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don't you mean some cubes?

A few years ago, I had glorious campag wheels with tubs. A truly Rolls Royce ride, but one puncture and rim tape that would not hold, meant the end of a beatiful relationship. Track? Yes. Road? Not if you want to get home some time this month.

Gents, can I echo the calming words earlier in the thread? We have an often illogical attachment to our bikes. The guy is trying to sell, and we don't know why. Maybe give the benefit of the doubt, and be willing to suffer colourways, and set ups that are not quite to our individual taste? If it is not plain dangerous, surely we should go easy on one of our own?

I got some sealskinz socks recently, and not only waterproof, but also toasty warm, despite cold and mesh mtb shoes.

As the technology is always moving on, what are the gurus recommendations for locks, given all the theft threads that are out there at the moment?

I think he meant solictor, rather than solictiting. I cannot see him riding fixed, with that short skirt and stilettos

Sorry to hear the news. Where was it nicked from, to give an idea of possible location. One benefit of the forum, is that nowhere in london will be safe for the poor, misunderstood young individuals... or the more usual expletive discription if you prefer.

I think RPM was thinking of Bruce Lee, rather than Lolita Thai lady boy action, but then again.....

Chris, you did right, violence only begets violence; better to blow off steam amongst your compatriots now having walked away from the situation, and inwardly laugh at the sad, unfulfilled tosser.

levers on seems a great idea, until you pinch the tube, and then have to do a pucture repair even before you hit the road. I find that getting the bead deep into the rim, on the opposite side to the final "bit" is the key, rather than allowing it to sit close to the edge. The few mm of extra clearance is often the difference between success and failure.

Well, I will be there, with all the other open minded cyclists, of all persuasions.

Another great night. I invited a cousin along, who had just moved down from Lancashire, and he was blow away by the camaraderie, verbal abuse, and excessive drinking, all in equal measure. By the way, I find it easier to remember to pedal, when half full of Guinness; maybe I forgot to forget? Mr. Hoops, you are the don with your crinkley plastic bagels.......

Good to meet the wild west boys, last night, for a quick pint. You are not half as rude as the daaawn Saaaf lads said you were! Great chance to get a few miles on the fixie with the ride back to SW16

Dear Hoops

Two rings please, one Bernie Finerty, the other Matt Finerty. Green would be great, black or clear equally cool. See you next Monday with some images of Her Majesty in recompence.

Thanks for a great welcome to the Coach and Horses. If any newbies are reading, well worth a visit, a chat, and a decent pint of Guinness. A happy bunch of misfits; you will slot in just dandy....

Would the Gebhard fit a campag bottom bracket? Also, where are you based for a switch, if the kit fits?

I'm interested in the second wheel set. Where are you based?

A great obituary on Ian Hibell, in of all places, the Economist, 13 September addition. www.economist.com

it seems strange you want more than they are worth. Fully understand why you value them more than the market (we all have toys we cannot face being deprived of) but who is going to pay over the odds?

Talking of bikes, has anyone a totally knackered 58cm frame fixed wheel they want to get rid of? I am in awe of the beautiful bikes on display around the site, but could not be trusted with such paintjobs, given the way it will be treated. Also, thanks to the bike courier outside HMV in Oxford Street last Friday who recommended the site. I owe you a pint!

First post from a forum virgin. Personally, I can see the logic of the 5 posts before you are in. Like any club, it has got to be worth going through the process, if it is worth joining.