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thanks everyone for your input. Apologies for late reply but Ive had man flu!!! will try your suggestions.

Best of luck mate. I'm doing the Jogle in July. Condolences for your dad though.

Hi everyone. Could I please pick your brains!
I'm cycling the Jogle at the beginning of July this year together with six other friends on behalf of Crohns society. We're being lazy and have a support team of three. Ive managed to secure the use of a college minibus to act as the support vehicle, but I have to insure it myself. Easier said than done though!! You'd think I was trying to get to the moon, as I can't find anyone to insure the veh on a temp basis. I've spent hours online searching but no luck. Companies like ' Dayinsure ' will only insure you if you are a registered charity or education establishment and are using the veh for a purpose connected with that organisation, unfortunately fundraising for charity is not covered!! The college can't help either as their insurance only covers employees. Does anyone know of an insurance company that could help ?

Hey everyone, problem solved!!!!!!!!!! Went back to drawing board and it turns out I had mechanism in levers in wrong position. Amazing what a good nights sleep and some good advice can do.

Thanks to all who have advised me.


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Thanks everyone for the advice. i will take a look at the set up of the shifter, but followed the shimano plans. Everything is brand new, so cables shouldn't be the problem, I'm sure it will be me!!

every day is a school day!

Cheers

Shibster

I,m just finishing building a Surly LHT and am working on the gears. Ive installed dura ace bar end shifters, but am having difficulty getting them to sync. Does anyone know if Dura ace shifters are compatible with a 9 speed Shimano XT long cage rear mech?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

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Aaltun, dont be concerned regarding any Police involvement in this incident. Please let me put your mind at rest.

Your son is 4yrs old and as such is way below the legal age limit of criminal responsibility. The offence that any Police involvement would constitute would be criminal damage, and that offence would only be complete if your son deliberately damaged the car, or caused damage to the vehicle neglectfully, ie ( say he was a bit older and was throwing stones in the street and one damaged the car, even though he didnt mean to cause damage ), but he cant do this as he is not recognised in law as being able to have the necessary ' MENS REA' to commit this offence. Dont worry about mens rea, this is legal jargon concerning ones ability to have intent to do something wrong.

What you have here as far as a Police officer is concerned is a classic ' Civil dispute '. The Police would only advise both parties regarding this. They would advise you to seek the services of a solicitor, if it went that far, and they would advise your neighbour the same thing if they wanted to take any action against you. If that happened then that is te time I wouls seek help from C.A.B

Re the aggressive behaviour, if the Police attend you should inform them of this, and the likely outcome is that they will advise your neighbour re his behaviour.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Shibster

Nutsey, There is an offence in law called inconsiderate driving. the driver by his actions causing you to take evasive action to avoid a collision would be guilty of this offence. If you feel strongly enough about the incident you should report it at your local station. Police officers are a decent lot and I,m sure you will feel better after speaking to an officer. You could always request that the driver be advised regarding his manner of driving.

Hope this helps

shibster

Hey Crepello. Just looked at your bars. They look the 'dogs doofers', very nice indeed ( am I being a bit sad hehe !! ) thanks again.

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Cheers eveyone. As usual some great advice, much appreciated.

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cheers Erudin, I will check it out.

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I went walking in Lake District is Sept, when weather was really bad ( I know I wasn't biking, but variety is the spice of life!!), anyway, I used my Terra Nova Wild country Duolite tourer and yet again it served me brilliantly. it is strong and not too heavy and has a large porch for your extra stuff. whilst we were camping on coniston hall farm campsite a large Gazebo blew onto my tent. The Gazebo was goosed, but my tent is still alive and kicking. Not the cheapest tent though.

Hi everyone. Could anyone help me and tell me if its possible to get Butterfly bar foam in this country. I,m in the process of building a Surly LHT to do the Jogle next summer and have bought a set of bars, but I cant find any firms that sell foam. Help much appreciated. When Ive finished the build i'll post some photo's.

Well after all this info, Ive taken the plunge. Bought a 62cm frame ( I,m 6' 4" ) from Bicycle Doctor in Manchester, Very helpful by the way! So I'll keep you all posted how I get on.

Cheers all.

Shibster

Cheers everyone,thanks again for replies and advice. Ive only just joined ctc, but this community is great!!

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