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Solidarity. It’s ludicrous that we have reached a point in progressive political discourse where women can be castigated and denounced as “bigots” for standing up for their sex-based rights.
The population at large - ie the people the Labour Party needs to win over if ever they want to hold power again - are also well aware of what a biological woman is and what a biological woman isn’t. I think that Starmer would be wise to bear this in mind. -
Hear fucking hear.
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Buy a dehumidifier
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Would I be thrown out the room for suggesting hub brakes? That would solve the brake mount issues and means for example you could get hold of an old frame designed for 27” wheels and have plenty of clearance for big tyres on 650b rims. This is something I plan to do at some point.
Before I’m laughed at all the way to the door… Back in the day in the late 70s/early 80s the first British efforts at mountain bikes had hub brakes (i forget the name of the guy but there’s a v interesting video on YouTube somewhere about it all).
Ok they weigh a bit more but they’re super reliable and won’t get clogged with mud etc., and you never have to worry about brake reach again.
At £49 what’s not to like? (Apart from one pissy review from ten years ago…)
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/hubs-internal-hub-gear-brake/sturmey-archer-xrdc-aluminium-drum-brake-hub-for-cassette-freewheel-36-hole/ -
Whoever fitted the brake levers at that horrendous angle needs to go back to finishing school. Tips level with the drops please.
Other than that GLWS!
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Cycling up to the lakes tomorrow. A few days of blissful cycling on my own followed by a testing week camping with the extended family in the rain….
Will definitely need to do the odd day ride while there.
My approx route up (obvs am not using google to route plan- I used the wonderful cycle.travel). -
It always does, especially so when it’s been raining
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“Elevate your urban riding better”.
Where’s the propeller David
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Best thread I’ve read in ages. Splendid work all round.
Yes 700c will fit- but bear in mind - in my experience at least- you won’t be able to fit the traditional size 32mm size tyres (1 1/4 inch) and still have room for mudguards.
Maximum tyre size probably 28mm with space for guards - possibly less depending on frame.