Recent content by Bigfathairybiker

Until today, I didn't realise that the chain link I have needed to be put on the right way up. Previous bikes have had links that didn't matter which way up they were. But the Forme Lathkill has one which has a slight curve in one side and flat the other. If put with flat side inside, when in...

I'm more likely to lose a Hex key than a ordinary key. I have no problem using a key. The hardest part in removing the battery is pushing the button and sliding it to remove the battery cover due to it having to be water proof. I don't need to remove the battery to charge it, but it makes...

The onboard bosch computer for distance. My eyes for directions and brain for route. Also use pain receptors, heart rate and breathing to gauge effort used. Only thing is, I can't sus out how to upload this to strava.

Anyone tried sticking a walking stick in one ear and spinning around on one leg whilst singing Bad by Michael Jackson?

That basically covers the question I asked Troy. I gathered from the OP that his face didn't contact the ground, and the visor wasn't pushed into his face by the ground. But that the visor was rolled on and flipped downwards cutting his nose. I would expect that a visor should either deform to...

Still no reply from Troy, so it appears from their silence that they don't care about seriously dangerous defects in their product. So, I won't be buying a A3 helmet.

10W40 or whatever I have around. Usually about two quid a litre.

12 pack of Thatchers Cider. Not my fault the bike doesn't use it... Had to drink it myself.

Is that the inside of a bosch charger? Looks like a pretty run of the mill switching power supply. I take it the switching chips are underneath? Bosch's cost of building a switcher like this is peanuts, probably around a fiver or less each. Oh, and yes, the larger the heatsink the better the...

UPDATE: I have sent an message to Troy Lee Designs regarding the visor and am awaiting a reply.

I am undecided yet on what helmet to buy. The troy a3 caught my eye but having seen this review it put me off a bit.

I partly agree, but not with this "warping temp". Metals do not have a warping temperature. Even if heat treated. There is a critical melting temperature, but to reach that you would need a gas torch. One possible other reason apart from the one I mentioned earlier, is bends in the disc being...

So, is all this anecdotal? Or has anyone done tests? I personally have warped motorcycle discs with organic pads. I have also managed to heat up a set of motorcycle discs to the point of glazing over both the sintered pads and discs. (IOM TT 93) I've had a search of the tinternet but cannot...

Any news from manufacturer? I would think that they should be very concerned as safety equipment should never cause injury to the user.

Cavi, how easy is the strap chin adjustment? Also, is the chin strap position adjustable?