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  • Team GB squad for MTB World Champs (plus how to watch it for free)
  • althepal
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    Find a big place that replaces doors, youll find they chuck these out all the time. The glass isnt laminated and prob no one will make it like that anymore. A door merchant would be my bet.
    Had a similar problem and ended up just putting hardboard and some decorative trim round the edge because I couldnt find anywhere in Glasgow that could replace the glass.

    althepal
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    How can you check the Reg details.. had an old 72 mini that I’d like to know is still on the go..

    althepal
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    He did seem genuinely shaken.. like he was stunned tbh. They guys used to speaking in public but fair play to him. He seemed like it had got to him.

    althepal
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    Sounding like the last thing the pilot did was shut down the engines and isolate the fuel tanks.
    Fair play.

    althepal
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    Jeezo. Lot of friends and colleagues involved with this. Horrible horrible scenario.
    Annoyed that I’m off sick at the mo and not able to help.
    Thoughts are with all those caught up in this.

    althepal
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    Hmm. Disagree with you there rebel12. Voting yes because I feel all parties in westminster no longer represent the best intetests of everyone, and Scotland in particular obviously. The main parties all seem to be chasing the centre right because thats where they’ll get a majority. Not out of hatred for the English or for “Freeeeeeedom” but because I’d like a government that seems to act in the interests of our society as a whole,not just specific groups or parts of it.. If I am disenfranchised its for a good reason.
    Bit of a sweeping generalisation there which I totally disagree with.

    althepal
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    The problem is theres so many unanswered questions and points. Mostly caused by the Westminster governments refusal to even contemplate entering into any sort of debate about the make up of a post-independence British Isles.. prob because they know that if they actually start taking the prospect seriously other folk might do the same. Plus uncertainty works in their favour..
    At the end of the day, we’re all adults, and it would be in everyone’s interest (if there was a yes vote) if we could sort shit like this out would it not? And that goes for RUK and The EU.

    althepal
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    The 3 pin uk charger i got works fine.. gets warm but not hot. Batter seemed ok after a 40 min muck about the other night. On high most of it too.

    althepal
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    I’d like devo max too but shot down straight away by cmd..
    Voting yes for a better future for me and my family..Not because I hate anyone. Fail to see what the no campaign is offering us rather than the status quo- which for me isnt good enough.
    Seem to recall a lot of promises being made back in the 70s about how things would be better after a no vote- that turned out to be a great 10 or so years for Scotland didnt it?
    Someone mentioned that folk in Wales and the North suffered just as much as Scotland under the Tory government of the 80s.. theres no doubt about it but the Tory government did seem to have a special place in their hearts when it came to Scotland eh?

    althepal
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    Warplan Uk looks a good shout- ta.

    althepal
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    Yup. In exactly the same situation tonight.. beer and whisky in my case though.
    Stayed up till 2am, crashed and slept till about half nine which is unusual..
    Doing family stuff all day and was slightly hungover/tired but wide awake now!
    Felt like I got a pretty good sleep too..

    althepal
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    (Natrix emerges ftom dark room in 3 months time with a beard and a right arm like popeye..*)
    *yes, I know family guy have done it already but was worth doing in the circumstances I reckon..

    althepal
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    There you go.. the mudhugger- go have a look..

    althepal
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    Theres a new one that works on a similar basis to the zefal but doesnt look as bulky as the nomud. Attaches to the stays using zip ties, moulded from one piece…
    Have a google on here or I’m sure someone will be on soon to tell you what it is..

    althepal
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    That was good. Good wee vid that.

    althepal
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    Beamshot looks good. Charger and battery crap apparently but we all know that.
    See he has a similar x2xml light for sixty quid.. looks ok, uk seller with decent batteries (I’m guessing) and afaik decent warranty. Fair play.

    althepal
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    Good for you adjustable.. fair play for posting that.
    Yup, I’d be satisfied I guess- I’d rather not, but ive been lucky to have my time here never mind hsve a wife and kids that I love, as well as some of the experiences I’ve had.

