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And now it's hit the news big time! 😡

inews.co.uk

Chichester river pumped with 273 days of non-stop waste

Untreated sewage was discarded into the River Lavant in West Sussex for 6,542 hours last year
inews.co.uk inews.co.uk

"A rare West Sussex chalk stream is on the cusp of “an environmental catastrophe”, campaigners have warned, after it was revealed as being the worst-hit river in England for sewage overflows.

Sewage was allowed to pour into England’s rivers, lakes and coastal areas for 3.6 million hours last year, making 2023 the worst year on record for sewage spills, according to official figures from the Environment Agency (EA).

The EA data revealed a wastewater treatment works near Chichester discharged untreated sewage into the River Lavant 286 times in 2023.

In total, Southern Water’s Lavant Wastewater Treatment plant overflowed for 6,542 hours, the equivalent of 273 days of non-stop sewage.

Chichester harbour, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty once known for its oysters, is among the areas impacted by the sewage overflows."

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Took the above picture of sewerage being pumped into the river Lavant in West Dean just 2 days ago as rode past with a buddy. There were actually TWO tankers parked up doing this!!!
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Well, if it is illegal your city / county should take action. Otherwise it appears not to be prohibited by law?

Anyhow. regarding Oysters one should be aware that these filter water and reflect current health status of human community…….: Noro Oysters
 
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Dessert Ride, Yummy.
 
Went somewhere new today.

Was nice, though quite a bit of the route was very sandy (in places would have made a great kids sandpit 🤨 ) and with my mediocre skills was scooting along at 10kmh. Think I'm going to feel it tomorrow :LOL:. Definitely somewhere to explore alternative routes though.

On the plus side it was suddenly very warm today (23°C!) and I could wear shorts for the first time this year.

30km (inc. there & back) , 300m up and down.

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Beetlebrum. The beetle was faster than me in the sand...

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Nice woods.

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Observation tower in the middle of nowhere.

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View from the top not that exciting.
 
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RustyMTB said:
Two in a fortnight. What's the Shimano guarantee on chains?
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Depending on jurisdiction theoretically 2 years though for a chain Impossible in practice to prove not due to misuse.

There was at time of pandemic a shed load of counterfeit shimano chains being flogged. Are you sure yours were authentic?

Without meaning to be unintentionally rude, did you remember to put them on the right way?
 
DieBoy said:
Depending on jurisdiction theoretically 2 years though for a chain Impossible in practice to prove not due to misuse.

There was at time of pandemic a shed load of counterfeit shimano chains being flogged. Are you sure yours were authentic?

Without meaning to be unintentionally rude, did you remember to put them on the right way?
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Have to explain wrong way or do you mean the joining link ?
 
Shiamono chains are directional, you can put thme on back to front. This one came from Halfords two weeks ado, they're getting it back.
 
Binhill1 said:
Have to explain wrong way or do you mean the joining link ?
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Shimano chains tend to be directional - Do Shimano bike chains have a direction? | Rocket Cyclist

Other makes less so. Only discovered this as me being used to KMC chains (generally non-directional) was half way putting on a bought-in-an-emergency shimano chain and realised it had a desired direction and of course I'd nearly put it on the wrong way...
 
DieBoy said:
Shimano chains tend to be directional - Do Shimano bike chains have a direction? | Rocket Cyclist

Other makes less so. Only discovered this as me being used to KMC chains (generally non-directional) was half way putting on a bought-in-an-emergency shimano chain and realised it had a desired direction and of course I'd nearly put it on the wrong way...
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So has it an arrow ? . Normally sram I use but I put a shimano chain on a week ago been out twice . Jumping on cassette but that could be worn. Just clicked on link will have a look the morn.
 
