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This is something I go back and forth on; I usually end up taking a D-lock and cable, not needing it for 95% of my tour, and resenting the weight. For some/most tours I'd probably be fine with a cable lock, but for visiting museums etc. in urban areas, where the bike's going to be unattended for a while, paranoia compels me to take something more secure. Has anybody tried the alarmed cafe locks? I keep meaning to get one to try out.
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Looks amazing, but I worry that with that front beam you'd want a good relationship with your dentist...
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Possibly a bit late now, but in this weather I've had good results with 0.25-0.5% active dried yeast and a ladle of sourdough starter (ideally active, but have had luck even straight from the fridge). I've been getting decent enough dough in 5-6 hours; not quite as good as multiple-day slow ferments, but more than acceptable results coming out of the Ooni.
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Depends on the calipers; e.g. BB7s come in road (would be ok) and MTB (not ok).
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https://www.prendas.co.uk/products/prendas-il-grande-black-cotton-cap (also available in white, red, blue)?
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(Somewhat belatedly)
Before Brexit, I'd have said this one: https://www.dutchbikebits.com/80mm-ding-dong-bell (has a recording of what it sounds like on the page), but AFAIK they no longer ship to the UK.This looks like it might be the same item: https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk/accessories/safety-equipment/traditional-dutch-style-bicycle-ding-dong-bell
Otherwise I like the sound and sustain of my https://www.lionbellworks.co.uk/ brass pinger.
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Good placement of reflectives there, though without a decent shot of the back it's hard to tell if it would be a bit sweaty.
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Had to chase daughter's test yesterday morning - 'sorry, nothing here, we'll have to chase it up with the lab and someone will get back to you within 24 hours' - and got the negative result first thing this morning. So that's Wednesday evening to Monday morning for a result; guess the system's under a fair amount of pressure?
Now to desperately try and catch up on the work I'm behind on...
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Is that design better than other adjustables? Otherwise that seems pricey - a 6" Bahco can be had for under £20.
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Not quite; macadam is the 18th-c. invention of Mr Macadam, viz. a carefully laid roadbed of different grades of crushed stone: larger stones as a foundation layer, and smaller stones on top. This could be laid on surfaces other than bedrock, drained well, and stood up to the passage of vehicles; tarmac was a later invention, which sprayed tar on top as a binder to keep dust down. Modern asphalt lays the aggregate and tar in one.
Erstwhile bakfiets rider, beard-and-Carradice CTC member, writer & academic (history/social sciencey stuff).