    althepal
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    Brilliant! Thanks.

    althepal
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    What was the one a while back with a detachable body that folded itself down to fit in a shipping container..?

    althepal
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    Change of tshirt/underwear and toiletries. Snacks/water/juice for your mrs AND you!
    Ipod/mp3 with decent speakers. Phone charger as you might be there a while. Plenty of cash/spare change for parking. Keep everything topped up on the car as well.
    Have a few babysitters on standby too if you have kids already..

    althepal
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    Argh! Been looking for a cheapo for the kids.. that would have been perfect.

    althepal
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    “Made of mental”??

    althepal
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    Sorry to hear that. Lost a good mate at work a coupla years ago to suicide. He was a great guy, didnt make any sense to us at the time, prob never will. Hard, hard times.
    Can only imagine how you and your mate are feeling just now.

    althepal
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    Was that not a mag feature years ago?

    althepal
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    Replaced 8 35watt gu10s in my kitchen today with Phillips 2watt leds today.. Bought them in Tesco of all places- think they’re not going to be selling them as they were reduced to a fiver each and 3 for 2 so £30 for nine seemed a pretty good deal.
    The light in the kitchen is kinda similar level wise but a fair bit cooler with slightly more accenuated shadow spots.. looks very clean and clinical but if the savings are there who cares?

    althepal
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    Very impressed by this. . Wonder how much that cost?

    althepal
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    Woohoo! Mine shipped today! After quite a few discussions with them I would add. Told them a few times I didnt think the service was very good compared to their competitors but to make up for yhe delay they’re sending me a free rear light too.. prob basic but at least ots something I suppose.
    Oh, they’re no longer using HK post apparently..

    althepal
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    Went for a focus in the same situation. Handles well, reasonably economical and reliable. Also had a big boot to swallow prams and other gubbins with ease. Decent access and overall v happy.
    Bought a newer one after no 2 arrived. Can see us having to get something bigger in a few years but for now if we need more room for holidays the roof box gives us much more room.
    Oh aye.. apparently the boot in the new one is smaller- good to know.

    althepal
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    My boy just got a ridgeback mx14. He’s mastered his balance bike and can pedal himself on his heavy but wasn’t getting on with his heavy fixed hub kids bike..
    He seemed to be having probs when he stopped pedalling as if he was wanting to coast along and the pedals were hitting his legs so the Ridgeback should be much better.

    althepal
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    I have roval traverse el wheels and the hub is based on either 240 or 240s hub.. initially told was the 240 hub so nesded the axle and caps.. since seen a thread on mtbr where joe roval (from the company) states its just endcaps cos its based on the 240s…? Hopefully it is, cos a new hub axle is a bit steep!
    Thru axle wise I’d just get a superstar one.. prob heavier but a third of the price..

    althepal
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    Had an m4 rockhopper from about 2003 (?) And it was a nice light wee hardtail.. you could certainly feel the thiness of the tubes/butting when doing the “ping” test..

    althepal
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    My mate described droppers as the best upgrade you dont need and he wass right.
    No probs with my reverb, a year in (admittedly not that much riding) and its been great.
    Great upgrade and I do use it a lot on the trails..

    althepal
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    Ours dont have any at all but most of the rooms have wall vents set high up in the corner of the room.
    Not sure how these work since we had the cavity walls done but dont have any condensation issues..
    Does your house have vents?

    althepal
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    Ouch!

    althepal
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    That, Sir, is very cool. Good work.

    althepal
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    althepal
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    STWer in sweeping generalisation shocker..

    althepal
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    Cool. Ta. Agreed.

    althepal
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    So many funny aspects to it. Grest film… love the Evil Scott bit.
    Just appeals to me I guess..prob in my top five too..

    althepal
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    Where were you? Pipryat??
    Nice looking trail though, and the person in front wasnt gaining any distance from you so not bad at all.

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