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derailleur failure
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Bike felt great after last week's full strip down/service. Gears were snapping straight in satisfyingly. I took it out for my April training route - 62 miles through Worcs/Warks. I'd got up Walton…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian-C Apr 21.
Charity
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In a couple of months time, I am riding the British Heart Foundation's London to Brighton ride.I have read that this is a congested ride with a lot of participants riding "Bike Shaped Objects" for…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Elkington Apr 12.
Primary
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Had a great ride today - Clent and back. There must have been something in the air though, cos I had three separate incidents when taking the lane at certain places both in urban areas and in…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jon Ingram Mar 19.
Map Your Hazards
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As part of The Times #cyclesafe campaign, they have put a map on the public for us to mark hazards. Here's the mail I got from The Times this morning;Since launching The Times Cities fit for Cycling…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rich22222 Mar 29.
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Toby replied to Robert's discussion Is there a worldwide parking problem?
"nb - in this instance, Robert, comfort and convenience are interchangeable.
I have never driven so i do not miss what I have never had!"
Toby replied to Robert's discussion Is there a worldwide parking problem?
"I put the link to the Osmonds as a tongue in cheek response to the Motor Car Madness video, however, the ruination of our towns and cities by the motor car is a major bugbear of mine. I think that people are so indoctrinated, they do not notice the…"
Toby replied to Robert's discussion Is there a worldwide parking problem?
"The Osmonds made the same point, some would say more entertainingly!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXO7-aAzUO4
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Toby replied to Aiden McHaffie's discussion Man Vs Car (my accident)
"Been busy at work so i only just saw this late. Dunno if Radio WM is available on iPlayer... anyway, I pretty much hounded @WMPolice on Twitter with a link to Aiden's blog. As a road cycling commuter, i need to be satisfied that blame will be…"
Toby replied to Aiden McHaffie's discussion Man Vs Car (my accident)
"What choices do you have to appeal this? I a vehicle (bike, car, bus, whatever) fails to stop at a junction, how can any blame be placed on the person that they hit?"
Ian-C replied to Toby's discussion derailleur failure
"yes Toby he did my spokes when a few came loose very quick service from Ben. I am going to take my bike their for servicing and repairs, will have no problem with him looking after my Carve "
Toby replied to Toby's discussion derailleur failure
"Just a note to thank Ben at Venture Bikes for the loan of a derailleur while he orders my replacement. Really excellent service. I will be recommending Venture Bikes to anyone in need of bicycle repairs or a service."
Toby replied to doug salmon's discussion Motorists are poisoning us all
"hilarious!
"looking on the bright side we all have to die eventually""
Jon Ingram replied to Toby's discussion derailleur failure
"I love that site, Amoeba! Just spent ages looking at everything. Great stuff. I even had to download the cycle bell app! ;0)
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Amoeba replied to Toby's discussion derailleur failure
"It might be one of the springs. But I can't tell from the photo.
Some months ago, I rescued a young lady whose derailleur had failed. I cut the chain and positioned the chain on the middle sprocket so that she could get home. I presume it did…"
Robert replied to Toby's discussion derailleur failure
"I agree with what has been said above. If it's out of warranty your best bet might be to buy a new one off the net and attach it yourself, as labour is expensive. It's not difficult, though if changing to a…"
James Lee replied to Toby's discussion derailleur failure
"When the jockey cage spring fails, put the chain on big ring and largest sprocket. The chain should run pretty straight through a limp jocket cage."
Simon replied to Toby's discussion derailleur failure
"Looks like yer rear mech arm spring has either snapped or become displaced- hard to say further without being able to see it properly. If it's still under warrantee you are best to take it back and get them to sort it."
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- What sort of riding do you do?
- Commute, leisure
- Where do you live?
- Kings Heath
- Tell us about your bike(s)
- Marin Muirwoods, Focus Cayo 105
- About me
- I've been commuting around Birmingham for around 7 years and have decided to get a bit more serious about cycling of late.
This includes personal fitness, training for events - I may enter some sportives next year. I also want to get more into activism and promoting the bike as a genuine alternative for getting around Brum. Over the last few years, it has been a solitary pursuit for me but I hope this website can change this. I'm already planning to attend my first Critical Mass!
Toby's Blog
like riding a bike - (simile) Said of skill that, once learned, is never forgotten.
This week started with some difficulty. For many years, I have been a hockey player, representing a club in Solihull. A couple of seasons ago I suffered a knee injury and I’m not entirely sure I have recovered from it or if I will properly. I makes riding a bike in the next three days after a match uncomfortable. Now that I have made a more pronounced financial, personal and emotional investment in cycling, I have decided that this season will be my last as a hockey player. It means I can…
ContinuePosted on December 14, 2011 at 15:17
like riding a bike - (simile) Said of skill that, once learned, is never forgotten.
Way of the Enlightened Cyclist
There’s much talk on these pages at the moment of lobbying the government and Birmingham City Council for a better standard of cycling facilities. It has also been mentioned that a facet of this is encouraging cycling in non-cyclists, or at least generating a level of sympathy to our cause from them. I see this as the aspect I would…
ContinuePosted on November 24, 2011 at 16:00 — 3 Comments
like riding a bike - (simile) Said of skill that, once learned, is never forgotten.
Jeremy Clarkson is vocal in his loathing of two things that I hold very dear, cycling and the city of Birmingham.
This being the case, I…
ContinuePosted on November 18, 2011 at 20:22 — 5 Comments
like riding a bike - (simile) Said of skill that, once learned, is never forgotten.
(Pedal) Power To The People
My original intention was to blog every Friday. The Friday just gone, however, was the first Friday of the month which is when some particularly enthusiastic bikists turn out in the name of Birmingham Critical Mass to cycle around the City Centre. I had never attended one before and I wanted to make it the nub of this week’s piece.
All last week, my excitement built in anticipation. I had joined the various Facebook groups as well as…
ContinuePosted on November 8, 2011 at 12:30 — 2 Comments
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- At 16:17 on March 6, 2012,
Jess said… Hi Toby, just read your post about giving up Hockey. Have you tried Bike Polo yet? It's been described as Hockey on bikes and we've had some great ex-Hockey players come over to play! Maybe you'd like to give it a try one day?
Jess
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