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I would be I like to deal with a reseller if the product end up defect, it's much easier to do.

I understand and agree to a large extent - if stuff goes wrong it is generally easier to deal with a reputable UK reseller to sort it out.

However, my experience with Gilles Berthoud was that I bought a saddle from Dot Bike as it was cheap. As the saddle broke in, the tension bolt became loose and fell out during a ride. I heard something during the ride but carried on going and the bolt was gone.

Unfortunately, nobody over here seems to keeps stock of the tension bolt alone. I spoke to Bicycle Workshop and they suggested speaking to Gilles Berthoud direct and gave me an e-mail address to contact him. I e-mailed Gilles Berthous to ask about the price of buying a new tension bolt. He responded by saying a new one was in the post (using my office autosignature address) and it arrived about two days later.

I am happy with the after sales service I received and for that reason wrote about him on this thread. As above, I also appreciate where you are coming from.

I think that the product is somewhat difficult to source here and, given previous experience, any after sales support will likely be best handled by Gilles Berthoud. I am very happy with the experience I have had on the only occasion I have had to deal with him.

Have to say that the GB mudguards are bloody nice - very good choice!

Fair enough.

FWIW - he sells direct via his website and I think that is the route I will take if I buy any more GB products.

SJS cycles for special ordering a rare mudguard sizes from a notoriously difficult company to deal with (Gille Berthoud 650B 50mm).

the price is exactly the same as the one they have in stock, win.

I've only just noticed this and whilst SJS undoubtedly came up with good service, I am curious as to why Giles Berthoud are "notoriously difficult to deal with".

The reason I ask, is that the one occasion I have had to deal with Giles Berthoud direct, I found him incredibly helpful and wrote him up on this thread as a result. The good people at Bicycle Workshop on All Saints Road suggested I speak to him direct and that he was very helpful - I have to agree based on my only experience dealing with him.

Beat me to it.

Good to see you and have a chat this afternoon.

Skydancer going down Old Bailey at about 10:30 this morning.

Would have said hello but I was stopped at the lights at Newgate St and you were well away by the time I recognized you.

There was no charge within that forum that he was a racist within the broadest sense only that he used language contrary to the charge with the necessary intent. It didn't need to be proved that he was generally a racist and as such the his colleagues evidence didnt need to be challenged. He was acquitted for lack of evidence on the specific charge. He remains a cunt.

And I stand corrected, the Chelski hereon were therein when they were shit

^ Hmmm..

Have we met?

Here to balance out the Scouse and Chelski plastics...

Am I doing it right?

The deal still seems to be going until 24/07 - sadly they only had one bottle in Brunswick when I went in. I bought it :(

I am hoping that this deal is a general Waitrose offering and will be having a look over at Holborn this evening.

Happy beer hunting!

Terry not guilty. Held that he is NOT a racist and held that he is a credible witness.

This isn't entirely accurate though, is it?

The court acquitted Terry for seemingly a lack of evidence as to how he uttered the words. It didn't (and nor was it charged with, as far I could tell) declare that he isn't a racist. He is undoubedtly a cunt.

As far as I could tell, the court also found Ferdy Jr to be a credible witness. He is most likely a cunt too - at least he became on since leaving the mighty Irons.

^is that you don't talk about cunts?

I've been called one many times (with good reason, probably) but never got the education. Does that count?

"...people who swear in public are prosecuted under section 5 Public order act 1985 which states that a person is guilty of the offence if he engages in disorderly behaviour or displaying any sign or written material or conduct likely to cause harassment, alarm,* offense* or distress in a public place."

Bet you a quid they don't do anything though!

Having said that, didn't somebody on the forum recently get hassled by a copper for wearing a t-shirt with a swear word on?

I'm no lawyer, but I didn't think it was a Section 5 issue to cause offence but rather being likely to insult at the very least. Slightly different test IMO but am happy to be corrected.

If the feds were to do anything, I would imagine they would try and get away with some sort of fixed penalty/rough justice type of thing. Ultimately, I agree that they would do bugger all.

I actually quite like the Supreme/Cunt stickers - where do I get a few?

Good good, you had the rum cask?

FWIW Waitrose in the Brunswick Centre have been doing the I&G rum cask at 3 bottles for £5 - at least they were over last weekend. Not bad value really.

