I run the Zee rear mech with a Saint shifter, nice combo. Mech is robust enough to make good use of, but cheap enough to replace. You can possibly mix’n’match a Zee/SLX/Saint/Sunrace combo for similar money. Saint shifters were only about £30/£35 when I bought earlier this year, and are more compact with a nicer feel than Zee.

Oh yeah, I fitted a Goatlink to get the shifting crisper. Chain is happier on top and bottom gears too as a result (42t sunrace cassette)

Judgemental ass hats

Carbon neutral frame? I bet it flows

This thread is the greatest leveller of lighthearted vs miserable ass hat STW users yet.

Some of you guys have cold dull hearts.

anyone with experience of the Alpine Evo rotors?

always on the look out for rotors that can handle mega friction without warping etc

so it’s like having really bad breath?

Birds and the Bees eh?
Stumping British parents since forever.

There’s clearly a gap in the market for a bimbell..

I noticed those little clip-on-the-brake-cable bells in Evans earlier this week – lovely and loud ping emitted from them.
If I hadn’t been treated to one of the uber pricey niche bells for xmas I would’ve snapped one up.

SPOILERS!!!!

1. If you manage to make it to the end of the movie, kudos to your uber patience/staying power
2. I didn’t manage, not through lack of hydration, but through sheer boredom and rising character hatred, so I don’t actually know what happens – suffice to say, It’s likely I havent spoilt anything – other than a good hunch that the lead actress felt much the same way I did (which is elduded to in the opening few scenes).
3. *SPOILER* The opening 5 mins are genuinely about as good as it gets – so knock yourself out then and thank me later

Im pretty sure the synopsys says something along the lines of ‘controvertial euro love trist story with extremely graphic and uncensored sexual scenes’

Wouldnt exactly be my first choice of xmas family movie either..

OP, whatever you do, do not take your family into a French/Dutch/German ‘cinema’ for a quick family love story..

The movie itself, it’s rubbish aint it! Just wanted to smack that fella in the face for about an hour and a half – no wonder his Mrs jumped off a bridge.

Careful, or the grand sky wizard shall smite you.

I just ventured into the ‘fear of jumps and drop offs’ thread, got about 2 or 3 pages in and the images of wheels leaving the trail and sudden drops began to make me feel quite giddy, so I’ve come here for balance.

Several of the drops even appeared to have perfectly ride-able (but rarely used) chicken runs. Madness.

I’m going to make myself feel better by heading out on the fat bike tonight for a roll along the Downs, Chanctonbury Ring to Devil’s Dyke – and ill take my spangly new flask for good measure.

As you were.

Good point. Alcohol is probably the easiest path the cheese enlightenment.

does anyone know the cheese/gout ratio?

Interesting points raised. I have to say that based on my 30 years as a (dwindling) fan of the sport, my worst witnessed behaviour experiences have been Chelsea, West Ham and Villa fans.
Of course, its the minority letting them down, but it seems to me that thier minority is larger for some reason.

I’ve yet to see a prem club visit the Bridge & their fans behave like saints

Southampton have their fair share of numpties too.

Back on topic, I was impressed with Spurs last night, yet despite my soft spot for them I found myself routing for Chelski for one of the first times in my life as ABL fully kicks in.
Also, you just know deep in your soul that when it comes to a match that actually means something, Spurs will choke. I’d love to see them turn on the style against the big hitters come April/May though.

Conte was thoroughly gentlemanlike post match though eh? Refreshing.

why can’t I get on with blue or stinky cheeses?

I really want to join the cheese appreciation club, but my palate limits me to cheddars, maybe some herby white creamy cheeses, gouda, dairy lea and parmesan. I even like the crappy ‘we can no longer call it parmesan’ hard grated cheese in the little plastic shaker pots, i’ll spread that shit all over my spag bol.
MrsSlim loves to bake a camembert but I find them a bit too claggy and old sock-like.

What gives? Make my taste more aquired please STW.

Thos Losi Micro-T look stonking for £50-£60, always a bonus to have an upgrade path, plus 2.4ghz ready.

I’ve hankered after an HPI Baja 5b for at least 10 years now, have never felt like I have a ‘spare’ £600 to get the kit though..

Rescue rescue rescue

But £200 for new wheels compared to a £23 fix screams rip off shop. So in that respect, Specialized Concept Store Birmingham you are a disgrace.

Until we have the real actual true realife honest proper reason that they offered a replacement wheelset to repair a potentailly slightly wobbly (potentially cracked/bent/flattened/fubar’d) rim, then your rant will receive little support.
Too many variables.

On the other hand – the fact Spesh can openly offer push bikes at higher prices than some new cars, now that you can rant about.

So,
Lady shop assistant didn’t ask to see broken unit – but asked what I wanted to do, ended up bringing 3 more Diablo’s down from warehouse to inspect, each of them was more-or-less perfect.

Swapped my light without so much as a signature on the receipt.

So I hesitantly take back my claim that all sale lights are potentially factory seconds – although the 3 units I looked at last night were from a shoddy batch at least.

Call Exposure? Yes, I may try that later. I’m off to the Evans head office now on my lunch break, lets see what they say..

Glad your unit is perfect.

Just a word of warning – a friend picked up a new Maxx-D in the current sale, promptly dropped it on the floor and it stopped working altogether – took it back to Evans and they exchanged without even looking at it. Fair enough, although, these things are usually pretty darned rugged.

I went to the head office/shop last night and picked up a Diablo, in fact, I asked them to bring several down from the warehouse as the first one had a few marks to the body which I (and the salesman agreed) considered to be a finish issue rather than being pre-used.

I settled on 3rd unit (which still isn’t flawless in terms of finish quality) – and when I got it home I was setting the light program when it promptly stopped working altogether. No manner of button pressing or charging will bring it back to life. Its dead Dave.

As such, I have a strong hunch that some/all of these discounted units are effectively factory seconds. It’s rare to see this level of discounting on Exposure products even with Evans buying power, and whilst there’s nothing wrong with selling warranted items – if my hunch is correct then there should probably be a note in the item description to inform the buyer(?).
I stress, this is all just my opinion.

Would be keen to hear any others opinion on the finish quality of their product.

My post, earlier. You could launch a sattelite into orbit from this saddle now

woah. puny mind blown.

looks like I need to get busy with the vimeo.

I concur – I added ‘some’ pressure to my Command Post last night, and as a result my testicles are now located internally, just below my stomach.

Finally pulled my finger out and went stealth today. Happy with the install.

Yes. 170 spacing works best

It’s about suspension of disbelief. Good sci-fi is believable sci-fi. With a few billion dollars budget, you should be able to nail the basics

Judging by his belt accessories, Han runs tubeless.

Sorry, didn’t mean to turn my post into a ‘me’ post – was just trying to suggest that in similar cirscimatances, it’s more than ok to just do your best.

Also agree with cynic-al – CBT/mindfulness helps focus thought cycles in more positive directions

Is it any consolation to learn that there are millions of us in the exact same boat?

Well indeed, as I approach 40 I’m left in the job I hate as a divorcee whom only sees his kid once a week and no longer communicates with family or old friends.
But still, I focus on my lad and how to be the best possible role model moving forward. I focus on my remaining friends and try to establish more meaningful relationships, and I fantacise about being as fit as I was a few years ago before it’s too late to ever be that fit again.

Give yourself a few targets/goals and as you reach benchmarks remind yourself that you’re doing the best you can – and that’s all that matters.

Watches are supposed to be a statement; what are people going to think of you if you’ve only spent sixty pounds on a watch?

Can’t work out if that’s a spectacular trolling effort or not?

WTF are you trying to prove with your special watches?

I’ve had to check my gusset for mahogany twice today already.

This quote has made my day.

I’ve had the elderly in laws staying since the 23rd. This, coupled with my bungalow layout and a bathroom that has the sound proofing qualities of a whispering gallery, has meant that I’ve been unable to avoid hearing in minute detail the individual comings and goings of two well fed pensioners and my partner.
It’s without doubt the most perfect anti-aphrodisiac.

I’ve been taking my revenge by waiting till they are all asleep, and constricting my lower abdominal muscles with such force that my anal emissions sound like a merlin engine rattling through the hallway. This wakes them from their slumber unawares as to what the deathly noise was that startled them awake. They think my house is haunted.
I’d be in trouble with the council if they showed up with a sound level meter.

Radio/streaming for discovering new stuff you like, hard copies + gigs for supporting the acts you’ve discovered.

On one hand my inner pedant wants to pick this crackpot conspiracy theory thread apart, on the other hand, I realise that it’s a virtual certainty that facts and/or common sense will not convince the OP or his disciples of anything other than an illuminati cover up.

The cranks are in full effect tonight.

That’s a splendid looking coffee machine!

Gotta love that t-shirt too :)

That man bag, however……… sweet lord

I’m angered and saddened by the pathetic trolls able to laugh and argue over a respectful tribute thread.

I’m heartened by the outpouring of under the radar philanthropy that George was at the very centre of. Indeed, one of the good guys.

Gary C, you are a chump of the highest order

I’ve always rated George as a singer and performer – I’d say he was pretty much the king of pop but that would probably be doing his songwriting skills a disservice.
Jesus to a child remains one of the most wonderful tributes to a loved one ever written IMO.
Freedom 90 is about as perfect a pop song as could be written.
And his voice was flawless live.
I think he was largely underrated, or perhaps overlooked, because many weren’t comfortable with his lifestyle choices, which is a real shame.
I’m gutted he’s gone, would’ve loved to have seen a triumphant comeback album at some point.
2016 has been bizzarre.

You need a rim strip or a few layers of wide insulation tape first, then you need a proper sticky layer of gorilla tape or equivalent, or alternatively a split tube or wide latex exercise band/loop.
I used the latter, with rubber cement to bond a strip of resistance band into a loop (around 110mm wide). Stretch this over the rim, instal tyre, inflate to instant sealed rim.
I find insulation tape on its own eventually leakes as sealant gets under the edges causing the tacky surface to degrade.
Total cost, about £5 (not including valve).

Or just buy the fatty stripper equivalent. They work well but cost about 10x more.

Orange Sealent also do a fat bike tubeless rim kit at about £60. Comes with a ruddy great roll of sticky wide rim tape. I use their sealent, it’s very good.