After spending a month in the Cook Islands (Rarotonga) thought I would post a couple of pics from the trip. We rented e-bikes for the month that were mostly tanks with rear hub drives and anytime I went near a hill it would power out. I have a whole new appreciation for my old levo. Each morning I would ride the circumference of the island (31.5 km) one day clockwise the next day counterclockwise in an effort to rationalize all the beer that would be consumed the rest of the day with the only priority going to the fresh fish store and choosing either a cut of Mahi Mahi, wahoo, or yellow fin tuna to BBQ at sundown. The only danger on this island are the coconuts thudding to the ground and another reason to actually wear the lid. Well that and dodging the free range chickens where the roosters start crowing at 3 in the morning!
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Twin Valleys said:
After spending a month in the Cook Islands (Rarotonga) thought I would post a couple of pics from the trip. We rented e-bikes for the month that were mostly tanks with rear hub drives and anytime I went near a hill it would power out. I have a whole new appreciation for my old levo. Each morning I would ride the circumference of the island (31.5 km) one day clockwise the next day counterclockwise in an effort to rationalize all the beer that would be consumed the rest of the day with the only priority going to the fresh fish store and choosing either a cut of Mahi Mahi, wahoo, or yellow fin tuna to BBQ at sundown. The only danger on this island are the coconuts thudding to the ground and another reason to actually wear the lid. Well that and dodging the free range chickens where the roosters start crowing at 3 in the morning!View attachment 137303View attachment 137302View attachment 137301View attachment 137300View attachment 137299
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You had me sold on Mahi Mahi, Wahoo and YF Tuna!!
 
Binhill1 said:
So has it an arrow ? . Normally sram I use but I put a shimano chain on a week ago been out twice . Jumping on cassette but that could be worn. Just clicked on link will have a look the morn.
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No arrows, just has 'Shimano' etched on the outside plates.
 
RustyMTB said:
Nosey little bastards, Robins.
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Oh no, Mr. Chainbuster! Lovely little birds with a great attitude, have one singing at my home duetts with a blackbird, defending his place when I come to close.

Fun fact on the pic: A Robin (german Rotkehlchen) on a Schwalbe tire (germ. Schwalbe means engl. Swallow bird). Very nice pic! 👍

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@Twin Valleys
„Well that and dodging the free range chickens where the roosters start crowing at 3 in the morning!“

These might still have a jetlag in the genetic mindset to Greenwich Time as being originally imported by the british conquerers. 😉😂

Great trip. Thank you very much for sharing! 👍
 
Binhill1 said:
So has it an arrow ? . Normally sram I use but I put a shimano chain on a week ago been out twice . Jumping on cassette but that could be worn. Just clicked on link will have a look the morn.
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Like this:
bike.shimano.com

HG-X11 CHAIN | SHIMANO BIKE COMPONENT | SHIMANO BIKE-EU

To Build Closer Relationships between People, Nature, and Bicycles. We believe in the power of cycling to create a better world as we move forward. We inspire all people to enjoy our products in their everyday lives and where they take them.
bike.shimano.com bike.shimano.com

@RustyMTB A comment from a guy in a german forum, what sounds reasonable to me:
„Since I have been dealing with chains and that have been for many years, the tooth width of the pinion has not changed. However, in order to accommodate more and more sprockets on the same width, the tabs on the chain became narrower and narrower and thus the sprocket distances smaller, so that 12 sprockets finally fit next to one another.
Of course, the thinner tabs also offer less and less space to accommodate the collar of the rivet head.
If 2, 3 or even 4 steps are now switched down almost at the same time, then the chain is strongly bent laterally to climb onto the larger sprockets. You have to do this on the mounting stand: Switch 4 clicks to a smaller gear on half a crank turn and look at the result. It gets scared and anxious. If a full chain hoist is added, then the tab is pulled a bit on the side of the rivet head or even directly all the way down. If she has only hiked a bit, then there is a noise during the chain run-through and it's worth stopping and looking. Maybe you can push the tab back or better put the chain lock * in right away.
The result of 30 years of chain service is that 90% of the defect happens due to a pulled down flap and <10% it is broken bolt or broken flap.
Of course, a swirled stone can also hit the chain on the chainring and damage the rivet connection or a small stone gets between the pinion and the chain and also pushes the tab a bit outwards.
That's why it's good to pay attention to noise on the chain drive and always have a multi-tool with rivet function and a chain lock * with you.“
 
