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U NEED CYCLES

3rd

of August 2010

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Tips for Buying a Second Hand Bike

Ride the bike

Test riding in a variety of gears. Also try riding the

bike uphill in a big gear with lots of pressure. Listen

for signs of creaking and clicking – which could be

any number of things. Offer to leave a deposit,

equal to half the price of the bike.

Ride with hands off handlebars

Ride without hands off handlebars, if you cannot

maintain the bike in a straight line, this is a signal

that something is wrong with the frame and not

worth buying.

Check wheel alignment

With the bike held vertical. Look along the wheels

from front to back. If they are out of alignment this

is a bad sign.

Check wheels against fork

Spin the front wheel and see whether there is any

irregularity in the direction of the spinning wheel.

Check bearing of Wheels

A wheel should freely spin, and come to a natural

rest. Sudden stopping is a sign that the wheel’s

bearings have gone.

Examine brake rims for sign of damage

This can occur if the brake blocks have been

misaligned.

Check headset

Hold the front brake locked on, then move the

bike to and fro. If there is rocking and a clicking

sign, the headset needs tightening. If it still makes

the noise after tightening, it indicates a serious

problem.

Check frame for signs of damage and cracks

In particular look for damage underneath the

junction of the head and down tube. Look for sign

of crash damage, which could have weakened the

frame.

Check bottom bracket

Check bottom bracket for play by pulling and

pushing the end of the crank. There should be no

movement at all.

Ask history of the bike

Ask the seller where they bought bike, how they

used it and why they are selling.

Take a friend for second opinion

If possible, take along a friend for a second

opinion, especially if you don’t know much about

bikes.

Don’t be pressured into buying

If you’re not certain, don’t buy the bike.

Contact us

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WHAT BIKE TO BUY?

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£12.50

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£7.00

£4.99 Peace Bike Reflector

≡ Fun novelty bike reflector

≡ Can be easily attached to the back

or the front of any bike

≡ Blue

Order no: 003652

Lucky Bike Reflector

≡ Lucky four-leafed clover reflector



≡ Green

Order no: 003653

Star Bike Reflector

≡ Bright star reflector



≡ Orange

Order no: 003654

Simple Bike Reflector

≡ Ultra bright reflector

≡ Easy to fit strap which attaches to

either handles or the frame of

most bikes

Order no: 006544

Racing Specialised Helmet

≡ Special streamlined design to

reduce drag

≡ High density protective foam

filling

Order no: 003664

USA Bike Bell

≡ Simple pull back handle

≡ Attaches to all sizes of bike

handle

≡ Imported from the USA

Order no: 003568

Great Beginners Accessory Set

≡ The perfect set for any

beginner cyclist comes with: a

Bell racing helmet, a bike

chain, topeak pen knife, a

micro wireless speedometer

and a topeak cycling bag.

Order no: 002123

Simple Bike Dynamo Light

≡ Comes with clip to attach light

to bike.

≡ Comes with instructions on

how to connect the dynamo

≡ 6 LED light bulb

Order no: 004543

iPhone & iPod Touch Bike Clamp

≡ Clamp uses a strong plastic clip

which holds on to the bike

frame.

≡ Has an exterior loud speaker to

allow taking hands free talking.

Order no: 002194

Shiny Scorpion Cycling Helmet

≡ Black stylish cycling helmet

≡ Extra padded interior for

comfort and support

≡ Great bargain!

Order no: 003663

Silicon IPod holster for bikes

≡ Quality silicon case holds

most iPod models except

iPod nano

≡ Multiple Velcro straps hold

case in place

Order no: 003457

Bike radio

≡ AM and FM

≡ Uses 4 AA batteries

≡ Can be listened to with the

inbuilt speaker or with

headphones

Order no: 003541

This months best accessories to help make cycling more fun, easier and safer.

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Vitus 979 57cm Vintage Road Bike

≡ Extra grip on the handles allow you to clutch on at high speed

≡ Height: 57 cm

≡ Length: 110 cm

≡ Extra strong aluminium frame

≡ Thin tyres with water grip great in wet and raining conditions

≡ Bottle holder

≡ Great for a tall woman or average male

Order no: 001524

Scattante Road Bike

≡ Frame size is 57cm

≡ Brand new aluminium frame (as in zero miles) with carbon fibre forks

and seat post.

≡ Korso wheels

≡ Aluminium bottle holder

≡ This would fit an average/on the taller side male, or a tall female.

Order no: 001241

£100

£60

£ 299

Modern Replica Penny Farthing “Bone breaker”

≡ A ride able modern replica of a penny farthing using the “bone breaker” design

≡ Extra strength large wheel to stop any warping

≡ A great buy for anyone in the entertainment industry

Order no: 001499

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HON Folding Bike

≡ This all rounder bike is one of the best solutions to get in and

around all major cities.

