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  • Team GB squad for MTB World Champs (plus how to watch it for free)
  • dvatcmark
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    I sent one recently, the best I found was Paisley freight https://www.paisleyfreight.com

    The main issue I found with couriers is the maximum length of the parcel, this wasnt an issue with paisley and they were competative on price too

    dvatcmark
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    Privacy zones only apply at the start and end of rides, and one is only applied if you start/stop in it. People have multiple or offset over their house so its not an obvious circle centred directly over their house. Of course it would be easier if strava just allowed you to draw the shape of your preffered zone (just having a 1mile radius means you lose any segments that start or end within that zone

    This is my point, they dont work like you think.

    The overlapping zones has no affect unless you start your ride in a different zone each time. No matter how many zones you have listed if you always start from home you’ll form a circle with your house in the middle of it as only the privacy zone where the ride starts\finished is used , all others do not apply.

    dvatcmark
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    The multiple privicy zone feature is a bit disapointing as it only hides your ride within the privacy zone it was started in.

    I blanked out the entire local area as I thought I’d go invisable miles before home. This wasn’t the case, it was only 500m from home as that was the extent of the zone based on my postcode.

    dvatcmark
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    Wrong grade of oil in the damper?

    dvatcmark
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    In had this before and the police were not interested unless the dogs teeth had penetrated my skin.

    dvatcmark
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    I’ve just done what fisha described to my house but in cat 6 cable as it doesn’t cost much more than 5e and provides a bit more future proofing. Mines a 30s house with solid walls so the WiFi coverage isn’t very good (stuttery streaams and so on) so having TV’s ect on wired connections works well

    dvatcmark
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    My MaxxD did the same thing a few years back, it had to go back to have the circuit board replaced inside the light only took a couple of days.

    dvatcmark
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    Maplin gift vouchers

    dvatcmark
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    I would try another ride with a bit less pressure and see what happens.

    dvatcmark
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    At a longer travel you might need less air pressure. The did I cock it up question is easily answered by letting all the air out and checking if the fork compresses all the way down

    dvatcmark
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    Just add to that that I’ve just seen a pair of Fox 32 Factory Fork in the classifieds for a good price . Are these any good?

    dvatcmark
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    Should have added in the op that since new I’ve had a pair of 2011 revelation RLs on it and have always been a bit disaponted in them

    dvatcmark
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    I’d have some wet and dry paper wrapped round an old seat post (obviuosly smaller that 30.8) and carefully remove the extra 0.1mm. Have to you ever tried a 30.9 in the frame?

    dvatcmark
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    A Chinese takeaway container full of green jelly?

    dvatcmark
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    OP, I just bought another padlock & pushed the end link on one chain through another end link on the second chain, then locked a padlock on the end of the 1st chain thus locking the 2 chains together.

    Thanks, that what I thought I’d need to do

    dvatcmark
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    Link 2 Almax chains together?

    I’ve done it in the past when one won’t reach.

    I was just looking into that option, did you sue two padlocks or can you get a joining link?

    dvatcmark
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    This lock will only ever stay at home so weight isn’t really a concern, although the consequence of dropping it on a alloy frame is a very good point that I hadn’t really considered.
    I was wrong about Almax, 2.5m is the longest they do, I still think this may be a tad short. So it’s time to get a bit of scrap rope out and thread it through the bikes to see what I actually need.

    I looks like I’ve narrowed it down to two decent chains anyway, cheers for the advice so far.

    dvatcmark
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    The one I’ve linked above is a Pragmasis isn’t it?

    dvatcmark
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    Two common issues with 10 there. If you decide to try 10 agian you need to find the correct wifi driver and also put the latest bios into it.

    I had the exact same problem with my dell.

    If all fails witbh the 8.1 rollback you can download the 10 iso from MS and do a clean install of 10 (this is what I would do as 10 is much better than 8.1)

    dvatcmark
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    Yes they are rubbish replace them with XT and I’ll buy them off you for £20 🙂

    dvatcmark
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    I already have 2 spare pi in the draw so I don’t need this………

    I’m off to Asda

    dvatcmark
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    What’s the point of having a safety system if any operator who didn’t understand the risks couldn’t simply override it to keep the queues moving

    This will definitely not be the case, it will have been done by a senior operator/engineer, and it won’t be just a case of pressing a single button to get the ride going again. High level system logons and/or authorisation keys will be required as a minimum.

    The control systems on rides like this have to go through independent assessment by a UK company, and will therefore be solid. This assessment will cover ‘idiotic’ or ‘accidental’ actions by operators.

    However maintenance/manual modes and system overrides are always included as part of a control system such as that will be installed here, as under certain situations they are required (usually maintenance but sometimes in a emergency). The use of these system should be very closely controlled and documented, and this is what looks to have gone wrong here.

    In the case of a ride like this I would have expected every system override to have a defined procedure which requires carrying out and signing off by at least two people (both must be authorised for the operation also). This procedure would ensure that the override will not create a dangerous situation. In the case of this incident it should cover things like visually checking the track is clear. This procedure will also be linked to the detailed operations manual which should exist for the ride.

    It is very unlikely a single person will be scapegoated for this horrible incident. Ultimately a single person may have carried out the override and set the ride going again but a whole load of other things must have failed for situation to arise in the first place, and this will come back to the company.

    The bit that I find intriguing and will be interested what the HSE cover on the matter, is why the cartridges don’t have bumpers/buffers that can withstand a crash at full speed fully loaded. In the photo above right under the smiler logo you can see the main backbone of the chassis protruding surly it’s ‘reasonably practicable’ to fit bumpers/buffers that would stop people getting crushed in a crash did happen?
    Under the hierarchy of control you shouldn’t relay on a safety system when the situation (crushing) can be removed by mechanical design.

    dvatcmark
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    Overriding interlocks is not human error, I’m sure the HSE will state something similar.

    IMO the ride design is flawed as a collision between 2 carriages is always going to be a possibility yet the carriages do not have fully rated buffers on them.

    I’ve operated theme park rides before and think have a pretty good idea of what will have probbaly occcured so will be interested to read the HSE report when it comes out

    dvatcmark
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    I’ve done it before, didn’t die but the amount of flex it caused was quite worrying . if you do it I would ride ‘easy’ on the brakes and try to avoid slamming the front full on

    dvatcmark
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    we are out every Tuesday night and every Sunday, email in addy if you are interested

    dvatcmark
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    I’ve just bought an equinox for a helmet light and it is awsome The bar mounted remote is a great feature too.

    dvatcmark
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    Everyone I’ve received in the past always has a timescale printed on the back, I think it was 30 days. You might also have to be logged in before it’ll accept the code

    dvatcmark
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    Have a look at the Honeywell smart control system

    dvatcmark
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    You will be 20% more enduro though.

    Somehow doubt that on a Swift!!

    dvatcmark
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    If you’re not burping tyres or flexing your wheels anyway then I don’t see any point myself.

    This is kind of where my question comes from, at the moment I very rarely burp a tyre, the wheels do flex a bit but not to a point that makes me think they need changing for something stronger. It just seems that the current trend in the bike industry is wide rims and I’m trying to weigh up if it’ll be a worthwhile change

    dvatcmark
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    What’s the collectives view on using Polystyrene sheets for the insulation rather instead of Kingspan/Celotex?

    dvatcmark
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    I wouldn’t reccomend putting an rcd/rcbo on a circuit designated for a welder. I’d also go with a type C MCB on the consumer unit if your Ze is low enough for it to trip.

    Having no RCD/rcbo on the CU does have a knock on effect on the cable needing mechanical protection (earthed too) and the 13a sockect needing an inbuilt RCD if you want to meet the regs to the letter.

    dvatcmark
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    I have the same issue on chrome/android. Started using the adblock broswer instead now to get round the constant need to log in to get rid of the ads and am wondering now why I bother paying for premium

    Edit, interesting that freeload has automatically repladed a.d.b.l.o.c.k in my original post

    dvatcmark
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    It’s why I have an attic full of frames and wheels and a workshop full of part used components. Can’t be bothered with the pisstakers.
    It gets sold on rarely, usually to mates who are short of a couple of bits to finish a build, or short of cash.

    I’m not the only one then

    dvatcmark
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    That’s a pair of Revs and a hope pro 2 evo front hub for under £200 cheers.

    dvatcmark
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    I’ve got the same problem, been selling stuff for years with no issue then all of a sudden PayPal are holding my funds for 21 days.

    dvatcmark
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    The most important thing you need to know about Keswick is that you absolutely have to go to the George hotel one evening and have the legendary Cow Pie.

    This

    dvatcmark
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    SDS drill, show it who’s the boss

    dvatcmark
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    We had a set made for our bedroom, same as you just on a flat wall with no features.

    Ours are around 3m long, and cost in the region of £3k. Tried a couple of places and they all came in at a similar price. Seems wardrobes are an expensive game.

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