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Good find snoops, it is very cheap. I might have to get one.

Can't find them anywhere, I even looked at the larger padlocks but can only find 80mm long shackles (minus the shackle thickness 8mm). I need 80mm by 35mm to get round tube and rear wheel.

That does look good, I was asking about mini D locks a while back.. they look very secure. Anyone got one? recommendations?

Cameras would all be in their own bags, same with lenses... But I would still go for a bag with some padding.

Probably true, but remember i'm not talking heavy courier use, just a bag of shopping and a few cameras. Still, thanks for your advice.

£35, which i thought was pretty good.

I'm liking the Ortleb low end messenger bag too, it's more money, but that material looks very hardwearing.

I'm looking for something to replace my rucksack, just for my daily commute. Not sure whether to stick with the rucksack for it's stability.

Found this:
Look any good?

In Belgium you could blame it on the Duvel

Just finished one, sloshed out the last quarter and overflowed. Hell.

Disgusting

Problem with comparing carbon with steel in terms of toughness is that carbon composites are non uniform in their structure (nor is steel but let not delve into that kettle of fish). I would also assume carbon bikes vary a great deal in their design and how well their manufactured, composites have come on leaps and bounds of late... but i'd still have my money on steel in terms of strength for any odd impacts..

Surely the whole point of technology and progress is making things better, steel is better than iron, alu is better than steel and carbon is better than alu. If it wasn't, top athletes and professional cyclists would still be riding around the velodrome on penny farthings.

Anyone who can't feel the benefitial differences between a carbon and steel bike must be completely crackers.

Obviously from a pure stiffness and competitive advantage POV your right, but there is a reason I can't abide riding Alu bikes on the road.. ie. that for daily riding they're not as comfortable as steel frames. So for this discussion of steel vs carbon for the road everyones opinion is valid in terms of comfot asthetic price and performance.

Surely £164.99 for formula and unbranded rims is pretty expensive? Open pro's and formula would be a similar price?

Thats looking awesome Jammy, details?

[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_Tennis_Professionals"][/url]Association of Tennis Professionals surely,

But in all seriousness, Dalek, Porn, Bohren and der Club of Gore, Monotonix.. it's set to be pretty epic.

I'm on the sellers side i'm afraid. It's a "conversion" its not got a lock ring, I think thats all that needs saying. The Unipack sellers never bothered to advertise its lack of fixed hub, and that was claiming to be a track bike. I understand you were unhappy with your purchase, and it sounds like the seller was generous in allowing a return. Surely thats enough?

Really nice build tilover, what caliper have you got on the front?

Which one? and how much?

Nothing on some of the projects above but the Graham Weigh frame has been on the wet roads for a week or so. I've had a bit of difficulty adjusting to the 170mm cranks, if I had the money i'd get some 165's. I'm also not sure about risers, as I like the drops for hills, but I wanted to make it abit different from the Carlton so i'll see how I go. Rusty chain matches foliage.
http://photosinthedark.com/Graham.jpg

Slack strings??!

I shall peruse boots and hobby stores on route home. My thanks to you both.

Recommend where to find some good pearlecent touch up paint dogs? and what polish you'd advice?

What bar tape is that? Trying to find something that says 80s. Can't be that hard surely?!

Not sure, was already on when I bought it... will have to see if I can find some more, I'll see if it has any branding. Let me know if you see any (cream is ideal)

Ah, fair cop! as long as your going to experienced people... pearlecent white sounds good, it's quite similar to my frame (www.photosinthedark.com/Personal/Carlton). I've been having trouble finding the cash for a respray!

Dogmatic, don't powder coat it. It's a lovely frame, get it resprayed by someone like Merician and source some new decals.

Good plan on loosing the wheels, and get some drops on there.. it'll look amazing with some TLC

Newsnights light hearted section was on the use of apostrophies last night.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/newsnight/7724190.stm