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@Allthegearnoidea: That's very interesting, thanks.

I'm still stuck as to the private/public property question though. Just because I warned you doesn't make it legal if I all but steal your bike.

The signs never seem to say anything telling like "By order of Such and Such under regulation blah de blah."

I was wondering about writing to the LCC to see if they could shed any light. Thought I would ask the savvy people of LFGSS first.

Yeah. I fully respect a person's right to hate bikes as long as they restrain themselves to what is legally permissible.

If you lock to a railing, are you on public ground (the highway) or private ground (assuming the railing is part of the building)?

Some of them are really chancing it.

Everything on Carnaby St has a sign on it. There are loads of shops and no parking. On Saturday and evenings it's pretty busy, but during the week I would prefer to park outside Sacred and be able to see my bike.

I often wonder about removing the sign. That's criminal damage I guess. But if they're not legal in the first place, no need!

Legal is not the whole story as well. If some quasi-non-legal process will swallow your bike for months, best to walk 30 seconds further.

Hi,

Just a trivia question. I've tried searching here and on other sites and encountered ambiguity.

Do people who post signs that threaten removal of locked bikes from railings actually have a right to confiscate property?

I know councils have powers to remove bikes which are obstructions and the police can do pretty much anything under prevention of terrorism. There are lots of signs around that look like they've been stuck there by a building owner just looking to keep their property looking sharp, but what legal basis do they have to make off with someone's bike?

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super stoked!

I heard the gravel was pretty deep in places when they first put it down. Is it starting to wash away now?

Yes, of course you need the skill to make the right judgement call each time. It's not that hard to anticipate what a queue will do, though. If you watch the traffic signals, which should be visible ahead, you can predict when you can slot yourself into the queue again. There really shouldn't be any 'suddenly' if you pay attention.

I generally agree with your sentiment, but I'm having a slightly hard time resolving that with my experience. I ride a fair amount and try hard to be aware of what's happening in order to not get caught out. Traffic is fairly predictable at lights, but coming up to T junctions, roundabouts (including my favourite binary mini-roundabout in Fulham/West Ken) things change more quickly than manoeuvres can be executed.

The right thing to do is to play it safe of course, but I think the safety margins are wide enough for a little ducking and diving.

It is often better to pass stationary queues on the offside. It is often better not to filter at all.

This is often dangerous as well. When traffic starts moving again, you're suddenly out in the road and moving more slowly than the vehicles, who are generally unaware of the need for you to get back in quickly. Undertaking has it's risks, but this is quite intimidating for any cyclist, especially newbies.

Of course, if that's how you troll. :)

Indeed! :-)

I will think twice about shooting to the front from now on. Just don't like being boxed in by vehicles on my right.

It is usually just as good to take your place in the queue, especially if the queue isn't long.

But I go faster than all the other people in queue because I'm pulling an awesome trackstand and I'm ready to pounce as soon as the first amber photon graces the back of my eyeballs. So the rules are different for me right?

What's the best way to put these stickers on a powder-coated frame from Armourtex?

Should I get them to do a lacquer, put the stickers on top and spray another clear coat myself? I neither have paint or skills, so would need to acquire both.

I'm in as well, definitely up for paying last respects to Sheldon.

I've added the event to Upcoming: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/454840/

I just got My First Fixie so I'd be up for riding it on Sunday, assuming the weather doesn't entirely suck.

I just started riding my first fixie on Saturday, a converted Raleigh. A friend of mine went to Harris Cyclery in December and picked up a few parts, including a set of Harris-branded Dimension hubs. Every time I look down and see them gleaming up at me they make me smile and think of that picture of Sheldon with his eagle helmet.

Definitely inspired by him, it was reading Retro Raleighs that got me into the idea of getting a Raleigh (I'm from Nottingham as well). For months, this picture of a 1976 Raleigh Professional Track bike hosted by him was my dream.

RIP Sheldon Brown.

Loveliness.