Comments on: International Bureaux http://www.guvnorownersclub.com Considered Cycle Riding, Town & Country Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:29:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Adam http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/international-bureaux/comment-page-1/#comment-3291 Adam Sun, 01 May 2011 16:43:43 +0000 http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/?page_id=1022#comment-3291 Evening Gentlemen, I'm afraid all the moderators can do is moderate, access the inner sanctum can only be obtained through James. Regards, Adam Evening Gentlemen,
I’m afraid all the moderators can do is moderate, access the inner sanctum can only be obtained through James.
Regards,
Adam

]]> By: Duchy Wheeler http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/international-bureaux/comment-page-1/#comment-3290 Duchy Wheeler Sun, 01 May 2011 15:55:48 +0000 http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/?page_id=1022#comment-3290 Welcome Dubhousing, You need to be a signed up member to get access to 'The Members' Club' section of the Forum, this may not be instantly available, I believe only the Founder and the two Moderators can process membership requests. Anyway, regarding the wing nuts, they are available to guests as well as members from myself, see 'Wing Nuts on the Fly: A Special Offer' and comments on the Home Page. Payment via PayPal to: sjb.gfb@virgin.net , price £10 for UK addresses and £11 (GBP) for the Rest of the World, per pair including p&p, but hurry I've only a few pairs remaining! Safe rides, 'One & All'. Welcome Dubhousing,

You need to be a signed up member to get access to ‘The Members’ Club’ section of the Forum, this may not be instantly available, I believe only the Founder and the two Moderators can process membership requests.

Anyway, regarding the wing nuts, they are available to guests as well as members from myself, see ‘Wing Nuts on the Fly: A Special Offer’ and comments on the Home Page. Payment via PayPal to: sjb.gfb@virgin.net , price £10 for UK addresses and £11 (GBP) for the Rest of the World, per pair including p&p, but hurry I’ve only a few pairs remaining!

Safe rides, ‘One & All’.

]]> By: Dubhousing http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/international-bureaux/comment-page-1/#comment-3286 Dubhousing Sun, 01 May 2011 12:04:08 +0000 http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/?page_id=1022#comment-3286 Ryan Your review persuaded me to take the plunge and by a Guv'nor. I almost bought the Clubman but couldn't quite manage the three speed fixed gar arrangement. I had concerns about how a gov'nor would go in a warmer climate but have been convinced. Now, how on earth do I get access to the members area? I want those wing nuts... Ryan
Your review persuaded me to take the plunge and by a Guv’nor. I almost bought the Clubman but couldn’t quite manage the three speed fixed gar arrangement. I had concerns about how a gov’nor would go in a warmer climate but have been convinced.

Now, how on earth do I get access to the members area? I want those wing nuts…

]]> By: ryan http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/international-bureaux/comment-page-1/#comment-2995 ryan Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:51:58 +0000 http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/?page_id=1022#comment-2995 DW, I was thinking that the whole frame was brass coated, I had a tiny chip from a stone that revealed brass on the frame. I scrapped at it with my finger thinking it was dirt only to find a little paintwork come off! Nature of the beast I think! What happened anthony to cause such damage to the gears if you dont mind me asking? sounds serious. R DW,
I was thinking that the whole frame was brass coated, I had a tiny chip from a stone that revealed brass on the frame. I scrapped at it with my finger thinking it was dirt only to find a little paintwork come off! Nature of the beast I think!

What happened anthony to cause such damage to the gears if you dont mind me asking? sounds serious.
R

]]> By: Duchy Wheeler http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/international-bureaux/comment-page-1/#comment-2986 Duchy Wheeler Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:52:42 +0000 http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/?page_id=1022#comment-2986 Ryan..........you are indeed a lucky chappy to have aquired your Plus Four. I was speaking with Pashley a few week ago, and the conversation got round to the Plus Four and whether there would be another batch, the answer was no. It would appear that Pashley run into major problems with regard to those lovely brass lugs, it fact in production the whole frame had to be brass plated which in turn caused production problems with the powder coating. So it would appear you and 49 other owners have got yourselves a nice slice of Guv'nor heritage. Well done! Safe rides 'One & All', DW. Ryan.….…..you are indeed a lucky chappy to have aquired your Plus Four. I was speaking with Pashley a few week ago, and the conversation got round to the Plus Four and whether there would be another batch, the answer was no. It would appear that Pashley run into major problems with regard to those lovely brass lugs, it fact in production the whole frame had to be brass plated which in turn caused production problems with the powder coating. So it would appear you and 49 other owners have got yourselves a nice slice of Guv’nor heritage. Well done!
Safe rides ‘One & All’, DW.

