After Easter update.

Yep, still cycling along on my Cinzia.
Still gets used every day for work, rain or shine.
A few jobs need doing on it - I'm a rider first, and a mechanic second :-)
The new front light/dynamo combination is great, although as the mornings get lighter it will be used less and less.
Proper update to follow soon, hopefully with pictures

Long Term Test: Shimano hub dynamo.

Shimano DH 3N20 hub dynamo on my folding bike

I've just got a Shimano hub dynamo for my little bike, and I fitted it yesterday.
I have a 100mm front OLD on my folder, which is wider than many folders, and is the same width as the front wheel on a "normal" bike, as well being the same size as a child's 20"-wheeled bike.

For those of you with narrow wheels, try this link to a chap who has experience with Shimano DH F7 series hub dynamos with an OLD of 74mm (my Cinzia had an OLD of 100mm, same as a "normal" bike)

Moving shopping - a tip

Strap from shopping bag wrapped around bell mount to reduce strain on basket mounts

I went shopping yesterday, and the shopping bag was a bit more than the rated strength of my front basket.
I had about 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs) of shopping, and my basket is only rated for 5 kg (11 lbs).

My bicycle - an update

Just bringing you up to date on what is what here at Pedal Pusher Mansions!

I've got a package coming from Holland for our bikes with a few goodies in it.
There is

• a hub dynamo set into a front wheel for my bike
• an LED headlight for my bike

Bicycle Review: Hello Kitty 20" wheel girl's bike.

Hello Kitty 20" Bike.
The two-legged centre stand is an aftermarket accessory,
and not part of the standard equipment

This review has been written for me by my friend "CycleGirl", who is 10 years old, and lives in the South-East of England.

There are reasons I like my bike and reasons I don’t like it. Here they are…

I like the design. My bike has a Hello Kitty design and I think it looks pretty.
I like having a basket. It is good for putting my school bag in it.
I like that it has no gears because I never get the hang of them. I can never understand which one does what.

Hello Kitty 20" wheel bike,
compared to my Cinzia folding bike which also has 20" wheels

These are the things I dislike about my bike.