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Quite a few very knowledgeable Dutch guys on here. Try PMing Dutch Cheese or posting in the Gazelle thread.

P.S I'd get a proper form of foot retention (and/or a brake) on there.

It's a cyclocross tyre. I probably wouldn't try the same on a road tyre but this won't see pressures any higher than 40 psi.

You can bodge it. But finding a proper repair kit might be a struggle. A tub repair kit should work, they come with the correct needles and thread, Velox make them.

Just found this - http://www.probikekit.com/uk/tyres-tubes/bicycle-tyre-tubular-accessories/velox-tubless-tyre-repair-kit.html

I just stitched it up with an ordinary needle and some floss, seemed to do the trick okay.

I split the sidewall in my two week old tyre. Can I repair it? I already wasted £10 on my race entry today after flatting 30 minutes in, so I'd rather not have to buy another tyre. The inner tube isn't visible yet, though the sidewall is bulging.

Plastic inside the tyre? inner tube patch? or perhaps stitching it up?

Great, thanks, I'll look into courses in a bit more depth shortly. Unfortunately I'm currently in Norfolk and the local councils use their own training scheme so I find it unlikely they'll be willing to pay for the course.

Chainline might not be so much of an issue but without some form of chain retention you're going to lose the chain off the front as soon as you hit some bumps at speed.

I wouldn't want to use 11 speed in cross. Parts break (though expense probably isn't much of a concern for a Moots owner) and the narrower spacing will clog a bit quicker in mud.

It will get more productive over time, and sourdough is always going to be slower than modern hybrid yeasts.

probably not budget conscious so perhaps not the right thread but if i want a bit quicker loaf i add a small amount of fast acting yeast to the mix.

also make sure it's quite a wet dough (thats more of general bread tip)

As I suspected. I'll try leaving it to rise over-night and baking in the morning next time. I've got some yeast in the cupboard but it seems to be cheating to use it.

Also- why make yeast bread when soda bread is so damn tasty and simple?

I've found soda bread to be very delicious but also very quick to go stale. No good for sandwiches the day after I've baked.

Just cooked my first sourdough loaf. My starter looked good and bubbly and it's been maturing for over a week now but the dough hasn't risen all that much despite being left all day.

Still, about as cheap as you can get: no ingredients other than flour and water.

Doesn't look like the rack would hold all that much anyway, but yeah, I'd gear down.

returning to black metal with the arrival of autumn. enjoying this:

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Mine is still going, must be nearly a year old now. They're a bit hit and miss regarding quality; if you're lucky enough to get a decent one it should last.

I recharge around every 3 hours (on full beam). You'd get a bit longer with better batteries.

These are good bikes. Make an excellent winter commuter with fat slicks and mudguards too.

Girlfriend may well be interested. She is looking in the area, will let you know.

I'm interested in the Bikeability course. I've been trying to build up some voluntary experience, though as I'm currently living with my parents in a pretty rural area there's not anything running at the local schools until the spring. There appears to one bikeability accredited private cycle instructor in the area, so I'll contact him to see if it's possible to shadow him before taking a full course.

I assume London will the closest place to find an ITO? Is voluntary experience a necessity prior to taking a course (obviously it would help...)?

Mostly cost and reliability. Bar end shifters live forever in the worst of conditions, though if I come across a cheap right hand 8-speed sti lever I'd certainly give it a go.

Decided to put gears on the Gazelle.

Used my old road wheelset and a new crankset (with a bash and n-stop to prevent derailment) for a 1x7 setup. Also changed the bars as I'll be spending more time in the drops now that is where I shift from, so went for something a little shallower. Suntour bar end shifter didn't seem to index so well with the Shimano cassette, so friction shifting it is for now.

This is my problem with the Freegan thing, everytime i see photos of people hauls i think it seems to be a load of processed crap i wouldn't want to/probably shouldn't eat....

As a student I skipped pretty regularly, it became part of my schedule to go out cycling late at night visiting bins. Housemates must of thought I was crazy.

It's addictive but not particularly good for you. So many croissants and danish pastrys chucked out every day. I'd also end up with massive hauls of a single item: i remember finding 20+ packs of asparagus and having to take it home as it's so expensive and seemed such a waste. Pee stank for weeks.

Interesting to note it's completely socially acceptable in some other countries. I've visited Copenhagen and climbed into bins in daylight, with plenty of people around, no-one said anything. Much more fruit and vegetables there thanks to really bad best-before laws.

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