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Such a cool thing to have done/be doing.

1. Gustav. 2 700c Falcon Pro Rims
   
2. giles337. 2 700c Falcon Pro Rims
   
3. tertius. rim brake wheelset: AR36/Bitex/Sapim/Shimano
   

My son certainly didn't take it, he went for a flat bar option.

Thanks for this, will be looking for a set of rim braked wheels either AR36 or R35 rims on Bitex hubs.

Lotus Elise then ... properly impractical and wonderful to drive.

Get a 135i coupe instead. A proper RWD chassis, still quite compact but fantastically versatile with four proper seats and the rear seats fold flat and you can get a bike in.

(Full disclosure I don't have/have never had a 135i but I do have a 1M).

I had an E86 M ... was a slightly compromised car I always thought.

A truly amazing engine, a woeful boot (worse on the M than the non-Ms) a very tight cockpit (especially so if you are tall or broad). Really lacking in versatility - its very strictly a two seater, but still a reasonably large (read long) car.

Mine was quite a long way from standard, and very very fast, but this did introduce quite a few challenges that possibly prejudiced me against it in the end.

Oh and the traction control is very intrusive (esp. on track).

Hat tip to @Chak for a great sale of a BTwin commuter and a very enjoyable bit of car chat ...

I'd be potentially be interested in a set of LB wheels if there is a group buy on the cards.

I haven't checked my 6800 cranks yet but i'm really hoping they don't need replacing as I think the new one doesn't look as good!

According to this article they are going to be completely different cranksets: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/shimano-crankset-recall-analysis/

I wouldn't be holding your breath for hydrogen for the private car ... far too many massive hurdles.

As hugo7 (sort of) says buy the newest, most economical, lowest tax petrol-engined (or petrol hybrid) car that meets your needs in your budget. That way you are future proofed against ULEZ type tightening and you get the lowest reasonable running costs.

Thanks everybody - he now has three options to consider. Will update.

I'll take the Bitex/Giant/Light bicycle wheels, will DM you.

Thank you - shall pass along a picture for his consideration! Suspect the not-flat-bars will count it out.

Having seen my brilliant coup for No. 2 son's university bike No. 1 son has expressed an interest in one for commuting purposes.

Looking for something decent but not too pricy - say £200 ish? - flat bars, gears, etc.. Mudguards highly desirable.

Size L - so maybe 56-58 cm or thereabouts?

Thanks, if you had the specifics - width, spoke count, etc. that would be really helpful.

What’s the inner width of the rims?

Ah, sorry misread your reply … or rather the email telling me there was a reply … no don’t have any ramps I’m afraid just the stands.

Edited to add:
In the event that anyone is looking for axle stands, they are Wickes 2 tonne folding stands - still in their original box. Free to anyone who wants to pick them up from SW13.

I'll find them in the garage later and let you know but as above price is free if you collect.

I have a pair of axle stands - never used: they were so cheap when I bought them I thought they were priced singly so ended up with two sets.

Free to anyone who wants to collect from SW13.

Quite likely! It was jolly quick.

Back in the day my flat mate had two wheels nicked from his Renault 19 GTi.

Annoyingly it was the day I was due to borrow it so I had to sort out the replacements …

61 plate MINI Countryman Cooper S in dark green with black bonnet stripes; 18 in wheels
84,500 miles; full cream leather; Chilli Pack
MoT in Dec; full history including the recent recall for, IIRC, a turbo cooling fan or something; had a new clutch and flywheel a few years ago (will need to check the paperwork)
Recently serviced, next service due in 20,000 miles or on time, which with the amount of use I am giving it will definitely arrive first!
Tyres are Falken FK510 with plenty of tread (ace tyres by the way)
Two keys, all the books, paperwork and kits - jack/tools/tyre weld/first aid, etc.
Locking wheel nuts (with the key)
Also includes a set of winter wheels and tyres - 16" steels with Goodyear M+S tyres, two almost new, two about half worn

Bad points:

1. I haven't washed it - I just walked out and took the pictures today
   
2. has a few chips and scratches, wheels would benefit from a refurb - it does live in London
   

Hopefully not thanks. Have taken a punt (unseen) on the B-Twin on retrobike (suggested above). Expected next week, so if it is suitable then I (or rather no. 2 son) will be sorted. If not then I will still be looking. And I’ll have a B-Twin for sale!