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Comments are such an evil pull. You know you shouldn't, but then get drawn in, and then...gaargh!

Goodness me, why did the Beeb open up comments on this? Presumably thinking (correctly) that the mouth-breathers would pile in with their usual drivel and bump up the website hits or whatever. I need to go and read the Guardian's 'Upside' (recommended for positive news stories) or something similar to balance out the negativity.

You'd have hoped wouldn't you.

From BBC website 25th Sept 2018 - a school is apparently going to ban kids from riding to school unless they have a school-issued number plate on their bike, 'to ensure their safety as they travel to and from school'...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45636870

Chris Boardman is not a fan.

Oh dear

Overall I think, she smashed everything!
Think the team are also aiming to get future records combined so it's just one overall all-round record for anyone, not mens and womens

Last couple of pages have been as good as some of the memes

#isthereanyneedforthat

Your '105 rim brake' says 'Sora' on it in the photo...

But...it's...you can just...never mind

Massive headwinds

Now that is pretty elegant! Would have to go on something slender-framed

Each to their own of course, and yes it's entirely subjective, but that Dura Ace on the Pinarello is horrible to my eyes. Much prefer the trad silver spider look

Ooo but if it's designed for gravel riding it must be good...!

A couple of days late but another solid recommendation for Quadlock from me. I've got one of the older ones, just looks slightly different, but I had it on a previous (waterproof - I agree, @hippy) phone, then had to slice it off which was quite an effort, and used Araldite to stick it to the back of my new phone (Moto G3, awesome and waterproof). It's survived years of commuting, a few tours and a number of days bone-shaking mtb so I have total faith in it. Not sure if I'll be able to use it on another phone some time in the future or if I'll need to buy another...!

Worn racks look cool...

You're quick! Pressed send too early...

Your old chain was probably worn a similar amount to the chainring, so they worked together. A new chain on and old, worn chainring will do exactly what your picture shows, so I think you're going to need a new chainring or two. If you've gone as far as a new chain and chainrings (as well as derailleur), then it's probably also worth checking the cassette and maybe replacing that - then you'd have a new and reliable entire drivetrain.

Then replace your chain again in however many miles (wild guess, people have different opinions, maybe in 2000 miles?)

A new set of jockey wheels?! Got to keep it though, surely. I've mostly regretted selling bikes once the buzz of a cash hit has faded.

That is lovely, excellent job!

Very cool

I found that the parallel push ones developed a bit of play in the extra pivots and also squealed due to vibrations through looseness in overall construction etc. Could be poor set up from me but they seem like an unnecessary solution to an insignificant problem in the v-brake world! I've got a pair of Tektro V-brakes from eBay for £20 (which included levers, cables, and brakes with pads) which have been excellent for years. Don't have a link I'm afraid as it was a few years ago but they're still going strong, and with fresh pads and eventually an upgrade to compressionless housing, they're brilliant.

Really excellent write-up, great photos and envy-inducing trip. Thanks for sharing it!

Yes. I have used the waterproof seatpack (£20) and the matching bar bag for a 50 mile back lane/bridleway ride and they were excellent. No complaints at all for the money, and presumably they'd also be good at a slightly higher price! Was mounted on a Trek Crossrip and no noticeable swinging. Also, it was a dry ride but no rubbing/marks on seatpost/bars/headtube where straps were attached, so I'm very happy indeed with them. Will put up a photo if I can work it out/have time later. Contents-wise I could carry tubes/tools, change of clothes, flip flops, sandwiches (with space for a little bit more stuff) in the seat pack, and another jacket/phone charger/couple of other bits in the handlebar bag. Great if you're going somewhere where bedding/towels etc. is provided! For camping who knows, I haven't tried that yet and would probably go for rack, panniers and basket.

Meant to post this earlier as a positive vibes type of thing, before @skidlidsid's tale (best of luck for a good resolution) but - my mood was perked up massively on a soggy Bristol commute this morning. Nice wet ride (but mudflaps for the win, dry shoes) along mostly a shared path, approaching a full-body-soak potential of a puddle on the road, and the double decker bus coming up behind me slows and goes outwards around the puddle to avoid drenching me. Driver & I exchanged thumbs up and big grins - obviously a decent bloke/10

This looks fantastic, enjoying your restoration!