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Author: gNick (151.182.140.---)
Date: 22-02-2005 17:38
Guys gals and indeterminates
I was approached by a bloke called Duncan in my local purveyor of fermented grain beverages who asked if I knew of anyone who might wish to puchase a Pashley PDQ. It is muchly equiped with 42 gears (double chainset & Sachs 3x7) and in need of a tidy up but otherwise sound.
Historically quite rare since it is one of a pair that finished about mid table in a Polaris event (the riders were some way further back).
The good Duncan has moved on in search of silly things to do (passing through off-road unicycling) and is looking for a good home for the PDQ.
He would like about �250 for the wee beastie so should you want it or know someone who does please let me know.
gNick
Pity Me, Durham
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I'm just a primitive creature of the heath,
So excuse my savage ignorance
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Author: Pedaldog (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: 22-02-2005 18:48
Interested here Gnick,
Email me and I'll reply off the forum.
At the pace of sailing ships and bicycles!
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Author: Stuart (---.l6.c5.dsl.pol.co.uk)
Date: 23-02-2005 14:34
The PDQ was my first bent, a fast wee bike if a bit twitchy on the steering!
The folding steering column was particularly useful especially when descending a steep hairpin bend on the isle of mull and having a front wheel blowout. l ran into a dyke and leapt off by jumping forward whilst the steering column folded down, thereby sustaining nae injury and l was still speaking in a deep voice afterwards.
As a first bent its ideal in allowing the user to experiment with handlebar positions etc; and at �250 its well priced.
go for it
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Author: BenKinetics (---.server.ntli.net)
Date: 23-02-2005 15:44
Steve, haven't you got enough recumbents? ;-) Your SM left Germany today, by the way...
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Author: Arch (---.york.ac.uk)
Date: 23-02-2005 16:15
Ben, is the word "enough" ever appropriate to bikes? Riley and Archer's principle states that the ideal number of bikes N, is equal to B + W, or The number of bikes currently owned + the number you can think of that you want...
The equation is of course modified by S, the space available in your house/shed/garden.
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Author: BenKinetics (---.server.ntli.net)
Date: 23-02-2005 16:37
True ;-)
The space problem is easy to solve - start a bike shop. That's what I did.
Ben (5 recumbents currently!)
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Author: Roger the Hilldodger (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: 23-02-2005 17:26
Ben, you're not trying hard enough.
Found a community cycling organisation and rent a BIG shed. Within weeks it should be full with every type of pedal powered machine known to man, and then you'll have to start storing things in garages again. Or lending pedal boats to people hundreds of miles away:-)
Arch, what is the formula for our practice of always bringing/taking something home whenever one party visits anothers town?
Roger the Hilldodger
The world's most handsome cycling historian. Probably.
Leicester's 4th best Les Gray impersonator.
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Author: Tom (---.park-s46b.dslaccess.co.uk)
Date: 23-02-2005 17:50
No no no, when it gets really bad, you have to start storing bikes at speed on motorways in buses. So I'm told.
Steve - want to increase your recumbent space by two comedy Bickertons, if you still have 'em?
Lionel Ferris reckons that you stave off insanity by ensuring that your collection of bicycles never outnumbers your collection of books of poetry.
---Decades behind, but moving fast---
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Author: John Turvey (213.78.107.---)
Date: 23-02-2005 21:30
Well, 9 is not enough - I still keep coming across recumbents I would like.
(Every time I look at the ICE web site, I come to the conclusion that the only answer is to have one of each model (in each colour as well of course) - will have to win the lottery to afford that (chances are VERY slim as i do not go in for the lottery))
John Turvey
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Author: Pedaldog (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: 24-02-2005 08:32
Enough recumbents???
Sorry Ben, don't understand that principle!!!!
At the pace of sailing ships and bicycles!
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Author: Arch (---.york.ac.uk)
Date: 24-02-2005 09:02
"Arch, what is the formula for our practice of always bringing/taking something home whenever one party visits anothers town?"
