Why is the shimano hub linked to by Brother Will so cheap? Will it break?

It is rather heavy. And probably a bit more drag than the more expensive models, but the drag is barely noticeable anyway.
Its a basic Shimano hub, about equivalent to Deore. So it will probably last ages without breaking.

Yep pretty much its more than suitable for my utility biking duties but id say for sport biking something a little lighter would be better.
It was weird when i got it, just turning it in my hand it felt pretty notchy but as soon as it was laced up it span a bit more freely and now its on the bike i don’t notice it at all.

I fitted a Shimano DH3D32 dynamo hub and B&M light to my Kona Min-ute, I went for the version without the reflector since it gives better visible distance my version also has the day light and the senso function which is all superfluous since its never turned off but rose bikes had a deal on.

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shimano-dh-3d32-disc-hub-dynamo/aid:670781
And
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/b–m-lumotec-iq-cyo-t-senso-plus-60-lux/aid:457434

Id not intended to get a rear light but being so impressed with the front I’m going to get round to adding one soon, but this weekends project is replacing the crappy cable disc brakes with hydraulics.

He has a past, as does everyone however the lengths he has gone to deny it is nothing short of scandelous

Raid on Natalie Rowe

Leuven is worth a visit, bikes and pubs everywhere. Its the home of the Stella Artois brewery which i believe also does tours. If you do visit i recommend a bar called the Capital, they have 2000 beers on stock including 20 beers on draft. Leuven is also a good base to visit the centre of brussels too since you can grab a train and avoid the insane traffic.

I used to have a webbley hurricane, i loved it but i moved to a flat and no longer had somewhere to shoot it. :(

Try Garmisch Partenkirken just on the boarder in Germany, we stayed in an american hotel there that was quite cheap theres lots to do there and its only a short drive to Austria.

Marathon plus with green guard, never had a picture with them, make sure you have some good tyre levers though.

I echo the comments above re sticking it in a savings account then you’ll have it there if and when they ask for it back but id be concerned about how HMRC will respond to you having recieved 2 lots of pay because at least of of those will not be entitled to the tax free allowance.

An Army friend of my dads married Ulrika Johnson after a reality TV show

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I served Rowan Atkinson in a shop twice, he was working on a car with his son and needed parts.

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I once purchased a turbo trainer from Warwick Davis

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One of the riders in our club once appeared on X Factor

A mate of ours is a comedian, puts on annual christmas shows in that London – this year he had the Cure playing, last year my wife sat next to Hugh Grant throughout the show and an astronaut told her he liked her coat.

Tom, Would that be Robin Ince? i enjoy his and Brian Cox’s radio 4 show the infinite monkey cage.

Another vote for IKEA 90 day love it or exchange it, a range of UK sizes and types and a 25 year guarantee, buying mine was a lovely experience and 4 years down the line I’m still happy with it.

A proper bargain before discount if i didn’t already have one id be snapping this up

Theres the locking headset spacer solution cheap but I’m sure you can see the drawbacks http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/problem-solvers-locking-headset-spacer-for-1-1-8-inch-black-prod18246/

This will help you on the VED front https://www.vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk

I would be worried about future proofing, you aren’t going to have that TV forever, what happens when you change it for a thinner one and it sits too far back or a bigger one and the recess isn’t wide enough? TVs are getting thinner and thinner each year it won’t be long before they are simply plastic sheets. I say mount it directly on the wall with the thinnest bracket you can find if you must and direct any efforts into hiding the wires.

£35 just too tempting, I’ve purchased one

What the others said, start with the plastic cup using heat fire or drill bit then once the cartridge is out use a hacksaw to cut the metal cup apart carefully. Since the frame is being painted anyway it might be worth having the threads chased and bb faced after painting.

I rode 100 miles Cambridge to London on my scandal earlier this year and kept pace with the roadies. Setup was MKM carbon forks up front, rapid robs 2.35 60psi. 1X9 38t front 11-32 cassette. It wasn’t too bad but i think if i was going to do it again i would put some proper slicks or semi slicks on it.

Okay so wide rims are good, what are the choices?

I’m currently running Schwalbe Nobby Nics 2.35 on WTB Laserdisc trail 29 with an internal width of 21mm i was just curious.

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These trailer bikes are quite highly thought of
http://www.kinetics-online.co.uk/parts-accessories/trailers/weehoo-trailer-bikes/

Expensive but then so were the long tail options

I used the old stem method and i might as well done it by eye for how accurate it was. Go with a pipe cutter or a hacksaw guide.

Nice one thanks a lot

I have just received an On One ultralight cnc stem and i must say its well made and light and very cheap.

Deport them to a brand new penal colony on the Ascension islands and forget about them

The one life ID card holds 14 lines of information, you could then hole punch a corner or as it shows on the website put it in a lanyard

Yes bish the Jobsworth will fit a 29er with the tyre still on.

I have got one of these Jobsworth stands, very solid great value for money its a very obvious copy of a park model but without the price tag.

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOJWWTS/jobsworth-wheel-truing-workshop-standard

https://twitter.com/downshep and some of his media pals were up there on friday.

Cheers perfect to go with my Tescos club card voucher.

Sod it, did it anyway, went from 2mm to 4mm, threading was a pain but I’m chuffed with the result

I have a PRS II a Juice and a Wave, the juice is a piece of crap id stick with an original style.

Still worth a bob or 2 on ebay, most truing stands never seem yo go below £40 no matter the condition.

I have an expanding plug, i went for a longer insertion but it still keeps on slipping out all the time. Id go with the top to bottom jobbie, never had any problems with my old one.

The use one looks quite good Linky

Thanks for the reminder just cashed in £12.50s worth

Hmm this is interesting I’m currently been using the qr version of this hub and been contemplating a fork change but some of the choices I’ve looked at have been 15mm and I’ve been wondering what work would be involved in the change.

Note sure if this works but MBR seem to have a good idea http://www.mbr.co.uk/how-to-2/silence-bike-four-easy-steps/

I was down at Fitzwilliam Museum i was very jealous of those with there rooftop vantage points

Going back to the OP most of the villages in that area are nice. Folksworth, Stilton, even Yaxley is okay these days if your just looking for a room to rent there is the suburb of Hampton which is quite large but well taken care of for amenities and well appointed and plenty of house shares.