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  1. Rich5ltr

    Are wireless cycle computers any good?

    Intersting isn't it. There a chap is saying he's got a draw full of duff Cateye computers and should bin the lot of 'em. Yet here they seem to be universally recognised as one of the best makes. As I don't intend to do much/if any nightime riding I will check out a Cateye or Garmin. :)
  2. Rich5ltr

    Are wireless cycle computers any good?

    Thanks, I'll look into getting one.
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    Are wireless cycle computers any good?

    As you may have seen on another thread I am re-commissioning my Cougar race bike from the mid 90s for road use. The old computer (speed & cadence) was on it's last legs and some of the functions had stopped so I stripped it all off. I like the look of the bike without all the wires so am...
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    My Cougar road bike circa 1997

    Oh dear... now I'm in a quandry. I hvae ordered and fitted a Selle Regal Titanium white saddle. It really looks good. I ordered some white tape to go with it but not put it on yet. :? What to do?
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    Anyone into retro car stereos?

    Here's a picture of my 1950s Radiomobile 4260 (Smiths) which I have had converted to receive FM and work with an iPod through 4 x 50w channel amp. I haven't fitted the valve unit because it takes a lot of space in the engine bay and would be purely cosmetic anyway.
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    My Cougar road bike circa 1997

    Thanks, I flooded the brake/shifter with WD40 and next morning it worked fine. :lol:
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    My Cougar road bike circa 1997

    Okay, you've nearly conviced me :wink: If/when I get a white titanium Selle San Marco Regal I'll swap the tape at the same time. I've also sourced some nice ali' bottles which I can printed with the Cougar logo which should look good. I'll report back when it's done!
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    My Cougar road bike circa 1997

    Why does no one like splash tape? Your not the first to have said it. Is it a bit of a faux pas among the retro-cycling fraternity? :?:
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    Has anyone got the COUGAR head tube logo on their PC?

    Thanks guys. A chap called Gil Montague helped out and supplied the necessary logos - perfect :D
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    My Cougar road bike circa 1997

    Thanks chaps, good tip about the powder, I have copious supplies of baby powder from my running days, used it inside my socks to avoid blisters, so I will use that. Only reason I mentioned 10 Bar is because that's what it states on the tyre. "Inflate to 8-10 Bar / 110-140 PSI" - Seemed high to...
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    Swapping cassette - Shimano 600EX Ultegra - advice please

    Thanks for all your help. p.s. I got the 600 name from the rear mech and on the brake/shifter it says Ultegra. I think the set is the 6400 set:?
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    Swapping cassette - Shimano 600EX Ultegra - advice please

    My 1997'ish bike is equipped with Shimano 600EX Ultegra with 52/42 chain-rings and an 8 x speed 12/21 cassette. Chap I bought the bike from used it for time trials but I want a wider range of ratios especially to help with hills. Are these Shimano cassettes still available or if not what should...
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    Has anyone got the COUGAR head tube logo on their PC?

    As it says chaps, I am looking for a image of the COUGAR logo as used on the head tube of their bikes. The round snarling cougar with the word COUGAR written underneath.
  14. Rich5ltr

    My first Restoration - Clockwork - Finished Pg4!!

    Great thanks, I've got a 1994 Orange P7 which I've not ridden for 10 years. Maybe you'll just inspire me to get it off the garage wall and recommission it! :)
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    My first Restoration - Clockwork - Finished Pg4!!

    Pual, looks good. What tyres have you fitted, they look pretty old school with the amber side walls? Rich...
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    My Cougar road bike circa 1997

    Point noted! :lol:
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    My Cougar road bike circa 1997

    Thanks Will, I will go down and have a fiddle tomorrow, I'd reached the end of my lollypop today! :lol: Anyone any tips on fitting tyres? :?:
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    My Cougar road bike circa 1997

    Thanks Matt, I'll get myself a track pump and play with the adjusters :) p.s. What do people think of swapping the saddle for something a little more retro looking? Perhaps a San Marco Regal titanium in white? p.p.s. I've established that the Shimano 600EX Ultegra groupset was made from...
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    My Cougar road bike circa 1997

    Here are some pictures of my Cougar road/race bike from around 1997 'ish. I bought it 2nd hand in 2000 to use for triathlons but in May that year I had serious surgery on both legs and never rode it, indeed never did any more triathlons. As a New Year’s resolution I decided to get back into...
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    Cougar by Terry Dolan

    Why do you say the deaded splash tape? I assume you don't like it but it's exactly what's on my late 90s Cougar so perhaps it's period? It certainly suits my bike's colours... :(
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