N =(A/B x D)/P + C
Where: N = the number of bikes (or parts thereof) swapped, A = the number of bikes originally at point A (eg York), B = the number of bikes at point B (eg Leicester), D = the distance between points A and B, P = the amount in whole intergers of pizzas consumed and C = the bar bill at the pub. In some instances P may be replaced by T ( the weight in kilos of takeaway or other food).
The integer M (how late Riley and Arch crash through Arch's Mum's front door at night) is a confounding factor. In the case of steam toy fairs, special circumstances apply.
Obvious!
John: Sounds like you need to just buy out ICE altogether!
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Author: Andy Scaife (---.fast.net.uk)
Date: 24-02-2005 13:42
Tom, are you STILL trying to acquire Bickertons? I still have mine. I still want shot of it, too. Anything to trade?
Maltings for discussion - call me!
I've sold five bikes this week! Five new projects nearing completion though- four of which are Moultons!
You guys just havent got it sorted have you? What you need is to have a business where people ring YOU to PAY you to take their bikes away. Especially if those people include the Council and GNER! Yorkies will be aware of the equation T=D+RV/L.
T= the time between reporting and collection of an abandoned bike by bikeRescue. D= desirability of said machine to proprietor of BikeRescue. RV= Rarity and value of and components thereon (mitigated by current stock levels). O= likelyhood of owner appearing to claim bike before we get to it.
Thus, york is littered with crappy old MTBs, but you never see anything with hub brakes, decent SKS mudguards, Brooks saddles or the liike. it's not that they don't get abandoned, it's just that I'm quick!
Andy Scaife,
BikeRescue
York, UK.
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Author: Seamus (---.pth-as5.dial.plus.net)
Date: 24-02-2005 18:57
A couple of years ago whilst pushing my heavily laden Challenge Mistral up the wrong hill on the way to South Cave (overnight camping bfore North Sea Ferrying it to somewhere pleasantly flat) I encountered a cyclist who started out with,
"I used to have one of them," and being very surprised as his tale of daring-dos on Polaris Challenges with the PDQ's and previously unicycles progressed that I'd heard of the ventures of himself and his brother Duncan Castling.
International Bike Rescue plot line, after dramatic rescue of chained up bikes,
Bicycle 1, "Thank-you for rescuing us, Andy."
Andy Lazarou, "You my bike now," evil grin.
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Author: Arch (---.york.ac.uk)
Date: 25-02-2005 09:06
International Bike Rescue? This could run and run...
Cut to: IBR headquarters, cleverly hidden under the River Ouse, revealed only when the Millennium Bridge swings upright. Arch-villain Arch is striding up and down the control room, swishing the air threateningly with her riding crop, eating Jaffa cakes. Enter: Swivelhead Riley, face smeared with Citroen hydraulic fluid,
SR: Thunderbolt One is ready. We are minutes away from total control of all the abandoned bikes in Britain. Agent Scaife is in position....
Interrupted by bleep from control panel and widescreen Windows XP communicator flickering into life. Then blue-screening. Once rebooted, the screen shows the face of Hilldodger, Leicester's most handsome international spy.
H: I've been monitoring your communications, International Bike Rescue, and I'll stop you, see if I don't. Even now, a posse of axe wielding Indonesian Bekak Riders is on it's way up the M1...
Oh dear.....
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Author: Tom (---.park-s46b.dslaccess.co.uk)
Date: 25-02-2005 10:13
Don't be ridiculous Arch.
Hilldodger would be trying to blag your jaffacakes.
---Decades behind, but moving fast---
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Author: Roger the Hilldodger (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: 25-02-2005 19:03
Curse you Riley! You've foiled my fiendish Jaffa Cake Plan.
Roger the Hilldodger
The world's most handsome cycling historian. Probably.
Leicester's 4th best Les Gray impersonator.
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Author: Wobbly John (---.dyn.gotadsl.co.uk)
Date: 25-02-2005 19:34
Judging by the way this thread has been hijacked, it may be better to try the 'Free ads' section next time gNick.
