Nursery for New Members

this news may entice me back

Newbies first post.

Hello, soon as I've done my probation I've got a few tech questions to ask, damned frustrating having to wait.

Welcome! Keep replying and you'll soon be up to the post a new thread count. Always best to use the search function first, and duck straight away after you've posted your first thread :)

Hang in there FCN, it's worth the wait.

Newbies first post.

Hello, soon as I've done my probation I've got a few tech questions to ask, damned frustrating having to wait.

There's no existing thread that you can hijack? One of the points of the nursery period is to force you to search.

you forgot, non-descript ramblings when you are intoxicated. ie that post!

Makes perfect sense. Learn to read.

yes,that is certainly true
that, however is taking things way too far and into the realms of complete and utter fantasy land

How did you know my address?

There's no existing thread that you can hijack? One of the points of the nursery period is to force you to search.

Make the nursery period expire when a new user has conducted a minimum of 20 searches and spent at least 3hrs viewing a variety of content :)

How did you know my address?

Listed in the yellow pages under Dictators (Tin Pot).

There has been very little on this forum that I haven't been able to search my way into finding out. londonfgss combined with sheldon can help you out alot.

MaxW. You coming to Norths tomorrow?

I am indeed. Looking forward to it.

Nice one. See you then.

does this count as one of the posts

Hi fellas.
Have been floating around the forum for quite a while now and found it very helpful not to mention mildly amusing at times.
Havn't needed to post anything yet as the search button does actually work!

1 down 4 to go before i may actually need to ask a question :)

John.

First post from a forum virgin. Personally, I can see the logic of the 5 posts before you are in. Like any club, it has got to be worth going through the process, if it is worth joining.

Hello all, I am Rob. I live in the Bay Area of California. I was referred here by Turpe from SFFixed, because I am going to be in London for 3 months for a study abroad program. I am not bringing a bike with me, but I will be given an unlimited pass for the underground and the busses upon arrival. I will be arriving in London Thursday morning. I was going to post a thread asking what there is to do and the such... but it seems as if I am on noob probation.

-Rob

^ Hi Rob, being on probation doesn't preclude you from searching the forum. Indeed, that's pretty much its raison d'etre.
Have a good look round, there's plenty of useful stuff on here (honestly)...

How come no bike? You'll have way more fun if you bring it over... And welcome! :)

no worries, good move!

Hello all, I am Rob. I live in the Bay Area of California. I was referred here by Turpe from SFFixed, because I am going to be in London for 3 months for a study abroad program. I am not bringing a bike with me, but I will be given an unlimited pass for the underground and the busses upon arrival. I will be arriving in London Thursday morning. I was going to post a thread asking what there is to do and the such... but it seems as if I am on noob probation.

-Rob

welcome rob. bring your bike, sell the subway pass to a commuter, and buy some beer!

and there are threads on coming to London, search harder!

welcome rob. bring your bike, sell the subway pass to a commuter, and buy some beer!

and there are threads on coming to London, search harder!

That's a really good point, Fred... If you can't bring the bike just flog the pass and get a Fuji Track, job done... 3 month Oyster is what? £300? The numbers look good... :)

Talking of bikes, has anyone a totally knackered 58cm frame fixed wheel they want to get rid of? I am in awe of the beautiful bikes on display around the site, but could not be trusted with such paintjobs, given the way it will be treated. Also, thanks to the bike courier outside HMV in Oxford Street last Friday who recommended the site. I owe you a pint!

^ Hi Rob, being on probation doesn't preclude you from searching the forum. Indeed, that's pretty much its raison d'etre.
Have a good look round, there's plenty of useful stuff on here (honestly)...

I'll be sure to start searching. I usually don't post threads right away on any forum, but I felt I needed to put one up this time.

How come no bike? You'll have way more fun if you bring it over... And welcome! :)

Well, I sold my fixed gear a couple weeks ago, so that I would have more money for the trip. I am left with my 80's Kestrel carbon mountain bike that I don't want to get damaged.

welcome rob. bring your bike, sell the subway pass to a commuter, and buy some beer!

The pass is included in my program. I may take your advice, exceptthat I still have to get used to all the rain I am hearing about. haha

That's a really good point, Fred... If you can't bring the bike just flog the pass and get a Fuji Track, job done... 3 month Oyster is what? £300? The numbers look good... :)

If I do sell the pass, I'll buy a cheap SS.

was that me Bernie? Green Raleigh? black Pac bag? probably some kind of cycling cap? On the thin side? cut off canvas kecks?