Been taking earplugs to gigs for years and wear them most of the time. They’re your ears so bullocks to anyone else.

OK, the difference in brake feel you mention is interesting. As long as I’m not acutally losing any braking force, I guess I could get used to less modulation.

EDIT: Thanks again, by the way!

Thanks cp. It’s for a 6603 triple chainset so I might have to rethink my plans.

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Spare a thought for me. One woman where I work has a Cliff Richard calendar on the wall.

Ah, Addlestones. Whilst not particularly strong at around 5%, there is definitely a secret falling-over ingredient in there somewhere.

According to the Stan’s video, the manual swishing about of the freshly added sealant is much more effective way of covering the inside of the tyre. They say that the normal rotation of the wheel will not be as good at spreading the bloop around.

Having said that, I haven’t exactly followed the vid. I find that some tyres seal immediately, some after a ride or two and others take longer.

Testes

Henneys Dry, Aspalls Dry, Malvern Oak, Cornish Orchards Gold, Gwynt y Ddraig Black Dragon to name but a few

Sat: Christmas shopping. Nooooo!
Sun: a ridin’ and a fettlin’.

Dr DRE is one bad-ass mofo…bdum tish

Four-legged, bird-murdering sh*t machines.

That’s what my late Dad used to call cats.

Lupine Wilma on the bars (on it’s fourth winter)
Lupine Piko on the lid (on it’s third winter)

Expensive? Yes, although I didn’t pay full price for either.
Both lights have been faultless, as you would expect for that sort of outlay!

If I’ve not worked with them and/or they’re an eejit, my money stays put. I left my last job after 10 years and specifically stated “no leaving card etc, thanks”. I can’t be doing with all that. A few beers with those that count (that’s not the finance department) and I’ll be on my way. You end up keeping in touch with people that matter to you. All the rest is just noise.

3/4 tights + waterproof shorts = warm knees & dry bum

Don’t get me wrong, I actually love cycling. I just choose to do it in the safety and comfort of a spinning class at the gym.

OK…

+1 on the safe-t-seat, although when commuting with my daughter on dark winter mornings, I did have to dress her up like a fat ninja to avoid the cold.

I was put off by the warranty period being limited to one year…

frame attached to stand via top tube…. -1 point

Genuinely interested as to why this incurs a 1 pt penalty.

mud-filled death pit

What tyres for… etc etc

Wales lacked commitment at the breakdown. Didn’t compete we’ll enough and ended up playing off the back foot. Argentina took the game to them and they had no answer. So disappointing. Had I paid to watch that, I’d want my money back.

Dead Man’s Shoes. I remember the first time I saw it, having never previously heard of it. Such a powerful piece of work. Top, top film. Paddy Considine’s performance is spine tingling.

There is another number isn’t there?

101

Zummerzet. Arrrrrrrrrrrr.

For around that money I recently built up some DT 240s hubs with Revolution spokes and tubeless compatible, non-exploding (so far…) Chinese carbon rims. They weighed in at 1530g minus yellow tape and valves. They’ve been great so far but I’ve not been overly shredding the gnar…

Can’t Cook, Don’t Cook.

A guide to takeaway food

Rusty gusset.

I think the management are just posturing with dropping Phillips. Where’s Lloyd Williams anyway?

If your wheels are laterally stiff, then going to QR15 may be more noticeable.

Yes, but only if Troll Awareness Courses are made mandatory for internet users.

Has one sacked one’s pilot?

50 Acre Wood, a lot of mud and 130 lumens of Cateye Triple Shot. Great fun. Apart from the mud.

My 3 year old went to bed with ear defenders on last night 😀

Ah, Jupiler! Les hommes savent pourquoi.

If ever a bike says of it’s rider, “I am an attention whore”, it’s that one.

I don’t want a fat bike but I’d love a go on that!

Just use sealant! I’ve had no flats since going tubeless 5 years ago. A few punctures, yes, but nothing that didn’t seal.

(I’ll probably get a rash of punctures now)

Arf

Ty Seren B&B in Dolgellau town centre. Awesome breakfast. Secure bike storage. Central location for food/drink.