Any question answered...

If the taper is worn, the cranks are dead.

Is the shell Italian threaded? Threadlock on the DS will fix that.

Could the shell threads be worn? If you fit just a cup, is it loose?

Is there any free online bike cad software that is good? I'm looking for something to mock up geo for a new frame.

You're welcome - just post back here with a report on your (hopefully) fun weekend :)

BikeCAD

Any idea what browser to use with BikeCAD?

Internet Explorer and some Java faff has worked for me so far. Chrome and Edge don't play nicely. Firefox might work, not sure

Any painters in London who do scratch/chip repair on carbon?

Damn. Hmmmm. Any other options?

I've installed nothing more exotic than Firefox on my LG G4.
(Not certain that Adblock Plus is as good as on a desktop pc,
but it could just be me).

adblock is starting to fuck up
get µBlock

ok ok i'm very late to this party , but.
my new commute means i can go single up front -
i run HT2 shimano 5 bolt cranks, and 2 ultegra cranks, normal and compact (currently fitted)- running 9 speed cassette/xtr mech/road shifters.

so do all i need to do is ditch the front mech - get a 48T correct BCD narrow wide ring and thats it? or do i also need a set of new bolts?

thanks oh gods of LFGSS

Yep single ring chainring bolts you will need. NW ring should be enough to keep your chain in place as long as you're not going off road

thanks @PhilDAS much appreciated! :) "off road" is sometimes smoother than these edinburgh roads ;)

I accidentally bought a pair of chinos that turn out to be dry clean only:

https://www.paulsmith.com/uk/men-s-standard-fit-navy-cotton-twill-stretch-chinos.html

I've worn them twice now so can't return them.

How can I was them at home without damaging them? Thanks!

Almost everything says "dry clean only" these days - wash 'em no warmer than 30º C or so.
#internetadvicecaveat

That's what I suspected.

I had one jacket that was do not wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not dry clean.

I just used to wash that anyway so I'll give these a go and see how they get on. Thanks!

Cheers

A torque wrench is ideal, but not necessary.

No, a torque wrench is necessary.

Hello, again,

I took my cranks off and think they're a bit damaged. However the seller has told me that maybe I require a different tapered BB?

I don't suppose anyone knows what BB I require for RS1 middleburn cranks? Also I know it's 73mm for mtb but what length of spindle do I require.

Please point me to any sources you know of?

I took my cranks off and think they're a bit damaged

Make today the day you stop throwing good money after bad, and buy some Shimano HT2 cranks.

Forum approved 11speed chain. Cheapish and prompt delivery.

Suggestions?

Go to single speederator?
Surly?
DMR?

Old mech with the limit screws wound in.

@mdcc_tester seemed to endorse this one

Because it's better than purpose-built or cheaper?