Weird.

That’s either a very naive question of you’re a very sick person.
Either way, ridiculous! She’s a kid, get her a scooter or a scate board.

I wouldn’t dream of trying to fix a puncture during a cross race. Completely pointless.
That’s why you take a spare set of wheels and leave them in the pit. Hopefully, your support will be fixing that just in case you get another in the same wheel.

Radiators are designed to radiate heat. Towels rails are designed to hang towels on.
In answer to your question between the two towel rails though. It’s not as straight forward as you think.
Perhaps his towel rail is twice as much because it’s better quality. Standard chrome towel rails have a lower output than a stainless towel rail by a significant amount. I’m not saying that this is the difference in your case, but I wouldn’t jump to any conclusions if I were you. Cheap usually means “cheap.”

I agree with hora. This is your family. Why not? If we won’t be put out for our families, it doesn’t say much about us.

Z1ppy, I’ve been in touch with Lloyd from Querty. Sound chap. Thanks for all your help.

Cool. Thanks for that information. It’ll work out cheaper and less hassle than a Project 321 kit. You say you got a voice mail. Do you have their number. I couldn’t find it on the web site??

Thanks for that link z1ppy. I’ve mailed them as it’s currently out of stock….

Any way you slice it, this thread has gone stale.

Repeating the same thing that makes you hurt, makes it hurt a bit less each time. So, you know what to do. Get out and ride the descents lots.
Or you could just get some better brakes so you don’t have to squeeze so hard.

Water mostly. Or Vimto squash If I’m feeling like a little flavour is in order.

It has a two year warranty so, in theory, you’ll get at least that out of it.

I’ve got a Phil Woods EBB for my standard (used to be standard!) threaded BB shell.

I never newd that! You learn something every day

If you’re craving an ebb. It’ll mean a new frame yea? In that case, I recommend sliding drop outs. Much better than an ebb IMO.

I will name that one Charlie.

I’ve been getting Dominos more recently because it’s closer, but I don’t care for it nearly as much as as pizza hut

Sorry. I missed that bit.

These answers only address the fan not working. No one has considered why the lights are failing to come on as well. If the fan motor was at fault, yes the fan would quit, but the lights would not necessarily be affected too.
Unless you know what you’re looking for, I’d be inclined to consult an electrician.

Funny enough, I just tried this shite product as well. Quicker to let the paint weather off!

These Goldtec eliptical Snake Oil rings are ace on a SS.

What if you’re running a ss specific frame without a tensioner?

It could certainly be only psychological, you said your times are slightly improved and I think often a new bike or component has a positive effect on attitude and consequently, performance.
We’ve all had new bikes and found a little extra gas in the tank from the sheer thrill of getting out for the first time.

Get yourself a pair of Docs lad. Nothing in there except leather. It’ll take from now till next summer to wear em in but once you’ve done that, they’re great. Leak like a tea bag so just what you’re after.

If you love the house and really want it, you’re kind of over a barrel. I would follow the advice above and get a couple of decent contractors to quote for the work. You’ll have a better idea ultimately how much over the asking price you’re going to pay if you go ahead without negotiating the price to compensate.

I guess so. At least marginally. If it responds more directly to your input then acceleration and handling could be influenced and ultimately would have a positive effect.

A lot of consumers have moved from looking for value and quality to price alone. Assuming that all new things will need replacing fairly soon so it’s better to buy cheap and often.

This sums it up very well. That Friday afternoon work ethic which you see so often. I was thinking about the recent and infamous cappuccino thread, where I also commented on the lack of concern for customer satisfaction.
It took three attempts to get a “cappuccino” made correctly. Obviously they were able to do it. It took the same amount of time to do the one which was right..
I doubt I was the only dissatisfied customer, but so many people get used to being handed stuff with disdain or contempt, they just take it and move on.
That is precisely what feeds a “no need to try hard” attitude in the service industry, be it bottom brackets, houses or coffee.

Are the builders cutting costs to line their own pockets, or are they doing it to compete with other builders who are undercutting them?

I would say both occur depending on the builder. There are builders who will unscrupulously cut corners to save costs. And those that are conscientious and will try to cut costs to be competitive without compromising their own ethics and quality.
The former is of course harder, but reputation and recommendation is any tradesman’s best advertisement and these tradesmen are nearly always busy.
To go back to something in one of your previous posts. I think that track home builders (large) produce more consistently poor quality products. Small builders are more hit and miss and so that’s why a good one is so sought after. Yes people want cheaper, but only to a point and why tradesmen often get jobs even though theirs is not the cheapest quote.
I think that demand allows the bigger firms to operate and survive even though they are probably less likely to insist their product is finely finished for the mass market.
Incidentally, I have worked in the construction industry for many years and experienced first hand bullying from agents attempting to force a job along without a care in the world for the resulting quality issues.
One reason that I turn down any request to work for them now. I don’t need the stress or the bad karma.

