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Non-Thorn Related / Re: Clothing suitable for cycling with a high UPF factor
« Last post by in4 on March 25, 2026, 05:39:19 PM »
Ive got a couple of pairs of these arm sleeves ands have used them in hot, humid conditions. They seem to work well re upf protection plus they have a kind of wicking property too.

https://www.solbari.co.uk/products/arm-sleeves-sensitive-mens?variant=4530441289769

I think you can get similar ones intended for golfers.

Thanks Mickeg
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Non-Thorn Related / Re: Clothing suitable for cycling with a high UPF factor
« Last post by mickeg on March 25, 2026, 05:11:37 PM »
I know a guy that has had several skin cancer spots removed, he wears a lot of sunscreen with a high mineral content.  His skin is much whiter after he applies it.  For the last year or two he has also worn one of these to have less sun on his face and neck.
https://dabrim.com/products/cycling-classic

His jerseys are all short sleeve, he often wears some things that look like arm warmers but they are quite thin, I suspect have no significant insulation but has high UV shielding properties, they are white in color. 

I think you just need to look for clothing that has a high UV rating.  Most jerseys are a mesh that would allow a lot of sun to pass through.

I know a guy that in really hot dry (but only in dry) sunny conditions wears a white 100 percent cotton dress shirt, but a cotton shirt like that would not work well in humid conditions.  Attached photos.  The day I saw him and took those photos, I was really jealous that I did not have a shirt like that, it was a very hot dry sun.

If you have a thin spot on top (not much hair), remember to put some sun screen on top too, unless the air vents on your helmet are small and few.  I have big vents on my helmet, I often add sun screen on the thin spot.  A skull cap under the helmet would be better.
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Non-Thorn Related / Clothing suitable for cycling with a high UPF factor
« Last post by in4 on March 25, 2026, 04:37:09 PM »
Has anyone found high UPF clothing for cycling? As sun cream/lotion tends to get sweated off during the warmer weather I thought some lightweight clothing might be a good alternative.

So far I've found a few 'sun hoodies' ( from Uniqlo and North Face ) that might work. They're loose-fitting so not that aerodynamic. They also have attached hoods that I guess you would use underneath a helmet. There's a few other details that might be useful such as a high collar, a half or full zip, draw strings for the hood, zipped pockets and under-arm ventilation holes etc.

I've seen some golf, surfing and running wear that might do the job but I'd be interested to know if anyone has found garments, particularly tops that might work.
TIA
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Electric Conversions of "Manual" Bikes / Re: eBike Motor Reliability
« Last post by mickeg on March 22, 2026, 12:05:19 PM »
An article on e-bike motors, with emphasis on mountain bikes, written from a North America perspective:
https://nsmb.com/articles/emtbs-dirty-little-secret/
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Bikes For Sale / Thorn Raven Tour
« Last post by Gorbal on March 20, 2026, 07:27:43 PM »
For sale Thorn Raven Tour 537L medium. Very good condition and rarely used rohloff. Please see link on Facebook market place for photos. https://www.facebook.com/share/18QQr3VtTN/

£1000 ONO
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Non-Thorn Related / Brooks saddle top/rail replacement
« Last post by Danneaux on March 16, 2026, 07:27:42 PM »
Hey All!

Rhode Island (USA) custom framebuilder/Constructeur Brian Chapman is known for his process videos. He posted a new video to his Facebook and Instagram page today, detailing Brooks repairman Simon Firth's efforts retopping a saddle for Rivendell's Grant Petersen.

You can view it here...
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=4219251298314709
...or here...
https://www.instagram.com/chapmancycles/reel/DV9MCkAkThD/

Except for the water dunking (I do it "dry" by Proofided), this details the same method I've used to replace the broken chrome rails on a half-dozen of my own Brooks. The ones I owned were made during a time when Brooks' chroming method resulted in hydrogen embrittlement of the rails and predates the switch to black powdercoat or copper plating.

Enjoy!

Dan.
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Rohloff Internal Hub Gears / Re: Crack noise after shifting
« Last post by JohnR on March 16, 2026, 04:40:00 PM »
Also, if in UK then it might be worthwhile asking Thorn / SJS what they charge for a Rohloff hub overhaul. IIRC they are an authorised Rohloff service centre.
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Rohloff Internal Hub Gears / Re: Crack noise after shifting
« Last post by Andyb1 on March 16, 2026, 01:32:04 PM »
H - is it time you contacted Rohloff direct and describe the problem to thrm?
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Rohloff Internal Hub Gears / Re: Crack noise after shifting
« Last post by mickeg on March 16, 2026, 10:52:08 AM »
If I recall correctly, there is a pawl or set of pawls in the third (low range) planetary gear system, but if that is not working right (possibly a spring?), I would have assumed that the noise would be only noticed in gears 1-7, not 8-14.

I have run out of ideas.
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Rohloff Internal Hub Gears / Re: Crack noise after shifting
« Last post by Tigerbiten on March 15, 2026, 08:43:41 PM »
If I understand correctly the hub has 40,000 km and is on a tandem which has done heavily loaded tours.
You would like it refurbished due to the hub may have developed a click when shifting in the high gears and are willing to pay for this just for peace of mind before another long heavily loaded tour on the tandem this summer.
That's what I would explain to Rohloff.

As for any Rohloff troubleshooting or help on the problem?
Sorry ... No ideas ...

Edit:- I did something similar after my hub developed a stiff gear shift during a long heavily loaded tour.
A screwhead on one of the screws which hold the disk rotor sheard off and the remains worked into the hub and gummed up the gear shift.
Sent the hub off after I got home, got it refurbished, got it back and it's worked fine since then.
My hub is on a recumbent trike and not a tandem.
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