+1 for Hexus. Includes the best chain tool I’ve yet used.

It’s like a magic eye – you have to “look through” the frame*
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*A lie

he wants XC not 4X

Rob sincerely apologises :oops:

^ Agree.

Not much faff there.

I don’t follow the enclosed instructions.
I use hot water and heat on stove with lid open. When there’s a steady stream of coffee pouring into the top section close lid, remove from heat and pour into cup when it splutters a little.

Let me explain something to you.
Um, I am not “Mr. Hilton” – you’re Mr. Hilton; I’m Rob.

So that’s what you call me. You know, that or, Robert, or uh, Robby-Bear, or Il Re Roberto Hiltolini if you’re not into the whole brevity thing.

Not Bob – never Bob!

Dear jumpupanddown,

My life is not shit; I smile a lot.

Hugz,
Rob.

What’s not nice about the live, die, rot idea. I actually think it’s quite beautiful.

Back into the amazing recycling system of earth!

reality of atheism

Atheism not belief based then?

“Rob – where were you on my angry atheists thread? I’m sure you could have contributed something there “

I don’t doubt it! However it was a bit long when I spotted it and I don’t like to be late to the party :)

“I’d be very surprised to find a practising muslim saying their religion is based on another.”

Sounds like a challenge!

*Dons special Muslim hunting outfit*

From: http://answering-islam.org/Green/onbible.htm

The Qur’an teaches that Islam is the continued faithful religion in the same line as the Prophets who were before Muhammad: The same religion has He established for you as that which He enjoined on Noah … and that which We enjoined on Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (42:13 AYA). The result of this view is that the scriptures given by these Prophets are considered to be genuine scriptures from God: But say, “We (Muslims) believe in the Revelation which has come down to us and in that which came down to you (Jews & Christians); our Allah and your Allah is One” (29:46 AYA).

“the general consensus is that its so outdated its quite laughable”

If it was right then, it’ll be right now? Don’t think there’s a shelf-life on beliefs.

“I doubt muslims think their religion is “based on another religion” – it’s the word revealed to their prophet. Christians might agree that christianity is “based on” judaism, I suppose…”

These would be Muslims who aren’t aware that Islam is rooted in Judaism then. Both Islam & Christianity trace back to Abraham.

“In your opinion – I hardly think that because his opinion differs from yours that justifies calling him a buffoon (I know those weren’t your words, but they were the words I was asking for justification for).”

I’m pretty sure there are Christian countries out there that aren’t as tolerant as the UK, therefore it’s not the Christianity that makes them tolerant. My point here being that out of the however many countries there are religion isn’t necessarily the main factor in the tolerance level enjoyed, but other social aspects could play a very large part. As religion is on the decline in Britain it may be other aspects that are more largely responsible for our “tolerant” society?

EDIT: And re the buffoon thing. DC knows he has to used a measured approach in EVERYTHING he says. I, you, she etc. might think he’s a cockbag, but I always have some level of respect for anyone leading our country as I just can’t get my head around how they handle not going postal and screaming at everyone to just **** off when they’ve got a seriously stressful job – which he WILL be trying to do to the best of his ability whilst all the while getting criticised and monitored for every little thing he says and having to have an opinion on every little thing that he quite possible couldn’t give a shit about, but has to answer the nice peoples’ questions otherwise he’ll be dogged by the press and never be left to get on with what he’s supposed to be doing.

EDIT 2: Self scoring a 7.3/10 for that :)

“Not sure how you work that one out, it’s definitely a serious competitor, and wrong. Where they get it wrong is in thinking that christianity is right.”

Both have the same root, which they don’t follow. If your religion is based on another religion which you don’t believe in your religion has no foundation. If it did you’d go for the original religion. Surely?

How I work out they’re not competitors is that they both picked bits they liked from Judaism (which probably picked bits from something else) and made up some other bits and called it “right”.

So are they not both as wrong as each other. The same thing???

“What’s the preceding para say, Rob? “

You mean this?

“Many people tell me it is much easier to be Jewish or Muslim here in Britain than it is in a secular country like France,” he said.

Not sure that’s down to

“the tolerance that Christianity demands of our society”

^How about this bit?

“the tolerance that Christianity demands of our society provides greater space for other religious faiths too”

Most of the serious Christians I know think Islam is a competitor, and wrong, and have no idea that it’s really the same as Christianity. I don’t think this is due to being Christians, rather they are ignorant pricks who happen to be Christian.

I’m not, and so isn’t my wife.

I tried 32:16 up a Welsh mountain to see how it would go – it was bloody hard work! Had to stop every 10 mins for a breather :oops:

Did Nant yr Arian in 28:17 in the Summer & reckon I’d go for 28:15 the next time. Maybe things would be different if I didn’t live in the flatlands?

I’ll be spinning at 7.

It won’t be funny.

Preparing sushi is more technique than recipes. Maybe look into getting her lessons?

Not necessarily; some sushi is bits & bobs mixed with rice[/url] – not so technical to prepare.

Whatever you do only use sushi grade fish!
Or don’t use raw fish.
Or suffer :-)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=sushi+making+kit&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=7241761446&ref=pd_sl_6074ttxntz_b

You might be better getting her a kit than a book as she can find out all she needs to know online.

BTW making rolls is friggin hard!

I had a push-up spring loaded thing that I broke within minutes :)

Now using a gussett bachelor (goes either way) pushing down as up gives the same issue you’re having. Have been told I use a lot of chain, but I do change cogs depending on where I’m riding so don’t want have to change chains as well.

Until a couple of years ago I hadn’t spoken to my brother for 13 years – don’t hate him or anything, just not keen really & kinda forgot about him. On the odd occasions we do speak I find it an effort.

Worth noting the SIDs aren’t the flexy-save-weight-at-cost-of-performance things they used to be.

Coming from 2005 120 Fox 32s to 2011 RLT SIDs was something of a step up for me. More robust feeling and a bit plusher.

70kg btw.

I assume you’re not using a tensioner?
If trying for a “magic ratio” you need luck on your side. Poss a half link will help, but it’s no guarantee.

Yeah ok I like riding on footpaths.
Once though I was so drunk I couldn’t control the bike and kept wandering into the road so I pushed/stumbled home instead.

Maybe if I’d tried riding on the road I’d have stuck perfectly to the footpath? Or died?

Realised that night why drink driving is illegal.
And drink cycling :oops:

TandemJeremy – Member

Your trails? Do you own the land?

Intellectual property innit.

One of these suit you?

Specialized Aggro Stem
35mm Reach
Low Rise
1-1/8? Steerer Clamp
31.8mm Bar Clamp

Mail me for a bargainous price – or a photo of the one I’ve actually got :D

Tried Purple Majesty mash last night with similar results to above – tasted nice and consistency was good, but GF wanted to eat it in the dark.

Crossing the white line separating the cyclepath from the footpath.

Extreme!!!

Fat Duck – a real disappointment

I figured FD would be a really overpriced gimmick so went to The Waterside Inn for lunch when in Bray for a wedding at Monkey Island in Sept. Did not disappoint! Tremendous food/service and not at an insane price.

Best I’ve had, though, is at Guy Savoy in Paris – absolutely stunning! And with a wine list about a foot thick 8O

Mind you Bobby’s in Leicester does the best masala dosas on the planet for a mere fiver…

Some interesting speakers at these meetings, but some pedantic nobbers are bound to turn up.

Skeptics in the Pub

Done.

Rob likes geeks with a sense of humour.

Maybe Paul’s?

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/offers.php?cat=7

Big smiley, buzzy, happy smooth riding coming your way :mrgreen:

Funny!

So it’s not just the innate desire to queue.

It’s all rideable down

Anyone here done the uber rocky bit at the (everso nearly) very top?

This I mean

I think that guy’s a loon :mrgreen: I couldn’t see the point of dragging a bike up that bit as I figured I wouldn’t be riding down it! Saw the clip once home and I’m inspired now – it could be scary though.

FWIW I’m not going back up there unless it’s dry – the rocky stuff doesn’t last long (enough) on the way down and the grassy bits are either very pedally or a bit treacherous when wet.

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I go to the club and lessons on me tod cos I’m a loser who likes hanging out with the elderly & infirm :mrgreen:

Could never stand chess – just thinking about the possible permutations fries my brain and makes me lose interest straight away.

Bridge, on the other hand, I love!
Not that that’s particularly straight forward.

Dunno the ins & outs, but in my club some events are only open to 1st claim members – I thought that might be something to do with insurance?

Where are these storming deals???

Right here!

As long as you want some 180mm RS Domain 318s in white :)

Also being a bit clueless in this dept. I went for Shimano RS20s as replacements for the crash damaged ones I had. They’re ok for me, but I do know the spoke nipples are a silly size and suitable keys are like rockinghorse poop and a rip off.

If I was going for another replacement set I’d probly do the general recommendation from here of Mavic Open Pro rims (forget which hubs) & self build.