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Yeah agreed (a) the bike looks lush and (b) the 'wiggling' is probably down to positioning and weight balance. I've only experienced it when riding with fully loaded panniers on the rear which I assumed meant the front wheel was being unweighted.

Maybe get a really heavy front wheel?

'Ard Rock - who's done it? Would be interested to hear people's experiences.

Only tickets remaining at the moment are for the Epic, which sounds like quite a challenge.

That jumping photo is amazing. Nice wall colour too.

Bumbag.

Thanks, no need, I'll give it a go when I get time. I was looking for a way to clear space on the SD card before we go on holiday at 4am tomorrow, but decided to just buy a new SD card.

Chromebook query (they run on android, right?). Does anyone know if I'd be able to plug a USB external hard drive into my chromebook, and also plug in a camera with loads of photos, and shift the photos straight from the camera, through the chromebook, onto the external hard drive? I don't think the chromebook's own internal hard drive would have enough space.

"Price on application" - strange policy.

The fork - and the whole bike - are literally a few weeks old so hopefully not time for a service yet. I'm sure it's just about setting it up right. I'll have a play around in the coming weeks - BPW was the first proper test.

This is basically the 'quick fix' sort of advice I was looking for...

Sag is ok, 25% ish. I should probably spend some time setting it up and trying things out as you suggest. I was being lazy and hoping for a 'quick fix'.

buy another Pike

Yes that's the obvious answer which I'm trying to resist.

Oh yeah, there isn't a minimum in that sense, but based on the recommended 'starting point' in the tuning guide I've got it set at a lower pressure than the lightest rider weight on their chart: it's around 55psi at the moment.

About 65 kg

27.5 x 2.3 and running at around 24-25psi I think.

Oh ok that makes sense actually, thanks. I'll give that a go. I'm actually running it below the lowest 'recommended' air pressure already but I guess that's not an issue if it's not bottoming out.

I think that's the "open mode adjust" and I've got that fully open which the Fox tuning guide suggests should give me the lightest compression damping. But it still feels firm on the high speed small bumps.

Seems I could perhaps remove a volume spacer (2 installed) to give it a bit less resistance - I'm only getting 85-90% of the travel and don't really want to remove any more air.

Shockwiz might be the way forward.

I was at BPW all weekend and it was fantastically wet and muddy - but that's just more motivation to ride harder and you can warm up in the uplift vans. Managed to clear all the drops on Insufficient Funds which I haven't managed previously, and then repeated it a few times, so much fun.

Wrists are aching today though. My Fox 34 fork gives great grip but seems too harsh on small bumps (compared to the Pike on my other bike) - how can I soften it? It's already basically on the minimum recommended air pressure.

Speaking of tyres, I've got a couple of E*Thirteen TRS Plus tyres available, 27.5" x 2.35" - anybody interested? They came off a new bike, have done one ride only.

First question is interesting, it's worth asking the council. My local council has a specific page on the website for reporting a Street Name Plate Problem. If the sign is actually fixed to the wall of your house then it might not be the council's responsibility - but it probably is.

On the second point, you might be able to work it out from the title register or pre-registration documents that your solicitor should have sent you. But depending on the age it might not be possible to know for sure.

Long cat is too long for the armchair.

Good points, thanks.

Yeah the house was built in 2006. I'm thinking legs is probably best anyway, I really don't want to destroy the kitchen wall.

I want to build a breakfast bar in my kitchen, i.e. a slightly higher worktop ledge along what is currently a blank wall. I think it's a stud wall, some sort of plasterboard. Will strong brackets be strong enough or should I use some legs to support it on the outer edge? I think brackets would look better, but how can I calculate whether the wall will support the weight?

I'd be keen if the above don't take it...

I'm considering getting a large piece of concrete for my shed, it would be awkward rather than immovable but should act as a deterrent at least. I'm thinking something like this, with a chain through it.

Anybody know any good places to ride in the Cotswolds? Ideally something a bit technical.