Any question answered...

I just bought the wrong disc brake pads for my R8070 calipers. They are for BR-M8000 apparently. What do I need instead?

Oh and does anyone need some J02A pads?

L02a if you want resin and fins.

Yup, can put them to good use!

Send me a PM!

What is the consensus of opinion on Gatorskin sidewall ‘damage’?

I think I read somewhere that the pattern of threads is only cosmetic so not to worry if they get torn etc?

And I don’t care if you think they’re shit or don’t grip or are heavy.

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What is the consensus of opinion on Gatorskin sidewalk ‘damage’?

Stop riding on the sidewalk, it's for pedestrians.

Fricking auto-correct!

the pattern of threads is only cosmetic

It's not cosmetic, but it's not essential to the pressure retaining structure, it's just a supplementary armour layer to protect the structural threads.

Cool.

The tyre isn’t bulging or anything so I’ll keep running it and just keep an eye on it.

What bike (if any) for a 145kg man? Brother wants to implement a little extra mobility/variation/cardio into his strong man training
Anything he can get QR wheel wise that'll support some very modest light trail/road rides - 10-15mile potters? If it makes a difference (the power he's putting through the pedals rather than just weight), he's a big powerful guy (amateur strongman) rather than a 14 stone guy 10st overweight.

Tyres is also an issue as you can imagine.
Shout if it's a case of basically once you hit 125kg+ cycling (esp off the shelf bikes/wheels) is pretty much out of bounds or if you have any ideas of pedal power for a man of such dimensions

Cheers

I'm after a small blender for smoothes, etc. Someone I know had a nutrabullet so I was going to get one of those as it's quite compact and tidy, but didn't expect them to be so expensive.

Does anyone have a recommendation for of a decent, similar alternative?

Cheers.

I've had my Moulinex for about a hundred years, this is the modern equivalent:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moulinex-LM2211-Blender-Coffee-Mill/dp/B00D8DC0X6

How do you stop people driving like fucking idiots?

A touring bike would probably be fine. Look up people build tandem wheel if you're really worried, but 36h should be fine (what we have on the front of our tandem).

I... er... “my friend” just bought a XT M781 direct mount rear derailleur, can I/he/they fit it to a standard brazed-on hanger. Or does it have to buy a b-link?

Eyeballing: It looks like it would work, but be tight for clearance with the cassette.

Many thanks; will have a look and point him that way - much appreciated; cheers

This has definitely come up before on here, can't remember if this thread or a current projects. I think the consensus was touring or mountain bike, 36h sturdy wheels should be fine. Keep tyre pressure fairly high. Finding a comfy saddle is important. Someone else might remember more though.

Bit late with this but Trek frames have a lifetime warranty, and that will include broken stops. Get your dealer to organise a repair - I did one last year, no problem

I got a Morphy Richards Nutri Go blender in the Debenhams sale last year. Was definitely under £20.

Newer version for £18 here.

Mine came with 4 flask/bottle things and 4 lids. Have never used the lids so don't know how well they seal.

Many thanks - good to see there's potential for the super Clyde/Athena/heavy cohort - I'll look for some 36H for him.

Is this a super-record?
220grams (above listed/official weight)

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Not sure I can offer advice as such, but one of my customers is a giant of a man - 6’10” and must weigh 20 stone, he has a custom Roberts frame (the saddle reaches my armpit, at 5’9”) and he breaks components like clockwork. He’s has two Thompson seatposts snap on him, and the clamp bolt snap a couple of weeks back (with pretty painful and expensive results), loads of cranks (Madison stopped warranting them after the 5th or 6th) and pedals etc.

I think what I’m trying to say is that he’s going to have to buy quality stuff cos the cheap shit will snap like a twig.

That reference is useful and as I thought - and slightly unnerving -being my Bro is closer to 25st. Perhaps first step is literally dig out the shed/get a beater frame/bike and stick some 36H on it where the financial risk is negligible and hope, if he enjoys ,and benefits from, it he'll look to invest time/money in getting something he'll use little and often