Ernest. Honestly, I mean it. Please leave me alone. I will never be your friend. I don’t care how clever you are. Frankly it’s boring. Well done.
I’m small, you’re large.
I’m sad and humiliated.
My arguments and opinions are crap, yours are brilliant.
You’ve put me in my place and I realise now.
Can you send me your email address and I’ll forward the money.
Just leave me alone.

Once a duck gets a boner mate…….

I fit these sometimes and thank god, I haven’t been called back to one yet. 😕 I just touched wood bytheway!

Not sure if google are a benevolent overseer, for the betterment of mankind, or skynet… 😀

It’s is easy to be sceptical. Ultimately I think Google is all for the betterment of Google.

I understand your argument molgrips and it’s a valid one for sure. I can’t argue that you’re wrong. But I honestly think it’s a double edged sword.
Consumers are a very complex species… Don’t you think that maybe it’s because the market is swamped with similar products. Some are about the same price but not the same quality.
Companies rely on the unwillingness of a lot of consumers to follow through with complaints and use that to make extra profit from inferior products.

Ernest. Your pettiness is tedious and I can’t imagine why you think I need to explain myself to you. What are you, the post police?
I made the point I wanted to make, but Christ, I’m hoping this will shut you up.
I’m old enough to have experienced the crap products that have been offered to English consumers and ultimately faded away. (Yes some have returned years later but not in their original guise.)
BSA
Norton
Aerial
Triumph
Rover
Austin
Hillman
Lucas electric
These are just some of the manufacturers that produced items so poorly designed and assembled that as soon as alternatives became available, consumers quickly forgot their loyalties.
The managements arrogance and belief that they had the market stitched was reflected in particular within the motorcycle makers ranks. They couldn’t accept people would purchase Japanese machines and refused to develop technologically to keep up.
However, what I was saying in my post is that a willingness to accept mediocrity fuels apathy in service.
Edit: What I’m referring to has been quite effectively described in the latest advert for Plusnet broadband.

As you’re struggling to read it Ernest. I’ll do it for you.

It’s this lack of expectation and further willingness to accept poor workmanship/service

I guess I am cleverer than you after all.

So what else according to you has poor workmanship/service “blighted” in this country, apart from the construction industry ?

I don’t know if I’m more or less clever than you. But I am clever enough to know that if you took the time to read my post correctly. That’s not what I said.

The same forces that require less expensive materials also require less expensive labour, which means more rushed.

What’s obvious is you’re already defeated.
Note. There’s no such thing as perfection, but that doesn’t mean the pursuit should be abandoned.

What choice do I have? Hassle the builders when on-site? We did that.

The reason it’s cheaper to do it less well is that it takes less time, and you can employ less people do finish the houses, of course.
“What choice do I have?” Really?
I’m fully aware of the logistics and reasons behind cost savings. I’m just asking. Why it should be acceptable. In my opinion and experience, it ultimately takes less time to do a job properly in the first place. Les expensive materials don’t come with instructions to fit with less care.

I’m sure you can figure that out for yourself Ernest. You’re a clever lad after all.

It would be nice to have someone go over every detail carefully finishing everything off perfectly, but I’m not sure it’s realistic in a bog standard property. There was a development of luxury houses nearby around the same time, to a much higher spec, and I’d have expected them to be much better finished cos they cost far more.

It’s this lack of expectation and further willingness to accept poor workmanship/service which has blighted not just the construction industry in this country.
The quality of fittings and finishes in a new home will certainly effect the cost of the property, but why should it be acceptable or even expected that because you pay a little less you should get not only less spec, but have what you do get installed or fitted with less care.
It’s easy to make a laminate worktop as neat as a granite one. Yes the overall effect will be less pleasing and that is what the cost difference should show. Not s**t workmanship or a lack of caring because…. Oh these f***kers aren’t spending as much so we don’t need to give a s**t on this pile of crap.

I’d end the auction. If you let it run, eBay will charge fees based on the final price. Even if you don’t get the money.
Yes, you can open a case to claim back due to non payers, but it’s intentionally convoluted and a pain in the asterisk.
You’ll loose your insertion fees though but that’s probably more bearable.
One more reason to steer clear of it. So many scams it’s ridiculous.

Great car. Great restoration. Get over yourselves and enjoy the show. Jeez.