]]> By: anthonycrook http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/international-bureaux/comment-page-1/#comment-2985 anthonycrook Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:29:23 +0000 http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/?page_id=1022#comment-2985 hell0 - another guvnor/roadster owner here. It is quite something switching between these two - though love them both. Only problem I have with the roadster is that the gears aren't working properly - can only get 3rd and 4th. My local shop told me the whole hub needed replacing at a cost of £ 200 - so 2 gears it is! hell0 — another guvnor/roadster owner here. It is quite something switching between these two — though love them both. Only problem I have with the roadster is that the gears aren’t working properly — can only get 3rd and 4th. My local shop told me the whole hub needed replacing at a cost of £ 200 — so 2 gears it is!

]]> By: The Cycling Photographer http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/international-bureaux/comment-page-1/#comment-2983 The Cycling Photographer Sat, 26 Mar 2011 10:25:05 +0000 http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/?page_id=1022#comment-2983 Dear R, nice to hear from the other side of the globe. Regards, to Skippy. Ride on! Dear R, nice to hear from the other side of the globe.
Regards, to Skippy.
Ride on!

]]> By: ryan http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/international-bureaux/comment-page-1/#comment-2982 ryan Sat, 26 Mar 2011 07:43:23 +0000 http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/?page_id=1022#comment-2982 Hello chaps, Thought I might join the general discussion from far off Australia and give you some of my thoughts on the Guvnor. I was most fortunate to be able to purchase a Plus Four (39/50) from my local Pashley dealer, and only through spirited negotiations. I had already been riding a Pashley Roadster Classic 26" since last October and had found that a pleasure to ride - nippy enough to speed along the river tracks, yet relaxed to make my daily commute to work. But I wanted something more. I haad decided a Guvnor was the go, and had decided on a three speed, after much reading of the posts here and on other places, and had become aware of the mythical Plus four, thinking I would never see one! On getting the bikes serviced (my dear lady gads about on a Princess) I happened to notice the gleaming Brass lugs of a Plus Four in the back room of bike shop, and exclaimed in hushed voice "that's a plus four!!!!!" My Pashley dealer on seeing that I knew about this bike and my obvious excitment allowed me to put a deposit on it, though on the condition that he could borrow it for trade shows etc. (He really did not want to sell it having put 6 people off from purchasing it) I have now had it since the beginning of Febuary, ridden nearly 300kms, and find it so exciting to ride. I had been warned that the gear arrangment might be difficult to get a hang of, but it was a duck to water, and I believe that it really is quite efficient. To see some of those lycra clad crowd crunch away as they climb up hills or zoom past just to show off, I take quiet pleasure in the quick back pedal and kick of my hill, and sit in their slipstream. It is a bike that turns heads, and so many think it is a single speed, and just look plain confused when I explain the set up!! I have used it to commute to work a few times but find I end up riding too hard and arrive in a lather of sweet, so I have kept my Roadster for that as well as shopping etc. I plan to keep the bike as much 'as is' as possible, the only addition I think will be toe clips, just to help me along on some of those longer rides, and possibly some removable lights for the cooler months. So for anyone out there thinking of purchasing a Guvnor, have no hesitation! You will fall in love it, and find yourself making excuses just to ride. Thankyou to all the people who regularly post on this forum, your thoughts and information is always helpful, and I hope to drop the occasional line of what is happening on ths side of the world! Regards R (and is'nt the Plus Two a stunner?) Hello chaps,
Thought I might join the general discussion from far off Australia and give you some of my thoughts on the Guvnor.
I was most fortunate to be able to purchase a Plus Four (39/50) from my local Pashley dealer, and only through spirited negotiations. I had already been riding a Pashley Roadster Classic 26″ since last October and had found that a pleasure to ride — nippy enough to speed along the river tracks, yet relaxed to make my daily commute to work. But I wanted something more.
I haad decided a Guvnor was the go, and had decided on a three speed, after much reading of the posts here and on other places, and had become aware of the mythical Plus four, thinking I would never see one! On getting the bikes serviced (my dear lady gads about on a Princess) I happened to notice the gleaming Brass lugs of a Plus Four in the back room of bike shop, and exclaimed in hushed voice “that’s a plus four!!!!!” My Pashley dealer on seeing that I knew about this bike and my obvious excitment allowed me to put a deposit on it, though on the condition that he could borrow it for trade shows etc. (He really did not want to sell it having put 6 people off from purchasing it)
I have now had it since the beginning of Febuary, ridden nearly 300kms, and find it so exciting to ride.
I had been warned that the gear arrangment might be difficult to get a hang of, but it was a duck to water, and I believe that it really is quite efficient. To see some of those lycra clad crowd crunch away as they climb up hills or zoom past just to show off, I take quiet pleasure in the quick back pedal and kick of my hill, and sit in their slipstream. It is a bike that turns heads, and so many think it is a single speed, and just look plain confused when I explain the set up!! I have used it to commute to work a few times but find I end up riding too hard and arrive in a lather of sweet, so I have kept my Roadster for that as well as shopping etc.
I plan to keep the bike as much ‘as is’ as possible, the only addition I think will be toe clips, just to help me along on some of those longer rides, and possibly some removable lights for the cooler months.
So for anyone out there thinking of purchasing a Guvnor, have no hesitation! You will fall in love it, and find yourself making excuses just to ride.
Thankyou to all the people who regularly post on this forum, your thoughts and information is always helpful, and I hope to drop the occasional line of what is happening on ths side of the world!
Regards R
(and is’nt the Plus Two a stunner?)

