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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,719
Posted By awac

In the UK it is also called a “Tank-Slapper” on...

In the UK it is also called a “Tank-Slapper” on motorcycles (handlebars slapping the tank). It is not a pleasant thing….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 670
Posted By awac

Machine-built wheels can be identified by their...

Machine-built wheels can be identified by their lacing pattern (if it is not radial), as the spokes are laced the same on each side, rather than mirrored as on hand-built wheels.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
03-19-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,044
Posted By awac

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Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
03-19-24, 06:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,044
Posted By awac

Well went to see the consultant today and the...

Well went to see the consultant today and the results from the neck dissection biopsy were in, they were negative.

So it looks like I am in the clear.

Funny thing is, once cancer has touched...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-15-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,958
Posted By awac

I live between small towns. Not many services...

I live between small towns.
Not many services unless you go to the small towns.
I am between two cities that have hospitals, and as I recently had cause to make regular trip every day for a couple...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By awac

My God the man uses RED loctite, runaway my BLUE...

My God the man uses RED loctite, runaway my BLUE friends he does not mess around! I bet he kicks sand in the face of PURPLE loctite users! Lol.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,031
Posted By awac

From a post by SharpByCoop called “Wheel stand...

From a post by SharpByCoop called “Wheel stand lock for polishing”. Just wanted to copy onto my post so I don’t lose this simple great idea of a truing stand modification. When I get called for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By awac

Really like this simple modification. Will put a...

Really like this simple modification. Will put a copy on a post of mine called “Truing stand modification” just so I have it in one place. Very handy when building wheels and you get called away for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8,792
Views: 1,105,656
Posted By awac

Does it work? Not sure yet not tested, but they...

Does it work? Not sure yet not tested, but they don’t have much to go wrong inside and it turns well enough!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8,792
Views: 1,105,656
Posted By awac

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Siluma dynamo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8,792
Views: 1,105,656
Posted By awac

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Dynashoe Front dynamo bracket...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
03-12-24, 10:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,044
Posted By awac

FFS! It gets you angry it takes up your time! I...

FFS! It gets you angry it takes up your time! I resent it like a bad seat, a pita. You keep going mate and keep us in the loop. We are here for you.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
03-11-24, 02:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,044
Posted By awac

Well neck scar like Frankinstein, staples all up...

Well neck scar like Frankinstein, staples all up one side, coool! Lymph node gone-4 hours of surgery- it was wrapped around the main nerve from neck to shoulder, which could have left me with arm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-29-24, 03:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,274
Posted By awac

Roger Musson's book might be a good download for...

Roger Musson's book might be a good download for you and should answer the questions.

https://www.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php

0.2 mm lateral, 0.5 mm radial and 1.0 mm dish (0.5mm...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-28-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,331
Posted By awac

Cars (I watched a guy speeding along a pavement...

Cars (I watched a guy speeding along a pavement on a bike in the middle of a town past shop doors, going full pelt) Vehicles should be seen as dangerous as guns (not arguing for guns, here in the UK...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,715
Posted By awac

Try https://www.islandix.com/radar/editor ...

Try https://www.islandix.com/radar/editor

Then look at Islandix system. Ciao
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,548
Posted By awac

Getting people to say “No that is far too cheap,...

Getting people to say “No that is far too cheap, I insist on paying you more”. Lol.

Seriously, with anything mechanical having an inquiring mind, think “Sherlock with a spanner” and that is what...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
02-07-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,044
Posted By awac

Now brother. That’s what you want to hear! Thank...

Now brother. That’s what you want to hear! Thank you for the reply.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
02-07-24, 03:43 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,044
Posted By awac

Bugger! Second scan result shows lump in neck...

Bugger! Second scan result shows lump in neck still there. Consultant thinks it is not active, and it has not grown (that is a very good sign) but has given me two choices. Leave it and live with it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-24, 03:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

I expect they can be to a point (excuse the pun,...

I expect they can be to a point (excuse the pun, lol). I can not find any information about Mikado on line especially about this cutter, so no idea of the age of them, 50s, 60’s? Maybe at a later...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-03-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

They are good aren't they? Just wish they were...

They are good aren't they? Just wish they were sharp!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-02-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

I was just going to pull the trigger on a Knipex...

I was just going to pull the trigger on a Knipex when I chanced upon a lightly used Felco C7 for £20. Ok that is cheap enough to try and see how it performs!

I also picked up a rather blunt Mikado...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

Ok quick update. Had reply from a UK dealership. ...

Ok quick update. Had reply from a UK dealership.

”Thanks for your email. We do not have a manual for the C3 that contains the information you need unfortunately.I think going direct to Felco will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

You know, it would be interesting to take say 10...

You know, it would be interesting to take say 10 new and 10 old spoke nipples and tension them on a jig with new spokes until they let go and take an aggregate reading. I do wonder how much there is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

I take the opportunity to replace with sapim...

I take the opportunity to replace with sapim polyax and washer if I have enough length on the spoke, not over expensive and line up nicely. I understand why people re-use if moneys tight (I would if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-24, 03:12 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 446,609
Posted By awac

This reminds me of the scene in Waynes World with...

This reminds me of the scene in Waynes World with Alice Cooper’s history lesson….lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5FT3IGXtAk
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

Well, Knipex are edging closer to the finish...

