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Looks fine to me, but I'd have a good look at the more critical areas, like around the bottom bracket and fork crown. Also worth seeing if the seat post will move.

I think that's part of the function of phone-ins. There's a temptation to assume that most people are sensible and think like you. Listening to these programs is a reminder of how ill-informed, stupid and bigoted a lot of people are.
And no, I cba to phone in.

You can buy primer for aluminium/non-ferrous metals, to apply with brush (hammerite/rustoleum?) from somewhere like Halfords or B&Q. I wouldn't want to use a spray can for such a small/awkward job.

I don't think the issue here is food/nutrition, it's fitness. The OP rode for a couple of hours, and was tired out due to pushing too hard for their level of fitness. Eating more food won't help. I think the best advice would be to ignore your average speed and pace yourself, concentrate on building...

I think there's a tactic where they disable your lock, in the hope that you are forced to leave your bike unlocked. If you leave a lock in a public place, then there are people with nothing better to do than target it, I think you would be wise to buy a new lock.

36 in a 30 :roll: Why is this even being discussed :lol: Banned? 60 in a 30 yes a ban.36 in a 30?No. Obviously his Lawyer is useless :roll: I've been on 3 "Speed awareness" courses and they really are a waste of a day :roll: He wasn't going to be banned for 36 in a 30, he got three points...

Might be worth trying the 32t cassette with your SS mech, it may work ok with some adjustment of the b-screw. The model no. is usually stamped on the inside, so you have to look from the other side of the bike.

Herts police website states that no witness/no video camera footage equals no investigation and simply compiled for data purposes Well, without evidence/witnesses, how can there be a conviction, given that they would have to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt? OTOH, if you don't investigate, there...

Personally, my tourer was perfect as a commuter, reliable, robust, low-maintenance, comfortable and practical. My requirements in a tourer or commuter are actually quite similar. If you've got a nice triple chainset then there shouldn't be any need to change gearing. If you start to overthink things...

Still not a satisfactory response. IMO they should replace all damaged parts, refit mudguards properly, and compensate you for your injuries. This was a nasty incident, which could easily have been fatal, IMO caused by their negligence. I notice they haven't fitted the plastic end caps for the stays...

+1 for the mid-drive, like the tongshen. They will handle hills/weight better than a hub drive. You shouldn't need a triple with the motor, but I think it's possible to fit a double to the tongshen if you need to.

Lance Dopestrong wrote:I can't fathom why anyone would spoil a wonderful bike ride by having a tiresome conversation on a mobile phone while doing so.

probably posting to twitter/facebook
#onmybike
#intheambulance
#incasualty

Can't really say what has happened there, but it's certainly possible to wear out rims pretty quickly if you ride in wet/gritty conditions, dont keep rims/pads clean - I wore out a pair of 28" rims in a few weeks when I didn't know better, and small wheels on an electric bike will certainly hav...

Absolutely unsurprising conclusion, and that's before you take into account lanes that disappear without warning, shepherd you into the path of traffic or into the dooring zone. Surely the passing distances you quote are wrong though? I mean, I know 4x4s are a menace, but a mean passing distance of ...

Not familiar with that bike, but if it's ally/carbon frame, then it's probably a rivnut type fitting, probably easiest o take it to a bike shop if you don't have the tool for it?