The BT exchange is 10 yards away from me

Depends on the model year of your P7 but it may not be suitable for longer forks, IIRC it was 2006 onwards that the frame was redsigned.

I had Pace Xcams on mine set at 130mm travel, very plush, however I went back to shorter travel forks and a different frame as it’s too flat round here :cry:

I often see STW 111 crusing round these parts on a Renault Vel Satis, wouldn’t be one of the STW gang though as I’m miles away.

Would have looked good on chipps’ pink gay car.

I reckon a tenner for sending something that far away isn’t bad value, although it’s a bit shite that they don’t have any in the UK.
Do you have a QR one on there already? Is it not possible to put a bolt through it?

An LBS bloke here as well, turnover on a par with a year ago, workshop very busy for this time of year, not selling quite as many new bikes but bits doing ok.
Now as for prices, currencies really do make that much difference once it’s passed on down the chain via manufacturer/wholesaler/retailer. Although i’m also surprised at the rate of increases.
The other issue is of course credit, bikes are paid for way in advance of them arriving in stores, often paid for via credit, which is alot more expensive now, that also has to be factored in.
It’s not all bad news though, I remember selling an XT mech 15 years ago and they were £44.99 then, until recently the latest XT shadow mech was £44.99 rrp, not bad really, if the products had followed the price of inflation each year you would be paying even more than todays price hikes.
There are signs that some prices may drop a little soon, after all whats the point in a warehouse full of bikes going nowhere?
However you also can’t sell a product for a small unsustainable margin in the long term if you want to continue trading.
I seriously expect a couple of brands to go to the wall within the next 12 months.

Could be worse he could grow a beard and have desires over Marins.

He’s a mate gay or not, just cos he’s now gay doesn’t mean he’s going to ask you out for a candlelit dinner.

Looks dodgy but may not be, however these skewers were only on a quid last night, now look at the price!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120360699816&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002

Well I’ve been in the bike trade for some years and it’s something I’ve never heard of. We obviously have insurance to cover test rides etc but I think as said above that refers to motorbikes.

I’d report it too, do you think you would be allowed to speak to an officer like that without being arrested?

Clearly he had nothing better to do.

Yep, FYI it’s often parked outside of Bath as you pass through Bathampton, you have been warned!

I’m not trying to evade prosecution, but I have now apparently waivered my right to accept the fixed penalty offer according to the letter I have.
As has been pointed out I don’t wnat to end up in court with a big fine and possibly alot of points.
Better phone the postie then.
thanks for the advice guys :-)

Well the ambient temp in Wilts is currently 1 degree, add in the wind chill factor across the plain so expect sub zero all day. Was cold and icey in most parts yesterday with a bit of claggyness around Imber. Better than rain anyday!

Sorry but there’s only one simonralli, 2 would be too much :-)

Good to be back though.