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Undibs on the seat post, wrong size.

there is a covered bike locking facility just behind the war memorial at Guy's. I can't say I've ever used it but a friend forgot his lock once, kept it in there for an evening and it was still there later on. He could just have been lucky though.

Good to know, thanks. I go to Guy's hospital a lot for my research project, and there are a paltry few bikes racks there which are always full. I shall try these next time.

Dibs on Charge Spoon saddle :)

Also provisional dibs on Promax seat post, need to check measurements first though.

PM forthcoming.

Dibs on the Charge bullhorns.

Hello, I'd be interested in the saddle for £13 if killeng is not. Would you be willing to meet somewhere in Peckham?
Cheers.

Whoops! Better now?

Saw this absolute stunner outside Guy's hospital yesterday:

Lovely Bob Jackson frame (more turquoise than it looks in these pictures), fancy lugs outlined in white, fixed gear, brooks saddle, matching leather bar tape.

I'm a little bit in love. Does it belong to a forumer, perchance?

Velo - are you a philosophy undergrad or postgrad? I did the philosophy / psychiatry MSc at Kings. Good times!

I work in the Denmark Hill campus now, and I always see loads of bikes around the institute of psychiatry, but they're mostly wobbly old beaters. Bit risky to bring a plush bike to Camberwell I suppose.

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LOL. The brake cable wound round the top tube is hideous!
I've never seen that before - is this something people do regularly? :/

zatchmo - gorgeous! I'd love to get some brown leather on my bullhorns. Any idea if/when you'll get some more brown in? Cheers!

Very glad you're ok. Hope you have a speedy recovery.

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Lovely 1940s 3 speed, £100. Woof.

Along Bishopsgate near Liverpool Street at about 1:30 today, a motorbike riders went under the wheels of a building supply truck. It looked very serious, there were loads of police, fire engines and ambulances. I hope the ambulances were a good sign that the rider was still alive.

I'm not sure if this forum is usually used for motorbike accidents, but I hope all bikers will be careful of trucks, particularly if they're heavily laden. It makes them harder to drive and reduces visibility of other road users - so stay well away.

Hope you're ok, motorbike guy. I'm thinking of you.

Hi Varno, the wheels look great. I was thinking about the Pegasus on Quandos, but I was after silver rims. If the Pegasus are only in black or white, do you have the DP18s in silver? Thanks!

Congrats! I really adore Bobbins; I bought my first bike from there and the staff were all really sweet and helpful. It's exciting that they have a workshop now, hope it goes well. :)

I'm going to be doing some modelling for the cyclechic.co.uk stall there. If any forumers are planning to attend, do come over and say hello. :)

I suspect that a lot of people behave in that way because they get off on intimidating women - telling them to STFU takes that pleasure away from them.
Any anyway, whether or not it will cause people to change their behaviour, objecting to wankers' actions makes me feel better!

I'm a female cyclist who has to put up with this crap, even in rural Lincs. As guys, what do you suggest is the best action/reaction to these idiots - ignore, shout back,wave the bird....? I was physically attacked when I was younger so maybe have a bit more fear/reserve than needed but dammit!!! I ride 125-150 miles a week and am not going to let any c*nts stop me...

I have no end of this crap too, particularly if I'm wearing a dress (oh, the HORROR). If you want to avoid it, one thing I have found amazingly effective is to wear a helmet! Wankers seem much less drawn to me when I do, I probably get only half as many comments.

When I do get comments, I used to just ignore them - but I think that this sends a message that you're ok with the behaviour. If you don't object, men think its acceptable to act in that way. So now I cheerfully give them the finger. What I find amazing is that most people look embarrassed and ashamed when I do that - which suggests that they really do know that they're being wankers!

I'm interested in the quill stem - the 100 mm silver. Will PM you now.

If Dan doesn't want them, I'd be interested in the Gatorskins.

Pick up or posted?

Not me or Joe then

Not unless either of you has a truly awesome beard. It was Riker-esque.

Damo - Fair point. I applaud your commitment to grammar.

A guy who looks like he spends some time on his hair.

Nice Fuji frame at the junction of Brixton Rd/Brixton Hill this morning. Might have been a Feather? Trendy-looking guy, blonde hair, excellent beard.

That sounds great - I think it's always useful to learn more. Will, I'll PM you about this, thanks. :)

I've noticed that women riders can be less assertive, more likely to hug the kerbs etc. Perhaps that's why so more of the cyclists who are killed in London are women. But drivers do seem to be more aggressive toward female riders too though.

I was thinking about doing a CTUK course; they sound fun! I like that you get to work on your own bike, and I'd rather maintain my bike myself than have to go to a shop every time I have a problem.

I think there's a discount on the maintenance course if you do some cycle training too. Has anyone tried the cycle training - is it worth doing?