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Hi I bought this bike just over a year ago but don't know excatly what model it is. I've tried searching for information on it but can't find much.

I was told when I bought it, that it was a Ti 8000 Mtrax? Can't find any information or pictures of these anywhere.

I'm thinking about either selling it or converting it back to orginal spec, so knowing what it was/is would be quite helpful.

Thanks

Here is a photo of it http://twitpic.com/e4u6p/full

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Does anyone have a spare 26" inner tube. I've just fuckd a valve on my front wheel at the court. Help please

I'll pay good money!

I'll be leaving work at 5ish so will be down early probs about 5.30->45

I have a couple of crappy balls to knock around.

Aviva fails to peddle bike insurance with bungled PR stunt:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2010/aug/25/aviva-bike-insurance-pr-stunt
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That's one of the worst PR stunts ever, although maybe it was to point out that Aviva are now offering insurance on unlocked bikes?

You also need to wait 5mins before you can undock another bike.

I'm down. You still want that ski pole?

Do you mean the boris bikes?

Thinking about tomorrow afternoon. Not sure what time, probably 2ish.

In that case then...
Monday Bank Holiday Polo

1.Sandy_l

Is anyone playing tonight or tomorrow (daytime) on account of it being a bank holiday?

Ok, well I won't bother rushing out to buy some then...

http://www.maintechmro.com/toggler-snaptoggle.html

hold up to 300lbs

Have you used these?

What do you mean by "loose chips"?

Just got some blue pipe from newington causeway, under the bridge. Spoke to some workers beside borough market and they told me where to go, "help yourself" they said.

Crazy fuckers thought I wanted gas pipe for smoking weed!

I have 2 wheels up for grabs, although their both pretty basic/bad.

First one is a rear 700c - It looks ok, maybe needs a slight true, I got it from a freecycle here and didn't end up using it. It has a flip flop hub on it, don't know what size cogs but they look like 18-19s maybe.

Second is a buckled front 26" nonamer wheel, can't be trued without some new spokes as all the nipples have been rounded off.

Both are free but I won't deliver. Will be in and outNearby or in, all weekend, Stamford Hill N16

So, I'm slowly piecing together my first polo bike, and obviously the most important part is the plastic discs that go over the wheels, (and the design on them).

I was wondering why people don't put the disc *inside *the spokes, (so you wouldn't need to tie it on or cut it into a slight cone shape)

:)

Don't worry about your bike, as long as it's safe and not your pride and joy just get down and play.(What I did and now I'm hooked).

Going on the hunt tomorrow?

Going to start a Google - My Map, put points on it from the roadworks map which say what is meant to be there. Then when I'm out I can fire up google maps and get directions to the different pipe locations.

Once I've found some I can update the map to show "confirmed pipe locations", albeit slightly over the top for pipe.

I'm going to the plumb centre tomorrow to see if they have offcuts/how much it is?

..I've said that for these QR sessions, if anyone wants some pre- throw in sessions, to turn up at 6.30pm and we'll do some basic stuff before games..

I'm up for this.

john i know what you mean, but nobody is stopping you grabbing a ball and going out on your own to practise. There is a lot to be said for 'solo polo'

I was thinking about doing this, once I get my own mallet sorted. Was wondering though, with the talk of pissing off residents, where to go.

e.g. Would it be ok if I swung by downham on my way home for a knock around on a monday or wednesday evening?

I've been trying to find some pipe for the last couple of weeks but to know avail. I'm using the roadworks map to try and find some tonight but if I've no luck does anyone have some that I could buy or swap a ski pole for?

Wish me luck, hopefully the rain will stay off.

Sandy, it's been done before, and I'm sure it'll be done again.
There is an official body for this, I'll dig out the link if you're interested.

I'm not really fussed tbh, just thought it would be better than mucking up the schedule and all that. I've found the London Hardcourt Bike Polo Association

But I wasn't sure if this was the official association as it doesn't look like it is maintained very often.

What diameter are the polo mallets that you use as loaners? I'm looking for some pipe, is 75mm or 90mm to big?

It is probably best to try and keep a specific beginners session. But I would say I have spoken to people at East drinks who have been interested in giving polo a go but don't really fancy the 10 mile ride to give it a go. So there could be something there.

Instead of having a weekly session, what about having a one-off day somewhere specifically aimed at getting new players in?

Sorta like one of those "try a new sport things that the councils sometimes do at leisure centres".

YouTube- Paul Weller ' The Changingman'

Dibs on the Surly Singulator w. spacers & Shimano DX 16t sprocket. £10

If your at polo on tuesday, I'll get it then.

I thought it was a Team America-esque p*ss-take – turns out it’s deadly serious.

YouTube- "We've Got To Stop The Mosque At Ground Zero"

Sorry if this is a repost, couldn't find it anywhere in search.