Yes, I am watching this closely, I really hope they hold their principles

The reasons we shuold stay or leave the EU are not Down to the Financial benefits, the trade benefits, but the political reasons.

I am totally pro Europe, but I have a problem with allowing Visa free travel for Turks if they dont reform on the key points of terrorism and free speach.

And I dont want the European Countries practically raping Greeece as part of the bailout.

The EU could set tarriffs, but they would be about 2-5% maximum if at all.

so this wouldnt change a huge amount the amount of trade overall.

Its not hard to trade with Companies outside the EU now, despite all the talk of free trade, its still a pain dealing with Companies in the EU.
There are still different accounting rules to be adhered to, hence this Company deal with Companies all over the World and it is no harder to trade with a brazilian Company over a Spanish Company.

We define the quality, and we then agree the deal base on Price to the factory, capacity and committment. Its really not difficult dealing with Companies around the World, so Trading with the EU when in or out of it wont be that much different.

Trade deals are an irrelevance to the Companies WHO are Trading.

Currently I am sorting out how a Danish Companies trades globally, and they but from whoever can supply the product at the right Price and quality and WHO has the capacity to do so.

Irrelevant as to where they are in the World.

They currently deal with the UK as some UK Companies are the best out there and can supply what they need.

There is no issue if they are in or out of the EU. the Companies that trade will simply Work out how to keep Trading.
As for all the bolx about us needing them or them needing us, we and they dont need either. It is Companies that trade, and that wont change.

The EU can not impose restrictive import Tariffs, so nothing will significantly change, what will improve for the UK will be that EU products will become more expensive as VAT will be chargable, so I expect more UK Companies to buy either from the UK or other parts of the World

the filming looked good, but as soon as they started yahooing and whooping, then I realised it will be shit.

Fifth gear with a bigger budget, but just as shit.

unfortunately since we are a nation of dumb shits WHO are allowed to do what we like, its not going to change, no point ranting on here about it.

and its only going to get worse.

Whatever people say about service attitude cake and coffee
It all boils down to price.
The industry is overcharging for the products.
The online retailers have circumvented the traditional retail model.
And that is the end of the lbs.
Just a matter of time.
Closed mine after 15 years and it’s amazing being a customer again.
You just can’t beat the online guys.
I am not sure what the future of cycle retail will be.
But I hazard a guess it will be like the car trade. Where you buy on lease and are then tied to the brand as their products will become less compatible with other companies.

this is a useful site
http://www.militarymodelling.com/forums/postings.asp?th=70578&p=8

Pikey youth who steal your trail building tools and trash the trails you are building

My experiences of the NHS have been excellent, however, I think some of that has to do with my GF being in charge of ICU, and the consultants knowing her and me, also when I was first diagnosed in A&E, it was a mate of a mate who was the consultant on that night who took charge of my case, I cant imagine regular care being on a par with my experiences, for example when I have had to go to other hospitals, its been very lets say routine, with little interest being shown by all staff concerned, but I do think what the NHS needs is more support from the public, we need educating on how to use the NHS, and this needs reinfocrcing, the abuse of A&E for a start. and sticking to appointments, just some education of the public could help alleviate some of the pressure

wouldnt touch it with a barge pole

made for demo, so probably not made to be durable

i think you made my point, CTM.
its better to be involved with clubs than organising your own thing.

You get more reach being involved with a club or even a few clubs, but as you pointed out its the coffee shop bit that people also like

Deviant you are not far off, but no benefit in organising rides, best do your own brand stuff and be a workshop and coffee shop.
But there are plenty of people buying bikes, just not from the LBS.
Its unfortunately the pull of big shiny shops that the average shopper feels more comfortable in. A big shop full of shiny things makes the average shopper feel confident in quality and service etc.
small shops are viewed with suspicion

best thing you can do is become mates with the guy, it would be a double kick in her teeth and box

having owned a bike shop for 15 years
i can tell the OP that it has never been 100% margin

its 20-40% depending on volume. (when we were the biggest yeti dealer in the Uk we got 40%)

but you are typically offering 10% discount to compete with everyone else
c2W take 15%
VAT works against you if you buy at £100 add the vat at £20, selling at £200 the vat is £33

so there you are, that’s the facts.

It was over ten years ago Neila
It was a sideline we did whilst at bnfl.

But yeah I feel for people who hate using it as when it’s set up badly it’s awful.
Just a shame that happens.
But it can be avoided.

Lol you guys need to get on with it
See what you can do

I have saved companies millions with their sap.
And improved the work of countless people using it.
It is the best out there
Get over it

It’s easy to configure
It’s hard to get a company to understand their own business
And it’s hard to get consultants to challenge the business on how they operate.
If I can configure it to run a magnox reactor then it’s not that hard.
;)

It’s always the user’s who end up with a solution that doesn’t work for them when the company doesn’t assign someone to the project who knows what they are doing.
I see it time and time again.
If some dick doesn’t bother to find out how a department works
You can’t blame the software.

Like I said
Don’t blame the software
It work how you want it to work.
If you balls up the implementation
Don’t blame the software.

