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My experiences so far with the Kindle 3.
It has a superb screen, and its real easy on the eyes.
Reading PDFs in landscape is bearable, but still a bit of a squeeze. Zooming and panning is a bit slow too. You cant also use the chapter up/down buttons with PDFs and you cant hyperlink through the Table Of Contents. PDFs are more geared for sequential reading or alternatively flicking to bookmarks.
I love the ability to email docs to your kindle address and it syncing up through wifi/3G.
You can also convert PDFs and Word Docs to AZW by emailing you @free.kindle.com email address with the subject "convert".
Battery life is not a worry.
It can read AZW docs to you, if you like listening to Stephen Hawkins read to you.

I have a lot of PDFs on my PC, and cant read for long on an LCD screen. So the kindle makes accessing them instantly a bonus. But for me the benefits of having all my manuals & docs in one readable device, are worth the backup time (should I lose it).

Velocio, shame you didnt tell us about the discount earlier. Might be worth starting another thread listing sites/products that LFGSS gets a kickback on.

I've used the optical illusion method with my hack, when I've forgotten my lock.

Im pretty sure my Pug had a Swiss threaded BB, as the UK threaded replacement (BB-UN26 68x113) would only go in freely about half way (even after wire brushing threads). However, I applied a bit of force and it fitted nice and snug. Its never worked loose and I've swapped the BB with a replacement since, with no issues.

Heres sheldons crib sheet
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-bottombrackets.html

I've carried mines for 3 years+ in a padded rucksack with laptop compartment, still going strong. I guess a neoprene sleeve would be a good choice.

Why dont you make it future proof and swap the headset for an english threaded one? You can buy a new 1" tange headset for £5-10. Then you can pick and choose a 1" fork, rather than hunting down an obscure french threaded one with the correct stem length. Take a look at the "vintage peugeot" thread.

How about this cable operated wheel powered bell ringer?

1 tube
1 mini blackburn airstik pump
1 puncture kit
2 tyre levers
track nut spanner
spare pair of AAA batts
CO2 cartridge pump for bad weather days or running late

From the "transmission database" thread, this is my 1984 Pug's setup:

Dotek FG-PRO6-170 + BBUN26 68x113mm + OnOne small flange double fixed hub + Miche1/8sprocket = xroads (42mm chainline with chainring on inner side of spider, chainguard on outer side)

These cranks from the site sponsor are probably the same ones:
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Dotek-Dotek-Single-Chainset-42T-with-170-mm-Cranks--Silver-23131.htm

I believe my BB was swiss threaded (see sheldon browns page http://www.sheldonbrown.com/velos.html ), as it certainly wasnt french and neither english. However, the BB-UN26 fitted tight, and with a bit persuasive force, it was "converted" to english threading. It has never worked loose, and I have succesfully removed and replaced it with no issues.

I had to swap the whole headset as the original cups were much wider externally to mix and match. You can knock the old cups out easily with a hammer and chisel/driver from the inside.

My Fixed gear gallery link from back then:
http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2007/nov/3/SirPic_2.htm

sellers name is bankrupt-surplus
eg forks
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BANKRUPT-700c-RIGID-1-RACING-SPORTS-BIKE-FORKS-BLK-205-/170450423222?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item27afa30db6

Measure steerer length of your old fork and get the same size (saves the cut down to size hassle)

I bought the tange 1" headset from cyclebasket, but Im sure they are widely available.

The Pug will have a 1" fork and headset, and Im pretty sure the Charge whisk forks are 1 1/8".
You can pickup up a new cheap 1" fork off ebay for £15 delivered (just get the right steerer length).
You will also probably need to change the headset, as the thread size is likely to be different (1" tange for under a tenner).

Can anyone confirm what the chainline offset is for the zenith hub sold by cyclebasket?
http://www.cyclebasket.com/products.php?plid=m9b0s415p1331

Hacksaw a groove into the snapped bolt, and use a flat blade screw driver to unscrew it out.

I dont like the idea of having to drill a hole in the bars for the wire to pass through, as it would cause a fatigue point. Wouldnt like the bars to give way on a steep uphill ride.

Good photo opp and good lockup strategy...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/nov/03/peter-mandelson-universities-modernise-plans?CMP=AFCYAH

try wd40

I had a Dragon 32 and my biggest bugbear was you couldn't mix text with "hi-res" graphics.
I then bought a BBC model B 32k with 128k sideways RAM and a solidisk Double Density (320k)floppy drive.

cateye strada wireless - simple,robust and interference free

Was tempted to get the double cadence/wireless one, but the fit can be tricky. Also if you accidentally knock it out of place with your foot whilst riding, it is prone to getting mashed in the wheel.

Saw it on display on our "bike to work" stand. The cranks looked like cheap rough casts with a coat of paint. Half link chain not really required, but I guess it helps shift boxes.

I done it with the fork , off the frame and in a vice
Leave the lock nut on when you cut it. Then you can tidy up the threads when you unscrew the locknut.

I am after a countersunk stem bolt for my 80's peugeot. I would like to use my existing quill, which has a countersunk hole for the stem bolt.

The bolt fits into an expanding wedge, but my current allen bolt head is worn.
As far as i can tell the thread is standard, but would prefer if you have the accompanying expanding wedge to go with it.

Please PM me if you have one in your spares bin

winter jerseys and leggings are the business. Really comfortable to wear and last well. Still got my original set from 3 years ago.

I hope he knows what agoraphobia is

I hope he goes for a wee and nothing comes out

I hope he cuts himself shaving and gets his collar stained

I hope his new white T-shirt has an itchy label