http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ A forum for Sussex based cyclists, what ever kind of bike you ride en-US Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:06:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/search.php http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/helmets#post-752 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:54:10 +0000 mcgrathw 752@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>I&#39;m a Brighton based cyclist conducting research into helmet use.</p> <p>Does anyone disagree with wearing helmets?<br /> Does wearing a helmet change your behaviour on the bike?</p> <p>Would be interested in any views and opinions on the subject! Thanks! </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/swarovski-uk-online#post-750 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:07:51 +0000 shang 750@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>The Beautiful Swarovski Perfume Aura Spring 2011 saw the production of the <a href="//www.swarovskiukonline.com/&quot;">Swarovski</a> perfume Aura that had been long anticipated by many perfume fans throughout the world. Its theme is that it is the presentation of crystal transmuting into a luminous and energetic perfume. It is a floral perfume with strong notes of fruit that is said to generate vibrancy for anyone who wears this scent, and it is also a fragrance that delivers a glow as a result of energy of light.<br /> The composition of Aura perfume was developed by the perfumer Olivier Crep of Firmenich. He cleverly utilised lychee fruit notes and fused these with note of roses. The centre note belongs to tuberose which exudes femininity and allure. The bottom note consists of amber and musk, laced with benzoin. 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This type of setting uses a stone setting whereby multiple Swarovski Crystal Stones are set close together and very close to the surface of a piece of Tresor Paris Jewellery, making it look like the jewelry has been special paved in gemstones.<br /> Tresor Paris also use Micro Setting on their Jewellery Collections.<br /> Micropave also known as Microsetting which is the process of covering the surface of a piece of jewelry with diamonds or gemstones using a highly precise setting technique using very small Swarovski crystals and a microscope.<br /> TRESOR PARIS ON TELEVISION<br /> Frequently seen on our most popular Television screens Tresor Paris, is a must have. As soon as it was seen on X-Factor, The Only Way is Essex, Made in Chelsea and other prime time TV shows, we knew that this brand had taken over the world! </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/regular-ride#post-707 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:27:44 +0000 dusty 707@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi, </p> <p>I&#39;m fairly new to road cycling &amp; not quite up to the standards of the likes of the mitre / nomads etc weekly rides. </p> <p>I&#39;d like to find a group to ride with that&#39;d be doing a 25-35mile ride each weekend at reasonable pace (avg say 14-15 mph) starting from Hove/brighton area.</p> <p>Is there an existing group somewhere or is anyone out there interested in joining me, I go most saturdays anyway...</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/sunday-morning-ride-from-brighton-to-brighton#post-247 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:28:03 +0000 leifal 247@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Thought we should move this from the thread about club rides. </p> <p>I&#39;m still keen to get out on Sunday morning, but I don&#39;t know good routes. </p> <p>Who can lead our motley crew? </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/mini-video-cameras#post-612 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:07:26 +0000 Burningflan 612@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>So, doe anyone here wear a helmet/handlebar cam for the commute? The BBC recently covered this - <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12334486" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12334486</a> where a van driver was prosecuted for bad driving by a cyclist wearing a helmet-cam.<br /> I&#39;m thinking about grabbing one off eBay, although, I have been considering doing it for a while and more just for funsies than &#39;capturing evil motorists&#39;! </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/beach-to-beach-charity-bike-ride-for-asthma-uk#post-700 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:55:24 +0000 dropkick 700@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Asthma UK have organised a Beach to Beach charity bike ride starting in the centre of Bournemouth and ending on Brighton beach front. It&#39;s a 2 day cycling event taking place from Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th May 2012 with participants traveling over 140 miles through the beautiful New Forest and South Downs before the final roll down to the finish line in Brighton. </p> <p>There is also a video from last year&#39;s event at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7cVEmEst4g" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7cVEmEst4g</a> and those interested can sign up by visiting <a href="http://www.asthma.org.uk/beachtobeach" rel="nofollow">http://www.asthma.org.uk/beachtobeach</a> </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/for-sale-genesis-day03#post-701 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:49:58 +0000 simonofthepiemans 701@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>For sale - Genesis Day.03 60cm triple butted ALX9 frame with Columbus Tusk carbon fork. The frame is really nice, light and stiff and it&#39;s all in very good condition. Only selling as the frame is too big for me and would suit someone of a taller stature (I&#39;m 6&#39;).<br /> £350 ONO</p> <p>Lots of lovely photos here...