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Whenever I've heard of a Ti frame cracking it always ends up being a Litespeed. Is this a small sample /anecdote problem or is this a thing?

You won't regret it :)

Is the dynamo lighting worth it? or should I stick with conventional battery lights?

similarly anyone that has a superlight, is the extra weight saving making you go faster? is it stronger? (im not light so strength is a very real consideration)

Agree with others on here that the dynamo lighting is worth it. If you use your brommie for commuting even sparingly you'll really notice the difference. Not having to remember to charge and attach/remove lights is a godsend. I think the cheaper option you can plum for does a good job if you live in built up areas. For me the front light wasn't powerful enough in the winter months, but I live in the sticks and found it hard to spot road detritus when at speed.

On your superlight qn, well I used to own a S2L superlight with the cheaper dynamo lighting system. I sold that bike and now have a S6L with upgraded SON lights front and rear, and am much happier. I only commute on mine.

You say that, but I wanted an ice cream this morning and then we had an amazingly sunny day.

That dude is such a Brexit voter.

We're starting Gloomhaven tomorrow!

I think this thread is getting derailed.

Maybe just a Lord Buckethead fangirl?

Yup, that's exacly what I have in mind for the Secan. I have a racey road bike for the short and sharp type stuff.

I've just placed an order for the Secan, and it should arrive next month. My plan is to use it mainly for long solo rides on road (some multi-day trips too), plus bridleway adventures once the ground firms up a bit more.

I spotted the same today! He was wearing bib shorts and a short sleeve jersey, with his only nod to the cold being some watermelon-themed arm warmers.

Testify.

I switched recently from a Carradice Stockport Folder to the new Brompton Metro bag. I've been really impressed by the Metro bag, no regrets. I prefer the buckles for securing the flap, and the expandable shoulder strap is handy when off the bike and you have a fully loaded bag.

Sounds like you've taken a swing at me, and yes you come across as a dick. That said, I understand where you are coming from and why you've reached your views. You might even be correct in the majority of cases when you're questioning a stranger's choices, but you're wrong in this case.

You've made incorrect assumptions wrt what I am planning in terms of getting into ultra cycling, why I'm doing it, how much it will cost me, how I'm doing it, and what I am already doing in my life in terms of supporting charities.

You've chosen to go into specifics, so I'll address them.

My net incremental spend will be about £200 on bike, kit, travel, and accommodation for the event I will do for charity. The event I am doing is DIY (starting from my house), will be incredibly taxing for me - both physically and emotionally - and will enable me to raise a lot of money. I won't enjoy it one bit, which is partly why I'll be able to raise the money. The last time I did something like this, in similar circumstances, I raised nearly £4,000.

Training adventures will have an incremental cost of around £0. You see, I don't really travel anymore, I just like riding bikes, and I want to switch from one discipline into something else. I think long, peaceful rides in the countryside where I live will be good for my soul, and help me deal with some of the tragic shit I've been through over the past two years. I'm really hoping that I'll be able to get myself into sufficient physical and mental shape to do my planned ultra charity ride in 2021. I won't be asking you for any money.

Thanks rj, hippy. I really like the look of the Fairlight Secan. Think I'll put down the deposit and will hopefully have it up and running in April.

Great, thanks guys. Mainly road but as you say good to be covered for some gravel with big clearance. Seem to be plenty of nice options for that too.

Hello hive mind. I want to get into ultra cycling as a way of fundraising for some charitable causes that mean a lot to me. The only bikes I have are either race bikes ie aggressive, or too shiny, so I reckon I can get the old n+1 going. I’ve done a bit of research and popular options seems to be either steel custom, or stock from fairlight, mason definition, or kinesis RTD/GTD. Any other ideas? Not interested in getting too spendy, and I have components I can move across so should be able to go down the frame / frameset route. Thanks!

Just placed an order for some MKS EZY pedals after failing to solve some nasty creaking noises from the stock pedals. I feel like it’s Christmas Eve!

Nearly got taken out by a suicidal grey squirrel near Southwark Bridge this morning.

It reminded me of Mason Cycles.

Ghandi was rubbish. Gave away the ending in the first scene.

You’re thinking of the Leeds Bike Coop in Edinburgh.

40 ish years later on...

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london-state-school-rivals-top-independents-with-51-students-offered-oxbridge-places-a4336316.html

I think professions where the assessment of labour quality has a subjective and/or uncertainty element are more prone to this type of nonsense where accent and connections play a big role. Also those professions with high ‘entry costs’ eg where the way to get a job is through first doing an unpaid apprenticeship or internship (which rules out people from poor backgrounds), and where the starting salary is low (as above, because you need daddy to subsidise you initially). That’s why you’ll never get the best talent in the economy choosing to become barristers, and also why barristers basically all come from the same hugely privileged background.