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Arminius said:
Like this:
bike.shimano.com

HG-X11 CHAIN | SHIMANO BIKE COMPONENT | SHIMANO BIKE-EU

To Build Closer Relationships between People, Nature, and Bicycles. We believe in the power of cycling to create a better world as we move forward. We inspire all people to enjoy our products in their everyday lives and where they take them.
bike.shimano.com bike.shimano.com

@RustyMTB A comment from a guy in a german forum, what sounds reasonable to me:
„Since I have been dealing with chains and that have been for many years, the tooth width of the pinion has not changed. However, in order to accommodate more and more sprockets on the same width, the tabs on the chain became narrower and narrower and thus the sprocket distances smaller, so that 12 sprockets finally fit next to one another.
Of course, the thinner tabs also offer less and less space to accommodate the collar of the rivet head.
If 2, 3 or even 4 steps are now switched down almost at the same time, then the chain is strongly bent laterally to climb onto the larger sprockets. You have to do this on the mounting stand: Switch 4 clicks to a smaller gear on half a crank turn and look at the result. It gets scared and anxious. If a full chain hoist is added, then the tab is pulled a bit on the side of the rivet head or even directly all the way down. If she has only hiked a bit, then there is a noise during the chain run-through and it's worth stopping and looking. Maybe you can push the tab back or better put the chain lock * in right away.
The result of 30 years of chain service is that 90% of the defect happens due to a pulled down flap and <10% it is broken bolt or broken flap.
Of course, a swirled stone can also hit the chain on the chainring and damage the rivet connection or a small stone gets between the pinion and the chain and also pushes the tab a bit outwards.
That's why it's good to pay attention to noise on the chain drive and always have a multi-tool with rivet function and a chain lock * with you.“
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If I wasn't confused before I am now. On my shimano chain the writing on it changes direction from left to right and right to left every three or four links . I have a new one still in box so read the instructions. Only thing it says is outer arrow must face forwards 🤔 . But that speil from the German lad is understandable. I'm I really in so much of a hurry that I need to multiply shift I don't think so. Edit on one side of chain there is no writing at all.
 
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Binhill1 said:
If I wasn't confused before I am now. On my shimano chain the writing on it changes direction from left to right and right to left every three or four links . I have a new one still in box so read the instructions. Only thing it says is outer arrow must face forwards
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The plates with the logo/writing need to be on the "outside", so you'd see them when looking at the right-side of the bike. The quick-link (if supplied/used) will have an arrow that must point forward.

This pic might help: https://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/assets/full/CN-M6100.jpg?20210923202646
 
Havent used a Shimano chain for a long time i usually get trade price Sram from a dealer. But I always went with Arrow forward . I wonder what the difference is between outside and inside on Shimano they look the same to me . If you end for end it the inside arrow which faces backwards is now pointing forwards. Sram has writing on both sides . In my Shimano instructions it mentions arrow pointing to rotation direction for arrow but doesn't actually mention the writing . But someone posted instructions which quotes the writing to the outside. Turns out mine is on the right way anyway . I need a drink now I think.

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Binhill1 said:
Havent used a Shimano chain for a long time i usually get trade price Sram from a dealer. But I always went with Arrow forward . I wonder what the difference is between outside and inside on Shimano they look the same to me . If you end for end it the inside arrow which faces backwards is now pointing forwards. Sram has writing on both sides . In my Shimano instructions it mentions arrow pointing to rotation direction for arrow but doesn't actually mention the writing . But someone posted instructions which quotes the writing to the outside. Turns out mine is on the right way anyway . I need a drink now I think.

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If you find something to read on the chain it should be fine, otherwise switch inside out.

Outside = Aussenseite
Innside = Innenseite

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