</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simonofthepiemans/6147971671/in/set-72157627672056424/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/simonofthepiemans/6147971671/in/set-72157627672056424/</a></p> <p>Rest of spec as follows: </p> <p>Wheels Bontrager SSR<br /> Shifters Shimano Sora STI, 9 speed<br /> Rear Derailleur Shimano Tiagra GS<br /> Front Derailleur Shimano 10 Speed<br /> Crank FSA Vero 50/34<br /> Cassette SRAM PG950 11-26, 9 speed<br /> Saddle Bontrager Race Basic<br /> Seat Post Bontrager Race Lite Basic<br /> Handlebars Bontrager SSR VR Bend OS, 31.8mm<br /> Stem Bontrager Race Lite OS, 7 degree, 31.8mm, 100mm<br /> Brakeset Alloy dual pivot </p> <p>The Surly badge on the headset is only a sticker as is the one on the seat stays and will peel off if you wanted to. </p> <p>Cheers</p> <p><a href="mailto:simonofthepiemans@hotmail.com">simonofthepiemans@hotmail.com</a> </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/martlets-2011-london-to-brighton-route#post-694 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:31:52 +0000 nickp99 694@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi All</p> <p>This is my first year of the Martlets London to Brighton and was looking to see if the route is published anywhere.</p> <p>Cheers, Nick. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/have-you-seen-this-bike#post-695 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:01:39 +0000 Tedward 695@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p> It was stolen from Stroudley road last friday. I loved my bike and cannot afford to replace it. im sorry if this post is annoying or doesnt belong here, but if you have seen it, Please get in touch.</p> <p>Thanks! </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/are-there-any-fixie-gear-riders-in-in-brighton#post-19 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:50:11 +0000 jimboy 19@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Just moved down from London, though I don&#39;t ride fixed was thinking there would be more fixie riders down here seeing as you can&#39;t move for them up in London. So why don&#39;t people ride fixed don here? </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/for-sale-hed-stinger-6-flamme-rouge-wheelset-2010#post-690 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:13:52 +0000 maskedmarvel 690@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi everyone, I have two HED Stinger 6 Flamme Rouge wheelsets for sale, one Campag and one Shimano. Both have been used no more than 6 times, in Portugal (in the dry!)I&#39;m looking for 1050quid or very close for each wheelset. I&#39;m in Patcham and could meet anywhere in Brighton area, please contact me (Luke) on 07917260694 </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/martlets-friday-night-ride-to-the-coast-anyone-else-signed-up#post-679 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:35:40 +0000 Cycling Caz 679@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hello fellow cyclers !! </p> <p>I did the Friday Night Night to the Coast last year, which is organised by The Martlets Hospice in Brighton and can&#39;t wait for the 2nd September to come around again!</p> <p>This year&#39;s bike ride starts at midnight (from London Victoria), and you will arrive in Brighton in time for breakfast on the seafront - I can tell you it was the best and most deserved breakfast I had ever had!!! The scenery along the way was beautiful, and I will never forget that moment when dawn broke and the sun started to rise over the hills..what an adrenaline rush! </p> <p>Entry is £15 by the way (they do ask you to raise money for the hospice) and includes a t-shirt, medal as well as coffee and cake halfway. And do wear a helmet! </p> <p>You can enter online at <a href="http://www.themartlets.org.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.themartlets.org.uk</a> . </p> <p>Let me know if anyone else is doing this!! :-) </p> <p>See you en route x </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/for-sale-shimano-etape-pro-emc2-300-ono#post-688 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:03:37 +0000 ParkCres 688@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>SHIMANO etape Pro EMC2</p> <p>Description<br /> Alloy frame w/ Carbon fork &amp; seat stays. All 105 except for brakes which are<br /> EMC2, a strong New Zealand made racing bike company.</p> <p>Positives<br /> Complete 105 drivetrain and shifters<br /> Shallow drops - good for sprinting and less of a stretch to get down on them<br /> + Wheels are bombproof - excellent for training<br /> + Compact gearing - great for climbing and learning to spin</p> <p>Additional notes<br /> Shimano 105 is light, and the new 10 speed has stepped it up a level of competitiveness, completely reliable and looks great. A great bike for starting out on, great for up to cycle club racing or triathlon. Its very light and just rolls really smoothly and seemingly effortlessly! I rode it up several famous Tour de France and Tour de Italy climbs, blitzed past most riders, and prefered it to my top level professional full carbon, sram red component equiped racer (which I have left in NZ).</p> <p>Only selling due to the fact I am heading back home to New Zealand.</p> <p>Recommendation<br /> All in all a solid, reliable ride ideal for anyone looking to get into training and/or club racing.</p> <p><a href="http://emcbikes.com/bikes/etape-2011/etr11-r2-2.html" rel="nofollow">http://emcbikes.com/bikes/etape-2011/etr11-r2-2.html</a></p> <p>call 07801 274695 </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/sun-17th-july-wilmington-to-friston-forest-ride#post-680 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 08:23:03 +0000 Burningflan 680@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi everyone, I&#39;m planning on going for a ride from Wilmington, over to Friston forest, having a play on the forest trails and then back to Wilmington. If you&#39;re interested in coming along, let me know on here and I&#39;ll add some more details a little later. