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by rjb
28 Mar 2024, 12:18pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: A positive thread
Replies: 950
Views: 164915

Re: A positive thread

These are known as flange bearings. Also found in wheelbarrows. Bearings were cheap and cheerful with a short lifespan. I struggled to find replacements so fitted better quality standard (no flange) with a tube spacer in the wheel. And was careful to avoid over tightening up the axle which would have loaded the bearing. :wink:
by rjb
27 Mar 2024, 8:34pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Clevedon Seafront - Cycle track removal - Active Travel England
Replies: 15
Views: 664

Re: Clevedon Seafront - Cycle track removal - Active Travel England

It's just been reported the council passed the bill to restore the seafront to its original state at a cost of £425,000. :shock:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= ... HTiWqsd54J
by rjb
25 Mar 2024, 1:19pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: UK energy
Replies: 955
Views: 167364

Re: UK energy

Dynamic pricing being discussed by OFGEM. Coming our way in the future.
An attempt at balancing usage with generation to control pricing. Smart metering will be the key to its introduction.


Energy prices could change at different times of the day - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68655725
by rjb
25 Mar 2024, 11:09am
Forum: On the road
Topic: Tutshill sluice Yeo crossing works
Replies: 20
Views: 4319

Re: Tutshill sluice Yeo crossing works

Looks like the spring opening has now slipped to Summer. :( so still on the cards for Xmas. If the Clevedon seafront issue is not resolved it may be next year. :(
by rjb
25 Mar 2024, 9:27am
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Clevedon Seafront - Cycle track removal - Active Travel England
Replies: 15
Views: 664

Re: Clevedon Seafront - Cycle track removal - Active Travel England

Interesting mix of representatives on the council with a coalition in charge. ie all the disparate groups have joined up to oust the conservatives. Are these groups focussed on their own self interest at the demise of the big picture with global warming. My take on it is what a shambles and waste of public funds. Dont get me started on the long running ongoing saga of the Tutshill Sluice crossing. https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/p ... r-pier-way

https://n-somerset.gov.uk/council-democ ... up-leaders

There are 50 seats in total.

Conservative Party and Independents Group - 15
Liberal Democrats and Independents Group - 12
Labour Group - 10
Green Group - 8
Portishead Independent Group - 4
Independent Group - 1
No single political group has enough seats to secure an overall majority, so a partnership administration has been formed between the following groups:

Liberal Democrats and Independents Group
Labour Group
Green Group
Portishead Independent Group
Independent Group
This partnership holds 35 of the 50 seats on the Council. Our Executive is made up of councillors from this partnership administration.
by rjb
24 Mar 2024, 5:51pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Chin Taur Bottom Bracket
Replies: 14
Views: 821

Re: Chin Taur Bottom Bracket

rjb wrote: 24 Mar 2024, 3:24pm found on u tube. Probably others available too. :wink:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/V-lQ9lA_ ... ture=share
If you also angle the slots a fraction as Brucey suggested it should make ball insertion easier with reduced chance of ejecting a ball in use when rotating. Just think about the rotation direction before grinding the slot or tap the balls in as the video shows. :wink:
by rjb
24 Mar 2024, 3:29pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Just how long will it take to turn this ship around?
Replies: 103
Views: 2926

Re: Just how long will it take to turn this ship around?

pete75 wrote: 24 Mar 2024, 3:03pm
rjb wrote: 24 Mar 2024, 1:33pm Shirley the fairest tax regime would be to have one rate applied to all income. Having higher rates just increases salaries to try and make up the shortfall, so perpetuating escalating salaries. Scrapping personnel allowances would simplify the tax regime so everyone would know how much they owe.
It would mean a few years of pain until the new system stabilised. Less room for tax avoidance. Better transparency.
Any takers.
I'll get my lid on in anticipation of the incoming flack. :shock:
Someone on minimum wage and working 40 hours a week currently pays around £1800 pa in income tax. Under your system of abolishing the personal allowance, they'd pay about £4,300.
Any other great ideas to reduce the income of the lowest paid?
I didnt say it was going to happen overnight but at least Lizz Trust started the ball rolling. My idea is sensible and fair. Look at the overall picture. We are discussing taxation not income here. Will take some progressive planning, but it should reduce those eye watering salaries which take oppressive amounts of taxation into account when remuneration is calculated making more available for those further down the scale.
How can it be fair for someone to be taxed at 20% whilst others are taxed at 40%. Equality for everyone. :D
by rjb
24 Mar 2024, 3:24pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Chin Taur Bottom Bracket
Replies: 14
Views: 821

Re: Chin Taur Bottom Bracket

found on u tube. Probably others available too. :wink:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/V-lQ9lA_ ... ture=share
by rjb
24 Mar 2024, 1:33pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Just how long will it take to turn this ship around?
Replies: 103
Views: 2926

Re: Just how long will it take to turn this ship around?

Shirley the fairest tax regime would be to have one rate applied to all income. Having higher rates just increases salaries to try and make up the shortfall, so perpetuating escalating salaries. Scrapping personnel allowances would simplify the tax regime so everyone would know how much they owe.
It would mean a few years of pain until the new system stabilised. Less room for tax avoidance. Better transparency.
Any takers.
I'll get my lid on in anticipation of the incoming flack. :shock:
by rjb
21 Mar 2024, 6:41pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Chin Taur Bottom Bracket
Replies: 14
Views: 821

Re: Chin Taur Bottom Bracket

Almost but it's Directional Full Complement as found in this thread on cheap bearings.
viewtopic.php?t=159498#p1821606
by rjb
21 Mar 2024, 4:51pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Chin Taur Bottom Bracket
Replies: 14
Views: 821

Re: Chin Taur Bottom Bracket

Sorry, couldn't work out what DFC meant. ? FC may be Factory Condition but then couldn't make out the D. :wink:
by rjb
21 Mar 2024, 2:29pm
Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
Topic: Lidl
Replies: 18
Views: 17789

Re: Lidl

Cycling stuff in Lidls shortly. Electric pumps again but no ref to max pressure. :?
The tool kit looks good value. :wink:
by rjb
21 Mar 2024, 1:43pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: State Pension
Replies: 258
Views: 20665

Re: State Pension

rjb wrote: 21 Mar 2024, 8:37am Latest report on "waspi" due tomorrow. It's been dragging on far too long already.

Women's state pension: Campaigners urge payouts as Waspi report due - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68622764

Time for a complete overhaul of the state pension system. It was previously paid for by NI contributions but the chancellor has indicated he's moving to an income tax system with the phasing out of NI. This will be detrimental to current pensioners who funded there state pensions through NI contributions.

The current system is a bag of worms. Far too complicated even for pension ministers to understand.
The report is out and recommends compensation of between 1-3k for all those affected. Mrs RJB is not very optimistic. The 2.6 million ladies affected were born between 6 April, 1950 and 5 April, 1960.
by rjb
21 Mar 2024, 8:37am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: State Pension
Replies: 258
Views: 20665

Re: State Pension

Latest report on "waspi" due tomorrow. It's been dragging on far too long already.

Women's state pension: Campaigners urge payouts as Waspi report due - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68622764

Time for a complete overhaul of the state pension system. It was previously paid for by NI contributions but the chancellor has indicated he's moving to an income tax system with the phasing out of NI. This will be detrimental to current pensioners who funded there state pensions through NI contributions.

The current system is a bag of worms. Far too complicated even for pension ministers to understand.
by rjb
20 Mar 2024, 6:57pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: SKS Chainbow?
Replies: 26
Views: 1654

Re: SKS Chainbow?

Not at all. I refit the chain by hand which stay clean. :wink: