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surely tape is banned on tracks for a reason?
I know there's people riding the track up here on taped tubs without any problems. Officially we don't allow it but I think those rules were copied wholesale from Manchester's without question when we opened and Manchester probably made when tapes were not what they are today.
I also know that the people that ride Glasgow on tape race on the same wheels at Manchester btw.
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@Jingle_Jangle apols, didn't mean to teach your grandmother how to suck eggs.
Conpton's, yep that's the badger.
Did know that Ron Cooper's workshop was originally on Honor Oak Park, but had never really considered Vaidas may now be the same workshop. Hope so! FWIW I would dream of letting Vaidas near my bike.
Agree about Edwardes. Cliff Shrubb built bikes there previously I believe.
I get what you mean about always-empty bikeshops with F all basic parts or tools. I'll remember SeaBass next time I'm rueing this reality.
The preponderance of OTP-only shops, and the healthy state of bike-thieves' income are surely related!
But I re-iterate: ask that small shop to order what you want, it's there a day later usually.
(Not at anyone in particular) Oh yeah and on the subject of glue v tape: surely tape is banned on tracks for a reason?