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He's been pretty drab so far in the Giro and looks to be dropping off at the moment...the curse of Sky at the Giro continues.

Yates and Chaves have been great today.

Gibson have filed for bankruptcy:
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/may/01/gibson-guitar-firm-files-for-bankruptcy-protection

The article above suggests that their debts are related to the other arms of the business away from guitars/instrument making and that they intend to carry on making instruments.

My first electric guitar was an Epiphone Les Paul and so many of my formative guitar memories are Gibson related, it’d be a real shame if they went under

Super nice!

Enough talk about Lance and doping for World Tours, I’m much more interested in doping for Regents Park lap times.

Considering getting on the juice so I can shave minutes off my morning commute

I bought a pair of 555’s in mid-Feb from Rivet&Hide and other than the initial tight waist discomfort over the weekend I bought them have found them to be incredibly comfy and nowhere near as rigid as APC or similar starchy denim. They seem to age beautifully so I’m looking forward to seeing how they develop over time

Incredible, I didn't think Sagan would stay away when there was still 45ish km's to go but the gap never seemed to come down. What an incredible ride!

Four Tet at Maida Vale
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p062vczh

Thanks @Rubbish&Mattresses , much appreciated!

Many thanks for the reply. My loose research definitely suggested that the standard XXd models were metal bodies/weather sealed which makes the 77d model (a XXXd model with top lcd screen a baffling addition to the range).

I always liked the size/weight of the 30d and found it nicely balanced compared to my wife's 400d with anything other than the 18-55 kit lens. Saying that I did really like the feel of the 750d which felt a lot more substantial than the 400d and was nicely balanced. The 77d seems like a good compromise of the two with a top lcd screen yet XXXd weight.

I had always thought there was quite a difference (other than body construction, weight and weather sealing) between the XXd and XXXd ranges but a look on camera comparison websites seem to suggest they are incredibly close these days.

My budget would be for a body and a lens so that is why I am happy to look at older models to help keep the cost down.

..do you need live mode and filming?

I wear glasses and was never a huge fan of using the eyecup (especially as I had a tendency to misplace the rubber frames). I think live mode would be great for general shooting with the eyecup used when setting up and taking a more 'composed' image. Filming is a nice to have but arguably not as essential.

..apart from the ones you already have?

What range would you like to cover?
..for a body, or for a body and a lens?

The 17-85 was an ok lens but it was replaced twice under warranty for failing to focus (I think it was a common trait) and had quite bad barrelling at the wider end so my budget would ideally be for a body and a lens. The 50mm prime was great for portraits and I would continue to use this.

A similarly wide lens (17mm) would allow me to take architectural shots with perspectives corrected later in post if needed. I probably don’t need as much of a zoon as 85mm and would be more concerned with performance in lower light levels.

I own a Canon 30d (Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM & EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens) which I bought some 10-11years ago predominantly for university (architecture). I very much enjoyed using it and although I predominantly shot in basic manual/auto modes was able to get the shot I wanted with post in photoshop as and when needed (correct perspective/general adjustments). I got my first iPhone after uni which gradually became my go to camera with rare exceptions (holidays, for work when the iPhone camera won’t suffice etc.).

I recently used the office 750d with EF-S 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens and it was an absolute joy to use. The quality of photo was exceptional and the technological advancements in the 12 years since the 30d was released made using it much more intuitive (live mode, filming, articulated screen etc.).

I’m expecting my first child in the near future and would like to be able to take some nicer photos to help document this (along with for work purposes) rather than the standard flat iPhone point and shoot photos that I have become accustomed to. I would also like to learn more than the basics to help realise nicer photos and do think the live mode with tutorials would help achieve this (I realise I might have fallen prey to the marketeer’s spiel).

I have had a look and the variety in Canon dslr’s is huge these days and much more confusing than the Xd, XXd, XXXd models I was used to (e.g.: 200d is more than comparable with 800d, 77d is somewhere inbetween the XXd and XXXd lines). Can I check if people would recommend an older XXd body (with live mode and filming) or a 77d/750d. Can I also ask what zoom lens people would suit my needs from the semi-lacking description above. Realistically I have a budget of £750ish but could stretch a little bit if needed.

Sorry for the ramble and big thanks in advance for any advice.

Rapha x Norman Foster cross-country ski range?!?

There is an extra 15% off sale items in the Spitalfields store today. Final weekend of the sale?

The Basquiat show is good. It’s nowhere near as comprehensive as the retrospective in Paris but well worth a visit.

I haven't been yet but the Thomas Ruff exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery looks good

http://www.whitechapelgallery.org/exhibitions/thomas-ruff/

Both are lovely @Tenderloin although I think the Trickers are the winners for me. A tiny bit smarter so they can be dressed up if needed and the dainite sole is super comfortable.

That does look good, thank you!

Any vegan nut roast recommendations? I’m due to cook one this weekend although am struggling to find a decent looking recipe that doesn’t contain diary of some form

Leasehold on ex.LA is pretty common. Leasehold on a private sale can >>>>>>>

100%, they’re really good and the strongest S&V out there by a long shot

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Looking great @Tenderloin

Right you are... I had been holding out for a caad with thru axles so think the black ultegra model might be the one to tempt me. Can't get over the new Caad forks though, they look so weedy!

Amazing news, that black paint Caad 12 is seriously tempting me. Unless I'm mistaken the Dura Ace Caad 12 looks like it's still QR
https://www.evanscycles.com/cannondale-caad12-dura-ace-disc-2018-road-bike-EV280306

Everyone's seen these a million times before but are always worth a re-post in my eyes

My dream frame, very envious. Any ideas on how you plan to build it up yet?

Intrigued by this
https://www.dezeen.com/2017/07/21/norman-foster-collaboration-rapha-cycle-wear-cycling/