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As Paulatic says, Whatsapp works on Apple, Android and PCs - it's not tied to any particular hardware or OS. So it's a great solution for general-purpose use - you can be confident that someone with a smartphone has access (or can easily get access).

I think the "considerably higher cost" bit goes without saying!!!

Any thoughts about Ceramicspeed's DRIVEN concept (https://www.ceramicspeed.com/en/driven/)? Claims to be more efficient than chain, more aero, and they've even sorted out an efficient gear mechanism.

To answer a point I missed first time: The reason I ask about a "right or wrong" side to filter is not to establish if anyone is riding incorrectly, but to see if there is a safer option that the apparent random nature of filtering at present. Yes, there's a safer option: do like brynpoet...

That's impressive - the KOM on Strava is 29 minutes! My best is 44 minutes.

Mmmm... You want me to leave you room on the left, but the chap this morning was angry because he didn't think I gave him enough room on the right! The solution seems to be just stick to the middle and not try to help either side, but I'm still confused about which side cyclists should be filtering...

Speaking as a rider who does frequently filter on the left, I'd prefer that you were no closer to the kerb than the cars in front, and if in stop/start traffic you left sufficient space in front of you when stationary that a cyclist could either swap sides, or enter the line of cars should it become...

This is a comment not a judgement as I do believe people should have a choice on whether to wear a helmet or not however I have to speak up for wearing helmets because of personal experience. My helmet has prevented me having serious head injury on two occasions and almost certainly saved my life o...

brynpoeth wrote:I understand fixed hub gears with two or more ratios are available, anybody used one?

The SA S3X is a 3 speed fixed. Doesn't seem widely available right now, I wonder if it has been discontinued?

Very comfortable for all day wear on and off the bike, last for ever. Can't fault them!

Causes skin irritation and serious eye damage.

Thanks for the recommendation, Mick; if you're impressed it must be astounding! Orders now placed at Wiggle and Screwfix. Looking forward to spotless chains from now on...

Funnily enough, I came across this late last night - an animation of rear frame flex as a result of the dropped seat stays on the current Scott Foil. 1_x2fduEuYJVRfWdtl3b4pYQ.gif https://medium.bikehugger.com/scott-foil-smart-and-fast-84d4acd5ff9d Apparently the last Foil gave an awful harsh ride; ...

What sort of Scottish independence do the Scots want? I think the stumbling block in the last in last Indyref Was what currency would they use? considering that they also want to stay or go back into the EU? I don't think "the Scots" are anywhere near homogeneous enough to have a single v...

rbrian wrote:

rotavator wrote:Stuff newspapers into your shoes to help them dry out, that is the good old fashioned way

I haven't had an actual newspaper for years. I did try stuffing my iPad in, but it didn't fit, so they're sat on top of the radiator!