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Having a slight dilema.
After a very small but decent compact, kind of stuck between these two at the moment: the Nikon Coolpix P330 and the Canon PowerShot S120.

Anyone have experience with either of these? I've read some reviews and I suppose the Canon is edging ahead due its size, it's about 5mm smaller in width.

I have the S95. It's great apart from the ease with which the exposure compensation dial can accidently be knocked on. Despite being many models out of date (s95->s100->s110->s120) it's still well represented on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/cameras

I wouldn't hesitate to go for the S120

You mixed up the date.

Garant are a bit swish for a bicycle. It is possible to improvise a torque wrench with spring balance and a ruler. Quite accurate enough, for little outlay.

Stopped by community services officer on Hampstead Rd - he was doing a 'Survey' on why I wasn't wearing a helmet.

I was unaware that the number of cyclists dying in the last week was due to to them throwing themselves under vehicles on purpose.

Just so you know: It's almost certain that cycle helmets kill more people than they save:

1) The largest study of its kind (Rodgers 1988) said "bicycle-related fatalities are positively and significantly associated with increased helmet use"

2) Wearing helmets stops people riding. Obvious health disadvantages to all.

+1

Speaking of this "joining the ASL from the bike lane/left". I noticed today on the way in that the one at the lights by the BP garage on Camberwell Road, northbound, there is no access point. The first line is solid and straight all the way to the double yellows. What the fuck are you supposed to do then?

Wait behind the first line. Write to council (good luck with that).

I've had some success with the little pressurised tyre sealants that you apply after a puncture. They pump the tyre up as well, though not that hard. It was a life saver in the middle of Epping forest on a cold rainy day. I discard the tube afterwards, but I don't know if that is necessary. Marathon Plus tyres are the solution though. Especially for a heavy rider like me.

I also suspect that the chains above 8 speed are really less than 3/32, but I haven't measured one.

But doesn't "Narrow" in general mean narrower than a standard 5 speed 3/32"?

Your unscrewing strategy sounds correct. Some BBs have arrows.

This tool looks more promising as it is deeper and square drive:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/park-tools-hollowtech-ii-bottom-bracket-tool/

You could probably destructively remove it with a pipe wrench of some sort:

Where are you?

Good points!

You can buy thread locking compound to stop things coming undone. Bit of a bodge though.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_199363_langId_-1_categoryId_255230

Looking for a cheap and cheerful 700c wheel with hub gear for my utility beater. Integrated drum brake would be perfect as I have an SA drum on the front. Would want the shifter, cable, fiddly bits, etc so I can just fit a tube and tyre, bolt on the bits and go. Happy to pay a bit more for a little used item, with known history.

Thanks!

I hate to be dim, but how can you tell there is a problem with the forks from the photo?

I think I have about ten on order. But willing to dish a spare or two. I'll wait to see how many I get...

Great.

Can people still put their names down? Or is begging and stealing required now?

Yes, I missed this, but would like one.

Already ordered the new chain. As I can't identify which link is the one I replaced.
I don't want to compromise on safety. It was a very close call yesterday, especially as there was an HGV coming towards me and I could easily have gone under it. Luckily I really did not have time to dwell on it.
I always wondered what happens when a chain snaps under a large force. Now I know :(

Very sensible to get a new chain I think. Money well spent.

Shimano are notriously cautious. But this reliance on special pins seems like a disaster waiting to happen. The ends of the normal pins are mushroomed so they can't pull out. If you push one out with a chain tool then you remove the edge of the mushroom, making it more likely that the chain with fail at that point. You have to buy special pins each time you break the chain.

The link pin is different from the rest. It doesn't have a dimple and is a different colour. The powerlink is a SRAM proprietary feature they got when they bought Sedis/Sachs. That's why I use SRAM.

You have to do it right, but there are many different rules depending on your chain:

http://www.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/tech_support/tech_tips.download.-Par50rparsys-0030-downloadFile.html/03)%20Chain%20Installation.pdf

One of the links came away from it's pin on the way home this evening. I was standing up really pushing it, the next thing I knew I was battling the bike to stay upright and away from the oncoming traffic. It was pretty hairy for a second but I managed to come away with just a very bruised thigh and cut ankle (why s it always the ankle).
I replaced the chainset about 2 months ago. Does this sound like an installation fail on my behalf? Chain has no power link so you have to fuck about with chaintool when it is on the bike. I was extra careful when I replaced the broken links tonight to make sure there were no raised pins or tight or loose links.

What chain is it?

Gonna make me a torque wrench extender.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/copper-pipe-15mm-x-3m/98683

Just for extra spice, mine's Italian threaded, so I'll have to try it from the other direction.

Copper!?

I am in exactly the same situation. Hoping to do something about it this Sunday, but need to avail myself of someone's workstand before I can do it.

Workstands are nice, but unnecessary. In particular the torque levels involved here mean you want the bike on the floor.

The nut and bolt extractor method worked well for me. Make sure you have plenty of leverage 0.5-1m or so.Where are you?

Top Tip: If you're having trouble getting a crown race in at home, I can recommend the extension tube from a Henry hoover.

Great tip! Off to try...