and the bike is now what I originally wanted and there is good clearance for wide tyres so it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-12, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,168
Posted By phatjonny

Not sure on how polite it is to drag up an old...

Not sure on how polite it is to drag up an old thread. even if it is my own...

So I have had three seasons on this bike now, and whilst I had hoped to run some wide tyres on it that was not...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-22-12, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,665
Posted By phatjonny

Well - what have you bought? I also have a...

Well - what have you bought?

I also have a Joey Sport with small rims and had to change the original tyres to panaracer pasela - better puncture protection but would like to put Big Apples on in...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-10-12, 04:21 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,508
Posted By phatjonny

It is my understanding that the 8 speed chain...

It is my understanding that the 8 speed chain would work on the crankset even if it is designed for a narrower chain (but it doesn't work in reverse)

Keeping it 8 speed is the cheapest option...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-10-12, 03:42 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,508
Posted By phatjonny

@latfh Go disc, but consider mechanical if...

@latfh

Go disc, but consider mechanical if it is your first experiment with them - I like avid BB7s
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-10-12, 03:41 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 76,508
Posted By phatjonny

Future proofing my long travel hardtail build

So I am considering a move into mountain biking - a hardtail as I think it is better to start on a less forgiving set up so that I develop a bit of technique. My mates with MTBs here in Switzerland...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-28-11, 05:50 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 113,883
Posted By phatjonny

Love the yellow! So the kick stand stays?

Love the yellow!

So the kick stand stays?
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-06-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 113,883
Posted By phatjonny

Hoi chekmz Enjoy the bike, I think a...

Hoi chekmz

Enjoy the bike, I think a carradice tour is what you need for luggage. Sure a messenger bag is always handy, but in the end it is always more comfortable for me to have no bag clinging...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-04-11, 12:47 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 113,883
Posted By phatjonny

Hi chekmx Will the supplier swap the parts...

Hi chekmx

Will the supplier swap the parts out for you or will you have to make additional purchases?

Might be an idea to buy the stock bike then ride it for a year or so: you'll grow to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-11, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 987
Posted By phatjonny

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-11, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 987
Posted By phatjonny

Same bearing size both sides of rear hub?

Hi all

was repacking the bearings on a rear hub last night on the balcony, light was falling and I mixed the ball bearings up from each side - they really did look the same size though. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-10, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By phatjonny

Thanks very much for the help. I have placed the...

Thanks very much for the help. I have placed the order and have my tools packed in my hold luggage. Now I just need to hope that the weather improves enough to let my flight through...

Merry...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-10, 01:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,366
Posted By phatjonny

...I certainly read it as a joke...

...I certainly read it as a joke...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-10, 05:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By phatjonny

Thanks nwbikeman I have been able to look at...

Thanks nwbikeman

I have been able to look at a few pics from this catalogue... (1988 U.K. pdf)

http://www.cyclespeugeot.com/Catalogs.html

It looks as if the rear changer screws into the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-10, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,616
Posted By phatjonny

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; ** So I am dragging...

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; ** So I am dragging up this old thread of mine. I was thinking of rebuilding this old bike and even having it resprayed. I have decided it is not worth it – even for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-10, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By phatjonny

help needed with Peaugeot Lauteret refurb

So I am finally getting round to this. I was thinking of rebuilding this old bike and even having it resprayed. I have decided it is not worth it – even for the sentimental value it holds for me –...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-10, 02:04 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 20,295
Posted By phatjonny

As it sits now, with rando bars and in need of...

As it sits now, with rando bars and in need of fenders and a long road:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TIeBxBH6dXI/TK_R8JF5pJI/AAAAAAAAA3Y/6KiH4pUMTGc/s800/rh_13.jpg

Have never seen front rack like that,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-10, 12:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 913
Posted By phatjonny

Enjoy it! Throw up pic.

Enjoy it!

Throw up pic.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-10, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,168
Posted By phatjonny

Thanks for the advice

Dear All

I took my time, but am pleased to say my Franken Commuter is finished. In the end I went with this fork as it pretty much kept the original geometry.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-09, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,168
Posted By phatjonny

The original suspension fork had an a2c of 47,...

The original suspension fork had an a2c of 47, but when seated I imaging the fork compressed by about 1 cm. I am therefore lowering the fork by about 55mm. A fair bit - granted.

I will want to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-09, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,168
Posted By phatjonny

Swapping fork

Dear Guys

I built up a frame for my girlfriend last year as her frame was just a little bit too big. I am thinking of building the old frame for myself. The original axle to crown fork...
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