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balancing on your bike, you clever people!

There was something on the television about this a while back. I don't remember the exact details but it was something along the lines that on a bike the human body is constantly trying to fall eithe…

Replied Feb 28

What's this for?

Thank you very much. I guessed it must be something like that but adjusting it seems to make no noticeable difference. TyT

Replied Feb 26

What's this for?
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This is a picture of my right brake pull. You can see a small spring loaded screw in the mounting. I am at a loss as to what this little screw is supposed to do. Does anyone know please?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Cox Mar 5.

Pavement cyclists in demise?

Dear Robert, ".... police cyclists riding on the pavement...." Do the West Mids Police have a history of prosecuting pavement cyclists. If they do then unless these two have a very good reason for…

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What type of cyclist do you consider yourself to be?
Commuter, Rider For Fitness
What bikes do you own?
Dawes Oxygen (old & worn out)
A few words about yourself...
I have returned to cycling after giving up for nearly 20 years following an accident in which I was NOT badly hurt but which frightened me and in particular my new wife. She asked me to give up and I did. About five years ago I found a bike in a skip which I had rebuilt and started to use. My wife did not object too much so I have picked up my interest again. Until the Cycle Friday Project in London I was just doing weekend leisure rides. I now commute into Central London twice a week.

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Cycle Divas commented on Titan yer tummy's blog post 'It aint safe out there'
It's always worth being reminded of the dangers on the road but the thing is, I get rather p***d off with the media jumping on these sorts of bad news stories. When was the last time you read anything good about cycling?? Little wonder that people…
yesterday
3 ½ cycle commutes this week, this is probably my limit, I feel pretty smug. I saw a lovely new bike and am really tempted - £449 in a sale!
on Saturday
Eric Cox replied to Titan yer tummy's discussion 'What's this for?'
I use this adjustment a lot when teaching children as they often have tiny hands and huge heavy mountain bikes with front and rear suspension. I wish these type of bikes were not the fashion as they stuggle to get up hills with all the weight! Perha…
March 5
Peter Bruce replied to Titan yer tummy's discussion 'What's this for?'
i had this issue with my old cheap mountainbike... adjusting it didnt do anything... but its meant to. Some bikes I guess arent built to the standards they should be... but thats not really an issue as I have long enough fingers to manage. :P
March 3
Titan yer tummy replied to Martyn's discussion 'balancing on your bike, you clever people!'
There was something on the television about this a while back. I don't remember the exact details but it was something along the lines that on a bike the human body is constantly trying to fall either to the left or to the right. Through our sense o…
February 28
Titan yer tummy replied to Titan yer tummy's discussion 'What's this for?'
Thank you very much. I guessed it must be something like that but adjusting it seems to make no noticeable difference. TyT
February 26
Rigid Retro replied to Titan yer tummy's discussion 'What's this for?'
Hi, It adjusts the amount of reach to the brake lever. If one was to screw it in, then the brake lever would be closer to the handlebar grip. HTH, ATB, Pau
February 26
Titan yer tummy added a discussion
What's this for?
This is a picture of my right brake pull. You can see a small spring loaded screw in the mounting. I am at a loss as to what this little screw is supposed to do. Does anyone know please?
February 26
Two cycle commutes in a 4 day week. Have visited my bike shop. Bad news - they say my bike is worn beyond repair and needs replacement!!
February 26
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February 26
Titan yer tummy commented on Titan yer tummy's blog post 'It aint safe out there'
Here is a sad update on this very depressing story: A London university professor was killed after being knocked off his bicycle and dragged under the wheels of a lorry. David Vilaseca-Perez, 46, professor of Hispanic studies and critical theory a…
February 20
This week I managed 2 ½ cycle commutes due to work/social schedule. So still on track for 2-3 rides p.w. for the year. Got soaked on Thurs.
February 20
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February 13
Titan yer tummy added a blog post
I am a South London Cycle Commuter and have just happened on this story whilst browsing. This is just about 1/2 a mile off my commute route. http://www.southwarknews.co.uk/00,news,17354,185,00.htm A terrible reminder of the worst case scenario for u…
February 13
I'm (just) on target for my annual target of 2-3 bike commutes per wk (12 rides). Total-c.300 mls. Work schedule will spoil stats next week.
February 13
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February 12

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It aint safe out there

I am a South London Cycle Commuter and have just happened on this story whilst browsing. This is just about 1/2 a mile off my commute route.



A cyclist was knocked down and killed after colliding with a skip lorry at a busy junction near Tower Bridge on Tuesday.



The death brings the total number of dead on Southwark's roads to three in three weeks.



The cyclist killed on Tuesday was hit and caught up in


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Posted on February 13, 2010 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

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Cycle Divas commented on Titan yer tummy's blog post 'It aint safe out there'
It's always worth being reminded of the dangers on the road but the thing is, I get rather p***d off with the media jumping on these sorts of bad news stories. When was the last time you read anything good about cycling?? Little wonder that people…
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