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Yeah. 'Big' bike option got me but as above, I'm leaning toward a bike which could be ridden with an A2 licence. I'll make up my mind once I've got my licence in hand.

If having a motorbike is going to be more of a pleasure than a necessity couldn't you leave it at your folks' place - they have a garage no? Or rent a lock up? Might not make the whole thing much cheaper but at least the bike would be undercover.

I'll have to have a gold think about that. A winter outside versus a winter in the garage will probably be quite noticeable. If the insurance comes down massively I'll consider it.

Had my CBT cancelled on me today and rearranged to next week. Probably a blessing in disguise with this weather - though next week is looking a bit dodgy too!

I'm wondering what would be best in people's opinion... Buy a little 125 and pootle around getting my confidence up, or saving my cash for a bigger bike and doing the DAS. Personaly I'd elect for the former - though a couple of bikers I've spoken to told me that they just don't feel safe on 125's and recommended doing the DAS ASAP. I'm not in a tearing hurry though I would like to get a bike capable of doing some touring and taking my other half around on, so getting shot of those L plates sooner rather than later would be quite nice...

I was undecided before doing my CBT. By the end I'd made my mind up. You'll probably make your mind up also.

I don't want cheap invalid insurance. I do wish I had a garage though. Also, all my jobs for the next two ears are within 2.5 miles fromy flat so I'll not be needing commuting anyway. Doesn't really save much on the comparison which is irritating.

what bike are you getting?

Initial I was thinking of getting an er6 or an sv650. The er6 was the preference. Now I'm thinking CBR500R. I'll have to have a proper look at them and get a ride to see which I prefer when the time comes to buy. The irritating thing is that the CBR quotes are a good £200 more than the other two.

Any tips on getting affordable insurance? I've used MCN compare and thought I'd ask incase there are any insurers offering good deals who aren't on comparison sites.

It was a suzuki van van. Strange little bike. The seat is practically on the ground. I've got another 4 hours on a 125cc on then 12th before the first 650cc lesson on the 14th.

CBT done today. Absolutely loved it with the exception of the two lorry driver who just wouldn't shut up about road rules for lorries. DAS and tests all booked up so hopefully I'll have a full licence but the end of the month.

CBT on Saturday. Looking forward to it but be weather's meant to be a bit rubbish. Not sure whether to get a 125 for a while or just to do DAS during my annual leave and start on a bigger bike. I guess I'll see how the 125 feels on the CBT and the training centre give you a shot on one of their er6s at the end to try and entice you into booking a DAS week.

^ I was pretty set on a parallax to spunk the first pay of a new job on. Now this will be out too. If this isn't available as a frameset it'll be the Parallax for me.

Sold

It's not even titanium

It's Tipainium

This Powertap Elite rear hub is laced with 32 spokes to a Mavic Open Pro. The hub requires a new battery. Can be bought either as the wheel or the just the hub to save on postage.

£150 posted for the wheel
£140 posted for the hub

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This is obviously an 80mm stem. Your mind may be playing tricks but your eyes aren't.

I'm not sure they'll put it into production.

It's in production. It's listed on Giant USA website.

No no no. This is a pressfit BB86 which apparently doesn't work with eccentric BBs. Not big enough I don't think. The TCX SLR SS has swinging dropouts though. It's similar but different to the TCX SLR frameset.

What are the crank options for the TCX SLR SS? It's pressfit BB86 which I'm
Not familiar with. I'm planning on stripping my current road bike to build up a bike around this frameset and later add a nice bike with 6870 but that can >>>>> for now.

I've got a Rival double. Slapping the 39T on the outside and using an Absolute Black cog on the back is an attractive idea but I'd ideally like a set of XTR M970 or M980 cranks. How do I go about getting these to work?

Efi ftw

Anyone know of any livestreams for the IOM TT? We were spoiled with the BBC NI stream for he NW200 and I can't remember a stream last year for the TT.

I thought that if there is a lambda sensor in the system which is retained in the new system, fuelling would be adjusted somewhat.

I bought a variety of Giro mitts and gloves when they were on sport pursuit. Would be unlikely to choose a different brand in the future. I've got the Ambient (fantastic winter glove), LTZ (perfect hot weather glove), Monaco (good all rounder glove but the padding can be a bit much on hot days and long rides), and the Bravo LF (similar to the monaco but long fingered gloves. Great for when you want full gloves but not insulation. Also, iPhone works through these).

NW200 stream. Practice on right now. Supersport, supertwin and superstock races from 6:00pm.

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/northern-ireland/27251748

^ I've always wanted a new pair but just can't justify it. I have a pair of Genius 5s and a pair of Action MTB shoes and they're both absolutely indestructible.

Scottish Aeropress Championships this afternoon. Don't know if I should start getting nervous around now. Still got around 100g of the 'championship beans' to play with until then and an hour before the heats start to faff around with grind settings in 'free practice'.

I have almost identical wheels. 28 spokes on mine. So beautiful.