no such place as hell. So I reckon you’ll be OK. I always try to be fairly covert though, mainly becuase it’s not worth arguing the toss over.

the general feeling among the docs is that if it’s in one piece, then leave it, however, if it’s in two pieces after 13 years, then it’s also possible you’ll need a bone graft to get the two ends of your collar bone to unite.

I’d leave it to be honest.

I had the op 2 years ago, and the risks are real. I no longer have any feeling in my right shoulder (everything works fine, but it’s completely numb) due to the surgeon slicing a few nerves in the first op. happily he didn’t do any further damage.

just as an fyi I don’t have any medical qualifications whatsoever, just experience of this injury.

It’s about 10 times easier than you think, but don’t mess about. buy Roger Mussons online book:

http://www.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php

After which, it’s very very easy.

I really enjoy putting wheels together now. A great reference.

thanks chaps – spooky – YGM

http://www.onlinebearings.co.uk/hope-pro-2-hub-bearings-pr-16472.html

I used these guys – been running them in the front hub for 8 months with no probs.

rear hub – £18, front hub, £7

simples.

Getting a rise out of you is what she’s after – kill her with kindness. She’ll hate you all the more and everyone else will be completely on your side.

don’t move to oz.

brilliant!

thanks for the tips chaps. looking forward to some van DIY

3 minute commute on my bike so I’ll be making it in!

However, just recently swapped that for a 120 mile round trip round the m25, so I’m quite happy all things considered!

TNF redpoint optimus jacket. I live in mine between november and april (and camping trips in the summer.

ace jackets, and not actually down, but primaloft, so dries quicker and is machine washable.

you’ve got to try them on. I really wanted some for ages, finally plucked up the courage to face the inevitable telling off when OH sees them.

Tried some on and they just weren’t comfy, found them quite narrow. Specialized ones were just perfect for me, and half the price. 🙂

Used to look after that area for Neilson Holidays – been there several times including a couple of photoshoots in the ski area.

I really likes it – probably the least french of french resorts I’ve been to. Lifts aren’t at all bad, ski area is big, lots of off piste, nice wide runs, didn’t feel too crowded.

Like anywhere in france it’s not cheap, so chalet board, or SC is the way to go (unless you’re stinking rich, but then you wouldn’t be looking at mega deals if that was the case)

what accom is it that you’re looking at? I found Villeneuve had the nicest mix of old/new/access to skiing and ski lifts.

If you can get a deal – go – it’s a great spot

yeah I’ll pass on that thanks – I got tearful at the end of Marley and me….

yamaha seconded – had mine 14 years now and still going strong. cost me 90 quid back then.

I’d say yes – stick some mud guards on and keep better bikes for sunday best.

I rode one of those once, They actually aren’t bad!

That’s nothing – I managed to up-spec that five to £5178!

🙂

I’m with TJ – it’s the completeness – Friends, solo. Fight, day. Racing, bumbling. Cake, gel. Coffee, tea. Whiskey, beer. The technicality, the simplicity. Big Sky rides, wood rides. Road, off road.

it’s a little bit of everything that’s good.

Thanks Chaps – some good advice there, and looks like the cheapo option is the answer.

undecided over van vs car at the moment.

Will have to get some insurance quotes…

I entered in Open for my first race this year in the southern XC series. IT HURT – but apparently it’s supposed to.

I’m not what you’d call fast but could hold my own in my group of riding buddies and came 18th out of 60 ish.

I’d just enter and then you’ll get an idea what standard you’re at.

Sport seemed like and different league altogether though.

Go for fun and see how you go.

http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=7418

bit cheaper than SRAM, though still incredibly expensive….

although it’s a slightly different bike, the new pitch comes in at £1700, and it’s not a million miles off the old one.

they are great bikes and with the current price of them I reckon your mate could do alright.

quick ebay research shows pitch pros selling for about £900.

be prepared to sell to european buyers – I’ve sold kitesurfing kit in the past, and the european guys are happy to pay top dollar (for some reason kite kit overseas is even more ridiculously expensive than it is over here)

sunday evening +1

buy it now is good if you have a price you want, and you;’ll likely get it if the bidding starts to get close to it.

lots of pics

lots of description.

yeah I wear my endura flyte jacket now only when it’s properly horsing it down, otherwise it’s the gore tool jacket in the winter, the phantom in the spring.

softshells are the nuts!

yeah I wear my endura flyte jacket now only when it’s properly horsing it down, otherwise it’s the gore tool jacket in the winter, the phantom in the spring.

softshells are the nuts!