]]> By: Gary Li http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/international-bureaux/comment-page-1/#comment-1399 Gary Li Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:36:45 +0000 http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/?page_id=1022#comment-1399 Hi All! I am coming from Hong Kong and I am the only one Guv'Nor onwer in Hong Kong. I am operating a bicycle shop in Hong Kong and really want to join the next Tweed Run next year. Hi All!
I am coming from Hong Kong and I am the only one Guv’Nor onwer in Hong Kong.

I am operating a bicycle shop in Hong Kong and really want to join the next Tweed Run next year.

]]> By: Calif Guv http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/international-bureaux/comment-page-1/#comment-947 Calif Guv Tue, 11 May 2010 00:34:30 +0000 http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/?page_id=1022#comment-947 Hello All, I too use the Lezyne line of tools. I specifically recommend the V5 multi-tool. It contains a 3, 4 (brake or fender stay), 5 (brake handlebar clamps), and 6 (stem and saddle), as well as a #2 Phillips (for the 3-speed shifter). In addition, it is extremely compact. I also carry a PDW (Portland Design Works) Magic Flute mini-pump, a well crafted work of art that fits in my rear pouch and the Guv'nor's aesthetic nicely. Take care, Gary Hello All,

I too use the Lezyne line of tools. I specifically recommend the V5 multi-tool. It contains a 3, 4 (brake or fender stay), 5 (brake handlebar clamps), and 6 (stem and saddle), as well as a #2 Phillips (for the 3-speed shifter). In addition, it is extremely compact. I also carry a PDW (Portland Design Works) Magic Flute mini-pump, a well crafted work of art that fits in my rear pouch and the Guv’nor’s aesthetic nicely.