If it ain't broke - fix it 'til it is.
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Author: gNick (---.ipt.aol.com)
Date: 25-02-2005 20:56
I don't know - I found out Duncan's surname. In the pub (Tap & Spile in Framwellgate Moor http://www.tapandspile.co.uk/) he is known as one of the jugglers.
Pedaldog - I have left a message for the man to get in touch with me, as to when, God alone knows
gNick
Pity Me, Durham
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I'm just a primitive creature of the heath,
So excuse my savage ignorance
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Author: Pedaldog (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: 26-02-2005 19:10
Thanks Gnick,
I spoke to Duncan this morning and am seeing how things look financially in a week or so!
At the pace of sailing ships and bicycles!
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Author: Andy Scaife (---.fast.net.uk)
Date: 28-02-2005 15:33
The Fram Tap? Ahhhhhhh memories!
Andy Scaife,
BikeRescue
York, UK.
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Author: Adam (---.claranet.co.uk)
Date: 08-03-2005 12:47
Hope this isn't bad form, I'm new to these forums and have only just come across this thread, by the looks of it more than a week to late.
Just wanted to register my interest in case Pedaldog finds he hasn't got the space or whatever. gNick if for any reason this PDQ is still available email me and we can sort out the details, thanks.
So many bikes, not enough time...
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Author: Tom (---.park-s46b.dslaccess.co.uk)
Date: 08-03-2005 18:58
A PDQ is available in York at the moment, so drop me a line Adam or anyone who's interested...
---Decades behind, but moving fast---
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Author: Pedaldog (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: 08-03-2005 20:08
Can't finance it at the moment Adam so go for it!
At the pace of sailing ships and bicycles!
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Author: samb76 (---.bc.ic.ac.uk)
Date: 09-03-2005 14:05
Hi,
I'm interested in the 42 speed PDQ, if you are willing to post it. Please contact me off-list.
Sam
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Author: Adam (---.claranet.co.uk)
Date: 09-03-2005 14:21
Thanks Tom for the info on the PDQ in York, I'll be following this up, like Sam though I's also be interested in the 42 speeder so would like to hear from gNick, pedaldog or Duncan of-list.
Adam
So many bikes, not enough time...
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Author: gNick (---.ipt.aol.com)
Date: 11-03-2005 21:40
Alas the 42 speeder has gone to another inhabitant of the Fram Tap who is called Steve and, of no relevance, is also my guitar teacher ( no I'm not any good).
He has yet to master the art of riding a 2 wheeled recumbent but there is another non-cycling person who will be converted when he learns how...
gNick
Pity Me, Durham
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I'm just a primitive creature of the heath,
So excuse my savage ignorance
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Author: dt (---.l1.c1.dsl.pol.co.uk)
Date: 12-03-2005 13:03
info for adam, samb76
ive got lots of spares for the PDQ as when i got mine the guy had lots as well as 27 bikes/ trikes. and once a gain im in york.
dylan
Post Edited (12-03-2005 13:05)
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Author: Adam (---.claranet.co.uk)
Date: 17-03-2005 22:08
Hi Dylan,
Sorry not to have posted sooner, haven't had a chance to get near a computer. I missed the 42 speeder, but I don't care coz I'm coming up to York on Saturday to pick up the PDQ Tom put me onto. Thanks Tom. I'd be realy interested to hear what spares you've got, please email me off list. Thanks.
Adam.
So many bikes, not enough time...
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Author: Adam (---.claranet.co.uk)
Date: 20-03-2005 14:03
Yesterday I picked up the PDQ I brought from Mike West at Bishopthorpe Bicycles and I couldn't be happier, it may not be the fastest bent in the world but its a whole lot more spritely than my first bent a BikeE RX. I have plans for this bike.
I also wanted to say publicly what an absolute star Mike West is. He and Hazel could not have been more hospitable and it was a delight to spend time with Mike and hear about his various current and future bike projects.
