For me it all started with sneaking out for a cheeky ciggie on my BMX – in Richmond Park (the horror!!) which must have been ’88/’89. Got more and more keen on the riding on mud and less keen on the fags. Good move. Went further afield to Oxshott, Esher etc until i decided it was killing me on a BMX so got me a garish Saracen (Trekker) in 1990. Awesome. Frightening to think of the miles covered in those days, thought nothing of 5,6, 7 mile ride just to get to some dirt. Anyway got me a Zaskar in the late 90’s (still best ever bike btw) when riding got a bit less XC and a bit more gnarr so more riding on N Downs / Surrey Hills. How my shiny German car would cry if it ever knew people cycled on roads and not just fettled with gears in car parks…..

Rottnest ++1

Trip down to South West if you have time:

Busselton

Maragret River (caves!)
caves

Warren National Park (giant trees!)

warren national park

The rule is – if it grows above the ground then put it into boiling water. Anything from below ground, boil it in the water from cold.

:P

+1 for bit of plaster / wood on a string method

Mountain bike package accompanying special price
1 package by accompanying inscription. Possibility of having more packages only companion (s) child (ren) of the family of the rider. Apply to any plan change inscriptions@megavalanche.com. Pour € 5 fee.

I think this is additional Premium packages (local facilities etc) for family of riders.

Most changes can be made at a later stage to pretty much all of your application so if you aren’t certain of dates, packages etc might be best to sign up for the standard ones then upgrade later (for a fee :D)

I believe lift pass is included. Might double check tho…

ATV = VTT = MTB

zeb – what do you need to know?

Opened at noooon – Frenchy time

http://www.megavalanche.com à partir d’aujourd’hui 12h am

Bought a Tesco one about 6 months ago.

tesco bagless

It has been great, and a bargain at any price. A steal at £40. Time will tell how long it lasts but faultless so far.

Filters need regular care but it can easily be pulled apart & cleaned.

I have some Wahl pro super taper, genuine salon standard for under £40. They are perfect, though again not cordless but i have never found cordless with enough power… I cut in front of mirror, put newspaper down no drama. And yep you can adjust the blade as per most decent Wahl right down to zero (it will cut u after that lolz) with the adjustment screws in the blade plates. As mentioned above, the Baldys are a real gem too.

Cheers bren. I’m no expert but don’t almost all speedos read about 10% under actual speed. So your 79mph from the police would have been showing over 85 on your speedo?
Not an expert but I thought they all over estimated your speed otherwise there would be people complaining all over the country for getting done while ” not speeding ” .

I think they is saying the same thing… 85 on speedo = 79 OTR. 10pct error tolerance is allowed.

Accept it & move on.

Or look at this All you need to know

Bargain at that price tho btw! Go green…

I have had mine since 08. Still going strong, though the paint / stickers are not the best (understatement) so it looked tatty pretty quick if that bothers you.

It rides great, and very versatile so really its the finishing kit that determines the ride. I had it down to 28lbs ish but currently its around the 31 mark. Local woods, hills, Alps, it can take pretty much anything. Just build it up how you like it.

At 5’11” the 17.5 might be on the short side if you’re long in the body so prob want to consider the next size up.

Not sure about orange paint (tho it will prob all fall off in no time :D )

Must be good…

Lovely car, as long as you don’t need tons of boot space.
Engine changed spec approx 08/58 so worth checking you know which version you’re getting. Also did you mean efficient dynamics version – iirc the regular ED version was powered down compared with non-ED but not sure if this was the case if it is a Sport. :?

I will also echo the comment re mpg – expect low-mid 30’s

Old J Spiced Rum for me. Interesting….

What about the Carpenter? They can be pricey.

Are you insane? Get a proper plumber in :D

But why not just pay a qualified person to do it?

1) learn something useful
2) it’s not really that brave
3) qualified person does not = guarantee of a good job

Oh and cost :roll:

Thanks to homebase for pic :-)

Assuming no cold feed for the dishwasher you will need to T off one from the cold supply first – i think most just need a cold feed these days.

