evening all – my first ever bucks 100 – cant wait

spesh langster – love mine

the chicken madras was good at the other centre! we did the W2 yesterday, great ride spoilt by my new 10 speed chain breaking 5 times – probably my fault for using dry lube!!!

Hi – it wasnt open yesterday

Wild weather is set to wreak havoc on Kate and Wills’ big day as meteorologists predict an extreme blizzard will hit the UK on 29 April.

Prince William and his fiancée Kate Middleton have reportedly been forced to trade the lavish open top horse-drawn carriage they had planned to ride for the backup 1881 Glass Coach, which will be fitted with a custom-made snow plough to ensure it doesn’t get stuck on the procession route.

In an effort to control the weather Clarence House has employed a team of scientists to construct a fake cloud made from frozen carbon dioxide that will hover over Westminster Abbey and ‘lock in’ moisture to stop it raining. Head scientist at the Institute for the Deliberate Insulation of Temperature (IDIoT), Dr Lars Polfio, said he was confident the measures would be sufficient for the ceremony and the balcony kiss to go ahead.

“We will position a large body of cloud matter directly over Westminster Abbey and the areas immediately surrounding it, along with a smaller one that will cover Buckingham Palace. Kate and William should therefore stay in these two locations for the entire day, as we will not be able to guarantee complete dryness anywhere else in London,” Dr Polfio said in a statement.

In addition, high beam lights will be placed outside each of the Abbey’s stainless glass windows, to emit a natural glow as the bride and groom say their vows.

Hi try http://www.environmentjob.co.uk all the major charities advertise there and they advertise both paid and voluntary positions.

i thought it was rather excellent – being an arab it was nice to see the homeland being on the TV for reasons other than war, terror etc.

binners – you were defo watching a different match – it was gerrard who gave way to hamman in midfield to stop kaka running riot. gerrard switched to right back and it was a combination of stopping kaka (hamman was immense) and some great passing by alonso that worked for pool.

oh dear this thread will turn into a ‘who’s won more’ soon. As a neutral I thought Benitez did a great job with the resources at his disposal. Signed some great players (as well as bad ones but name me a manager who hasnt signed a few bad players)

I own a 1 series. Invested in some jeko belts and no issues in snow. Google jeko belts if interested

I have often thought about doing a skills course, having read this thread tony will be receiving an email from me! Cracking review.

hmm, just been looking at the Rapha Tweed Softshell!

roads are fine – btw there is an evans ride on sat starting in dorking.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/evans-cycles/ride-it-dorking-north-downs-off-road-entry-dec-2010-ec020459

i saw the top of my head when someone took a picture from a window – made me realise it was time for the hair to go – that was nearly 8 years ago. Life without hair is great. Just do it.

i use joe’s on the 4.2 and the strip and the tyre become ‘one’ after a few months (stuck together and pain to separate). Evaluating other options so keen to hear peoples views.

still at work and just reading this – if someone wants to create a spotify playlist of all the suggestions i’d be very grateful and donate a fiver to STW!

I have standard tyres (nobby nic) on Crossmax SLR’s – inflated using Co2 and survived some hardcore riding in the Tuscan hills. Will never go back to UST tyres.

I have an old Rock Lobster Ti which I purchased 2nd hand as a ‘hack’ bike – i now ride it more than my full sus. In fact have a look at the Rock Lobster frame and the money you save could go towards some bling wheels and kit.

needed cheering up this morning – thanks for posting the video. :D

i have had so many issues with parcel farce that i no longer use them – DHL are much much better. Recently my lady was posted a dress from her mother on 12pm delivery. It never arrived. After much chasing Parcel Farce informed us the delivery was made to the local post office because the driver refused to drive down the road as it was covered in wet leafs! I hope they are privatised as quickly as possible.

And just to add – a while back i purchased a frame from the states. The value declared was $1000 and I would have been liable for VAT and Tax. They initially wrote to me requesting a payment of £10. So i went along and paid the £10. A month later I had another letter stating they had made a mistake and requested £480! After i protested I received another letter with a cheque for £42.00.

firstly i am going to go outside and beat myself over the head for not checking then i will consider my option – damn you shimano!

damn it – i am tempted to dump the 10 speed idea (anyone want my brand new 10 speed XTR shifters, XTR chain?)

my eyes are burning!

i’m with stumpy01 – to me the exterior looked like a motorway service station – the inside like a reception for a haulage company

Rest in Peace Jahwomble

Why do that? I use and enjoy the bikes. It’s just mindless vandalism

have been running a double on my hardtail for a year (42 30 chainrings and 11-34 cassette) perfect for most conditions. Up to now ran triple on the full sus but in the process of changing to 10 speed with 40 28 rings and 11-36 cassette.

we were in italy recently and the constant shifting from middle to granny on the full sus really annoyed me hence the change.

RIP Spook Starship :(

thanks you

Hi SusieG – im also keen on purchasing a washer so hoping for some ‘constructive’ suggestions from the STW folk.

I have a Rock Lobster Ti and love it – my full sus barely gets a look in!
STM _ the shite looks superb

argh i am not a happy chap today – cant inflate my tubeless and now the ps3 controller has died.

on top of that i have a shocking cold.

did you update to 3.50 a couple of days ago – i did and my controllers have stopped working

i have had BT Vision for 4 years and apart from a few glitches it works great – the interface on the BT Vision box is superb (if a little slow)I get it free too!

Hi – try http://www.collectmyparcel.com for cheap and fast delivery – been great for me in the past for large-ish packages.

that looks great – i thought about doing a similar thing but went for the on-one bargain SIDS. But I do have a lefty on my second bike and love it. Enjoy.

thanks spokescycles – all the best.

spokecycles – was calling me an asshat really necessary?

spokecycles – i tell you what's nonsense – the inability of CRC to even have the common courtesy to respond to emails within their own time-scales. Their failure to read emails and dispatching order I was desperately trying to cancel! I have had enough of CRC.

On one on the other hand – SUPERB!

getting my panaracer xc pro's on to crossmax is a doddle

1 – mount tyre
2 – remove valve core
3 – fairy liquid with water on spnge
4 – apply all around the bead making sure there is plenty of soapy stuff on the rim & bead
5 – make sure the bead is in the centre of the rim – REALLY IMPORTANT
6 – infalte using track pump – keep trying
7 – tyre inflates eventually – rest!
8 – pour in sealent throught the valve
9 – fit the valve core
10 – inflate and seat the bead – be careful to not go above 45 psi with a wet bead – the tyre can blow off the rim (has happened to me)