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^ That last one reminds me of Funk MTBs (can't see whether it is on tiny screen, but paint looks a bit tame). They were rad too - fat, rigid forks!

Edit: Is this just going to turn into Retrobike lite?

+1 for fluoro Marins

I got a change of heart last minute and went for a road bike, which made me happy whizzing past all the MTBs with their heavy knobblies (euph?).

I still wanted one though!

Great stuff. The Wera branded one looks just the ticket (I have some Wera tools already and they have been decent quality). Thanks Tester!

Try searching for Alienation Ankle Biter rims. They're double walls. I've heard of a few people using them on shoppers. I can't comment on how good they are, as I've got the Sun Ringle rims you've seen at SJS. I was about 15 stone when I built the bike up and like you, I didn't fancy single walls!

Like @sacredheart says though, you can spread the forks and the rear to accept BMX hubs and drop bolts for the brakes are easy enough to sort out.

The extra £50 isn't a deal breaker, so much as a not buy something else just yet figure. So for my £100 budget options, am I looking at Park Tool offerings vs Norbar or is there a third way?

Fair enough. That wasn't phrased well and not thought out. I mean I am looking for an adjustable wrench to cover the usual range used for bikes, plus the most common bits, for more around the 50-60 quid mark than 90-100. But I suppose, for a calibrated bit of kit, it's a case of buy cheap, buy twice.

Oh, and are any or the the preset torque wrenches worth a look?

Is there a tester-approved torque wrench kit that doesn't cost the earth? First forray into carbon bits and I'm acutely aware of my tendency to over-tighten all the things!

^ Red lips would be 11% faster...

Brave chap and, as you say, a decent bloke.. That over he faced from Michael Holding was brutal.

I'm not sure the bar in Mos Eisley sold enough craft beer...

That's quite a way on 20" wheels!

Will take Thommo seatpost, if nobody grabs the lot?

(and dependent of where you are for pick-up)

I have Hestra Windstopper Trackers for cold MTB rides and they're great (with a merino liner for really cold days).

These look interesting as a beefed-up, waterproof version and not too bad at £45:
http://www.openair.co.uk/mens-c4/gloves-mittens-c76/hestra-czone-bike-gauntlet-gloves-p961

Front wheel brushed by white van man, sporting West Ham knuckle tattoos, who cut across me on Euston Rd. "I was indicating back there", he said, which I could obviously see clearly behind me? Didn't notice indicators from shoulder checks either.

I shouldn't have shouted at him, as it wouldn't achieve anything other than to antagonise both of us and I was more annoyed that I should probably have anticipated it from his road positioning. I feel soiled (not brown trouser variety) from the whole foul-mouthed exchange with the cretin in question.

Otherwise, an uneventful journey. Must pack eyes for back of head tomorrow 5/10

^^ This is right. They whistle at a high 'E', if you go fast enough.

I love it! Kingpins are rad.

Don't worry. There'll be a phasing in period for this. First, there will be a review period, as we can't expect these haulage/transport businesses to have thought about safety seriously before. Then they will have to allow for retrofit of existing vehicles, which will also take a large amount of time. Then, just as the deadline approaches, there will be a legal challenge that will go through all levels of courts and then be upheld, leaving us back a square one.

RIP Wes Craven.

Don't you love the justice system...

Wasn't that for sale on here very recently?

If Morgan doesn't hit some form, they're screwed.

As did the Times and the Telegraph - all front page.

Edit: and the Sun and the Mirror too (and the Star)

I know what you mean! Been commuting on mine for a while.

(Not criticising, just genuinely interested)

In which case, why don't people use these for hill-climbs?