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Post-apocalypse bike for you and a friend? It's for sale too.

Look for watermate connectors, not cheap

You're right - they're expensive! Strange if a scuba diving connector is the only solution.

Does anyone know a way to quick release dynamo lights? I've seen the QR bolts but the wire is the problem since it is fixed to the light.

I'll soon have 2 bikes with dynamo hubs and would rather not have to rewire all the time. I have a good light I'd like to use it on both bikes instead of forking out for a second one. It would also help to prevent theft.

I guess a normal spade connector could work but those are usually shrink wrapped to keep out rain - not sure if it would be good to expose the electrical connection to the elements?

From the Guardian 24 hours in pictures:

"London, England: Vladimir Tuychiev of Uzbekistan races during the Men's omnium flying lap at the UCI World Cup track cycling, an official test event for the London 2012 Olympic Games, at the Velodrome in the Olympic Park"

Another issue is that many girls seem to like the look of Dutch bikes, but they're usually very heavy and - along with Boris bikes - are difficult to pedal up the Col du Clerkenwell Rd.

A nice light bike with swept bars really makes a difference when you're trying to encourage someone to cycle.

We can't all live in the dark ages ;) I chimp a bit, but a big, high resolution screen just makes things so much easier. Live view is also a great when fine tuning focus for eg. night sky shots - where Canons find autofocus difficult.

The Nikon d5100 is probably the best new camera going for £600 at the moment - it has better noise characteristics than the 550d/600d, and in other areas they're a wash from what I've seen. Lens wise, the off-brands have the cheap wide zooms. I had the Sigma and it did really well.

The 5d classic will probably have better image quality but the tiny LCD and ancient focusing system would be the limiting factor. It also lacks video, if that is important to you. However, if you go this route you could make use of one of the best bang-for-buck lenses Canon makes, the 17-40mm f4 L, at the wide end.

Ha, I don't have scales to weigh my pencils but here they are and each one serves its purpose well :)

Rotring Art Pen (great for ink drawing)
Pentel P205 (classic drafting mechanical pencil)
Pilot Croquis 6B (good for quick sketches)
Conte a Paris graphite 4B, 2B (smooooth toning)
Stabilo CarboOthello pastel (for highlights)

I broke a 15 year old rear hub shell and since they didn't have replacement parts, Hope gave me a 50% discount on a new one. I wasn't even the original owner.

Bargainous Shimano TLSR21 3/32 chainwhip / sprocket remover at planet x.

I didn't know Evans sold 27.2mm broomsticks?

By the way, I hope all of you are focussed on sorting out your light situation, as winter darkness is right around the corner.

Dynamo has been ordered, now it's between the Schmidt edelux and the Supernova E3 pro / E3 triple for lighting.

gutted, i really dont wanna have to carry around 2 D locks :(

oh well, id rather have a secure bike....

One good lock for the rear wheel and frame, and a pitlock for the front is a pretty good compromise.

i'm sorry to bother but i don't how to post a post on the forum how can i do it ?

I assume you mean thread - there should be a red link towards the top left of the page that says "Post New Thread".

But first, you'll need to be out of the nursery.

^^ Very tidy bike.

Looks like there's a lot less material so weight would be the main thing, I'm guessing.

New SON 28! They're also making a centrelock disc and ISO disc version. More info here.

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New saddle and tape - I figured I should take some photos while they're still white. And I finally took the ghastly Velocity stickers off.

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The Londoner is complete!

srsly? you were riding with a carrier bag on your bars? Maybe you should be spending less money on jeans and more on a bag or panniers

I know, silly. But we've all done it ;)

My new jeans tried to kill me last Sunday :(

So you're the **** that outbid me on that.
I was bidding on that and you nicked it from me.
I shall find you.

Ha, sorry mate. Too many of us like the mixte frames it seems!

Got this on the bay a little while ago and slowly collecting parts, should have enough to ride in a week or so! I'm building it with an alfine 8.

It's rather huge for a ladies frame but with swept back bars I'm hoping it will fit my girl. Will probably visit Armourtex but I quite like that it says Londoner. It's Dawes and all 531, and looks like a rebadged Galaxy. Same lugs, long chainstays etc.

Does anyone run 32c tyres on rims with a 13mm internal width?

I know it's pushing the limits but I already use 28mm tyres and they're fine - no wobbles at all. Sheldon says even 28c shouldn't work but he's conservative:

http://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html

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Halfords pretzel lock.

The trick with Fahg Mini is to use the rounded end to go around the pole. Here's mine on a standard London bike rack.