Edit: that Scott Scale 40 frame linked to above for £440 can’t be real can it? That’s a steal (assuming it’s carbon).

Oopps! No – it’s alu :)

http://www.slanecycles.com/scott-scale-40-frame-2011-p-6390.html?language=en&currency=GBP

???

There does seem to be a lack of architecture with the theme of food and drink here – just buildings where food and drink are consumed; so I give you…

Asahi Beer Hall, Tokyo – “the golden turd” as it is known is supposed to resemble the head on a glass of beer (apparently).

Rob does not appreciate this architecture!

I got some of these a couple of weeks ago:

http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/mens/clothing/bikewear/adrenaline-tight-fit-bike-short-p3107.aspx

Not crazy cheap but very comfy whilst on the bike.

Whilst standing however… the pad kinda goes into an inverted V shape and gently parts one cheeks 8O

Not all that unpleasant, but not the kind of sensation I’m used to :mrgreen:

Sheds you say?

http://www.rainhamsheds.co.uk/

Had a skip through & thought it was pretty bad :mrgreen:

I love a bit of good D&B but sadly there’s a lot of crap out there.

This is a decent source for old-timers:

http://goldenerajungle.com/php-files/news.php

@ transporter13

I think Fineshades side should be ok – some bits were steeper than I expected but the main route is nice & wide and well surfaced.

Jamie – Member

Leisure Lakes? You sure you don’t mean Rutland Cycles?

Certainly do! Couldn’t help comparing them to LL when I was in the shop for some reason & now I’m a bit tiddly I can hardly tell the difference.

Freudian slit or something…

I’m new to this but…

Lightworks Video Editor Review 2021

seems pretty good; possibly many more functions than you’d ever use.

I can recommend both Freeride Spain and AQR for the road riding and the coaching. My descending and cornering improved massively over the course of a week in Spain, Simon is a great coach both for MTB and road

Funnily enough I know someone who went on 7 MTB trips with Freeride Spain & learnt nothing. She didn’t realise this until she went with another holiday company and became a much better rider within a few days.

I couldn’t believe she was crying because she was so happy to have been coached over a 3 foot drop.

She is now a repeat customer of the other company.

I have 4 of them, yet to have any issues after some years of use.

No no no I don’t do clubs!

Neither did I until this week – have now seen the error of my ways!

Did wonder what it’d be like riding in a group/chain ganging etc. did my first race on Tues and it was all self evident. And pretty good fun – even scored some points!

P.S.
I don’t use the drops cos they feel horrid :)

I thought I’d see what ordering some rims & accoutrements direct would cost me – was all very reasonable until the delivery charge of $160 popped up!

Another reason I love London. No fatties.

http://toryrascal.com/2009/11/18/on-obesity-bikes-and-boris/

Ti posts are v. nice for XC hardtails

I just went to the Desi Meat Shop in Oadby to get some goat & they won’t have any in ’til September!

Palak gosht with lamb shoulder it is then…

Superb, Willard!

I’ve got a reasonable one that’s a 4.7 gig .avi file; youtube said it would take 15 hrs to upload 8O

Should I be looking at compressing to reduce file size or something? Or is my internet connection bobbins?

I’ve got one of these:

http://www.kmcchain.com/index.php?ln=en&fn=find&mo=view&id=600

Not cheap, but claimed to be long lasting & the link is easy to undo. Has been fine although using detergent on it is a no-no they say.

The 3 shims are in case you get play (I think!)
Last time I installed a Hope headset I ended up using them all (due to play), but have never needed more than one previously.

When technique lets me down I go for the brute force approach

http://thebiketool.com/en/

Very helpful things.

Not all people are great – some of ‘them’ are ****s!

Not Ian though; he’s splendid.

Do it! I’ve got a long term aim to push for higher ratios up to (at least) the point where I can ride in Wales in 32:16 without having to stop every 10 mins on climbs for a breather :)

Last attempt at 32:19 was a winner & reckon next time 32:18 will go well.

FWIW I use 38:15 or 38:16 for general near home (S. Leics/N. Northants) riding.

Have read LotR > 10 times :)

1st reading was followed by The Hobbit, then by LotR, The Hobbit, LotR, then The Silmarillion.

What a loser!

Love LotR – Hobbit is twee & shite, Silmarillion is desparate (I’d know; I’ve struggled through it twice).

Funnily enough I rarely finish any fiction books these days, must have been scared for life.

Mine

One descent on the black is full of jumps and swoopy berms = much fun for me, the rest of it… hope you like climbing :)

If I did it again I’d want to be on an XC bike and then poop myself on the fun descent. Would probably go for the Red & Blue/Green instead really as I reckon it’d be more fun filled as the black is pretty hard work for a not so great pay off.

I was I told shouldn’t have spare tubes & a mech in my hand luggage – but they’d let me “this time”.

Silly people; if I shouldn’t, then surely I shouldn’t?

Cassette will be unwelcome I think.

You need these

Sheldon on ankling:

http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_an-z.html#ankling

he wasn’t keen.

I’d get to spinning classes if you’re able – much less dull :)

You don’t have to have a slick on the rear but the noise a knobbly tyre makes is appalling.

Subjective you say?

Warm up, HII & cool down all in one horrific track:

and someone’s even made a motivational video to go with it :)

I didn’t have any issue with Mr Stein until I watched one of his programmes :)

Absolute muppet/ahole! Not content with getting paid to potter around Asia copying (stealing) people’s recipies this white devil then releases a book full of them. Now he may have given some of the proceeds of said book back to these kind people who were good enough to share with him, but I don’t expect so.

Exploitation that is! Takes me back to the days of colonialism.

Is he running businesses or is he a greedy mofo?

I used to make those on the night shift! Ah them were the days…

Sage-like advice above; tampering with one could take your face off :)

I flit between 38/28 tooth front rings depending on where I’m riding & IME there’s no need for one.

Similar position here; have been with Switchbacks on me tod a number of times, both for a week & just dropping in for a few days whilst in the area and it’s always gone well.

Oh except the 1st time :) Had to share a house with the biggest tosser on the planet for an entire week! He was also a party of one, and in his case it was easy to understand why!

Thankfully that **** didn’t put me off going back, as I’ve had some splendid rides & meals out with a number of fine people over the years since.

Bits to enable headset press to deal with 1.5″ headsets & press fit BBs

The wheel jig out of the Wheelpro book cos I can’t be arsed to make one myself.

One failed at the start of the ride

Turn around bright eyes

Anyway… Tabata run for running and on the bike for biking? Or doesn’t matter you just get fitter? And … on the bike, is that on a turbo?

Shouldn’t matter as, yep, you just get fitter.

+1 for turbo
+2 for spinning bike – they’re much more sturdy

either is far safer than doing it on the road.

Am coming to the conclusion that commuting by bike can actually hinder training.

Doesn’t sound unreasonable. I ride less frequently than some of my friends as they commute every day & I’m mostly enemployable; I’m generally on much better form than they are on weekend rides.

I give it 100%! I try and push it harder but my body can’t take it!

Good lad!