Any question answered...

There are many factors to consider, fat being just one of them.

you are getting older. decline is inevitable.
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Hah- not much of a decision then!

When I was seraching for the best price for my cranks I called around a lot of places- most of them (On Your Bike, for example) didn't know what the cranks were and suggested I bought them "off the internet as i don't think we can get them".

Edwardes took my number, called Cannondale Netherlands, called me back and after a discussion on what they could do about the price (I got a good deal, including the specialist tools) I ordered them and put down a deposit over the phone.

I was impressed- I think I paid £200 under list all in.

Worth a shot- if you tell them what you've seen the frame for elsewhere I am sure they will provide a compelling reason to order from them.

I've analysed the financials in a spreadsheet and it makes more sense to buy a complete bike and sell the parts I don't need than buying a frame and forks. Just need to make the decision to pull the trigger now. Oh, and sell a bike to make space.

you are getting older. decline is inevitable.
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Sugar coat it, Tom.

I'm still interested in the wheels we discussed, I'd need to find out how much the rebuild would come to still however.

Why am I getting slower?

[URL="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/117313613"][/URL]

I got overtaken by the entire Dulwich running club on my way home this evening. (While running, I should clarify, rather than cycling, though that would probably be plausible too.) Run near me, you'll feel much better about yourself.

Well I'll be running the same route on Friday night, you are welcome to put that to the test, but I suspect you will be in the pub like a normal person.

Why am I getting slower?

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/117313613

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/117736279

Is it because I am fat?

You forgot your bike.

Where do places like the Australia Shop get their Cherry Ripes from? I must be able to import these in bulk from somewhere right? They can't be bringing them in smuggled in holiday maker's luggage.

Taylor Street Barristas sell them- I could ask tomorrow if you want?

doesn't someone on the forum work in a weird/imported sweet shop?

you are getting older. decline is inevitable.
/unhelpful

Shit dude, that's depressing!

Aren't you getting quicker though?

Well I'll be running the same route on Friday night, you are welcome to put that to the test, but I suspect you will be in the pub like a normal person.

Correct.

Taylor Street Barristas sell them- I could ask tomorrow if you want?

Go forth and discover the SOURCE..

Thanks for the offer, but I'm stuck over South East. With a bike that is mocking me with it's inability to hold on to a seatpost.

At least I now know to look for 29.8 seatpost clamps.

Well if you're going to pick up DJs headset press at Wests then I will bring the seatpost clamp.

Where do places like the Australia Shop get their Cherry Ripes from? I must be able to import these in bulk from somewhere right? They can't be bringing them in smuggled in holiday maker's luggage.

doesn't someone on the forum work in a weird/imported sweet shop?

Yo, that's me! We stock them but are currently sold out. When we get a new Australian delivery you'll be able to order them from the online shop. In bulk. Here's the page for getting an email alert when they're back in stock.

When Cybercandy cleared a short dated batch of cherry ripes I nearly gave myself diabeetuz

Hooray!

Make your own cherry ripes you lazy homesick forrins. I followed this - http://www.lfgss.com/thread67448.html and they were lush

So did Mal. They ain't Cherry Ripes though.

Yo, that's me! We stock them but are currently sold out. When we get a new Australian delivery you'll be able to order them from the online shop. In bulk. Here's the page for getting an email alert when they're back in stock.

That's not bad.
They are $1.98 in Oz which is £1.25ea (htfu GBP! ffs) and that box works out to £1.66ea

What do they look like then? Googling just brought back this

Which isn't helpfull

Your googling, tres fail.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/23/Cherry-Ripe-Split.jpg

Hell yeah. I might have another one..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_Ripe_(chocolate_bar)