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But you can check out the 'top offenders' and everything!

Check out the evilness that is this vehicle with 5 'volations': http://london.mybikelane.com/plate/7084

Am I imagining it or was there a website around a while ago where you could report mopeds/scooters for using the ASL (and upload a picture)? Could someone provide the link please?

There's My Bike Lane: http://london.mybikelane.com/

Did you not want this one either? ;)

http://www.lfgss.com/thread73405.html

Can't see why electrical tape wouldn't work but it might not provide enough movement for the inner tube. I have a spare roll of rim tape you can have though, if you DM me your address I'll post it to you from work tomorrow.

Got these wheels from golgol on here a while ago and used them on my fixie for a couple of months until I got a new wheelset.

They've seen a good deal of use, have been sprayed and the paint's a little chipped.

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£3̶0̶ £20 collection from WC1 only.

Hmm I think I might pay a visit to Brick Lane this Sunday. So what is generally recommended if you spot your bike? The officer I reported the theft to said to call 999 if I ever spotted it.

Take any evidence you have that the bike is yours, photos, frame number, receipts (if you have any) etc etc. It is really a crime in progress so 999 is probably ok if the cops reckon it is. There's also 101 for 'non-emergencies' for local police.

Think if you find your stolen bike then it's fair that there's a crime in progress though.

Why do they all say no txts, calls only?

Because they have to pay to reply, one way or another. Also no record of any illegal activity, unless you record it.

Hearing reports on Twitter that there's been a collision involving cyclist(s) but nothing definite yet. Also mentions that this is the junction TfL have just 're-designed'.

Hoping nobody is injured and all are safe.

Cue the van stopping, two thick-set guys jumping out, flashing me some form of ID before informing me that I've made a big mistake

Next time flash your supermarket points card at them and say in a Bond villain voice; "No...it is YOU that has made the mistake" then laugh maniacally.

My downstairs neighbour had his distinctive Google bike stolen

Maybe they felt lucky?

Sorry! It's quite a distinctive bike though, will keep an eye out. Are the Google logos easily-removed stickers?

This dude can trackstand!

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+1 for the track pump.

Allen keys maybe then? ;-)

I was in the same position as you a little while ago and reckon it's best to buy good quality tools rather than cheap ones as it'll cost you more in the long-run anyway when you have to replace broken stuff.

The only tools I have which I used to build my bike and look after it are; large adjustable spanner from a DIY store, set of allen wrenches (long-handled allen keys), chain whip/gear tool, wheelnut spanner (which has a bottle-opener on it so there's a saving!) and a chain tool. Although I did get a crank-puller too as I needed to get the old crank off my bike.

The allen key set I have is this one: http://road.cc/content/review/48473-one23-hex-key-set

HTH

Walked out of my front door this morning to see a guy in a suit with a Boris bike and a black cab driver swinging at each other in the middle of the street.

'London...' I thought, wryly.

Looks like he's pulled all of the listings!!

^photos look too "arty" to be thieved but you never know.

They might have thieved a camera too? ;-)

Although I'm sure none of those bikes will be for sale now; they've probably just nicked those photos from somewhere. Sure they'll have a nice new stock of 'handbuilt' bikes though...

I asked: "Can you prove you legally own these saddles as I'd not like to handle stolen goods. Thanks!"

It looks like a private eBay account that seems to be now selling exclusively only Brooks saddles. Not much feedback to be a dealer (although dealers have to start somewhere I guess).

Not sure anything can be done about this account but I'm pretty sure it's well dodgy too...

I am although picking up next week. Assuming my dibs is still ok with Black-T?

That's great! Although lots of boaters are going to be pretty stuck during the Olympics as British Waterways have restrictions on the canals around the park.

Having said that, I'm sure there'll be plenty of Olympics 'street party' type of things, but anything edgy might be an issue. Like I say, not necessarily any reason not to do it but it's worrying. The Guardian covered it a while ago too (So did the Daily Heil, but their piece was typically more from a 'They'll come into your house and tear down posters' angle rather than civil liberties.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jul/21/olympics2012-civil-liberties

It's designed to keep us all safe from "domestic extremists"...

*cough*moneycough

The London Olympic Games and Games Act 2006 gives police and 'enforcement officers' (read private security contractors) the powers to enter properties to remove and destroy any t-shirts, posters etc that either use the Olympic logo, text or even parody it. 'Offences' can be punishable by up to a £20,000 fine. Protest around the games has also been made illegal, even peaceful protest. Also at the new velodrome for the UCI Track Cycling they made it clear that clothing bearing political statements or 'advertising' will not be acceptable.

Effectively, you might well fall foul of the law by doing anything you've mentioned in your post. You might also find you're dealing with a private contractor who can enter your home to remove items.

Not saying people shouldn't be doing it and I've seen a really great t-shirt that turned the Olympics logo into the word "SHIT" but it's rather draconian legislation providing powers to law enfarcement 'agents'.

Personally, I'm keeping well away from it all.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/12/contents

Arranging collection now, thanks! :-)