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Ordered a deraileur hanger Feb last year. Got the parcel March this year.

Friday 13th May is my B-day. Be kind please?

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...does mountainbikers entertain themselves? I am moving there one of these days and Google doesnt show many options that I can see.

Yes it is a different society and isn't that nice? I did not propose anything. I thought it makes sense

Dear Hubbers. This is NOT a "red traffic light" debate. I do realise you are all very passionate, but please keep to the topic. I was simply referring to the fact that the French authorities consider cyclists when they change the ways of the roads. They justified it in their demographic environment and it might just work. The French has that uncanny characteristic to do things differently, yet making it work.

@RnR it was really not intended as a Friday topic. Sorry, but please enjoy the popcorn. @alltheothers I like the various opinions and I'll be the last one to tell you should obey this or do that. But, out on the road today the laws and rules almost does not exist. I commute to work and back home every day and I think I see more than those of you who go out training. Everyone do what they like. Its a competition. I already stated that my perspective is one where I cycle not to get hurt and part of that was to employ cycling manners exactly the way the French suggest. Keeping to the rules does not keep the other road users from doing as they wish and since we have no steel shell, we as exposed cyclists are the ones pulling the short straw, weather we were legit or not. Check the forum, there are many examples. The laws and the rules are very nice if it is enforced throughout, but often the Metro or SAPS are in a hurry to get home. Then its not in their job description to adhere to the law (despite driving official vehicles). For those advocating the compliance to the law, let me ask you if your good behaviour has changed a single vehicle user's attitude? For adhering to all laws, I commend you. I just can't follow your example safely though. I observed too many times where drivers and passengers make it their business to abuse cyclists and cars alike in a stupid competition to own the space in the road in front of everyone else. I make these observations slowing down to stop or while being stationary at a red traffic light in the yellow lane. Fingers (the middle ones) and verbal abuse are more common than the exception. And to obey the law or not is not really a debate, nor was it the reason for me posting this article. So from my perspective, I have enough reason to cycle the way I do and it has kept me out of harm's way till now. Touch wood. My intention sharing the post with the Hub was to indicate the importance cyclists have in other societies. I added my own bit to indicate the sense it makes. Now, back to work

Found this article in the news this morning and I know there are many opinions regarding stop streets/traffic lights among cyclists. I for one cycle to stay alive. It does not necessary mean I keep to the present rules, because it often put me at risk. The French suggestion is something I've been doing a long time already, because it flows and generally doesn't do harm to any motorist. I am not competing for road space and I am making certain I make eye contact. It has kept me from harm so far and I hate hurting. What do you think? The article from bbcdotcom Cyclists in Paris are to be allowed to ride through red lights after tests showed the move would not lead to accidents. Traffic lights for bicycles will be placed under the traffic lights for cars on some junctions. The lights will indicate when bikes can either turn right or ride ahead - even when lights for cars are on red. Paris, blighted by smog this year, is keen for more people to take to their bikes throughout the city. The mayor's office says (in French) the scheme will be rolled out on some crossroads across the French capital from July to the end of September. The change would "help improve the flow of cycle traffic", the statement said. http://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/55D6/production/_84147912_84147911.jpg The Paris mayor's office published a guide to how the lights will be implemented Tests held in 2012 found that allowing the cyclists to move more freely cut down the chances of collisions with cars, including accidents involving the car's blind spot. Where there are no traffic lights for cyclists, they must respect the main lights. Despite the move, cyclists would not have priority on the roads and must cede to pedestrians and other road users where necessary.

I have the same setup and mine is not noisy , but I do not brake a lot. Windgat I know, but here some solid advise. Lightly sand the rotor brake surface to break up the shine. Sand it at right angles to the brakes direction. Lightly sand the pads and re-bed. Re-bed means you get a safe steep road, barrel down and apply the brakes hard. repeat 10 times and whatever misalignment was present when you started would be taken care off. Good luck

To all the 22 August contenders, are your accommodation sorted? I am still struggling and I am getting worried. Any suggestions?

I took my Edge 500 in for repairs and ended up getting an upgrade to a brand new unit. My old unit had a problem with the barometric sensor and the Heart rate strap was perfect. You may have it for mahala. I work in Woodmead. You just need to collect

Berto is a doper

The weather forecasters are of the lucky ones in this country who can make mistakes in their forecast AND get it wrong without any repercussions. For those of you who like to be prepared based on the forecaster's prediction, have a look at his prediction for Saturday and be prepared. Me thinks its gonna be cold on the skin

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CWC had some during December