Any question answered...

thanks for the info - but still need to get existing crank out with over tightened nut that the plastic shimano tool will not get out .... hence the reason for wanting metal one to get it out.

Use a large allen key...

I’ve heard of people using coins to remove the preload bolt.

If it’s really stuck I’d be tempted to punch a hole in the middle of it then cut it out or use a large screw driver to turn it. Nasty.

You can’t turn them if the pinch bolts are all but removed.

thanks! i tried all ways, bolts in, bolts out - whoever did it really tightened it up.
i've bought a metal version of the remover from germany, will give that a go.

thanks everyone for the help!

If I have a package from the states (USPS) that just went to the held at customs phase is there any way to expedite paying the fees or do I have to wait for parcelforce to take 3 days to post me a card saying I owe them cash? only tracking no i have is the USPS one.

Does anyone have a contact for @santino ? Lost his mobile number a while back.

Hey mate, just moved to japan now from HK so changed number. Much bigger flat and much better food than hk haha. Sending you a pm with new number

I have a light like this that I bought from Ebay:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/HLLP-Powerful-Rainproof-Headlight-Rechargeable/dp/B076V66JSV/ref=zg_bs_550001011_39?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HS2XN845AN4ECPM3M1D3

and the light is ace, but the battery only lasts an hour, even on low setting. can someone point me towards a reputable battery pack that will work with this, and last a good few hours for night rides?

That's the one...
https://www.handbagclinic.co.uk/Handbag_Clinic_Chelsea.php

Is the battery pack just multiple 18650 batteries (they do tend to be)? If so, replace them with some better ones, this is a reputable seller https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/big_f_d_d/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

Lots of the cheap knackered ones are taken from old laptop batteries.

ah maybe, I haven't taken it apart to look yet.
Which number relates to battery capacity (as in amount of charge) when I'm looking?

The mAh figure is how long it will last for. The higher the better.

thanks!

It will leave a noticeable mark where the leather will react with the spirit. Less is less is more. Could be extra careful, and trace along the pen line, probably near-impossible without some art tools (sponge tipped pens etc).

Bugger.

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Can you go back to the hotel and say you visited an ‘expert’ that said it would not be possible to remove, and you’d like the value of the bag back?

Explain that the cost of repair is equivalent to the new bag. It is, by the way. If I had to do that for you it would take literal days of gentle application, with no guarantee.

Do we have a thread to post photos of amazing old junk (non cycling) we find in the house/IRL?

Explain that the cost of repair is equivalent to the new bag. It is, by the way. If I had to do that for you it would take literal days of gentle application, with no guarantee.

Unfortunately I cannot find a link to the bag online - it's last season, and Hackett seem to have exterminated any reference to it.

I find lots of brands do that, it's incredibly infuriating.

I hate... thread

Contact their customer service, and/or find a link to the current similar replacement bag, preferably more expensive.

Chick peas can be eaten straight from tin?

Yes, although I think they're much nicer when processed in some way.

suggest that if they don't expedite the replacement of your bag, you will be recommending to the purchasing officer of the company you work for that they review their relationship with your hotel that you and other members of management use regularly.

money talks.

etc.

Well, I am kind of a big deal it is true.

Hi

Can anyone recommend a good honest LBS in North London? I'm in archway and need some repairs.

Thankyou

Giant Kentish Town. Say you from Northampton.