Well I just had my post edited and a nice but firm email from the mods – I did put up an open link not a hidden one so? Anyhow its done now – No crying this end LOL

So really.. we fill the gaps with stuff and hence “time flies”

Yup sounds about right to me :)

Good point Druidh – I had not returned anything thus far – thanks for the heads up!

Ha ha

BTW sarcasm is the lowest form of wit!

I have bought stuff on and off since they started and you have to wait about 3 weeks IME :)

Nah I put up a link but the MODS removed it as they are banned – I was just appologising :)

Sorry I didn’t realise there had been loads of stuff like this as I’ve been away for a bit – Soz :)

Loctite +1

doesn’t seem that great a deal to me. Yes they’re half the price of the Halfords Pro ones but with Halfords you get a) more spanners, b) a flexi-ratchet end, c) a lifetime warranty AND they will no doubt be on offer soon.

Maybe I won’t bother then :)

Yup – I did it in July – started at Nanty at 10pm and finished 15 hours later in Brecon :)

I still feel about the same as when I was late 20’s / 30 – I think I’m just doing more now so have less spare time?

Oh yeah that’s another thing – I can’t seem to lay in past 8am any more :(

I am sure – good – glad its not just me! Oh well its easier to wait for purchases now. I remember as a kid 1 hours used to be an eternity!

Sorry forgot to say you have to sign up before you can see the deal :)

BTW – double ended ratchet spanners up soon:

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_34802.htm

TV commentary yesterday was bliss without HP. ITV dear god please take note.

+1

I took some photos at the finish – buzzing atmos!

Rich managed to get a VIP pass into the Tour Of Britain finish arena at the end of Stage 7 in Dartmouth – Fantastic day,…

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He’s on FB and replies quickly – https://www.facebook.com/mtbbatteries

I wouldn’t be put off at all.

I have my Spesh SL2 carbon now for 3 years without a hint of an issue. I have had my Felt Edict LTD carbon frame for 6 months and TBH I have no issues with it at all – I don’t see (unless you going to hammer it way beyond its function that its really an issue – not “Many” people keep a FS frame for more than >10 years? Other things fail more than the frame components?

Regardless of the Speedplay politics my choices in that order would be:

Speedplay>Look>Time>shimano

(Also a Speedplay user) – Although on my Commuter/Audax I use MTB Time ATAC’s – Tried Time RXL’s and found them awkward.

Cheers Bucko – LOL yeah – a fair bit of training thus very little time for social riding :(

I ran on Torq energy and gels for the bikefest 12 hr solo and at the end my oesophagus was raw – they do work but all of them give me gut issues – only use them for intense stuff TBH – of for a caffeine kick at the end of a long ride.

No worries mate – Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion :) I have been using a mutli-clean for the household concentrate for a while now which works well :)

Thanks for the heads up – after I finish my Muc-Off fest I’ll give it a bash :)

Fair enough

How’s it going Bucko? – long time no see :)

I’d personally recommend Loco – Nice chap, very thorough (almost anal ;) ) and competitive prices.

Bloody nice bloke – Turn around is quick and I know he has an attention for detail :)

I wrote an article here if its any help? :

http://www.cyclistno1.co.uk/features/maintenance/hope-pro-ii-rear-hub-service.htm

I don’t specifically but I have some cyclus tools (inc headset press ) and they work perfectly well :)

Some MTB’ers and some Roadies are – but the bast majority arn’t – that’s just their problem – don’t let them tar your view!

SKF seals?

http://www.cyclistno1.co.uk/gear/protection/leg-guards/g-form-knee-and-elbow-pads.htm

? Any good – work well in my opinion :)

I have just lost mine – did you nick it spoony? ;)

Cheers guys – The super glue didn’t stick to the tyre much (yes I did clean it really well) and then gave way when I inflated.

b r – The instructions say put the super glue between the tyre and patch – It really didn’t work as the super glue went brittle and then cracked and teh patch really did not want to stick – normal puncture repair worked better IME. But Thanks for the tip – I’ll put a bit on the outside :)

Mental!

Well don’t get the newer version of the Weltite internal kit – 6 small patches and 1 tube of useless super glue! I ended us using Vucanising solution, wheel milk and one of the patches in the end – Superglue is a stupid idea – it doesn’t like water for a start!

Yeah I know its pro but even so?

Starting to get bored – just use it for a record of my rides, share them with my mates and training but TBH I don’t go out for KOM’s – if I get one great but if I loose one – who cares – there are always going to be riders fitter than me – It’s just a matter of time they will ride that segment and get the KOM? If I was a racer I’d go out and race ;)

I tape mine outside to inside not all clockwise (you go opposite each side), works for me – another article here:

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/handlebar-tape-installation-drop-bar

Excellent – many thanks Rickon and WW – Ordered the kit – pretty good for £1.99 :) The external kit works well :)