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/has-your-bike-been-stolen-in-brighton#post-293 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:02:02 +0000 kelvin 293@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Add your details in here, especially if you&#39;ve got photos and we&#39;ll all keep our eyes open and make sure nobody buys anything dodgy </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/critical-power-assessment-study#post-678 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:58:55 +0000 Chipko Andolan 678@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>I&#39;ve been contacted by a researcher from the University of Greenwich who is looking for volunteers to take part in a study on VO2 Max in cycling.</p> <p>More details and contact info below.</p> <p>The commitment: it will run for each participant over the duration of max 2 weeks to avoid training effects. The number of test days equals 7. A minimum of 24 hours are required in between each test day. An additional day is required for familiarization (please see under ‘Extra’)</p> <p>The duration of each test:<br /> Test I = up to 1 hour (including setting up of gas analyser, test rack, etc)<br /> Test II = 3 ‘mini’ tests spread over three individual days performed indoor<br /> Test III = 3 ‘mini’ tests spread over three individual days performed outdoor</p> <p>When: I will make every attempt to fit the testing around the availability of each participant. This includes weekends and evenings. It is possible to test more than one participant at a time for test II and test III.</p> <p>Location: Test I and test II can be performed at any indoor location. I can come to your home to perform these tests but participants are also welcome to perform these tests at my place in Brighton. Test III will be performed at the Preston Park Velodrome in Brighton.</p> <p>Familiarisation: All participants will be asked to ride as fast as possible for the durations of 3min, 7min and 12min to familiarise themselves with the actual tests using the Velodrome or using the road. Participants who have never used the Velodrome will be asked to run a test trial to familiarise themselves with this particular track. The Preston Park Velodrome is very wide with non-acute curve angles and consequently easy to ride. Running a test trial/familiarization trial will support valid and reliable results.</p> <p>Weather: Any outdoor tests will be cancelled in case of bad weather conditions.</p> <p>Protocol: Participants are required to complete one VO2peak test, three time to exhaustion tests using a Turbo Trainer (with 30 minutes rest in between) and further three time to exhaustion tests using the Preston Park Velodrome (also with 30 minutes in between single tests)</p> <p>What is in it for the participants: VO2max evaluation and Critical Power value with feedback of training status. The value of these tests under non-research condition is around £300.</p> <p>PM me for contact details. Can we PM on this forum?.. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/cake-stops#post-663 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:12:40 +0000 Andy182 663@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>There&#39;s a cafe in North Chailey called The May Cottage. I often plan my riding routes to include a stop there.</p> <p>Lets start a thread where we can all list our favourite Cake Stops in Sussex.</p> <p>I keep getting drawn back to the same place but there must be other little gems that I&#39;m missing out on.</p> <p>Likewise, if you know of any nice (cycling friendly) little pubs that are tucked away in the middle of nowhere, please share. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/road-cycling-route-finders#post-675 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:39:34 +0000 piltrafilla 675@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>does anybody know of a good route finder for road bikes, that will keep you off the main roads? possibly a website or even an app? </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/london-to-brighton-september-11th-2011#post-673 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:29:54 +0000 oliverstarfish1 673@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi guys, this isn’t an advert! I just thought I would let everyone know that the charity I work for (Starfish Greathearts Foundation) still has some places left for the London to Brighton Bike Ride on September 11th 2011, so if anyone is interested either visit the website – <a href="http://www.starfishcharity.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.starfishcharity.org</a> - where you can learn more about the charity and sign up to the event or give my colleague Hester a ring on 020 7597 3797.</p> <p>A short blurb about the charity;<br /> Starfish Greathearts Foundation is an International Development charity that supports children that have been orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS in southern Africa, for more information about the charity please go to <a href="http://www.starfishcharity.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.starfishcharity.org</a> </p> <p>Thanks a lot, I look forward to hearing from you all!</p> <p>Oliver </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/preston-park-velodrome-website#post-651 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:44:59 +0000 Luke72 651@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi </p> <p>I was looking for a calendar of races at the Preston Park velodrome? Anyone got a link? </p> <p>(I&#39;ll be going as a spectator not competitor!)