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In parallel. i.e. stick the + wire from the charger and the + wire from the light into the + port on the dynamo. and the same for the - wires.

I managed to lose one of those little spring clips (a bit like the ones pictured above) from my Spyres last week. Anyone know where I can source a replacement?

Headset is definitely threaded, probably with one of these (or similar) in: http://www.wiggle.com/deda-quill-stem-adapter/

You will either have a recessed nut, or an external nut. They're the only real mounting differences. You may have to be careful with the caliper "drop" (i.e. distance from mounting bolt to pads) though.

Might I suggest your comments (and video) might be more welcome in the "How to lock your bike" thread? That is more about general locking techniques.

This thread is designed to list, and discuss, locks which will prevent or significantly hinder a professional bike thief in London. I think @GA2G has tried to explain this to you a number of times.

For sure your videos are insight and helpful to some people, in some places other than London, but not the intended readers of this thread.

It has an A/M mode, where the camera will AF on half press, but as soon as you touch the ring it'll cut out. Or a full manual focus.

Both modes you get the same little green dot in the bottom left of the VF to indicate focus.

That's exactly the set-up i'm using at the moment, and contemplating moving to the GR! I think it's great, love the compact body, love the lens. Just long for the pocketability of something like the GR.

Ok, I mean you could always go for UV, for the insta-cancer effect, or Infrared to go for blood boiling. Basically take your pick from here: http://jetlasers.org/29-pl-e-pro

SON 28 is available in 28H centrelock. http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/schmidt-son-28-disc-center-lock-dynamo-front-hub-black-prod27091/

You could use one of these in conjunction with the Lumicycle?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W42SydwwrGc

Although using it on its own gives a higher chance of them still having their eyes open when you melt their retinas.

Will the SP PL-8 not give you enough (2.4W)?

I've found my Cateye Rapid 1 pretty decent for it's size, and is USB rechargeable. It's been in full blast of the spray from my rear wheel for 2 winters, so is well waterproof. I'm sure the newer / higher power ones also work well (e.g. rapid x3).

You had any trouble with the cables rattling around in the downtube? Every now-n-then mine start clacking away, and I just have to keep pushing and pulling them until it magically goes away again!

Seems to be getting a bit of love on here recently, currently on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Omega-Speedmaster-Limited-Edition-Wall-Clock-/161858768728?hash=item25af88cf58:g:Es8AAOSwHjNWB9gI

Just found the Soma Mini front rack does the same job at a similar price, with added braze ons!

Anyone know if the Vavert Advancer mentioned up thread is sold under a different name anywhere? Or if someone else makes something similar? Can't find it in stock anywhere.

Yep, and you normally get the rental fee back if you do fall in love and decide to buy!

Have a look at the Kendo then, and the skinnier Kastle MX range. Although personally I really can't see the point in skiing on anything less than ~95, unless you're really going to be carving hard.

I would second what @French_Touch said. I was going to suggest a mantra, or even something like the Kastle MX 98 (or FX if you want a bit of rocker). Kastle are pretty well regarded outside of the rental / tourist market here, you might just have to try and search out a deal as they are pretty expensive.

PT are thin softshell, not really waterproof. Good wind and shower protection, but not all day protection. Standard are neoprene and therefore warm in the wet, but not waterproof either.

Nice, my boss lives in Vens, that one was on my to-do list! Champex lac is current local favourite as they've recently re-surfaced it, along with Mauvoisin.

Anyway, enough of the thread derail!

Dunno, I'll ride it a few times and work out the best place! Only been there by foot / car so far. Was planning on doing Forclaz this week though.

Just pop down the road and pick up a BMC straight from their research lab! I'm over in Valais, so can't give you any local advice, except just get out there and ride everything! There seems to be loads of CX in the Zurich area (as well as cycloball if that floats your boat!).

For buying a bike, you might be better getting one from Germany if you have a car. Even if you got it sent and paid the duty on it, it'd be cheaper than buying new here.

I'm currently living about 20km from Forclaz, fucking yes!!!

Thanks all, Racer Evo 35 are in the lead at the moment. Now got to see what the other half will be able to squeeze in her frame, have a feeling it may be 28 max.