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Near Earls Court. Not sure it counts because the saddle is new.

I just used my old alloy nukeproof flats which I find really comfortable.

I bought a feather last year and I've used it for my commute since. Apart from changing the pedals (by choice) I've not had any issues with it. It's light,quick and responsive. I paid £360 in Evans in march 2016.For an off the shelf bike I think it is good value for money!

Has anyone got FSA 'energy' cranks BB30 for Boardman pro laying around ?
Can collect London /Surrey, reasonable price ?

Looks great! Have fun riding it

Great idea ! I've picked up loads of vintage parts from bike jumbles for reasonable prices.
Can we have updates as the build progresses?

No one is truly hardcore until they are lapping RP in the wind with a cello on your back.

Made the mistake of going to RP this morning!
Am I mistaken or does the Highway Code not apply for cyclists in the park?
Did a pleasant lap with no dramas,then decided to stop for a break then go back home clockwise. Nearly got knocked off by some ct overtaking someone who was already overtaking a car between Roehampton and Robin Hood.Much shaking of heads.
Then nearly got knocked over by another ct speeding down the hill who doesn't believe he should give way to someone already on the roundabout!
Suggest that midday on a Sunday isn't the best time to try for a personal best.
Is there some correlation between amount of money spent on bikes, kit and c**ty riding ?
I'm not saying I don't take the piss with the speed limit but there's a time and place for it.

I brewed a Lemongrass and ginger pale ale recently,using a lemongrass and ginger herbal tea a friend of mine makes. I used some at the end of the boil and then 'dry-hopped' with some more.
Ended up with a very refreshing 3.6% beer that you can drink all day in the sun.

Got my first ever Kom this morning !
Don't expect it to last long though, has anyone got one of those Burger King crowns I could wear until someone beats me ?

A work colleague has given me this, he had upgraded to a newer model last year and couldn't be bothered to have the snapped off pedal fixed !
It's been sitting out in his garden, was used for a L2B ride once and then just short local rides !

If by any chance it becomes available, can I have 3rd dibs please?

There they are !

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Today I decided to spend a couple of hours messing around with my old 1948 BSA Streamlight.The original wheels and saddle were completely shot so I replaced them with a Brooks and the wheels from my Rudge which is far to large for me.The rear hub is a new SA Two speed kick shift coaster,the rims are old Rigida Westwoods. The bars are new,the stem from a cycle jumble. The frame has just been 'cleaned' with an oily cloth.
The question is do I leave it rat look or have the frame shot blasted and powder coated a loud colour add a matching enclosed chain case and build the hub into new black rims?

Just bought one of these . For £25 it seems pretty decent. Probably won't stand up to heavy abuse but will save my back and knees!

Friend of mine accrued so much overtime he was asked to take it as time in lieu........
He did a four day week for a year.......

Gorgeous ride ! Wish my wife was that understanding!

Bought a Fuji feather last year,apart from changing the pedals it's the first 'cheap' SS I haven't messed around with.
Would recommend hasn't let me down.

Would love to break away from it but getting to the point where my pension will be really good if I stay.
When I hit 40 I decided to get some other qualifications, so I did some electrical stuff, city and guilds, nvq's, etc.Made me feel I had something else to fall back on. I have some coaching/assessing nvq's from my current job that are valid for anything you are qualified in.
I've been offered jobs that make me realise how lucky I am to have my current job.
But I still felt something was missing. So now I try to take advantage of my free time as best I can instead of dreaming I try and do.
I've built up a couple of vintage bikes, become a beer snob,improved my musical ability. It all helps !
Last year I decided to build a micro-brewery in my shed.
Six months later and a few brews on, the feedback I've had is amazing.
It's a great buzz.
Now I'm thinking of reducing my hours and devoting more time to it.
Maybe go and be a doctor in a developing country for a while?

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Done

Actually so have I and I ride a Fuji feather most of the time😳