Well, Knipex are edging closer to the finish line, but still time for Felco to nose ahead….

I have emailed a dealer in London, Felco.com, Felcouk.com, also the importer for the Uk for an answer....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

Hi Dan.They are both great machines, but neither...

Hi Dan.They are both great machines, but neither come up for second hand sale here. I have heard great things about both.The import tax from the US puts 20% on top of the shipping, and buying second...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

Thank you. I expect a v notch is left. Not a deal...

Thank you. I expect a v notch is left. Not a deal breaker, was just trying to find a clean square cut with the cable cutters, but maybe this is the way to go?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

Ha! A man with a problem! Not alone! Sharpening...

Ha! A man with a problem! Not alone! Sharpening gets you like that…..can’t say anything, Sorby Pro-edge and finish with a translucent Arkansas stone, or my traveling friend a Luther best maide 51and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-24, 03:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

Looks like the Felco, doesn’t it? Must drive them...

Looks like the Felco, doesn’t it? Must drive them mad to see so many copies! Thank you for the recommendation.

I should change my name for when the UK economy crashes (er, did I say when?), maybe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-24, 03:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

Thank you. For Cutting out, it is the tool, I...

Thank you. For Cutting out, it is the tool, I want to trim the ends.I have a choice of disc cutters at work but I wanted something quiet and focused I could use in my spare room. I am not doing this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

Lol. I have a spare room as a wheel build, I...

Lol. I have a spare room as a wheel build, I would start a fire!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

The odd pair so up to 72 at a time. I seem to...

The odd pair so up to 72 at a time. I seem to find nos long spokes on ebay for very little money (last box of Bradkiss stainless db cost me £10), so have got a Hozan coming (from the US via Amazon,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

Hi Relja, Always liked Bahco stuff, they have...

Hi Relja,
Always liked Bahco stuff, they have some good stuff, (and some bad stuff, you got to be objective with it, especially wood working tools).

These will leave a chisel point, yes can run a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,270
Posted By awac

Felco or Knipex spoke cutter

I feel like the sorting hat in Harry Potter, hmm.

I want to snip stainless spokes (2.00-2.6mm, up to 3mm would be nice to have, but not essential) to size, which to choose? Felco C3 or Knipex...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-24, 03:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,031
Posted By awac

Hi. How did it improve it, and what was the extra...

Hi. How did it improve it, and what was the extra cost from Park?

Edit.
Sorry, for whatever reason the link didn’t appear when I wrote the above, but the video has just appeared! Will watch it!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,031
Posted By awac

I loosened all the spokes off and found it gave...

I loosened all the spokes off and found it gave wonderful feedback. I then went around with the park tool tm-1 and was only 1-2 marks off on average, very impressed. I need to get the digital tension...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,031
Posted By awac

Hi Andy, Well yes and no. The radial readout...

Hi Andy, Well yes and no. The radial readout gives you quite a close readout for an average tension (I need to build a wheel from scratch on next day off to see more), it takes seconds to do a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-12-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,031
Posted By awac

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Look at the scale

ok, had a quick go before work...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,031
Posted By awac

I must admit, I have thought about making version...

I must admit, I have thought about making version 2 with a storage tray along the back for some of my most used wheel tools like the nipple driver etc. Too much and it would be heavy to lift.

Any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-11-24, 03:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,031
Posted By awac

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Work in progress
Picture during truing. It gives...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,031
Posted By awac

Well, got to play this afternoon with a rim that...

Well, got to play this afternoon with a rim that is an absolute pain to get right. It’s a circa 1976 nos ambrosio Montreal. See quote from velo-pages below.

“Very bad! They became rare because...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,031
Posted By awac

Been busy today, but have managed to get the...

Been busy today, but have managed to get the Islandix up and running. Quite easy for a dinosaur to do.

First the Mitutoyo indicators. I guessed a 50mm extension would be required for the radial...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-24, 04:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,289
Posted By awac

As above advice, the only thing I could think to...

As above advice, the only thing I could think to add is replace the spacer with a nut(s) of the same spacing so that you can tighten them against each other, or a drop of Loctite 243 on the outer nut...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-07-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,678
Posted By awac

Jeez, that brought memory's back. 20+ years ago I...

Jeez, that brought memory's back. 20+ years ago I had to identify my stepdad by a tattoo he had in the Navy after he had been trapped in a river weir for 3 months, not a pleasant task, and he was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-24, 05:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,031
Posted By awac

£308. The extra £80.02p was my charming...

£308. The extra £80.02p was my charming government. Is Canada to US the same import tax and vat?

You then need a pc to run it, I have an old laptop that would work, but it is bulky so bought a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,031
Posted By awac

Now Mark, I know you like a well made piece of...

Now Mark, I know you like a well made piece of kit, so will let you know my thoughts. I have Tuesday or Wednesday pencilled in, anyone knocking at the door will be ignored, phone switched off,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,031
Posted By awac

Now this is something I have been promising...

Now this is something I have been promising myself for a while, and pulled the trigger on it just before Christmas.
An Islandix truing system, from the website, “Islandix Wheel Analytics reads data...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,088
Posted By awac

It never done Beryl Burton any harm either! ...

It never done Beryl Burton any harm either!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beryl_Burton
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