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Upside down shipping container on the CS2 just after Bow flyover... v v v v v glad no-one was underneath it at the time

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also super glad no-one was underneath it at the time! I didn't realise what had happened til I spotted it's signage was upside down and the fire brigade next to it shaking their heads.

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I've looked into these previously and understand from other reviews that they can be quite heavy on the neck. This is especially noticeable when riding with drops / bull bars etc, rather than back sweep bars.

pop into look mum no hands on old street or maybe get them some lcef clobber..? https://lcef.wordpress.com/merchandise/

such awful news. RIP

passed through the aftermath of this on my commute. hope they're ok.

Been using mine for a couple of months. My girlfriend and a couple of pals have them too so it's been very handy for quickly shifting money to each other when it's owed for little things like cinema tickets etc.

one from the archives...

https://www.facebook.com/BBCArchive/videos/353035871736116/

If you want to use a 120mm hub within 130mm spacing there are a couple of options. With steel frames, if you’re brave you can tighten the nuts on the axel bringing the dropouts inbound 5mm either side. Some people are happy to manipulate their frames like this and others are less so..! The other option is to use spacers. In any case this may lead to issues with chainline.

There are a couple of threads on the forum relating to 120/130mm spacing if you have a rummage eg:

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/160658/#comment7005502

In the case of halo aerotracks there is a specific spacer kit available…

http://www.singlespeedshop.com/Single-Speed---Fixed-Gear/Hub-Accessories-470/Halo-Track-Hub-Conversion-Kit---130mm.html

As suggested above new tyres may be a good shout!

I have a set of very lightly used (<300 miles) day one wheels that I'd happily part with if you want to side step rather than upgrade to a set that has done less miles (Built up a bike for my dad with them in 2012 which he didn't use much at all unfortunately).

The rear on mine is spaced 130mm rather than 120mm, I expect your current set up may be the same and it might be worth bearing in mind if you're looking at aerotrack and xpress wheels which are spaced to 120mm.

good idea, thanks for the tip! i'd nosied through their classifieds but no harm in getting more proactive with the search. also trying to source a neon pump and bottle cages to match the original stock accessories so maybe i'll get lucky with those bits too.

i don't suppose you managed to source some crud catchers in the end.. and if so does your source have any more..? i've enjoyed this thread and it's inspired me invest in a 90s raleigh montage, which is in need of some crud catchers of its own!

regularly experience this level of arseholery from bus drivers and I've always (wrongly) conceded that it is something to put up with due to my vague knowledge of highway code 223: giving priority to buses.

however.... I've had a closer look after your post and my understanding now is that you only have to do this when they're pulling away from stops and only when it can be done safely - so definitely report this guy as @dancing james says and I will do so too next time this happens to me. It might be worth going through TFL too.

i would be interested to see how you get on with it and if the response, if any is positive. i hope the rest of your ride went ok.

had a quick nosy at the fox daggers and spotted they're reduced to £40 in beige (ew).

seems like a bargain depending on how you feel about the colour / having a crack at slinging them in the washer with some dye.

first proper commute since "the accident" really enjoyed the ride, although lots of wet leaves as well as tradesmen parked along CS2 worried me a bit in places.

felt amazing to emerge from a pretty dank bishopsgate into the sunshine and the shard shining back at me as I crossed london bridge. only thing to go wrong was snapping a strap on my clippy shoes.

thanks for the tip!

My 2011 Macbook Air has been a little temperamental for the last year. I had been eyeing up the new 'Macbook' for a while and was gutted when the prices were increased following the Macbook pro launch. Found them (2016 model) on John Lewis at the previous prices with 3 years guarantee included - the website says out of stock but I've managed to reserve one to collect at Stratford Westfield later today. Thought that might be useful to know for anyone wanting to get hold of these or the previous model pros with the 3 year guarantee having been disappointed with the latest release + price increase.

Similar thing happened a couple of years ago when I opted to get the 2012 mini rather than the updated non-upgradable 2014 model and JL came to the rescue.

Side note: The problem with my Macbook Air is the power port on the unit itself... any recommendations for repair in London?

watermelon 'morchvelo' jersey and bibs arrived for me - ordered XL which has turned out to be to be slightly too big for me and comparable to size Large Wiggle/Primal kit (I'm 6 ft 2, 32 inch waist) Branding is JIA SHASHA rather than Morvelo. I've reordered a size L set and have my fingers crossed it'll fit better.

Not sure what to do with the XL kit. Anyone want it in exchange for some ciders? I haven't worn the shorts so count yourselves lucky.

link to the kit if you're unfamiliar

great job! the purple works really well i reckon, as does the white cables. don't think there should be any regrets about splooshing on new forks.

just watched the vice sports piece. lovely stuff.

@pit if you're happy to venture a bit further east to Walthamstow, or as I like to call it 'upper hackney' there's also the Hornbeam Cafe they do a great vegan fry up with decent tofu scramble on weekends. Could pop in there if you're on a jolly up the Lee Valley canal or off to Gods own junkyard on a weekend or something.

I'd go for the charge too. Love the pink and stock tyre combo! Didn't @edscoble have one in the classifieds not long ago? I know a few people who have had Charges and have chewed through the miles over a number of years, happy to make various incremental upgrades etc to suit rather than start afresh. A friend of mine did London to Paris on a plug with panniers last year.

wow - thanks so much for all the advice and best wishes it really means a lot and has been very helpful and reassuring too. Throwing it all out there and getting handy bits and pieces back feels like I have a bit of structure to everything rattling around and I'm better set to deal with how and when to tackle things. It looks like there's a few bits I can pick up at my GP when I go to have my staples taken out in the next week or so.

I've found the Waltham Forest Cycling Campaign group on facebook and I will try and post a note on there ASAP to hopefully help people fare better than I did on that junction if they're near there in the immediate future. I'll also get on to highways / the council soonish too.

Glad to here I'm not the only one with an OTT soft spot for Val! Thanks again.

Recently read Einstein and the art of mindful cycling - which I thoroughly enjoyed. Easy read, joyful and quite inspiring. Lots of interesting bits on the history of cycling/racing and anecdotes about Einstein and his work too in there. This book, and the flea on a tightrope episode of Stranger Things has inspired me to attempt Stephen Hawking's 'A Brief History of Time'. Feels like a bit of a step up!

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