Popping in tonight to restock so fingers crossed the deal is still on.

Do you need proof of purchase for your bike? Mines all bits from here an ebay etc

Cheers jake

I can't comment specifically on the Evans/JLT arranged offering but I would suggest that, in general terms, you would need to prove your loss before the insurer needs to respond. This would often require that you provide at the very least invoices for the purchase of the things that are lost/damaged.

If you have bits that are vintage and have some sort of antique value then you would need to have a policy that responds accordingly and probably have independent valuations.

FWIW - I like the Hiscox policies as they tend to be reasonable to deal with in the event of a claim. This is my perception based on professional experience with them and not specifically regarding cycle claims.

^^ Will certainly get in touch when we have moved south.

Really hoping to get in there before the Olympics - fingers crossed.

Excellent service today at East Central Cycles.

Went in with a slow puncture, left half an hour later with a puncture free tyre, shiny new chain and cog and the super lovely chaps didn't charge me for the labour.

Thanks guys!

^Nice to meet you and have a quick chat in there earlier.

They are indeed a decent bunch in East Central. Have been very good with my partner's new bike - took a bit of time but made sure everything was right.

I'll also add my thanks to Alex, Southwark Cyclists and everyone who contributed to making this the great event that it is.

Weather was perfect this year with relatively clear sky and a light tail wind for the majority of the journey. Also, the warm sun on Sunday morning made for a very pleasant dip in the sea shortly after arrival. Sadly, the bloke with the bell in Sudbury(?) was nowhere to be seen this year.

Was good to meet a number of forum types in the pub at Dunwich and later at the Angel whilst awaiting bikes.

I didn't have a Garmin but did bump into a chap that had one but had made the same wrong turn as me just past Framlingham. We both stared blankly at the thing for a few minutes until another chap came along who knew the roads well enough to get us back on the right track. We also found a couple of other strays along the way. I am going to stick with Chap Nav again this year.

I did the Three Peaks last month (12 & 13 May) and really enjoyed the experience although not sure I would do it again this year.

As mentioned above - driver should not be climbing, at least on the first two peaks.

Also, prepare for shit weather - it was -15 and a foot deep in snow up top on Ben Nevis when I was there. Scafell Pike and Snowden had seriously strong winds (80 mph gusts) and bugger all visibility. Take decent kit.

Physically, the walking and climbing are not too difficult (depending on the paths you take) but having to do at least one of the ascents at a horrible time of the morning is slightly testing.

Anyway, enjoy and if this becomes an annual event I may join in next year.

Spotted S Walrus on the new Franken-Tandem this morning - it really is a thing of beauty.
Nice chatting with you.

I spotted this latest S.Walrus creation last week in the office bike parking room. I wholeheartedly agree that it is a thing of beauty - as are his other creations.

Sadly, I haven't seen the Walrus himself since to congratulate him and I move to pastures new tomorrow. Should you be reading: Chapeau, sir!

Agreed about Perdido Street Station - it has proven to be very easy to get into and a very good read. Still got a long way to go though.

Finally getting round to finishing Embassytown by China Mieville, great book, it's damn hard to decide whether I like it more than the Bas-Lag books he did, but I'm very tempted by his King Rat and City & the City books which I'll probably read next.

I've just discovered China Mieville in terms of his fiction work - I only really knew of his academic work before seeing his books in Waterstones. I read The City & The City and have just started on the first Bas Lag book. The City & The City is very good although it took some time to get to grips with the concept. Well worth a read.

belt with key clip

1. dj
   
2. tiswas too slow
   
3. T-V
   
4. GBC
   
5. T4
   
6. Kirth
   
7. superjoe
   8.Konastab01 plus another keychain
   
8. JaRyder
   
9. sivman
   
10. Rod Munch
    
11. Joe.S
    
12. BianchiMasher
    
13. EEI
    
14. Jimbojones
    
15. Jackal
    
    

Does that mean the clip list is null and void?????

Any plans to do the pouches again?

I've bought plenty of bits and pieces from TFG and they have always been friendly and helpful when needed.

I realise that retail can be a difficult business and they will never be able to please all the people all the time, but they have always tried their best whenever I have been there.

I will happily continue to spend money with them.

Ticket bought and really looking forward to this.

Many thanks for organising the coaches, missmouse. It is appreciated.