≡ Unisex

≡ Great for teens 14 and older

≡ Easy to fold away

≡ Aluminium frame means the bike only weighs 13 Kg

therefore it can be easily taken with you

≡ Comes with black carry case

≡ 5 different gears

Order no: 001996

Cove G-spot Bike 2005

≡ Electric blue cove frame

≡ Height: 59 cm

≡ Length: 120 cm

≡ Mountain bike

≡ Maxxis single track tyres great for cycling on mud

≡ High quality gears perfect for cycling on steep gradients

≡ Aluminium bottle holder Order no: 001875

Woodbumble Plus Mountain Bike

≡ Michelin extreme grip tires

≡ Matte black heavy duty frame

≡ A perfect sized bike for an average male or tall woman

≡ Height: 51 cm

≡ Length: 98cm

≡ Front shock absorbers make the ride significantly smoother

≡ Thomson seat post Order no: 001847

£150

Tommasini bike

≡ White and mint colour scheme

≡ Great for both tall men and female cyclists

≡ Adjustable seat height

≡ Aluminium wheels to keep the bike light

≡ Height: 61 cm

≡ Length: 110 cm

≡ Shimano tires

≡ Hybrid Order no: 001564

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Apollo hybrid

≡ Thin lightweight frame

≡ Large wheels

≡ Great for city biking

≡ Would be best for an average sized woman

≡ Height: 52 cm

≡ Length: 106 cm

≡ Large metal mud guard Order no: 001003

2009 Trek 7000 Hybrid Bike

≡ Glossy silver and black frame

≡ Bontrager slim tires good for cities or parks

≡ Adjustable seat height

≡ Great bike for an average sized women

≡ Height: 51 cm

≡ Length: 99 cm

≡ Weighs only 17 kg

Order no: 001973

£90

£120

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Biking to Work

M ore than six million employees

currently use cars or buses to travel

less than five miles to work.

Switching to cycling would lead to

considerable health and carbon-saving benefits.

Current Projects Getting Staff Back

to Biking

T he NHS South West Regional Health

project involves partnerships with three

hospitals in Bournemouth, Plymouth and

Yeovil, focusing on staff and visitors

travelling to, from, and between buildings. Some of

the measures introduced will include bike storage

facilities, bike loans, parking permit redemptions,

cycle route upgrades and bicycle user groups.

The NHS North East Regional Health project joins

four hospitals in four trusts covering some 40% of

the NHS staff in the North East region. Initiatives to

encourage staff and visitors to cycle will include

innovative provision of secure cycle parking, cycle

training and the introduction of the salary sacrifice

scheme to encourage staff and site users to cycle.

The NHS South East Regional Health project is

different to the North East and South West projects

in that this scheme targets health professionals and

the public. A Bike-to-Work programme has been

established that is broken down into three core

components: enablers, which includes training and

maintenance activities; Cycle Challenge, a two week

competition to encourage people to engage with

the programme; and interventions, which includes

targeted activities such as ride leader training and

led rides.

The U-Cycle Nottingham project builds on the

Cycling and Health Innovation Project work that is

already underway in Nottingham. The City Council

and Sustrans (the sustainable transport charity)

will work with the Greater Nottingham Transport

Partnership, University of Nottingham,

Nottingham Trent University and Nottingham

University Hospitals NHS Trust on a range of

workplace initiatives. These include small and

large scale infrastructure improvements on and

between campuses, a cycle loan scheme for staff

and students, as well as activities such as training

and maintenance sessions, buddy bike schemes,

bike breakfasts and led rides.

Leisure

P ositive leisure experiences can lead to

new hobbies and habits, cycling is no

exception! The journey to work may be

too much for some, but family holidays

or a day out may provide the right incentive and

environment to encourage people to cycle.

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The Finding New Solutions leisure projects explore

the proposition that people who have enjoyed a

leisure cycling experience are more likely to take up

cycling for everyday journeys.

Partners in the leisure programme include a county

council, a national park authority and a

collaboration between a government department,

charity and commercial holiday operator –bringing

a wide range of experience and approaches to the

overall programme.

Each of the project partners is either enhancing

existing, or providing new leisure cycling facilities to

enable non- and infrequent cyclists, or people that

currently only cycle for leisure, to enjoy cycling in

an attractive recreational setting.

Current Biking Leisure Projects

T he Peak District National Park Authority

plans to promote cycling as part of its drive

to encourage more sustainable travel by

visitors and residents within the park. This

will involve extending the network of off-road,

leisure cycling routes linking Buxton town and

station to Bakewell via the Monsal Trail, and to the

High Peak Trails. The Pedal Peak District project will

also improve existing cycle hire facilities and market

a package of leisure cycling activities and initiatives.

Devon County Council will focus on five Cycle Hub

Towns: Exeter, Exmouth, Newton Abbot, Tavistock

& Barnstaple with the aim of encouraging both

visitors and locals to try leisure cycling, and then

continue to cycle in more everyday situations.

There will be a focus on ensuring leisure cycling

opportunities are an easy and affordable option -

improving and promoting the facilities available.

The initiative will be launched with a series of

Cycling Fun Days – one per town during the Spring.

The Forestry Commission England, in partnership

with Hoseasons Holidays and the CTC Charitable

Trust, will employ seasonal officers to run cycling

activities including led rides, cycling competitions

and training at five flagship holiday sites and nearby

forest sites near Newton Abbot (SW), Ringwood

(South), Sherwood (Midlands), Kielder Water (NE),

York (North).

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MOUNTAIN BIKES

W hile mountain bikes are fine for general

riding in the city, bear in mind that the wide

knobbly tires are better suited for off-road riding

and you may not go as fast as you would on a

hybrid or road bike. Prices range from £160 to £600

for a general purpose bike, but be aware that

cheaper models can be very heavy, as with road

bikes, you can always spend more to get something

lighter and more advanced.

Buy a mountain bike if you:

≡ Want an all-round machine that can be used

on and off-road

≡ Want something a bit more robust for

everyday cycling

ROAD BIKES

T he large, fast-rolling wheels, narrow, slick tyres

and more aerodynamic body position make

road bikes a good choice for people who do lots of

road miles. For a quality road bike, prices start

around £600 and can increase to thousands of

pounds.

Buy a road bike if you:

≡ Are looking for a fast commute

≡ Want a light weight bike

≡ Want to start going on longer weekend rides,

tours

HYBRIDS

T hey cover a wide range of styles – from road

bike-style frames with gearing and braking

systems of mountain bikes to urban mountain bike

styles with thinner tyres. Hybrids will usually have

flat handlebars. Faster, fitness hybrids have no

suspension, but many do and can be ideal for

mixing commuting with light off-road cycling.

Buy a hybrid bike if you:

≡ Want an all rounder bike, that's suitable for

mixed riding – both urban and leisure cycling

≡ Want an easy to use commuter bike

FOLDING BIKES

F olding bikes are great commuting bikes and

are nearly thief-proof as you can bring them

inside! They are also very handy if you don't want

to cycle the whole distance from home to work as

they can be folded up and taken on public

transport. Folding bike prices vary from £400 to

£1,200.

OTHER BIKE TYPES AND STYLES

T here are other bike styles available; BMXs, full

suspension trail bikes and jump bikes to name

a few. Fixed gear bikes or 'fixies' are becoming

more popular for commuting. They have a single

fixed gear and are cheap and easy to maintain.

Not best as a first bike but they can be great fun,

if tricky on the hills.

What will you use your bike for? Racing? City? Hills?

Parks?

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CYCLE LANES

I f the cycle lanes appear safe then you should

use them however, you can ride on the road if

necessary. The Highway Code allows you as much

space as a car, so use it if you need to.

LOOK AHEAD

A lways look at what's coming up and a little bit

further down the road. Expect the

unexpected as other road users might not always

see you. Give parked cars extra berth in case

someone chooses to open a door in front of you.

Try to make eye contact with other road users, it's

a sure fire way to know that they've seen you.

BE AWARE OF WHAT'S BEHIND AND AROUND YOU

A lways be aware of traffic around you,

particularly when changing your road

position or near junctions. A quick, regular glance

over your shoulder helps you know if there's

someone behind you and if you need to take

caution. If you can't eyeball a driver coming out of

a junction, always be cautious and prepared.

LISTEN UP!

Y our hearing is as important as your sight on a

bike. You can often hear a car before you can

see it, as well as horns, sirens or people. So never

ride with headphones in, no matter how much

you like music.

JUNCTIONS AND ROUNDABOUTS

W hilst they can often seem daunting, there's

nothing to be scared of when using

junctions and roundabouts. Follow these simple

points:

1. Check your surroundings, and where other

cars are and where they are going.

2. Indicate, clearly show other road users

where you are going, just as you would in a

car.

3. Give yourself space on the road, use

whatever space you need to ensure you

aren't bullied out of the way by cars or

trucks. Try to get in front of or behind

vehicles rather than alongside them. Their

blind spots mean they might not be able to

see you riding alongside them which is

particularly dangerous when they turn left.

4.

5. Try to look other road users in the eye, if

they are looking back then you know that

they are aware of you.

6. Make your manoeuvre with confidence. Ride

on…

RIDING ON PAVEMENTS

Y ou should not cycle on pavements unless they

are signposted as cycle paths.

DON'T JUMP THE LIGHTS

T empting as it may be, never jump lights You

never know what's coming.

Go sky ride

For more info visit : http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/Cyclists/index.htm

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Next issue out

September 3rd

which

includes:

a new selection of

high quality second-

hand mountain bikes

up for sale, with

prices starting at

£60!!

Also, an exclusive

preview of new

cycling trails in nine

of Britain's National

Parks.

Plus, as always a

great selection of

cycling accessories!

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