Any question answered...

Wasn't there also something to do with chili or spicy food releasing endorphins to make you feel better

Some of the spices might actually be useful, but the main reason I stick to curries when I have a cold is that I can't taste anything else.

Red chilli peppers contain lots of vitamin c.

They've never been as good since they got clean

V brakes. Cross fork with no eyelets.

How to fit the mudguards on the front please?

drill holes in the mudguard, use zipties

Can anyone recommend some winter bib shorts please? In the not too pricey end of the market.

I've been happy with the DHB ones. I'm sure they won't win me the admiration of the MAMILS up Box Hill but they're warm and comfortable and don't cost 400 quid.

Would the chainrings on this crank fit my Campag Ultratorque cranks?

The 5th bolt might need non-standard spacers/shims, and the pick-up pins on the outer will be out of phase. Are you just looking for some 53/39 UT rings? I have plenty in my parts bin.

Yeah, I am, thought that might be a cheap source. Need a new cassette and figure I might as well replace chainrings as they're a couple of years old.

@Chalfie use these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/crud-roadracer-mk2-mudguard-set/

Thanks. DHB were going to be my default choice as I already have some summer ones that fit well. Just wondered if there was anything else out there.

Does a new style bottom bracket (hollow) fit in an older model bike?

Depends on the size of the BB shell.

inside measures 34.81mm (1.37 inch) from threading to threading. 69.87mm (2.75 inch) from left to right.

Does a new style bottom bracket (hollow) fit in an older model bike?

Shimano HollowTech 2, Campag UltraTorque/PowerTorque, SRAM GXP and FSA Mega Exo are the common external cup BB standards which fit a 24-25mm axle into an old fashioned threaded BB shell.

There is also BB386EVO for 30mm axles in threaded shells, but it's rare. Cranks made for BB30/PF30 or BBRight won't fit in a conventional BB shell.

inside measures 34.81mm (1.37 inch) from threading to threading. 69.87mm (2.75 inch) from left to right.

If it's 34.8 inside the threads and 70mm wide, there's a good chance that what you have is an Italian frame. Check before ordering! All of the above external cup BBs are available with Italian thread 36mm×24tpi right hand thread on both sides for 70mm shell width as well as British 1.37"×24tpi right hand thread on non drive side and left hand thread on drive side for 68mm shell width.

Anyone know any decent place in London that stocks backpacks? Preferably the fashionably expensive crap like Mission workshop et al.

The frame might have Italian threading. It's a Belgium frame. My track bike is also Belgium (Ridley) and it has an Italian BB. This is a Merckx road frame. I'll order it at my LBS and get him to install it, just need to figure out what I should go for. Italian might be nice, wish to put as many Campy products on it if possible. Thank you for the tip.

As I understand it, all older Merckx frames had Italian threaded BBs. My track frame definitely did.

Any ideas on where to pick up a 1amp AGC (automotive glass cartridge) fuse in London today?

Anyone recommend a good front mudguard for mtb? Got a face full of spray today

SKS do some pretty wide versions of their usual models.

That they do, the other option is M:Part, which have a nice long flap which is (hopefully) long enough to prevent water spray on feets;

60mm should sufficient for most MTB tyres.

Any ideas on where to pick up a 1amp AGC (automotive glass cartridge) fuse in London today?

Is it this one ? In stock in most of their central London shops if so.