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Thanks for that kaiser and richardf-thats very reassuring.I'll give the torch a try.cheers

chers Kaiser-must say,the whole subject seems quite complicated-used to be the brightest thing was from eveready ( about one millionth lumen!) and a funny 4.5 v battery with bendy brass bits that always gave trouble-and we all lived in matchboxes in the middle of the road......

Thanks for the comments-so -it looks like the cheapest route to inexpensive,very bright lights is to adapt one of the new type,high output led torches.As I mentioned (sound like a whittering old git here) I imagine these super-bright torches are going to dazzle as there will be no cut-off to the...

Thanks Richard.The MTE certainly has top marks in the reviews.I was a bit concerned about the dazzle factor as the reviews are mostly off road-do you think I'm worrying too much?

starting to get dark now at the end of a ride,i decided on some new front lights ( got an old lead acid set up)-after much thought i was thinking b&m ixon and a hemet light to see my hrm and computer.Mostly dark unlit country lanes,am aware of dazzle problem with some lights,hence the ixon,not...

cheers jimmy-I'll be staying with my daughter for a week or so quite soon and all the replies I've had have really whet my appetite for a cycle shop tour of manchester-you guys are really spoilt for choice -can't wait-'specially the more quirky ones!

Thanks once again purplefrog-I am impressed and genuinely grateful for the advice-and taking the time to impart it-I will definately be going for one of the certificated helmets,like the Specialized you provided a link to. I must say you have in depth knowledge,can I ask if this is simply an...

Andy-well its a few years old saracen enzyme,so prob just above bso i hope :) -getting a bit creaky now,this old girl got me back to cycling though,so much loved,also got an old road bike with some modern gear which i have dreams of altering(now i actually know what i need)-so best way to get in...

Cornholio..spicy hut....mmmmm- thanks for that bit of friendly advice-ain't this forum the best? Sorry Andy should have said woodhall spa-near horncastle-but often up louth/grimsby way visiting rellys (hope i haven't got a bso though 'fraid i dunno what that is :oops: ).Also cheers for the...

cheers Andy.Like the look of the giro-have to check the fitIntrigued by your cycle business! Are you old-bike friendly? and how near do you ever get to woodhall:

Thanks for that Purplefrog.The arguments for/against/compulsory/voluntary wearing of helmets are many,and often academically interesting.For me the helmet is a part of the ritual of getting my kit on,a sort of talisman I suppose,individual choice is surely the most important factor in such a...

Tried this post on bike radar-no result-maybe posted in wrong place-any road-can anyone advise me,off to manchester to see my daughter and reckoned there might be more choice of shops to check out helmet types and fits-any recommendations pleeeease?

Thanks. Thats two ticks for for speedplay-i'll be checking those then.Cheers

I'm looking to upgrade from spd to a proper road pedal-any thoughts please-won't be used for serious racing,plus do any style of pedal "suit" the pre-clipless bike-i have mostly modern kit on a '60's frame

cheers perry.I'll have a look

As above,just started using a basic hrm to help get some sort of fitness back after a long layoff,so far v. interesting,but I think I could do with a bit more structure and information,anyone got a "best book " suggestion?

Pretty sure I've seen some metric ones somewhere,but can't find 'em now! Will let you know if I get lucky

Yup.think you're right hamster-I was trying to get the look of the bike when new,when of course q/r's were available way back,and the bike was really only a sport/tourer anyway,should have thought it through,-so-i guess it isn't really an option to have an old style hub with a cassette.Thanks...

take your point about looking funny,i guess you mean the fact that modern hubs have thicker barrels?If i find an old hub can they be adapted from screw on freewheel to cassette somehow?More to it tham i thought!

Thanks.Sorry for dunce question-the hubs are shimano tiagra,do i need to use shimano solid axles or are these things pretty universal?