So many bikes, not enough time...
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Author: Adam (---.claranet.co.uk)
Date: 20-03-2005 14:58
Sorry forgot to add, Dylan I'm still interested to know what PDQ spares you have, please do email me off list.
Adam.
So many bikes, not enough time...
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Author: Arch (---.york.ac.uk)
Date: 22-03-2005 11:33
"I also wanted to say publicly what an absolute star Mike West is. He and Hazel could not have been more hospitable and it was a delight to spend time with Mike and hear about his various current and future bike projects."
Seconded!
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Author: dt (---.server.ntli.net)
Date: 27-03-2005 11:27
hi adam ive not got back to you but im geting married soon ive got (1. pashley steering collum/handle bars (mark 3) as i know the one you got has some kind of make up job on it, if it is the one that C.O.C. had (2. spacers for the handle bars (3. brake arms for the front as they need to twist to work as i found out but they are not made now (4. i might be able to get the 3 by 7 shifters if you need them and the white wall tyres ( new still with the raping) but phone me on 07834094250 so we can have a chat dylan
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Author: Andy Scaife (---.fast.net.uk)
Date: 28-03-2005 16:09
This thread has spurred me on... there IS another PDQ in York, and I really ought to get the frame repaired and put it together.
Dylan, I'll have a chat with you once i start assembling and see what I need. (Congrats BTW, and I hope you'll be having a 'rickshaw wedding'!).
My other touring recumbent also needs a frame repair, as do my Avanti and two Moultons, so now's the time to hire the oxy-acetylene kit for a weekend!
Maybe I should get the kit for a week, masrshal the queue of mates at the lock-up, and make the hire fee back. That way my long-awaited Long-John (think I should call it the 'Long-Wait') might begin to exist as well.
Andy Scaife,
BikeRescue
York, UK.
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Author: Wobbly John (---.kings-ely.cambs.sch.uk)
Date: 30-03-2005 09:54
Make sure you've got all the bits for that Spincycle you want to build before booking the Oxy-acetylene, Andy!
Wobbly John
http://xntrick.co.uk
If it ain't broke - fix it 'til it is.
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Author: Andy Scaife (---.fast.net.uk)
Date: 31-03-2005 17:24
Ta for the reminder John! I can see the rail station platforms (and bike racks) from my balcony, so I'll have a look tonight. Only need the castors and I'm there. I have an old Uni, so was looking at a direct-drive version, but on reflection I'll stick to plan. after all, the race series might require homologation!
Andy Scaife,
BikeRescue
York, UK.
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Author: Arch (---.york.ac.uk)
Date: 01-04-2005 08:55
Andy - A couple of days ago, there was a Sainsburys trolley on top of a bus stop on Peasholme Green! Failing that, there are always a few on the Foss Islands cycle path out to Osbaldwick!
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Author: colinb (81.138.138.---)
Date: 06-04-2005 13:19
Anyone know of anyone else who wants a PDQ2. I've got one I've been meaning to put on ebay for a while and have never got around to it. Its hardly been ridden as I could never get used to the high pedal position. Also it is in the red of the PDQ3 instead of the normal hideous green as I requested it especially from the factory in Stratford.
Colin
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Author: DogOnWheels (---.surfdial.murphx.net)
Date: 08-04-2005 01:00
I'm a cycle newby - can someone tell me what a PDQ is? Many thanks.
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Author: silverback (---.server.ntli.net)
Date: 08-04-2005 09:09
Hi dog,
A PDQ is a 2 wheel swb recumbent that was made by Pashley.
Picture from google images:
home.arcor.de/zoxed/ images/bikes_misc/my_PDQ.jpg
I brought one last year (my first 'bent) and have not been on the road bike since. Great fun.
Rich.
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Author: silverback (---.server.ntli.net)
Date: 08-04-2005 09:15
That link did not work try google PDQ BIKE in the images page the pic will be there.
Rich.
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