Some of cheaper merino may not be ethically sourced(animal cruelty), 'mapp' is a trading standards for merino and there is another begining with 'z' that I can't remember just now.

Personally I love merino, as base layers, casual tops, cycling jersey's and even underwear – check out the howie's site for the latter! 😉

It does require some care when washing, and riding through thorny singletrack can snag it.

I've got one of those

Exceptional service IME, especially buying a bike. I have mail ordered from them too, but always on the phone.

Of course you're all wrong, except those who agree with me! 😉

It's your frame, do what you like with it….

I've worked on a few, this one recently

It's what the customer wanted!

http://www.peterflynnclassiccars.com

I've been using waxoyl professionally for 20 years http://www.peterflynnclassiccars.com , it works. If you were to buy a Independant Fabrication steel bike, they do it as a matter of course (waxoyl like product). I can't understand why the cheaper frame manufacturers Brant and Cy come on here saying it's a waste of time. It costs next to bugger all, is easy to clean up with white spirit – what's the problem, if you bought a steel frame with your hard earned money, surely you'd want to preserve it, for a few quid. I did my steel frame from new – that's all you really need, once from new then forget it. If you still own it in ten years, why not give it another application. I think Singular apply a cavity wax or frame saver too before sending the frame out, IRC.

Clear Waxoyl from halfrauds or similar, in an aresol (if you haven't a compressor) job done!

I have welded a steel frame that was rusted, before – it had no Waxoyl in it! I also repair lots of classic cars with it in the box sections, it just requires a little more effort in cleaning/prep.

Definately worth it – back savers, temper savers amongst the obvious. I got a Park stand for 100 quid at Evans (few years back).

You put that there you did 😉

cynic-al is that a euphemsim for something…

mattsccm – Ah the chAfan locals eh!

Yep, I planted two small trees, they happen to be perfect spacing to support front and rear wheels.

Agree with Mike!

The Swobo would be direct from the States – not over here yet!

I am agreeing with tribal – again! Have we dated the same women! 😉

I like Swobo stuff, a range of colours, go up one size as they are cut conservatively. They are on offer at the moment at Stif 40% discount!

Whiskers!

A revelation, that I'd like to agree with! 🙂 😉

What is it with 'loopy women' – a bit of a sweeping statement coming from a largely men orientated forum, but I can relate to almost all of the guy's experiences. Can they really just blame it on hormones……

'Mark Smith' – but I doubt anyone much else will know it as that. A descent off the quarry ridge heading back towards Peaselake direction, from Pitch car park – if that makes any sense. It's hardly ridden, and not by the masses so it could well be worth you scooting back there today, to find it……

Pete – your guide that day

🙂

It's a difficult one – I'd say keep it retro but then what do I know.

The coolest thing is that you are so delighted with it – respect!

Hadge – why you want another?

I'm really liking Seven's and Slugwash's pics – both really capture the atmosphere of the subject.

ActionDan – no offence, but those frosted water effects are becoming so passe' – sorry.

ChunkyMtb – where was that 2nd pic taken?

I'll stick a pic of my spot up in a sec

mm – I know, nice little shop!

See you soon

Pete

On a light hearted (not taking the piss – honest guv :wink:) adding 'clothes maiden' softens the whole thing to a almost laughable level! I'm not sure I know what one is…..

I think your answer is in your text, but don't take anyone's advice. It's ok to use this as a sounding board.

It is difficult to be with someone who acts so irrational, what ever the feelings between you – I've tried it and it just hurts – lots!

BigYin – yes, you're more than welcome, email me or Mike via the site and we'll organise something. We were only talking about a possible IOW ride for this summer last night – perhaps we could venture to a different part of the island, be good to see more.
Pete

jedi – there is some shore over at Wildwood, from what I've seen – your pics, you may be dissapointed.

'Woolite' it was the first wool washing stuff on the shelf. Works well at 30, and smells subtle and super nice! 🙂

Using on super shrinky Swobo too, I allways order a size up it that brand – real nice stuff though.

Just back from 'hidden trails nr Brighton', yes there are lots, but they are hidden so impossible to describe navigation. As mentioned above, come along and see, you will need decent lights though. 🙂

PS: what shop are you from?

Certainly not!

http://www.peterflynnclassiccars.com

keep it up beerbelly, well done fella!

That looks nothing like a pen!

Like the old skool look of the leica – would that be digital still?

thebikechain – why not try out the AQ test on http://www.channel4embarrassingillnesses.com if you're serious 🙂

Steel hardtail (frame) 🙂

tribal – spot on!

It is weird isn't it that people have such differing opinions of the same product, if you want either an Alfine or Rohloff just test one for the day – you will have YOUR answer.

SJS cycles allowed me to take an Enduro (Thorn) over the Quantocks for the day, where I rode it, like I stole it! 😉

Head for the Hills, will let you take a Rohloff'd bike out for the day (small charge apparently)

I'm sure they're are more…………..

Women are more than capable of being 'players' – I've met some.

Boss make the best 'calvin kline' type IMO

Howie's do them in merino don't you know… 😳

It's one of the 1950's ex council houses in 'beeding. WoW! 😉

Garden is ok though!

Sounds normal avdave2, my hub is quite old, and developed a leak onto the rotor, which is why it went back. Now, it's just trace oil on the q/r.