I’ll go without the bike and I’ll be back to the U.K. once I know if I want to stay permanently or run home to the U.K.

Once I’m back in the U.K. and decide to move; I’ll sell the other bikes and keep one to freight it in with my other gear.

Not sure I’ll stay in Oz as friends and family relationships are here in the U.K.

Thanks for the good advice.

Just an update: Lloyds chemist do a service £35 antigen test. Some airlines want a medical professional to witness it rather than a snap.

Organised? Not really, I’m trying to finish a project before taking a new one so will have a few hours to get ready before the flight. Read the requirements but wasn’t sure where to get tested, hence my Q.

At Lloyds Chem, You book the LFT way ahead and then take within 24 hrs before your flight and get a certificate etc. PCR would be better for more time – 3 day window before flights.

I’ll be working out there so not really a holiday as I’ve lived there before.

People moaning about the NHS shouldn’t be used, many people use the nhs and pay extra fees for things like letters and extra vaccinations like hepatitis who work in medicine. My doctor will write me a letter and I have to pay which is fine etc.

I thought that too and maybe they had a service I could pay for but sadly not.

Guess I’ll Google testing centre!

Thanks.

Spot on – I inflate without sealant.

Then after the bead pops, let it down and inject sealant.

Never had a prob. Still use clinchers on another bike and had no problem with a tube.

Well I found out from SRAM that it was 5.1 so at least the seals are ok.

My brakes were delivered yesterday and leaking all over the levers. Looks like faulty bladder area.

SRAM said there were none in stock.

To be fair Wiggle did a good thing sending them back but should have tested before sending them out before someone gets injured or dies on their bike.

Waiting for Wiggle to get back to me and probably let SRAM have another go.

I’ve ordered another brake system and shifter and making my bike flat bars until I get my Rival setup back and working.

Bad luck I guess.

Thanks for the info!

Thing is Wiggle Warranty told me the rubber bladder was fine…

Err it’s been exposed to the wrong fluid! And it was leaking at the bladder?!

Not a happy bunny.

Just got off live chat with Wiggle customer service and they going to find out for me in a several days.

Maybe I’m a picky basket when it comes to Elf and safety.

If they have replaced the seals then I’ll be happy.

Just spoke to Newdales Bikes and they really great about asking for a Sram repair number and to make sure it’s been flushed and new seals everywhere if the wrong fluid was used.

Apparently the wrong fluid can different swelling properties on the rubber seals used.

I do like using Wiggle but the aftersales trust isn’t great for me when it’s do with faulty brakes.

Maybe it was OEM, they came from Wiggle in bubble wrap (not on a bike).

If they are safe to use and will last a few years then I’m happy to use them.

I didn’t need to shorten them as they were the perfect length.

I’d like a detailed report why they are leaking. Does the wrong fluid do this and will it be ok now?

The brakes were setup and sold by Wiggle as pre bled units. That’s why I’m concerned they when they told me it was wrong brake fluid.

Kids are taught about fusion in detail in GCSE physics these days.

Are they not making a second experimental reactor near Marseille now the Paris reactor project is completed?

Done.

Sorry for your loss. Sending a hug.

perchypanther

A JCW Mini that you took delivery of, brand new, still in the plastic in June 2017?

It’s still good, running 305 bhp and is a bit too noisy on my commutes but overtaking lorries and queues of slow cars stuck behind lorries when safe to do so.

Looking at a Clubman JCW this weekend. Similar power but 5 doors and a bigger boot. 4 wheel drive up to 75 mph.

Will check out some of the suggestions thanks.

Apologies if I’ve offended anyone.

I need my car for work and my old car is a quite old.

I have to commute 250 miles a week and my job is challenging.

I know people are struggling while some of us are able to work their backsides off.

Will delete.

I’d still need need to commute on a 40
Mike round trip on country A/B roads.

Giant sell cheap mini pumps too.

Don’t cite articles without reading the whole lot and especially by some actress.

My CX bike has 38mm Schwalbe G one smooth tiny knobbly tyres and I cruise 16-18 mph Up to miles. Great for training on.

My Defy is 2 mph faster and quicker to spin up. I usually knock 34 minutes off my ride time and comfy on century ride loops.

My TCR rim brake is another 2-5 miles faster but a bit stiffer.

My Disc TCR is between the Defy and TCR rim brake.

Aero position is more important to me. Going down hill, the TCR ride position allows me to overtake and get faster. It’s like riding on the drops of my CX. The weight makes a slight difference to me.

Personally I need drop 20 kgs 😫 before any upgrades for a year!

I use GT85 to degrease my cassette and chain in seconds then a quick gentle sprinkle of water. Comes out gleaming.

Then I wash the rest of bike.

Remove pads and wheels if you can first.

I offered to wait but after the rain from yesterday morning it went straight through.

I put up a tarpaulin but the drainage system is a fault and leaking.

He’s told me he’s carried out a risk assessment and doing the work himself and his brother will drop off the materials band remove the waste.

The smell of damp makes us want to vomit it’s that bad.

Apparently it’s very commonplace for the population according to my physio but luckily I don’t have that issue.

Now balls hanging equally or not according to my taylor…

I’ve done my lab work. Analysing data now. Beats going on the tube and sneaking in a ride.

Any curly dodo found on the house and I’d just bring in my biohazards work suit home and remove.

Then spray cleaner and air freshener or place in No 10. letterbox.

Thanks, also the roof is outside access only and it’s leaking heavily connected to my house. The ceiling is damp and 8K of bikes, motorcycle and storage. If I don’t get it fixed it will cost me xx thousands.

Ok spoke to the Roofer/builder. He’s already briefed his staff not to use customers lavatories or accept drinks for health and safety.

He’s bringing a bucket and can he use the shed or behind it.

Was going to get the job fixed in Feb but he was busy and rang me today as he is doing one job a week.

He won’t be coming into the house and I won’t be shaking hands as I usually do.

Feel bad about my lack of hospitality but my Mum and Dad is on that register but as I have been helping, they don’t get food delivery options from Tesco so they stayed with me as I am working from home instead of the lab.

Giant Revolt looks like fun

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/bikes-revolt-advanced-2020

I’m too fat for Rapha.

Really great job!

I would hope the new job comes along and take therapy/alert your GP.

Take it easy.

Left my job today and looking forward to new challenges.

Pregnant next week.

My girlfriend said to my new bike: “I have competition”.

I said “there is no competition”.

She became the ex girlfriend.

Ask your neighbour.

Can I just say a big thanks to everyone.

I have now ordered the standard Bolt and the Edge on my desk. I can return one of them.

I will them both a try and see which one to keep. I tend to use my old Edge 25 for short rides while using Map my Ride on my iPhone 11 Pro Max. While the iPhone is handy with Map my ride, it leaves it with 20% battery and wearing it out fast no doubt.

Right I’ll report back but thanks again.

I was going to use my Beats but bought some cheap ones from Amazon.

3 months on they needed cleaning weekly and glad I kept my Beats for chiiling.

Add more romance?

Music?

Candles?

🎥 🍿

Massage?

What Crikey said.

Personally do not want kids and enjoying not being a parent.

PS5 out next year though.

Ask for a written quote for any repair before handing your item over?

Here are the keys to my car – go ahead and replace the engine.

3 days later:

What do you mean £2500?

Vacuum cleaner?

Now you see dirt, now it’s gone as well as your marriage 😀

I’m not sure I could have learned medical physics online as easily as in the laboratory.

Or without guidance and study.

Online? Really?

😂

I still have a CAAD10 boxed unbuilt.

Tempted to build it up and replace those BB30’s with a sleeve or cartridge type of bottom bracket.

A shame the SRAM DUB system won’t fit 68mm BB30 unless I’m wrong.