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Just got a vagabond frameset. The aim is to build up as a commuter/ town bike but also do some occasional off road. For on road I'm thinking tyres of around 38-40mm. For offroad I'll probably want to swap out for wider tyres. In terms of wheelsets it occurs to me I'll need to check rim widths etc to find something capable of both? Any recommendations on an 'all rounder' wheelset?
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Anyone else see the big flash in the west sky about 10pm this evening? Possibly a meteorite according to twitter...
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I have to use a step down transformer for my amp as it's from Japan but it hums noticeably. Anyone in the same situation and can recommend a transformer that's silent?
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Thinking of getting a streamer so I can play my own hard drive of music plus streaming services etc. Budget under £500. Completely new to modern hifi stuff so would prefer something that I can plug in and play without too much hassle. Current set up is old inherited hifi kit (about 20 years old) which will also be in need of upgrading quite soon (the amp is from Japan and needs a transformer for the correct voltage).
Was thinking of a dedicated streamer but what is the view on something like the below which seems to be an amp as well?:
https://www.richersounds.com/hi-fi/wireless-streaming-separates/pioneer-sxn30ae-black.html
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Weird uneasy atmosphere out there on the roads on the evening ride home. Usually predictable roads felt anarchic and vaguely threatening.
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Recently my coffee has had a dry taste (astringent?). It feels dehydrating and I'm thirsty afterwards. I've been adjusting to a coarser grind but hasn't made much difference. Using v60 & aeropress and find the same on both. Could it be the beans? I have changed to a different roaster recently.
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3 close calls in about 5 mins this morning. Oncoming driver turning right across my path, truck waving another truck through while I was filtering through and a cargo bike rider dawdling along and suddenly veering right without indicating just as I was about to pass. Long reach rim brakes with greasy roads not a great combination.
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As Backstop says, you're really only meant to enter the box via the lead-in lane
I thought that had now changed:
It was previously only legal for a cyclist to enter an ASL from the break in the solid white line, usually found as a small gap on the kerb-side edge, however, this changed in 2016, so now a cyclist can enter from any point.
https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/driving-advice/advanced-stop-lines/
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Aggressively tailgated at speed on the way home - felt like a TTer with team car following metres behind...
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What Time ATAC pedals are people using these days?
Apparently Time's quality control has improved (after a bad few years) but I'm still nervous of buying something from that era that's still for sale. I had to replace some pedals a couple of years ago under warranty as the spring broke.
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Horsham Coffee Roaster has Black Friday deal - 25% off coffee bean orders.
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Yes, apparently there are different types of filter papers out there (including 3 different Hario ones) which can vary the time it takes to brew. I've had to adjust the grind quite a bit to adjust for this.
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Anyone know who the guy is who is always riding around W London on a bike with this kind of geo/position? Looks so uncomfortable to ride for more than 5 mins:
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Had a positive response from my MP saying she is in agreement and will be writing to Jesse Norman MP to request a widening of the review.
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Helmet cam rider recording himself RLJing this morning.
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Bike shops need to focus on services given that the online retailers will always beat them on price, the issue is what services and how to monetise them- bike fits, custom builds, coaching, organised rides, a sponsored club- all the stuff that takes dedication and expertise to create, and that is very hard to create from a three ring binder of retail store processes.
Agree, and it would be good if there were more places that provide quick and decent repair services for commuters who aren't enthusiasts. At the moment there are few places where you could reliably get something basic fixed in a short space of time and be riding again soon. It puts people off when the only option is booking in for repair weeks ahead...
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Is that a modded Seiko?
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I had a Crane bell that worked quite well (until the bike it was on was stolen). It was only about £15. Is the Spur really that much better? Are there any decent bells that make a continuous "brrrrring" sound rather than just one tone?
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I went to GP through them I managed to see a physiotherapist who gave me exercises to do and I also went to see a podiatrist. All on the NHS.
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Cool, might take the plunge then. My Krups still works after 4 years despite the button falling off. Might keep it as a spare.
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Thinking about whether to upgrade my grinder. Have a Krups GVX2 but wondering about whether a Baratza Encore or similar will make a noticeable difference. Any recommendations on home grinders for £150 or less? This is mainly for filter/ pourover - so don't need to grind for espresso.
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No, but that was the word around here (it happened about 5 mins away from my shop) at the time. Nothing has come of it since, so hold fire on that one
The pedestrian died from her injuries:
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Wouldn't you stop?
Would've created more risk to stop I'd have thought - cars coming up behind at speed.
LFGSS
London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of fixed gear and single-speed cyclists.
New revised CS9 plans here. I've not had a chance to look yet:
https://twitter.com/willnorman?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor