thanks for the advice – pistons all the way back, rotor is skimming the inside of the caliper.

I’m going to take off the lock nuts and see if there are any spacers or scope for washers.

I got Clean My Mac free with parallels.

It’s ok tbf, but like parallels, every time Mac OS upgrades, they want you to shell out for a new version and stump up some cash. You don’t have to do this but the nagging is annoying.

I have a slightly older Bob Jackson / Merlin frame – it has similar loops which work when you have bar end shifters, but I don’t have braze ons for levers, only 2 cable stops where they would normally be.

Normal chips, or battered chips?

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We have 2 trailgators – they do the job, but set up has to be spot on otherwise your passenger will be leaning over (a lot) or their handlebars will not be straight. The clamps do mark the kids’ bikes too. Hitching is a bit fiddly but not too bad. I tend to leave the hitch on one bike. They are cheap, especially second hand. The clamp that holds the trailer bar when your kids are riding on their own really needs flat drop outs – I’ve got cowled drop outs on my bike and this makes it fiddly to attach.

I’ve not used the Follow Me, I think I’d have to see one in the flesh to see if it’s worth the money.

Niggles aside, they do the job and let us attempt longer rides knowing that if the kids get tired, they can have a tow.

BBC Music app will show you their playlist too

We’ve all been there…. usually in the kitchen!

I’ve got 4 pairs of Atacs in need of new bushes… Just need the specs… Shame simply bearings don’t do a kit of the bearings + bushes

Giro were my helmet of choice for years, but now I have a Bell Super 2 and it’s very comfy. (62/63cm)

http://www.mtbbatteries.co.uk/mountain-bike-lights/%5B/url%5D

I had one of those Syncros QRs fall apart – the head was threaded on with a tiny spot weld(?) keeping it from coming unscrewed.

No braking involved, just a low speed heave and twist on the bars and it shot off into the bushes…

I’ve used Shimano QRs ever since.

I saw the toilet lorry + they got a clean + new rolls.

Emptied in the nick of time in the quiet field :-)

Always keep a loo roll in the van… you never know when you’ll need it!

@twisty got any plans for what you built – and any tips or improvements you wish you had made?

Some more info here + pic of the tool

Are you in London? I can recommend these guys for good value work.

PW Constable

EDIT – Don’t give the UK tag people any more money. Especially for with a quartz tag.

gopping Tiagra 4600 crank

They are grim aren’t they? (looking at one right now)

Got a couple of pairs of Bolle safety specs here. Not sure about distortion, but it’s the reflections that spoil them for me.

+1 on the big hands / midge comment.

I just could not get on with them at all – got Salsa wood chippers now.

EDIT – I am curious about maybe using Mary bars + MTB brake levers though

This is what my shimano freewheel needed

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Dicta images

@ bearnecessities re lego bargains around £30

http://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/lego-bricks/c-827/lego-classic/p-10635/lego-classic-large-creative-brick-box-10698/?gclid=CNXlgfqE9c0CFUORGwodXB0D1g

plus get a big baseplate or two

All about the AFOLs

Hotel Milleluci was good – it’s been 10 years since I stayed there though!

Time to chillax….

It’s well worth hiring a T5 for a week/weekend.

We did this last summer when we were thinking of converting our van.

Q+A: The Lisbon Treaty

Under EU rules, the treaty had to be ratified by all 27 member states before coming into force. The last country to ratify the treaty was the Czech Republic, which completed the process on 3 November 2009.

Why is there a frame for sale without the (matching) forks? :/

I’ve got something similar – great for air beds, but not enough oomph for normal tyres. :)

going to book Saalbach this week – thanks all :)

This is working for me

pump/tube/tools/spares… just about.

Thinking about adding a top tube bag for keys + phone

Question for those that have been – could you get away without having a car for a week in one of the Austrian resorts?

Think we might be going to Austria this year…

@superfli – I can vouch for the quality of Slovenian A+E departments :-)

@colp is that your place?

true – seems that chalets are full or part full of bikers. Not such a good mix with kids :-)

Anyone stayed in a catered chalet in the summer?

following up these links – thanks everyone

T4 Kombi / Caravelle has folding removable seats fitted with mushroom bolts.

Kombi seats fold forward flat, not too sure about caravelle options.

Floor pan has dents marking where bolts need to fit – I retro fitted a 3rd seat in the middle row drilling these out and fitting OE bolts. Rear row is trickier – only caravelle/minibuses with rear windows have the reinforced seatbelt mounting points.

Try Aviva – mainstream insurer, no problems with mods, and I’ve been through a claim process with them too.

Have used Brentacre but wasn’t a fan of their MakerStudy(?) policy they sell.

@hammerite – thanks for the tips – did you go with a company or DIY?

I’m thinking about catered if poss as we’ve done the self catering option pre-kids.

We’ve done AdHuez too. How do you rate Austria vs France?

Latest one has the quickest iPlayer app – loads faster to load + use than my YouView / TV / xbox

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EDIT – for location and proximity to North Downs / trails