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Best of luck when you have your "day in court". I just hope it's all worth it. I remember a few years ago waiting about 3 hours for the lads accused of breaking my shop windows to turn up at court. Eventually the court clerk came over and advised me to go because if they hadn't turned up by now they probably never will and they will probably get off scott-free. Mind you, that's the kind of crap that goes on at magistrates' court, hopefully things are taken bit more seriously in a 'proper court'.

I think those double-minis are always bad news. I remember when I was first learning to drive in sleepy Bristol the test route took one in on Southmead Road. It used to shit me up every time.

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Ah, here it is: YouTube- Double mini-roundabout in Bristol - twice
There's an OK chip shop there, in case you're tempted to get off and walk. The Cod Almighty, I think.

Who took this video and why? It seemed a bit weird at the beginning and then we get the same journey from the other direction.

I think most of us feel the cyclist was not in the wrong, but it the accident could have been avoided, a more experienced cyclist would have seen the potential problem and taken evasive action, like:- slowing down, swerving, shouting or ringing a bell. (excuse the dogs cock)

The perfect answer would be a REALLY LOUD bell. Does anyone make such a thing? If so, I think I might go and get one.

8am is good for me :)
yeah, a mate wants to do this, he's yet to sign up but will soon.
he has risers though?
would people suggest changing to bullhorns or drops?
he will be doing the dynamo as well

Yes, handlebars are an absolute must.

a fucking big envelope

Clearly (IMHO) the driver was day-dreaming. This happened to one of my sons 3 or 4 years ago. It was completely the drivers fault, but a more experienced cyclist would have seen the potential danger before it happened and been on the alert. Guess there's no substitute for experience.

I have, on several occasions nearly come a croppa at junctions where I couldn't make eye contact because of deep tinted windows. I can't understand why tinted windows on the front of a car should be legal.

Just been reading this thread got all worked up thinking that it sounded like a dreat ride, only to realise that it was posted last year. What a disappointment!

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Definitely maybe possibly interested (sounds just like a deflating balloon!) Just need to think about bike set-up...[/QUOTE]

Bike set-up? I would suggest 1 gear, the rest is irrelevant

This time I will be on my trusty old Brooks saddle so won't have to rely on Pajamas bringing a spare saddle!

1. |³|MA3K
   
2. joe smithers
   
3. stix
   
4. damo (missed this last year)
   
5. spybot (provisional....)
   
6. braker (will be on a super-hip sickasfuckmobile)
   
7. ChainBreaker
   
8. dimi3
   
9. pajamas
   
10. conker
    

Yep, I reckon that's it, though there were no brazed on cable guides on the RH fork

^ most of it's quite easy really, but right near the top it's dead steep. Mind you, by the time you've done a few circuits even the lower bits might feel a bit steep. I used to go home from work that way occasionally and could just about manage it using 75"

I just took another look at the original ad. (on here) for the frame. The brackets I removed were apparently front and back hub brakes. Anyone heard of such things? I suppose a coaster brake could be called a hub brake, but that's only on the back.

I rode up Swines Lane once. Once being the operative word. I'll try to make it as a spectator. You guys are bonkers - love it.

FUCK! wish I'd been online yesterday. Only just finished sawing the frame up into little pieces! After reading your 1st posting, I was worried I might get ex-communicated by my rabbi - I am a red sea pedestrian.

thanks dan, I guess I was waiting for this sort of reply ro ease my conscience!

^ just feel a bit guilty - it could have belonged to someone on here! Can't really tell how long ago the number was removed - it would probably be a few years ago, going by the rust on the BB shell.

The bits I removed were the non-original brazed on: disc brake fittings (front and back) and luggage rack mounts.

Okay, so back in December (I think) I bought a frame from a forum member. It was an old (50s or early 60s) frame that I was going to strip down, remove added braze-ons, get resprayed and new decals etc. I've already spent some time removing the disc-brake fittings etc, bought the decals and bought a seat-pin, handlebars & stem. I only realised a few weeks ago that there is no trace of a serial number on the BB case - indeed when I removed the rust, it looked a bit like it may have been ground off.

Should I go ahead and get it sprayed, knowing it may well have been stolen at some point, or just put it down to experience?

I have already put my name down on the poll, but I thought seeing as others are doing the usual listy thing, I'll do my usual followy-sheepy thing.

1. Velocio (+ Coach)
   
2. Clefty (coach)
   
3. joe smith (coach)
   
4. damo (no coach reqd, will be staying in southwold for the weekend)
   
5. Soul (Coach)
   
6. Souls +1 (Coach)
   
7. lalanternerouge (coach req.)
   
8. + ^mate (coach req.)
   
9. CG (+coach)
   
10. Simon J (+coach)
    
11. Bombadil (coach)
    
12. BrianClose (coach)
    
13. Clever Pun (on a brompton no coach required)
    
14. cliveo (+coach)
    
15. dee-bee-one (no coach required)
    
16. emab (coach)
    
    1. Serk (Coach)
       
17. edscoble (coach)
    19.polowannabe (coach)
    
18. conker (+ coach)
    

This shiiiit weather thing is turning into Groundhog Day. I'm sure last year we had good weather in April, then April showers in May, and then summer didn't materialise until the odd day or two in October. Is it global warming? I blame Gordon Brown (or whoever is running the country)

Out! Sorry guys, no real excuse, just don't like the look of the weather forecast. Hope their wrong and you all have a great night.

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2. |³|MA3K

3. Edmundro

4. sorethroat

5. BlueQuinn

6. coppiThat

7. Kirth

8. Simonw7

9. Bike Destroyer
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12. Rosmal

13. Lucky Luciano Glover

14. mc_nebula

15. crimsonape

16. richoking

17. Rookie66 +1

18. CTML

19. evans

20. Do|/

21. AcidHaus1

22. Lyes888

23. blind dan

24. dicki

25. supertony

26. Zane Chaos
    27.joelounge

27. Max

28. OwenrReed - onlyh iof its raining

29. ashleyisdabest

30. Mann1e

31. lardboy

32. lardlady if she HTFU

33. Sumo

34. dimi3

35. atk

36. spybot

37. NurseHolliday

38. Battenberg

39. Polowannabe

40. ziska

41. Bearfoot (sleepingninja)#

42. Crumb

^^ could be up in Finchley?

I've got formula hubs on my hack fixie. Their okay, the sealed cartridge bearings only last me about a year of daily use, but they only cost £6 a pair if you can fit them yourself, then they're good as new.

The pleasure was all mine, Miss Kitty! The pleasure of the Run itself was only bested by the quality of the company.

Here's a fun link I just found:
YouTube- Cycling in style | Video of the day

Hey, fame at last! That's me on the still at the beginning