Then line up the hot & cold to approximately where you need them for the sink. Worth planning this carefully to avoid tight turns / drilling around cabinets / under the basin etc.

Simplest is to then get some push-fit mixer tails if its a mixer tap, like these : http://www.wickes.co.uk/flexi-hose-pair-monobloc-mixer-spdfit/invt/227312/. Or a compression join equivalent. Just get the right size for your tap (important bit). Make sure tap is suitable for your water system (ie high / low pressure).

Like footflaps my preference would be to solder / compression join all the pipes in copper. I have always used gunk (jointing compound) rather than tape for the compression joints (ie on the ‘olives’) – never failed me yet. Just dont go too tight with compression joints at first, nip them up gradually if any sign of weeping water.

Then get a all-in-one waste kit (see pic above) and run the dishwasher outlet to the small Tee on the waste trap.

Again +1 for Wickes / or even Homebase have some good guides on their website / in-store.

Put kettle on. Enjoy with biscuits.

I was too scared to search for “Rodding” whilst at work… 8O

try searching for this…

Should be called ‘access’ or ‘inspection’ try searching for these…

MTQG FrameSnapper, If GF remembered you, he would have probably told you to leave more seatpost in the frame…

Some smashed up Oakleys in a bush near Leith Hill. Repaired as new by Oakley for £13. A cheap year for sunglasses… :O))

Sorry to hear it but at least no children eh. 50/50 is the best she can hope for without written agreement when house was purchased. If she knows this then she will realise yours is a good offer.

If u give in on the 5k then what else is she gonna try to blag out of it? Half the sofa/wardrobes/wallpaper/lightbulbs… It all adds up…

Also, assume you’re buying her out then iirc you will need to pay stamp again on her half?

IME it might be worth encouraging (i didnt say bribing) friendly est agents for some ‘independent’ market valuations when getting quotes and that way they might come in a little lower than normal :0)

Wait a minute. I know you. You’re Kareem Abdul-Jabbar….

Saracen Trekker Comp Hydro 1990

Tasty orange number, nasty stickers, e-stays, maguras, switchblade forks.
Jumped, raced, roaded & ridden (aka mountain biking)

No pics as laptop died the other week :0(

Ah here is the catalogue…
http://www.rideandrepair.co.uk/Retrobike/1991-Saracen-catalogue.jpg

650 quid IIRC – bargain!

quiksilver, nice n comfy, make sure u get ones with fabric strap / in between toe thingie

quiksilver

Pictures please :O)

Never found it a big issue on ours (quinny), think i had 2 flats in 2 yrs with regular on/off road abuse! Just run quite high pressure…

I used this place when our original tyres finally wore out http://www.oybcycles.com/
They stocks a good range for most buggies and have slicks, knobblies and yes punture resistant ( I went for these and yet to have a flat on these in coming up 2yrs)

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Cant beat the Bullet for a bit of screeching

+1 for Dookie too :0) long time no listen

I have just tried Droncit which is external (dropper) on the fur (Obviously i used it on the cat, not me) rather than Drontal tablets, so no need for the manacles.

It seemed to get the thumbs up elsewhere.

Would look good with white pedals. The red stem is a bit too much for me.

I hope you got a receipt for the tyres :O)

Other than that it looks sweet

I have a 1.6 (08) petrol and would agree its a bit lacking on motorway & overtaking so would be tempted for the 1.8. On the plus side it does make you more sensible…

My 1.6 Gets about 37 mpg for general duties and up to 42 – 45 if you drive like my dad in 5th everywhere.

Loving the Carter stuff.

Went to see this lot recently:

They are still as good as ever

Miles.

But would probably replace after a couple of years even if they had low mileage.

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Presuming you were stopped at the roundabout when the collision took place, why would you then drive off?

Because car was drivable and I was obstructing traffic

… witnesses then :roll:
not much help now but would have been better to leave it in the way if it meant obtaining a few people to support your version of events.

Hmmm, more like: