Wiggle are being Nobs

Shows how hard the market is in the UK (and Europe also not so hot, but not quite as bad of a slow down) when these guys go out the window, but you'll see from the news that its often that some investor/pension fund/shares situation starts going south and it pulls the capital or available liquidity (right term?) out and causes the business to technically become unable to function, even though it still does in the reality.

Its why bike shops, parts suppliers that become investment opportunities are not sound.

Hope for the workers, apart from whoever made that new website, they get looked after until the end. And that greasy geezer from down south doesn't pick up the remains, read he's already on the case of the German registered part of the business.

you'll see from the news that its often that some investor/pension fund/shares situation starts going south

It's usually the private equity sector rather than pension funds who want fast returns, their situation made worse recently by the massive hike in interest rates which makes highly leveraged acquisitions untenable, while simultaneously depressing the value of the core equities which serve as the collateral for the bank debt.

Ha finally something I know more than tester about!

something I know more than tester about

Tell everybody where I went wrong, for their benefit and for mine

You are making lots of very separate distinct parts seem like one process, it’d be generous to say it’s a simplification.

Anyway don’t take it too seriously, let me have my moment. I very much appreciate the advice you give.

Received my portable washer Mobi V-15 earlier today.
All good, no Haribo and no wiggle box.

Now this is more interesting! Are you going to test it soon? Been thinking of something for cross. Any idea how long the tank lasts?

Yes, this is for cross too.
Prob testing after Sunday race.
15 ltr and most wiggle reviewers say 2 bikes are enough, 1 well-cleaned.

That’s a fair amount of water! What else did you look at or was it an impulse buy?

My Mobi v-17 has just died, not rushing out to buy another and having had a look about, think I'll replace with a Worx Hydroshot Cordless wg620e.2

I did look at other rechargeable systems (@mazon have plenty) but everything was £100+ which actually corresponds to double the max wattage on my legs.
therefore, went for the cheap and discounted mamawiggle.

edit: also rechargeable stuff were less than 100 but I wanted something all-in-one such as the mobi.

For cross I think the Worx Hydroshot is the best option if you want a battery powered wash system. A Mobi just isn't powerful enough to shift thick mud, especially if it's beginning to dry on. The hydroshot means you need to acquire a water tank of some description though.

I had for a while and rated it high. I have only used it on a road bike: even with a good rinse I guess half a tank is fine. It is not a pressure of the industrial washer, so some sticky dirty might need extra gentle scrubbing. Be mindful of the attachments: they are plastic and easily break if drop on tarmac.

Worthy investment?

Should say I have a proper jet washer at home for deep deep cleaning.
The mobi was bought to remove the lot before hopping into the car rack. have seen YT videos and read reviews and for what I'd like to do is enough.

You are making lots of very separate distinct parts seem like one process, it’d be generous to say it’s a simplification

Yeah, definitely simplification, generalisation and conflation, so a bonus point because I enjoyed the challenge, but no repetition deviation or hesitation so I keep the subject with 30s remaining 😀

Definitely. It means I can give the bike (and tyres) a quick clean before I leave the venue, then can give it a proper wash once it's home. If I leave it to the next day, it's no longer an issue.

My Power Meters have arrived. They were dusty and no Haribo included. Will have to eBay them now so I can buy myself Haribo. :(

Who the fuck would let Evans service their bike!?

Everyone.

I could lend you a text book and notes, I think, that explain it all.

Never understood how one company could have such differences in prices between the EU and UK pre Brexit.

Fully in administration now

Wiggle+ no longer works for me. Does it work for anyone else?

The US office that managed Vitus and one of wiggles other brands closed with no notice this week. So many people losing their jobs will cause a rush for the exit by any talented folks elsewhere in the company.

Writing’s on the wall in flashing Cree LEDs for wiggle, it looks like. I despise that sports direct cunt but hopefully some form of soft landing will come for the employees.

I'm not a business mind, but was wondering what's in it for Mike Ashely. They don't own any property, they lost nearly 100 million last year, and don't really have any assets other than a load of stock. dhb maybe?