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I think I may have solved the moka pot issue. I didn't think it was possible, but Lavazza coffee (the red one) is too fine for my cheap, and obviously very shitty, moka pot. Instead I tried the crappy shop bought general coffee and it worked ok!

For sale: Charge Plug trick bike (or road going if you want it set up like that).

Frame: Charge Plug in good nick size Medium, which is 59cm st 54cm tt (c-t-c) (one dent under chainstay (will add picture when I take one!))
Forks: DMR Trailblades (or original Charge Whisks in Blue). I'll chuck both in.
Rear wheel: DP18 700c on Miche Xpress sealed flip flop hub - 19t fixed cog with space for freewheel on other side
Rear tire: Maxxis Detonator. Plenty of life left in it as I don't skid much due to the awe inspiring stopping power of the cable disk.
Front wheel: Velocity 26" on Magura Pro sealed hub.
Front tire: Specialized Fatboy 26 x 1.25". Best front tire I've ever used and is surprisingly grippy in the wet considering it's a slick! Think I've only ever had 2 punctures on the front. Will chuck in a spare tube for the front as it's a random size.
Bars: Atomlab 2.5" risers
Grips: Odyssey mushrooms (very comfortable)
Stem: Mankind BMX toploading stem - 50mm reach
Headset: original that came with the bike and still runs smooth
Brake lever: Dia compe Gold Finger
Brake: cable disk. One of the best brakes I've ever used and it's got me out of a few tight spots in its time! I've drilled a hole in the headcap and routed the cable through so that you can barspin. Loads of toe clearance due to the 26" front wheel.
Pedals: DMR V8 (not the ones picture. The same but silver. Shown in the pics with dropbar set up)
Cranks: don't have a make - 52t cog. The right side is fine but the left has worn and needs replacing. Standard square taper
BB: runs fine, probably a standard Shimano or something similar, but I'm only guessing as I've never taken it out.
Chain: KMC Kool chain
Saddle: SDG. Pretty well worn but still works.

This is a really strong and hard wearing bike and my name indicates why I got it in the first place! The name kind of became a little redundant afterwards too. Never had any problems with it, apart from the left crank.
I'll chuck in a cheapo 700c front wheel as well if you want to run it like I had it as a road fixed.

Price dropped to: £300 for the whole bike with spare forks, 700c wheel, spare tube for the front and a ride you won't forget! I will miss this bike, but I fancy a change and can't buy anything else until I have some money from this one.
I'm based in Potters Bar, Herts, but will happily come in to Finsbury Park/King's Cross to deliver.

*Comes with free safety bell (lots of wear, but still plenty of life left in it). I've also taken all of the stickers off and cleaned it up a bit. I'll try to get some tidier pics up, but they won't be until after the Christmas break.

I've also got a white Turbo saddle in good nick that I can throw in if it'll swing the sale.

I bought a cheap moka pot on eBay to have at my in-laws when I visit (context to let you know that I don't want to spend any money sorting the issue out!) and the first thing that happened was that it arrived with a broken. I emailed the people I bought it from and they gave me a full refund. So I thought "great, a free moka pot to have a play with. Maybe I can make myself a nice wooden handle to put on it sometime but for now I'll just pick it up with oven gloves." The only problem is that the coffee isn't coming through properly. The pot was on the stove for 15 mins and I still only got about a 3rd of the coffee through. I'm using the same quantities of water and coffee and the same type of coffee that works perfectly fine to make a perfect 3 minute coffee but it's just not working. What could be wrong with it and is there anything I can do to make it work?

This bike is still for sale at the dropped down price. Surely someone wants it?!

Most likely. How old is the bike?

They'd be 1" forks.

Sorry, only the wheels and saddle left.

Firyjack: the tubs are on the wheels so I want to sell them together.

Cool potters bar is like 5mins drive from me.
Whats your real name bikedestroyer?

Drive? What does that mean?

My name's is Phil. Does that help you somehow?!

@Dooks: I hadn't heard of the track until today and I've been here for a year. Why does no one talk about it?! Do you think it might be a viable option for a forum track day this summer seeing as Herne Hill is out due to resurfacing? I have no idea how to go about getting tracks booked etc, so I'm just voicing an opinion.

Sorry Jordan, I picked up the tyre on Monday.

got a two gyms.

big tesco and sainbury
cinema/theater
skate park if your into that.
oakmere park area.
bus station.
some nice resturants.

I live in Potters Bar. Where the hell is there a cinema?!

On a side note... up for a ride if one gets organised, although it looks like we're spread around Herts. We'd have to find a central meeting place and then ride from there. I call potters bar!

Hey, I'm in Potters Bar too. Who'd have thought it, there's more than one person living outside of London!
The Castle is great for bouldering and also has very nice grounds and cafe as extras. It's not cheap though, but then none of them are really.

Who was that too?

£100

Where were you Oliver? I was told you actually ride your bike. They were wrong.

Depends what you want from it. I've got it completely set up at the mo with either road drops/700c/standard forks, or risers/mtb forks/26" wheel/disk brake. What would you be looking for?

Thanks 31t, useful as always! I'd much rather give money/beer to a forumunger than a random fleaBayer.

Catfood: Where abouts is west end to you?

Did these shoes get bought, or are they still available?

MTB/casual style spd shoes. I quite like the look of the Shimano M076 or something with velcro, but would consider anything offered. Looking to spend around £20 and I'm a size 10/10.5. They don't need to be in great condition or be fantastic, but I need something to get me out of these £15 (new) Aldi spd shoes!

I've got a charge plug. I don't know how the sizes work, but the top tube is 54cm and the seat tube is 58cm. It may be a little big for you.

great ride, can we do some surrey mountains next time?

no.

neilp, you're just a walking disappointment. Never mind!

Just for reference, in case anyone is interested, I have the Large Plug frame which is 54cm top tube and 58cm seat tube.

I'm after some budget mitts/gloves that are fairly lightweight. Not much padding, just some leather between my hands and the bars. £5 would be nice. Also, crochet style looks quite nice, but I'll consider anything.

Charge Plug?

Great ride tonight. I really enjoyed myself and I'm pleased I came in in the first group, although I feel it was due to being on gears and sitting behind Jaygee A LOT!
Also, great to meet loads of new people again. I'll hopefully be a bit more of a regular if I can make it out.

French press milk frothing is proving so successful my gf not keen on my plans for a proper machine.... doh!

Sorry rhb, I'll keep my cheapo ideas to myself next time!