I didn't even think they made Roof Boxters anymore! I can remember wanting one when I was 16 and my dad not letting me as the mechanism was fixed down with just a press-stud, still a nice looking helmet though

Thanks for putting the photo up Karlo, saved me a job!

No wind noise from the Caberg, really quiet (I think!) and the visor is really easy to operate when on the move. It was a bit more costly than those mentioned already but as I mentioned, it fit really well and the sharps test result was high so win win!

no not quite!! Caught the brake lever on a gatepost!! I know, dickhead! Its as good as new now though, picked up a new one from a shop in Wakefield, and apologised profusely, then took it out for a ride to check it was OK...

Anyone know of any in West Yorkshire?! Google isn't helping me!


I'm looking to expand my knowledge of what's local so I can go and drool...and am also after a brake lever so am thinking it could be a good idea to swap the pare out while I'm at it.


Thanks in advance,


Phil

Anyone local ish to Leeds got a spare brake lever I can buy? If you do I'll always be eternally grateful!

I ideally want to collect today / tomorrow. Need to commute on Monday!

Thanks

Phil

Cheers guys.

I ended up out on it for about 3 hours today, so much fun!

Can't believe how rapid it is, it's definitely braver than I am, and probably will be for some time!

Bitfik; thanks, I've had it down and up a few times, practiced a few times with my dad there incase I over balanced. I'll get a video up soon,speed is key (just like everything else, although the missus would disagree...!)

Phil

Well. I passed my test today. (Wooooooooooo)!!!

Picked up the beast from my dads, he followed me through on his blade and helped me practice. Here is the photographic evidence that it worked, nill broken bones, no more scratches, and only a mildly annoyed wife!

I think that's a successful day all around!!

Now I've got to do it in the wet...

sorry mate, I was trying to be cheeky back, lost in the typing I guess!!


I know what you mean though, my missus traded in her mini convertible when we found out she was pregnant, the dealer was so full of shit it was unbelievable! He said he would put £500 on it and sell it, not that I cared (or believed him) but when I drove past the dealer the next time he had put it up for £1800 over our trade in!! The missus didn't want me to tell her how much it was up for so she still doesn't know!


Hope you enjoy yours when you get it, betting the weather is going to be a bit better for riding down there in Brighton than sunny Yorkshire!!

My second idea is to buy a crane dickturpin... that should sort it out!

None slip is a must, I'll either make sure it's got it on or put it on after with glue and sharp sand.

Cheers guys, I'll let you all know.

Phil

good point Manuel! I've planned on fixing it at the bottom by securing a piece of wood into the ground for it to but up against when in place. I was also thinking of some retaining straps at the half way point.


So whats the betting on me managing it, or does everyone think I'm going to end up trapped under the bike on the steps until I die of starvation or blood loss?!! now that will be something to watch on youtube...

Cheers guys, I've been having a think about your different suggestions - was tempted to go and ride it up the steps without a ramp but then I realised I didn't want to kill myself!!


I think im going to go for the 2.5meter ramp, with two lengths of wood the same length to put my feet down on either side so I can walk it up the ramp.


I think i'd have toyed with the idea of moving the steps if we were staying but you're right Bitfik its too costly...


Plus there is the advantage of it being up some steps without an easy way down if I use a removable ramp so no-one can swipe it if they fancy cutting through the lock/ground anchor and disc lock that will be on it. Plus the chain around the gate at the bottom.


If I manage it and can do it half decently I'll post a video!


What's the worst that can happen...

I just calculated the angles with the help of pythagarus (?!) and the angle of a ramp 2meters long when resting against the top step is 21 degrees. Steep granted, but not un-scalable.


I'll have a bash next week and let you know how I get on!