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I've got through 2 layers of cordura, 2 layers of ripstop and some nylon webbing in one go with a normal machine, that was definitely the limit though, broke one needle and had to take it super slow!

Something like this should do the job:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminium-Spacer-M6-x-18-Standoff-Stand-off-Bar-Turned-GWR-Fasteners-/271655485504?var=570488342698&hash=item3f3fedc040:m:mhfWtpR97BgtR3-R_EYUC8g

Although as mentioned, you'd have to get a new QR as well.

No, the other one!

Amazing! Linky?

That does look mental and I can't quite get my head round it. Also, make sure you have the right size! Those old peugeot's can sometimes have different sized steerers too http://www.sheldonbrown.com/velos.html

I'm in the middle of a large with no hat, and towards the higher end avec, and can squeeze a medium on my head on the loosest setting. Only problem is the medium sits a bit higher due to it's puny size.

Lazer Blade. I just bought one to replace an old Spec Echelon. Slightly narrower fit than a Mojito, which is good for me, excellent ventilation and pretty light for the money.

[Retracted, just realised no disc] I'll go 3rd dibs!

I can't believe how many people seemed to walk away from that relatively unharmed. I think 2 guys got stretchered out and a few limping, but other than that just a few snapped forks and wheels. The race after was pretty impressive, I've no idea how Colin Strickland managed to stay out on his own for so long. Also the women's race was amazing, Keira McVitty did some pretty incredible turns on the front.

3.0's are nice, incredible flex pattern and I quite like the lightweight core in them. Makes a really good freestyle-ish floaty ski. If you want a dedicated pow ski though I'd go for something wider. The 4.0s or something like a shredittor, the extra surface area just makes skiing trees and deep stuff so effortless.

The Supernatural 92 isn't so different to the Ova, maybe a bit stiffer underfoot from memory, although I haven't skied this year's Ova. I would really recommend testing out a few skis before you buy a pair. Test a few in different waist widths, have a look at things like rocker and tail profile and try and work out which combo might suit your skiing best.

Why those two may I ask? They are very different skis. The Ova is a fairly narrow, soft-tipped resort ski and the Supernatural is a relatively stiff charger.

Sick days come in a few widths, like the supernatural and are all fairly different skis. Which ones were you looking at? The wider ones are good for deep tree-run days, as they are fairly soft and have a tapered tail so make for easy short turns in pow.

And you have to factor in the cost and effort of at least one wax per year, and probably a service, which would cost about 30EUR.

I've just taken my core bibs out for their first spin. Bit tighter than classic bibs due to the material being less stretchy. I wear 32 trousers and the mediums are pretty snug on the hips. Also, the wide leg grippers are quite loose, just right for my legs though. Straps are also a bit more constrictive than classics. I like that the back comes a bit higher though.

Already going to have some kind of bar bag. Haven't actually checked whether the two would interfere yet. Probably should...

Ok, travelling on an aeroplane. I live in Switzerland, and would probably have a different attitude if I moved back to London, I used to have one of those utilikey jobbies which did almost everything I needed it to.

Anyone fitted a front rack to their TCX? Good idea or instant death? I want to do some touring on it and was hoping to get away with a large saddlebag and a front rack to hold sleeping bag / mat. Not going to be over 5kgs weight, but would be mounting to holes designed for guards.

I used my SAK to free a bird caught in a crabbing line last summer. I leave it on my keyring all the time, except when flying. I use it so often I can't imagine not having it anymore. Opening boxes, removing tags, cutting rope / string, opening bottles, screwdriving. I have never thought of my knife as a weapon and have been brought up to think that way. Both my grandfathers, both my parents and my brother all have a small SAK or similar on them at (almost) all times.

Just ordered a D1, happy to support you Andrew! It's going to combined with an SP PD-8, an AXA Blueline 50 and a B&M Topline. USB will charge a cache battery and possibly Garmin / Phone etc. Primarily for a two week trip around Iceland but will hopefully last much longer!

One of these? http://www.mkspedal.com/English/catalog10.htm

The forks are no?

I got mine from velovitality.co.uk

Anyone know of a women's bike that fits into this category? i.e. something that fits 32c + guards, small frame sizes, discs?

You do get a similar effect from just wearing the boots for a couple of days. Unless you go for a full custom moulded liner, but I'm not sure how that works for snowboard boots. If you have the time before you first need to wear the boots, i'd say go for it, otherwise just ride them.