Mr Nice could be a good one – supposed to be rather good.

swoosh

For the money you have done very well, for the intention i would say fail.

google is free

google works

google clearly labels when it is showing you advertising vs organic search results

google does not reveal to SEO companies how it’s algorythmns work, encouraging people to build relevant, content rich websites in order to attract new visitors, meaning there are no short cuts, and punishes companies for trying it on: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/4685750.stm

steel

27.2 seatpost

slack

full outer cabling

140mm fork

lightish

swop-outs (the DMR patented thing) so I can SS/Rohloff etc.

top swing front mech

mega curvy seat stays

standard, non tapering steerer please.

not too long a TT

maybe take that three finger thingy that Ragleys have on the chainstays

would like a polished steel look under the lacquer

caliper mount on the chainstay (I like the way it looks, and assume it would let you build in a bit more compliance on the seat stays = comfy)

filed down welds to make it look a bit titaniumish.

free.

here’s mine – mainly biking but also the odd random article on there….

http://pushbikerider.posterous.com/

Evans let you buy at sale price as far as I know as they run their own scheme and therefore avoid the commission charged by CycleScheme (NOT a government agency by the way – a ltd company)

so far they are coming up looking far better than I do first thing in the morning.

A film?could be a bit boring…

But very glad that they are all coming out unharmed. I hope they all get a decent bit of cash for their stories and don’t have to go back underground.

goodness knows what kids get taught now…

not to put 240v through something designed for 12v?

edit – on re-reading this it’s surely got to be a mickey take…..

you are all wrong. It’s ace and I love it!

in addition to you all being very wrong, CO19 is probably on it’s way to silence you forever.

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http://www.mandmdirect.com/products-Oakley-Mens-Rotor-Mountain-Bike-Short-Sheet-Metal_OK702.htm

just got some of these – don’t know about longevity but appear pretty tough, and my last oakley shorts have just died after 7 years.

It seems as though doping is the norm in pro cycling, I think we should just accept it, maybe relax the testing, or allow a bit of leeway in the % of amounts found, that way we can just enjoy the racing.

hmm, takes the shine off the racing for me though. cycling becomes an arms race, like F1 is now. it really is simple, no leeway.

I do appreciate how hard it must be to avoid accidental doping, but ffs they are pros, it’s their job to know this stuff.

contamiinated food? entirely possible, but I thought that during the tour they had a fairly strict diet where they brought in all their own food?

having said all that, it does seem to be a guilty till proven innocent culture in cycling because everyone automatically expects you to dope.

Terry Thomas did it:

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/sport/sport-headlines/tour-de-france-bans-terry%11thomas-201009303129/

never had a single problem with them. I read somewhere they process over 30,000 packages a week, so not surprised that sometimes things go wrong. As always, it’s how you deal with screw ups that really matters.

10 years ago, if you ordered mail order, you’d be lucky to get it in a week, let alone next day, for free.

so I think they do well overall (and I work for a competitor)

bike on old bit of carpet on landing (top floor flat, cream carpets etc).

would love to move to avoid the inevitable destruction my bikes cause, but the time ain’t right.

she’s at Bewl Water outdoor centre teaching sailing:

http://www.bewlwater.org/

I worked as a sailing instructor for a number of years.

good: seeing people improve and the sense of achievement they get. Seeing kids gain confidence. no rent. no bills. disposeable income comparable to what I have now after bills etc. usually a fun crowd to work with. outdoors all day. never been fitter or healthier.

bad: unlikely to save anything. 50+ hours a week while only getting paid for 37. outdoors all the time (not so good in november) motivating people who don’t want to be there. losing contact with friends who work the 9-5. losing the passion for your sport when it becomes your job. Sharing a room. can be hard to be taken seriously by prosepctive employers when you do decide to go back to ‘normal’ work – “so you bummed about on a beach for a couple of years then” – anyone who’s done this sort of work will tell you it’s anything but bumming around!

Pay wise, if you can get into an outdoor centre run by a local authority, the pay can be quite good as you’re banded as a youth worker or similar, so end up on a reasonable wage (my GF works at a LA centre and gets about £20k pro rata)

I’d do it – you meet some good people and do a worthwhile job.

Hope that helps,

J