Any question answered...

On older bikes with dropouts like this:

what determines where you place the axle within that dropout? Just occurred to me.

You mean apart from how far in the stopper is screwed?

what determines where you place the axle within that dropout?

Forward for criteriums, back for spring classics. And prepare to be quizzed about #whatpressureyourunning

Yes, let's assume that you've learnt to adjust that thanks to your MechEng degree.

Gosh!

@cupcakes you gonna sharpie up the pomp?

Nah, asking for a friend... The existing paint is in pretty good condition tbh, I think I'll keep it as-is for now.

I'm sure now I've put that in writing I'll change my mind... :)

what compression's cable housing should i buy, and can i just go with the bmx linear stuff (I only need the outer)?

(bmx)

and

Jagwire (bottom)

BMX it up, tends to be cheaper but heavier but if it don't compress it don't compress.

Anyone know the approximate turn around time for a BIGxTop saddle roll? Ordered on the 26th Sept and sent a follow up email but haven't heard back yet.
I appreciate these aren't mass produced and wasn't in any rush but it'd be good to have a rough idea.

i believe this was the forum's pro-buyer choice:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-essential-brake-cable-set-campagnolo/
or shimano if youre so inclined. bookmarked it some time ago.

right, right? @amey @edscoble

The performance range is compression-less: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-performance-brake-cable-set-shimanosram-road/

Anyone know how to actually change your display name in outlook/hotmail?

I've edited it to my married name in my profile but it's my old name that still appears when I send an email.

Seems like a common problem but all I can find online is people describing how it should be done, not what to do when that doesn't work.

Send me your email and bank login details and I can help out.

I have a 27.5+ wheel set currently with 2.8 tyres on 40mm internal width rims. Can I use regular 57-584 (27.5 x 2.25, 650B) tyres on this wheel set?

I want to mount studded tyres and the options are pretty limited in 27.5+

40mm internal width rims. Can I use regular 57-584 (27.5 x 2.25, 650B) tyres on this wheel set?

Yes. They will be quite opened out, but you're not going to be leaning over very far on studded tyres unless you're taking up ice speedway.

thanks, those are some serious studded tyres^

That bike is so clean...

That bike is so clean...

That's the advantage of ice over shale - you don't get blasted with dirt, you get cleaned by ice blasting.

Is there another crown race/baseplate compatible with a 1" Chris King NoThreadSet that costs less than £20?

Is it inadvisable to remove that irritating fucking dust shield from a Kryptonite lock?

it snapped off my lock years ago and doesn't appear to have affected it too badly

(it'll probably now seize up next week on me!)

maybe best to ask @GA2G on the locks that work threat

What actually stops it falling off in the first place? Can't find any pics of the lock without the cover

Where can I get mounts like these for less than £billion?

Lady wants Shimano downtube shifters mounted as thumb shifters.

Alternatives (ie, a-head stem sized band-on) also considered.