Take care,

Gary

]]> By: Far Cry Toff http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/international-bureaux/comment-page-1/#comment-942 Far Cry Toff Thu, 06 May 2010 14:19:23 +0000 http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/?page_id=1022#comment-942 What Ho!,...I currently use the excellent Lezyne range of tools and usually carry the same kit, irrespective of which bike I ride. Spare tube (for specific bike), Park and lezyne patches, Lezyne multi-tool, tyre levers, chain repair links, Lezyne pump, (has double-ended presta/schrader screw-on hose,...excellent), adjustable spanner (small), Jelly Bellys, Aloe Up and a few Band-Aids. Some of my older bikes have specific spanner/allen key requirements, so these are added as necessary . The Lezyne range perfectly complements the Guv'nor's style, and their wooden-handled track pump is now used on all of my bikes,...Highly Recommended range of products. What Ho!,…I currently use the excellent Lezyne range of tools and usually carry the same kit, irrespective of which bike I ride.
Spare tube (for specific bike), Park and lezyne patches, Lezyne multi-tool, tyre levers, chain repair links, Lezyne pump, (has double-ended presta/schrader screw-on hose,…excellent), adjustable spanner (small), Jelly Bellys, Aloe Up and a few Band-Aids.
Some of my older bikes have specific spanner/allen key requirements, so these are added as necessary .
The Lezyne range perfectly complements the Guv’nor’s style, and their wooden-handled track pump is now used on all of my bikes,…Highly Recommended range of products.

]]> By: Al Dray http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/international-bureaux/comment-page-1/#comment-921 Al Dray Sun, 02 May 2010 07:32:49 +0000 http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/?page_id=1022#comment-921 cellphone's good - "come and pick me up!" cellphone’s good — “come and pick me up!”

]]> By: schloopfeng http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/international-bureaux/comment-page-1/#comment-916 schloopfeng Sat, 01 May 2010 20:19:36 +0000 http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/?page_id=1022#comment-916 Hello, I use a Topeak Alien multitool- ring spanners up to 13mm, allen keys 3-8 mm, knife, bottle opener, flat & phillips screwdrivers and a pretty good chain tool all held together in a compact pouch, I usually carry a tub of puncture repair stuff and a few spare chain pins, spare tube, zip ties & a few strips of duct tape & some strips of old toothpaste tube (will deal with a split tyre sidewall) a pump (& suspension pump depending on what bike I'm on) and jellybabies ... oh and a first aid kit too....but then until now I have mainly been mountainbiking .... I may trim the kit a little for the Guv lol. TTFN Hello,
I use a Topeak Alien multitool– ring spanners up to 13mm, allen keys 3–8 mm, knife, bottle opener, flat & phillips screwdrivers and a pretty good chain tool all held together in a compact pouch, I usually carry a tub of puncture repair stuff and a few spare chain pins, spare tube, zip ties & a few strips of duct tape & some strips of old toothpaste tube (will deal with a split tyre sidewall) a pump (& suspension pump depending on what bike I’m on) and jellybabies … oh and a first aid kit too.…but then until now I have mainly been mountainbiking .… I may trim the kit a little for the Guv lol.

TTFN

]]> By: The Cycling Photographer http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/international-bureaux/comment-page-1/#comment-816 The Cycling Photographer Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:46:26 +0000 http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/?page_id=1022#comment-816 Always erring on the side of caution, tyres, nuts, bolts, cables, what you are regularly checked. Just in case the inevitable happens, a compact multi tool, mini pump and repair kit are always in the travel pouch. Don't skimp on the quality though! Like the Guvnor, quality speaks for it's self: what's the point in a mini spanner or allan key being as tough as a toffee! Ride on! Always erring on the side of caution, tyres, nuts, bolts, cables, what you are regularly checked. Just in case the inevitable happens, a compact multi tool, mini pump and repair kit are always in the travel pouch. Don’t skimp on the quality though! Like the Guvnor, quality speaks for it’s self: what’s the point in a mini spanner or allan key being as tough as a toffee!
Ride on!

]]> By: jseely http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/international-bureaux/comment-page-1/#comment-723 jseely Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:31:00 +0000 http://www.guvnorownersclub.com/?page_id=1022#comment-723 Gentlemen, Don't know if the International Bureaux is active yet but decided to post here anyway, I have a general question for all.... What kind of tool kit, if any, do you carry when on a ride? Are the "multi-tool" contraptions worth their salt? Your comments and observations would be most welcome. Best, Jonathan Gentlemen,
Don’t know if the International Bureaux is active yet but decided to post here anyway, I have a general question for all.…
What kind of tool kit, if any, do you carry when on a ride? Are the “multi-tool” contraptions worth their salt?
Your comments and observations would be most welcome.
Best,
Jonathan

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