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The more I think about it, the more I believe that the Kremlin drone 'attack' was a Russian false flag operation.

1. It was a really weak attempt, it didn't do any damage.
   
2. It reinforces the Putin narrative about Russia being under attack at home, being the victim, so justifying and preparing the population for further mobilisation.
   
3. Considering the timing, it prepared the PR ground for what they knew was going to be a small Victory Day parade today, so they could say 'security concerns' as the reason for it being smaller and not impressive.
   

Theres no way Wagner would withdraw, not in a million years. If the Ukrainians capitalised on it Prizoghin would be scapegoated and dead meat. It's all just bluster as we've heard many times before.

Its just a giant sticker, easy enough to apply. Lidl sold rolls of reflective film last year.

No, it’s May and it’s a very nice 19 degrees in here. No I don’t want to turn the heating on.

Tado smart energy saving analysis, (sponsored by BP).

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/385929/#comment16954750

ding ding, smile, nod

Don’t you ding at me wanker cyclist! Get off the path.

smile, nod

Where’s your bell wanker cyclist! Get off the path.

Rinse. Repeat.

I think it might have been 450 at one point. Either way it's £380 (+delivery) brand new on Bikecomponents.de

Also worth throwing into the pot here is that many people just flatly hate and fear cycles, whatever you're doing. Just physically being near is enough, there's not much you can do about that, however nicely you're riding.

Same thing with gangs of youths in hoodies, they may not be doing anything wrong but the presence is enough for some people to call the police.

This is why I love LFGSS

Roads fairly quiet this morning, used my gravel bike instead of the commuter single speed as the gravel bike was going in for a shop service at lunch. Highly enjoyed the commute on soft 38mm tyres. 10/10.

The plush is real, must get bigger road tyres for my commuter bike.

Yup.

What kind of tyre clearance do you get with new Force rim brakes? IIRC SRAM were always quite progressive with size, can I fit a 28 with guards in?

Done both.

Gavia is a very beautiful climb, where you end up above the snow level, riding along a road cut into the snow, through an old glacier at the top, its awesome and quite challenging.

Mortirolo is for masochists. It's insane how truly ridiculous the unrelenting gradients are. There are no views to speak of, its all very steep switchbacks in tree line on a narrow slippy road, leading to a concrete path at the top. If you're carrying luggage you'd better have very, very, low gearing. It's not as enjoyable or rewarding but I guess everyone has to do it once to make every climb look easy in comparison.

It’s a smaller regional SW train, so no need to book. But it’s the usual “there is only x space so the train guard reserves the right to blar blar”. Ie you’ll be fine so long as you’re not travelling peak time during the Poole regatta.

Generally speaking, in the UK it’s the formal mainline long distance trains you need to book, smaller regional commuter trains are casual with the usual disclaimer.

Selling my spare SRAM Force 1 derailleur. Medium cage size, so good for up to about a 40T cassette.

A few light scrapes but in otherwise good condition. Works perfectly. Looking for about £70 collected SE or central.

This is important for future insurance claims as well. They request copies of original receipts of all components if you need to claim when your bike gets nicked.

I imagine this won't be enough as they require original price paid as well. Fun stuff.

Interesting moral question. If we allow it I assume it will make the AI more 'like us'? And more knowledgable about bikes?

I don't deny it would be helpful to ask future Siri if my AXS 2 chain would work with Campagnolo 16 speed chainsets.

Those of you that snapped up a cheap AXS derailleur - what cassettes are you planning on using?

The crazy cost of AXS cassettes kind of defeat the purpose of trying a cheap and fun AXS setup.

No. They don’t usually come with batteries in retail.

DHB Merino

Thanks all, will pay on the day and on credit card just in case there are any issues.

Welcome to the neighbourhood. We need more LFGSSers

PM'd RE Condor and Harry Hall

Thanks! Will pass these on for thoughts

Just checked, unfortunately the contract does say that full payment must be made at installation. So I guess I'd better pay up and hope for the best..