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Main problem with the Brompton Stronglights is their flexibility. A decade ago I had a Campag CF Eleven fitted. Superb rigidity. Interesting getting it fitted and crank must be at “11 O Clock” to allow it to fold. But fold it does and wastes little energy due to its rigidity. Fitted clipless pedals ...

ICE VTX here. Superb and comfortable after getting used to the different configuration. My advice; stop worrying. It will all be good. ICE are very amenable, helpful and approachable. Grounding: generally not a problem - yes its possible on a very uneven surface but no big deal. You get used to posi...

Good.

Whilst the closed roads were fab, the exhorbitant fees were not......and how long did they take to refund this years entry fees? Rip off organisation. Glad its gone.

Shame the car lobby moaners got their way though,

Pointless addition.

Have a word with Sth M/C CTC section if you havent already. Plenty of experience and tips can be gained, but congrats on doing the ‘50’

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130mm OLN for the rear hub is standard on 'road' wheels, so that won't be a problem. FWIW a Roberts, fitted with a contemporaneous Campag groupset, is arguably a 'modern classic'; something you just can't get any more. Fitted with a modern shimano groupset, rather less so, I'd have said. cheers +1 ...

As ever, it all depends on your personal style and desires regards riding. I have been an Audax rider for many many years and my bike was made to measure but to my personal preferences. I do like to ‘feel the road’ and like an instant ‘kick’ when I put the effort in. I find relaxed angles and geomet...

Adding a wheel obviously has an impact of a trike over a bike, but I reckon that after about three months of being laid back then you should equate to at least similar speeds all other things being equal. ( obviously slightly lower wind resistance compared to an upright, but your own level of fitnes...

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Our neighbour has fitted Air source heating. The plant for the heat exchangers/fans is bout 75 yards from our house. You can hear it working at night which is annoying. My primary concern, too, followed by switching a gravity fed primary system to 'pressurised' with old radiators :? Your concern in...

Yes its great for families but can become very busy in summer months without lockdown. The tunnels (which years ago were not open) are a sublime experience and do avoid having to negotiate walking through rivers around Chee Dale that were once the only off road alternative! Probably one of the best ...

Air source heat pumps are definitely noisy and can therefore annoy neighbours at night. Ground source heat pumps are better but need a very large area for the underground pipework. (Let the field to the local farmer to gaze sheep on!) or install a vertical ground source heat pump, but installation i...

Esoecially any Covid ships being refused permission to dock

More reason to buy now. Except ICE are on 6 week delivery Taking action instead of provaricating on the internet can produce great results. Even during and after lockdown, I was being quoted at least two weeks. Delivered in four working days in actual fact from ICE, I consider exceptionally good, e...