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eddie soens is the man

I agree with you Mikl. Perhaps it's worth a bit more? Bikes don't hold their value well generally, it would have to be something special to be worth more than half the original price even if quite new. A bike that needs a new transmission and bearings throughout (fairly typical of many pre-owned bi...

I sold a Raleigh Classic for £200 last year.It was in excellent order.The buyer paid exactly what I asked and was a real gent-no haggling etc.I think it was a good bike and would not sell for £100 unless it was to a mate or similar

Thanks for the advice.I have since changed to K9 as the Naomi blocks to much and cannot be customised.I will investigate your tip thanks
John

I have used Naomi which was free and blocks many more items than the Norton does

I have used the Norton filter (which is part of a package)but it is unable to identify certain undesirable websites especially in a foreign language.I have found Net Nanny is highly rated.Can anyone suggest the best place to buy or download?Does anyone have experience of any free resources in this a...

Buy the proper tool and try it.If not you could try different chainsets.You should know the width of the b bracket and I imagine the modern MTB chainsets wouldhave smaller offsets than the stuff from the 80s.Otherwise pay your LBS and learn theleson about proper tools.Are you a plumber by any chance...

Make sure you tighten them gradually using quarter turns or less otherwise you could distort the wheel
John

I picked it up near Frankley and then left it for the Bristol Road and had to seek out the next Kalamazoo section.It is OK for locals but for a new boy it was a disappointment.In my view I prefer all road or all trail and the Rea route is a poor compromise.I hope I have not offended locals. Plenty g...

In the end I got a map from tourist office and ended up near Bartley Green.Got across Severn at Stourport and waded various rivers at Worcester(Powick) and beyond Malvern to gat to Ledbury.The road to Dimmock was closed but passable on bike.Got to Ross but wife came down on the Sunday after M5 and M...

I am spoilt for choice and I am going to pick the WORCESTER CANAL i THINK......
Many thanks for suggestions John

I am cycling from Birm New St station next week and need a pleasant route perhaps skirting Clent Hills and Suckley Hills.Can anyone advise where to go/avoid
Thanks