Poor workmen always blame their tools.

I mean the endless production line of consultants from the big consulting companies.

Not me obviously.

But seriously.
I have only worked with a handful of people that I could recommend to a client to implement sap.

It is a software that is unique in the world in that it can operate every aspect of a business across the world.
And that is why it is the only software that any major company operates.

Sap isn’t the problem.
It’s the numptys that call themselves consultants.
The number of projects I have been on where I have had to step in and re configure fundamental aspects of the design just tires me out.
I was one of the first consultants to join sap UK in the 90’s and it is an endless battle with stupid people calling themselves consultants.
And as with MFI, when stupid consultants design the system it does indeed make them go bust.

what he said /\

I would say do it
Live your dream and make a difference.
i did, i look back at th4e last 15 years and i am so proud of what i have done for cycling in Leeds.

But be careful, the industry is changing.
It’s ultra competitive with online, the big uk players and all the none mand bands, the industry model sucks at the moment so try doing something with your own brand.
i am closing my shop of 15 years but have my own brand just starting to get going with it. I want control over the products I sell, if you want to get involved give me a shout.

For us
We had changed with the times
Our model had switched to servicing and we have been selling our own brand frames
I have given up with the UK distribution model.
Our workshop is packed out.
We are constantly buying tools because they are wearing out from so much use.
We encourage and help customers buy online
We buy our sram and shimano kit online
The

We will see what happens in the future and keep an eye out for a British designed and manufactured carbon range of mountain bikes

Mboy.
Ton has an issue with Mr
And no I am not blaming anyone for the shop closing
We couldn’t agree a new lease and the landlord did a 180 on discussions we had been having
To n’s comment is just typical of him as he feels we are a bad shop because he doesn’t like me.

We are successful and hugely respected

We are looking for new premises and working out a way to continue.

We have done a huge amount for the local cycling community over the years
And I don’t know why I am bothering to even type this

I will get on with what I love doing
And keep doing it well

Madrid is excellent for biking, the Campo is good for getting some miles in and there are a few nice flowing lines that are a lot of fun to ride, the area north of madrid has some great downhill tracks built next to a gun club, no hassle with anyone, there is a offroad track all the way to the mountains about 50k to the north, those mountains have epic mountain biking on a par with anything.
Plus the road scene is solid with bike paths as big as most UK roads.

I had my cross bike which covered the best of both worlds. and its not only light until 9 but warm enough too.

I havent read all the pages so forgive me if my question has been answered elsewhere.
but can anyone explain Labours position on the proposed contract?

I mean if the doctors hope to take on the government to get a better deal, then would Labour be looking to set up a new deal if they get in to power in the next election.

Considering the NHS is a labour favourite, I am surprised I havent heard more from them.
I have been out the country for a bit, so not totally up to date

nice
Top tip, put some frame tape where the cables touch the seat stay and chain stays, the cables carve through the alloy very quickly.

I know a few people with the road bikes, every single one has snapped at least once, one guy had to write in German to get hiw warranty dealt with, another was offered a “crash replacement” for £1700.

needless to say I dont know anyone who recommends them to anyone.

I packed in IT to open a bike shop, big mistake, now doing IT again and loving it and still got the shop, so now got twice the stress lol

I had a radiator fitted in the integral garage, that has helped a lot, interested in insulating the up and over door now

are the pistons working evenly?

if the caliper isnt moving then the pistons dont sound like they are working evenly, can you see if the pistons are showing the same amount?
(might need to take the pads out)

Is the caliper tight on the fork?

could the bolts be tightening against the inside of the thread and not nipping up the caliper, you could put a washer on the bolt to make sure, as if as you suggest the caliper is moving then it cant be tight enough.

is the fork collapsing where you tighten in the dropout?

if its carbon it can collapse.

what hub is it, scotroutes seems right could be broken axle

have you considered a custom carbon frame, built to your requirements?
size ,travel, bbkt, standover, HA can all be made to suit, even the suspension system can be tuned depending on the ride you want.

For me ultimately, its down to the fact that Road cycling has maintained its history, the races, events, and even the wheel size.

when mountain biking was popular, road cycling didnt decline, just a lot of road guys bought mountain bikes.

But where mountain biking ultimately has gone wrong is that there have never been clubs, classic races, or culture and history that have been maintained, everything is always changing and people are bored of all the change.
it doesnt know what it wants to be, the manufacturers are trying to be all things to all people and are constantly dividing the market in to more and more niche segments.

This is good and bad, but ultimately from what I see, its killing the industry.
As for the major brands, when me and my mates were discussing a new bike this year, none of us had anything on our list that we were excited about. We have good bikes and nothing new is standing out as any better than what we have, I am going for a custom carbon 650b full sus as there isnt anything that I want from the brands.

But also the people who grew up with mountain biking like me are now well past 40 and arent looking to really advance our jump skills or looking for ever more tech. its simply about a good day out on the bike and all you need for that is a good hardtail. A bit like 25 years ago.
The appeal of the road is that you can go with a club and meet hundreds of people, stop at nice cafes and have a social life.

IMO

is there a volunteer group to clear this up?