</p> <p>Cheers </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/toddlebikes-at-the-isle-of-wight-cycling-festival-for-toddlers-aged-1-3#post-664 Thu, 12 May 2011 10:14:35 +0000 Jo Hockley 664@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Toddlebike is working with the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival (from 17 September) to bring cycling to Toddlers aged 1-3. </p> <p>Toddlebike is a pre-balance bike with a little extra stability provided by 4 in-line wheels and develops key cycling skills such as balance, self propulsion, turning with handlebars and because it&#39;s plastic it&#39;s lightweight, waterproof and suitable for almost any terrain inside or out.</p> <p>Toddlebike is 3 year guaranteed, TUV certified and only £19.95 on <a href="http://www.toddlebike.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.toddlebike.co.uk</a>.</p> <p>Look out for us at the Launch if you make it over. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/roller-racing-event-in-brighton-weds-27th-april#post-661 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:12:04 +0000 solentbikehub 661@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>Just a quick plug for an event Solent Bike Hub is running in Brighton tomorrow night (sorry for the short notice, only just found this forum!)</p> <p><strong>Roller-racing at Latin Lounge, 14 West Street, Brighton. 7:30pm onwards.</strong></p> <p>The usual dose of high octane racing, live DJ, good drinks, and a raffle. Entry is free, and it&#39;s £2 to race.</p> <p>What&#39;s more, the male and female winners will be offered the chance to represent the city in the national Rollapaluza competitions!</p> <p>FB: <em><a href="http://on.fb.me/gZm6uD" rel="nofollow">http://on.fb.me/gZm6uD</a></em><br /> Info: <em><a href="http://on.fb.me/SBHPage" rel="nofollow">http://on.fb.me/SBHPage</a></em></p> <p>Look forward to seeing you there. </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/hello-anybody-here#post-657 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:04:48 +0000 piltrafilla 657@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>hello. new user here. have been commuting by mountain bike in brighton for 6 odd years, but just bought my first road bike, a cannondale caad 8 on the &quot;ride to work&quot; and having the &quot;for once i was blind..&quot; moment. my girlfriend already calls it my mistress. did a 30 mile trip round the downs on saturday ending up the beacon and am now officially a convert.</p> <p>but anyway, does anybody know the legal standing if i&#39;m in a collision with a car and the car is damaged and i am legally at fault? how does the car get repaired when i obviously have no insurance? i was driven into on the seven dials roundabout 2 weeks ago and even though i indicated right and went round in the correct lane, a lady pull out anyway and knocked me into the roundabout, but it was at night and i had no front light, so think i was legally at fault (car bike and rider all now healed, but just got me thinking of legal standings). </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/howdy-im-new-here#post-364 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:15:23 +0000 Burningflan 364@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi everyone, I&#39;m the new guy!</p> <p>I started out mountain biking about 15 years ago now but haven&#39;t really done much riding for the last 3 or 4 years and am getting back into it.<br /> My current &#39;main&#39; bike is a &#39;06 Kona Kikapu whick is pretty much stock apart from the brakes. I&#39;m also currently building a commuter from my old (around &#39;95) Specialized Rockhopper frame and am off to pick up a parts-donor bike at the weekend.<br /> I enjoy a mix of XC, singletrack, DH and, well, just messing about on bikes in general really!</p> <p>Anyway, I think that will do for an intro before I start boring you all to tears! </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/ride-the-brighton-marathon-course-on-10-april-2011#post-639 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:39:38 +0000 leifal 639@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Hi everyone, </p> <p>Last year a few of us rode the Brighton Marathon course early in the morning, before the race began. </p> <p>It&#39;s a nice little ride - very pleasant cycling through Brighton with the roads closed! </p> <p>This years marathon is fast approaching. It starts 9:00 AM 10 April - that&#39;s a Sunday. </p> <p>It involves an early morning, because we need to get well clear before any runners make a start.</p> <p>Who fancies it? </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/tour-of-pakistan#post-652 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:45:46 +0000 Luke72 652@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>This sounds a like it should be part of the UCI calendar if you ask me:</p> <p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704355304576215494135981356.html" rel="nofollow">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704355304576215494135981356.html</a> </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/brighton-big-dog-mountain-bike-race-anyone-fancy-racing-as-a-team#post-640 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:41:54 +0000 leifal 640@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>The Brighton Big Dog sounds like great fun. Anyone fancy tackling it as a team? </p> <p><a href="http://www.brightonbigdog.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.brightonbigdog.com/</a> </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/calling-occupants#post-610 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:59:46 +0000 simonofthepiemans 610@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Are we all hibernating or is the Brighton Bike Forum falling into atrophy? </p> http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/topic/a-forum-for-em#post-634 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:10:55 +0000 simonofthepiemans 634@http://www.brightonbikeforum.co.uk/ <p>Just thought I&#39;d say that. </p>