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You're not messing about are you Fox!

Sorry, that wasn't meant to sound aggy!

I only ride fixed in the winter so I won't be going for the win either!

Either but you're unlikely to trouble the top times unless you break out the track gearing.

So much win.

Are these the 2020i? What do you think?

Did you sell these? I'll gladly take them if you didn't.

And @Elvis those little Diamond 9s are great for the money. I bought them as a cheap stop-gap ages ago and keep meaning to demote them to the spare room but am still using them.

I'm waiting on an email from Dave. If I don't take them I'll let you know.

Good price, those forks are really nice.

damn would have bought this if I'd have seen it in time.

Not sure of the builder but looked pretty good.

It had a 58TT which is too long for me or i'd have snapped it up.

The only thing that will get me away from carbon/alu is if a decent 853/life frame like this comes up with a 57TT.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Reynolds-853-Frame-/141155811500?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Fragrances_Women_s_Fragrances_PP&hash=item20dd8ac0ac

853 road frame 60/58. Currently at £72, 15 mins left.

Segment of the week is a good idea. I know that goes on subconsciously anyway among us local riders.

Don't be afraid to check out places like Westdene, Hangleton, Mile Oak. So much hillage that goes untapped.

Thanks all. Those are some lovely choices. I have a pair of Loakes that fulfill the smarter end of the shoe spectrum. I think I need something a little more chunky.

Wish DMs did a narrow fitting.

Currently wearing rubber soled Chelsea boots. Slightly chunkier boot than I would like maybe, but nice and dry. Work well with a slim suit.

What Chelsea boots?

I'm looking for a pair of Chelsea boots with a chunkier rubber soul for winter stomping. Akin to DMs, Redbacks, Blundstone etc. Unfortunately, I have narrow feet so they are all a bit wide. Any ideas?

Yes I use p clips.
No quick release, but I'll put to the rear.
Because In case of a puncture : I'll be forced to disassemble the mudguard ... :(

I don't wanna the raceblade, I prefer this one :)

I'll put this to the rear:

Those tabs do take a bit of a yank, though - and you have to bend the mudguard, with the Raceblade you can detach the guard from the rear brake bridge and both stays, removing it completely in a couple of seconds.

But you may not like how it looks, of course.

Another way round it to add a link to the chain so the wheel is closer to the end of the drop out. That way, the mudguard only needs to be slightly proud of the wheel and it still slides out. It has worked for me.

Superb mudguard fitting Normai. Did you use p clips?

Have you got a quick release or will you just carry a 6/8mm to release the mudguards in case of a puncture?

That pug is lovely.

Black tape would be better.

I don't.

Cable talk >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

But only because I haven't the foggiest what you're on about!

I'm leaning towards the Wharfedales.

I mentioned on the last page upgrading my speakers.

I have a modest bedroom setup. I don't need massive volume or bass as I live in a block of flats. I'm currently using an old pair of speakers from a aiwa midi hifi complete set up. The sound is OK but very flat.

So, do I go for cheap but well regarded: http://www.richersounds.com/product/standmount-speakers/wharfedale/diamond-9.0/whar-9.0-blk

Or more expensive and all round better: http://www.audiot.co.uk/products/q-q2010i-4872.aspx

I'm skint and I guess I want to know if I can be cheap and get the Wharfedale and still meet my modest needs. Any advice or experience with these?

Albion Hill #justsayin

Holla if you need any help organising Neil.

No, but you can eliminate it from the equation by using one of the other inputs. Chances are the amp preamp will sound better but you never know.

^ this

Thanks guys. Amp preamp seems better. Speakers are the weak point and next for the shopping list.

Someone needs to make a tester 'pretty reductive' meme (may not be a proper meme).

Amplifier preamp doesn't appear to be switchable.

Thanks guys. Those solutions make sense!

Turns out there is a preamp on/off underneath the turntable. Fail.

Talking of my turntable...

I have a very newbie type question. My turntable has a buIlt in preamp. I've been given a new amp but this also has a built in preamp. So I've got massive volume and distortion. Is there any way round this other than changing either turntable or amp?

Cheers, will do some ebay searching. Though from a quick look they're looking somewhat over my budget.

Definitely not a tinkerer these days unfortunately. With an 8 month old baby I can barely find the time to do basic bike maintenance...

I have a Bush MTT1. Very cheap and cheerful circa £50 by decent sound quality.

I'm riding in from way south to check out deserted Xmas day London. Aim to be there and heading back out by 8:30 but it'd be nice to say hi to anyone there early.

Crud catchers are designed to rub a bit. My Raceblades have never rubbed

Until you lock/lean your bike. They're flipping useless ATMO.

yeah I chopped about 3 inches off it, you can see how close my tyre is to the frame.

This looks like the way to do it.