The Outback finally expired (c.10yrs of living outside) with the burner rusted to nothing. Its temporarily replaced with a traditional kettle type that I’m quite enjoying.

Here? [/url]< £4 and the kind man even brings them to your house.

Lack of foresight means you pay more.

I once travelled home from Blackpool in the back of a mk2 Escort Van, found it quite refined in comparison to the Simca 1100 that I went out in.

Differing nervous passes across the back four, half hearted lobs instead of decisive sharp passes upfront, sporadic urgency off the ball and a lack of concentration.

Could have been any England team of the last 30 yrs.

The reason..I dont know media pressure, lack of national pride, overpaid, home league dominated by foreign players?? who knows but if I seem cycnical its because Im fed up of watching my overhyped national team getting embarrased by nations a tenth of our size who whilst no more skillful at least have the decency to turn up and show some spirit.

Funnily enough I’m looking at one of these 59, 2.0d estate with all the bobbins for my new long distance commute and trips to France / Scotland.
Just the job IMO.

Calm down petal it’s possible to follow more than one sport you know and some of us are no longer suprised when England turn out to be shite at football.

Tour starts in two weeks.

I will never buy anything Endura again, I’ve had several bibs, jerseys, overshoes and they have all fallen apart sometimes in a matter weeks.

They get recommended on these threads because the brand is everywhere but quality control is IME dreadful.

FWIW most recently Ive had a couple of pairs of Pearl Izumi InRcools which have been sturdy and comfortable.

Rule #1 of road cycling in the UK- People are ****.

I did report someone recently but only to annoy him to be honest.

The law will rarely help you, either sort it yourself immediately or forget about it.

Is there a collective term for mob scooter users so we can whip some proper prejudices? Moberists?

I presently have two road bikes a medium and a large, the bars seat and pedals are in the same place on both.

In the words of Peter Kaye “why should the disabled have all the fun”?

What DrP said.

My money’s on Holland.

Did Hora set up your saddle?

Am Dram again, I’m out until it becomes an actual sport.

Well we’ve had every other price point.

How about- pedestrians have right of way if they are crossing a road onto which you want to turn.

. I think what you want to say is there’s no point changing anythng because there isn’t a big enoug difference to justify it.

Do you have any other random points you want to make up on my behalf then argue against ?

CBA reading the preceding bits but I rarely wear gloves now partly to reduce faff partly as preference.

What’s the point in the little hooky bit?

5mm hex key(all fasters have been changed to this size)
Mini pump
Glue less patches.
Half a tyre lever
Tenner
Pay as you go phone.

All fits it a sunglasses pouch.

Isnt it all just marginal though, tape, tyres, bars yes theres a noticable difference between versions but even 23cc, skinny tape and a hard saddle isnt uncomfortable when your fresh and when your knackered a Dutch bike with a sprung Brooks and cruiser bars will be agony.

You could buy and use whatever you like but proper road pedals will be better.

I would probably buy whatever discounted Cannondale, Canyon, Giant etc had the nicest paint job.

Usual religious attention seeker type, very annoying.

In a 54
Spend the change on some fulcrum/aksiums.

I now only support military action when the politicians offer to lead the charge.

Been replaced by training bras.

What was all that bollocks about then?

Kin attention seekers.

Step up China direct, who don’t have to pay for lots of people overpaying for lots of other overpaid people.

A lot of effort linking to average tyres.

OP — suggest you buy some gator skins or GP4 seasons, function generally trumps form in tyres.

I see people driving down the middle of the road, wearing dark clothes and no helmet all the time doesn’t bother me.

The people on bikes are not an obstacle, well no more than you are and their transgressions cause much less harm yours do.

Chill a bit, share and play nice. .

Think we need pictures, multiple angles, lycra no baggies.

Last time I went any distance we has a tag thing that got you through the tolls, handy but took the fun out of making the passenger reach.

You don’t end anything special to drive in France just remember to leave the anger and impatience back in the UK.

The radio one commentary makes this a bit watchable.

Huh? Me no comprende… its a great match!

Possibly dunno, but the commentary the absence of dullards talking over it makes it more watchable.

The radio one commentary makes this a bit watchable.

His knees seemed to go week very easily, punch him back you pussy.

Because the have to put up with cocks on mountain bikes trying to race them.