http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Wet & Windy en Wed, 13 May 2026 03:52:42 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85601 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:05:26 +0000 DaveC 85601@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Steve said"I think what is needed is a pedal powered chain saw, would need some ferocious legs to spin a tiny gear and a mean cadence but would be effective."</p> <p>err... studded tyres? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85593 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:11:36 +0000 crowriver 85593@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@ Dave, probably what you want instead is a <a href="http://www.practicalcycles.com/userimages/procart9.htm">Noomad trike converter</a> front end*, just fashion a snow plough attachment for the front end, shoe your bike with your Marathon Winters, and.....Hey Presto! Paths cleared of snow pronto.</p> <p>* as modelled previously by WC of this parish. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85591 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:04:07 +0000 steveo 85591@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Now we're talking! That's a very interesting site actually. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85589 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:53:02 +0000 cb 85589@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think the term is a Power Take Off.</p> <p>Some cool applications here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.appropedia.org/Standard_bicycle_with_pedal_power_attachment">http://www.appropedia.org/Standard_bicycle_with_pedal_power_attachment</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.ohio.edu/mechanical/design/Projects/T1_UserManual.pdf">Another example</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85583 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:33:02 +0000 steveo 85583@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>kaputnik, you might be right. I was working on the assumption that chainsaws work by the speed of the chain rather than torque so would work better with a low gear and the chain spinning madly. Even being fairly heavily geared up at the cranks with little torque to pedal against you'd still end up pedalling air quickly.</p> <p>Big ring at the front driving the smallest sprocket with the cutting chain on the biggest sprocket would give a fairly large gear difference... Might work.. Dave need your trailer for a project :D </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85581 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:29:17 +0000 Dave 85581@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm determined to adapt my Y-Frame into a towed plough for the NEPN in case it ever snows this winter... I did want some kind of trailer strimmer for the vegetation but the addition of moving parts takes it up a few levels! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85579 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:18:37 +0000 amir 85579@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hah hah - carry heavy loads around is so passe in the utility cycling world - get sawing instead! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85577 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:14:23 +0000 kaputnik 85577@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Steveo surely you could use the gears that come with the bike to gear pedalling down to a suitable cadence, and use a flexible drive off the axle to power the saw. I'm assuming a friction drive (a la bottle dynamo) off the rim wouldn't suffice, however maybe it would be a good thing in case the saw were to hit a knot and become stuck, it would act as a clutch. Spinning wheel and tyre acts as a flywheel and to smooth out the pedalling motion. Bike can be mounted on a solid, 2 legged kick stand of the type used by post bikes so that it can be pedalled while stationary, front wheel in a chock. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85573 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:51:39 +0000 steveo 85573@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>highly tempted by the laplander! </em></p> <p>I think what is needed is a pedal powered chain saw, would need some ferocious legs to spin a tiny gear and a mean cadence but would be effective. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85572 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:48:31 +0000 kaputnik 85572@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I moved a couple of the larger branches down in Roseburn park (those that might cause an accident), however therre was far too much twigs and small branches down to even think about dealing with them.</p> <p>Melville Drive was clear at 8AM, well, "navigable", but the cycle lanes full of twigs and wet, slidy leaves. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85571 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:48:31 +0000 ruggtomcat 85571@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>highly tempted by the laplander! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85569 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:33:38 +0000 chdot 85569@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<br /> • LOTHIAN was braced for more storms and heavy rain today after gales of up to 75mph battered the area overnight.</p> <p>High winds brought down trees, blocking several roads, but there were no reports of injuries. Police said a tree had fallen against a house in Redford Road and there were reports the occupants were trapped inside.</p> <p>Another tree was blocking the road at Upper Gray Street, Newington. Power lines were reported down in West Calder and power supplies in the Gorebridge area were said to have been disrupted.</p> <p>And flood warnings were in place for Haddington, where the River Tyne was rising.</p> <p>The Met Office had an amber alert – meaning “be prepared” – in force for most of eastern Scotland.</p> <p>Police have advised motorists to drive with the utmost care. The Forth Road Bridge was closed to high-sided vehicles because of high winds.</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://m.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/latest-news/morning-briefing-care-home-probe-oap-dies-lothians-braced-for-more-storms-whisky-products-to-fuel-cars-1-2545170" rel="nofollow">http://m.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/latest-news/morning-briefing-care-home-probe-oap-dies-lothians-braced-for-more-storms-whisky-products-to-fuel-cars-1-2545170</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85563 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:16:33 +0000 chdot 85563@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"grinning at idea of using a leaf blower in this weather"</p> <p>Well yes but -</p> <p>Just another sign of 'I could invent a labour saving device for that'. </p> <p>Best to collect leaves and make some leaf mould/compost. </p> <p>Councils used to, maybe they will again. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85560 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:09:20 +0000 lionfish 85560@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>am grinning at idea of using a leaf blower in this weather :P [that sounds quite entertaining to watch :] </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85559 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:06:01 +0000 Baldcyclist 85559@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Going past Gogarburn RBS this morning, man out with a leaf blower clearing (term used loosely) the path. I thought, good luck with that ... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85554 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:56:53 +0000 Instography 85554@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bahco-Laplander-Folding-Saw-396LAP/dp/B0001IX7OW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1348563380&amp;sr=8-1">Laplander </a>is the business. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85552 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:49:08 +0000 fimm 85552@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There was a small bit of fencing down right in front of Haymarket Station this morning - there were people at work on the tramworks as I went past but it was obviously Somebody Else's Problem to move the fencing... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85545 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:27:41 +0000 Darkerside 85545@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Possibly a more sensible choice:</p> <p><a href="http://www2.westfalia.net/shops/tools/hand_tools/sawing_tools/hand_saws__bow_saws/184182-flexible_s_ge_350_mm_2_s_geb_nders_gt_metall_keramik_holz_u_plastik.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www2.westfalia.net/shops/tools/hand_tools/sawing_tools/hand_saws__bow_saws/184182-flexible_s_ge_350_mm_2_s_geb_nders_gt_metall_keramik_holz_u_plastik.htm</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85544 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:26:48 +0000 steveo 85544@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Broomhouse path has lights out and fencing across it.</em></p> <p>Watching the guys trying to repair it when I went passed an hour ago was quite amusing, fighting against that wind was the very definition of futility... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85543 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:26:03 +0000 Darkerside 85543@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A speculative google reveals...</p> <p><a href="http://www.unbelievable-saw.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.unbelievable-saw.com/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85540 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:24:25 +0000 DaveC 85540@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hmmm, calling Dave and his very useful saw!! I must think about how I can carry a small saw safely to help with this sort of stuff. ... and perhaps a telescopic brush? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85539 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:24:02 +0000 Instography 85539@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Heading into town, it was easier to just come off at Ravelston Dykes and take to the roads but folk seemed to be enjoying the It's a Knockout / cyclocross challenge of hoicking their bikes over the big tree. Leaves and small twigs more worrisome. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85530 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:53:12 +0000 wingpig 85530@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wingpig/8022549153/"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8172/8022549153_423c3eeafd.jpg"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wingpig/8022549153/">IMAG0521</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/wingpig/">wingpig</a>, on Flickr</p> <p>Possible to climb over, but very delaying...</p> <p>There's one which can be cycled round (albeit on rapidly-bogging grass) a little bit further to the north, before the Craigleith/Blackhall junction...<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wingpig/8022583619/"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8449/8022583619_b9ca5b1d7e.jpg"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wingpig/8022583619/">IMAG0519</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/wingpig/">wingpig</a>, on Flickr<br /> ...and a comparatively minor treelet east of the Pilton road bridge which was small enough for three people to hoick it out of the way...</p> <p> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wingpig/8022586766/"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8322/8022586766_a798470198.jpg"></a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wingpig/8022586766/">IMAG0518</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/wingpig/">wingpig</a>, on Flickr<br /> Chancelot is clear but very leafyslippy. Same on the WoL between Chancelot and The Shore. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85528 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:16:51 +0000 chdot 85528@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Quentin Russell @qrussell79" (aka the 3rd policeman - after Paul and Bruce)</p> <p>Previously -</p> <p>"<br /> David Miller (@BBCDavidMiller)</p> <p>25/09/2012 07:05<br /> Edinburgh bike commuters: Roseburn Path blocked by fallen trees near Ravelston Dykes. Too big to climb over! #edintravel #edtravcyc</p> <p>" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85527 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:13:52 +0000 ARobComp 85527@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Tree down on the Roseburn path seemingly.</p> <p>Quentin Russell @qrussell79 11m<br /> Chain gang of cyclists working to get bikes over huge fallen tree on roseburn path.Great to be part of the cycling community!#betterbybike</p> <p>via le twitter.</p> <p>I am working from haem this morning so have heating on, blanket on my knees and in front of my desk. Coffee tastes good. Stay safe! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85522 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:05:51 +0000 Bruce 85522@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There are a few trees down on the NEPN. One is a particular pain which requires a climb up the very muddy bank to get past it all others are negotiable </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85520 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:01:11 +0000 biketrain 85520@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Uberuce — The devastation of tram fences continues all the way along to Edinburgh Park Station </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85519 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:01:08 +0000 Nelly 85519@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I echo Uberuce comments re: Broomhouse path. The 'fencing down' continues past Makro, including sections near edinburgh park station, and there is also a Cullens Construction sign sticking out at head height near EP station - tried to remove, but would have needed tools.</p> <p>Understand there are trees down on canal between Ashley and Hermiston </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85518 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 07:45:14 +0000 Darkerside 85518@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I feel that last sentence requires some kind of ominous orchestral accompaniment... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8505#post-85517 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 07:19:26 +0000 Uberuce 85517@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Broomhouse path has lights out and fencing across it. Very treacherous at the Stenhouse entry point since they're lying down right beside it and jumped out the gloom at me just as I had crossed the oncoming lane to get across, which I naturally do quite briskly.</p> <p>I'd be surprised if there wasn't at least one nasty off there before the dawn. </p>