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Sudden inexplicable failure, no obvious burnt bits or flashing lights or crazy shenanigans... maybe I don't have a point

Wouldn't you?

Would

(and did)

Someone was at bike show

Probably went in the draw for a free foffa too

question: is there any good reason, other than bad luck, why loads of different electrical appliances in different circuits/locations in a house would fail in rapid succession?

Basically before I replace all the things that are now bust I want to make sure there isn't some huge electrical fault I need to shout at the landlord over

What was the conclusion re. 700c vs 27"?

Cheers

Mega skidz

/// alternatively just use the main road and go in tyre tracks. safe. also cars are shitscared so they don't do (as many) dangerous manouvres.

2nd dibs? Seems unlikely to happen but...my current helmet so very in need of replacement

A recent purchase:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Masterlock-Street-Fortum-4-Combination-Bike-D-U-Lock-with-LED-Light-Up-Numbers-/221156903836?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Cycling_BikeLocks_SR&hash=item337dfa8b9c

Pros:
Very small/light --> portable. 400g.
Supposedly 14mm shackle (see below)
don't need to remember key. quick spring loaded locking mechanism
can't be bottle jacked cos tiny as
Cons:
Probably more fragile at locking end rather than shackle
Not much room
Quite hard to see when fitted --> no psychological deterrent --> they will kick your wheels in

I wasn't sure where to post this but it could be useful secondary (even a light D is surely better than a scissor-defeatable cable), or as I have recently been using it - a very portable option for low risk situations.

PICS
http://i45.tinypic.com/2n7pj45.jpg (will just fit around stays, rim, and a pole). NB On the only nearby sheffield I tried it was a real pain to do this, although you could very easily go through two stays + the pole which presumably secures the wheel just as well.
http://i49.tinypic.com/sv3p1l.jpg - Why do manufacturers lie about specs? Its not like 13mm is terrible at this price point.

Not sure if this is a (marginally) cheaper version of the onguard brute?
It has that onguard/magnummy silver shackle thing going on, and claims to be 16mm.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLAUD-BUTLER-16mm-D-SHACKLE-LOCK-/290759963418#vi-content

Similar price on amazon, various websites

I think for ethical reasons it is better to buy from trusted, local people, but the chinese have been ripping off monkeylights (and indeed ledus, props rr) to great avail:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330819076511?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

It's damm ugly, the light/accel sensors don't work well.. but it's very cheap and very bright. Not a terrible effect if you maintain ~18mph+. If you can't afford better this isn't bad.

Not sure what the ethics of making a profit from it is though! Apparently they hire disabled people to work on them, help locals needs jobs and so forth so.. mebbe it's swings and roundabouts

Bit late but bikeworks in bethnal green told me that a lot of their recycled/fixed up and sold bikes/parts originally come from council disposals..

I called out another cyclist somewhere in islington (not sure, just went for a random ride from home so wasn't following any directions) for RLJ + turn into flowing traffic at a crossroads (I was in aforesaid traffic, going straight ahead, she pulled in from left arm of crossroads)...

Me: "You shouldn't come out at a red light"

...Then I overtook and went off. Later I'm wiggling between cars and pull out into the bus lane as she comes up from behind "You should check behind you"

Touche.

Really struggling to insert a photo.

Bike was stolen from Finsbury Leisure Centre near Old Street around 19:30, 8th November. Its is chrome in colour, front aerospoke was black. Frame size 57cm.

Here is a link to a photo of the bike on Photobucket:

http://s1274.beta.photobucket.com/user/GrahamBaxter/media/GBFixie.jpg.html?#/user/GrahamBaxter/media/GBFixie.jpg.html?&_suid=135246115589408112750384903488

Any info - 07536103380 - Thanks

What kind of lock were you using? Sorry mate can't really help re where the scumbags have put your bike but I leave mine outside there fairly often and was wondering what level of security they were willing to defeat.

(incidentally I've never seen the staff have an issue with people putting their bikes inside the squash courts there, which is safer)

I have video evidence, thank god. I got cctv from the shop over the road, police couldn't have cared less, ambulance were lovely.
I will not put it here, nor explain the circumstances on an open board.
Thanks tom, I'll be okay. Beckanham road, by the hump bridge to teh traffic lights at the station

Outside clockhouse? It's that typical situation where you're a bit slower due to the hill and drivers overtake not realise you might speed up when it's shock horror downhill, made worse by commuters late for their train...

I had a similar thing with blind crossing pedestrians on whitechapel road last week and the response my housemates gave on viewing the video - "you have to be careful and slow down and not ride like a car"... ?????

Yup - although as you mention it the true figure would be 25.4 (i.e. standard, non OS bars) but all the people that make cross levers seem to sell either 22.2 / 26 / 31.8. I am presuming 25.4 and 26 are in this situation interchangable!

TL;DR version: Yup.

"Hi guys, I'm after some cross brake levers (i.e. the kind that run through to drop levers) - to fit 26mm but I can presumably shim up for OS if necessary.
Has anyone got anything lying around they want to offer? I know I'm newly registered (long time lurker..) but will happily pay by paypal or your preference.
All the best,
Sim"

Quoted from my thread on singletrack world asking the same question - but just trying to get a wider audience here as well.. Obviously if you're based in london I might well be able to come collect and that way you can have cash and no postage cost. Depending on where.

Anyway offer away - thanks!

And these people are doctors?

"Is that heart valve secure?"
"Yep, I did it myself..."

I'm a medical student.. if you want a free bike, the racks around the london chest and royal london hospital are always good for a laugh. It's especially funny when someone tries reeeeaaally hard (i.e. spends a lot of money and weight on a high end kryptonite) but fails so hard (uses the d-lock as a glorified padlock for a tiny loop cable...etc)

VB - Can we make this a sticky for a few months?

   1. Avoid overtaking lorries on their left. 

1. Check behind you before changing position on the road (e.g passing parked cars).
   
2. Make eye contact with other road users, visibility is the only thing
   
3. Position yourself where everyone can see you,
   
4. Get in front of trucks and buses enough so the drivers see you
   
5. Position yourself out of the gutter so oncoming (right turning) traffic sees you
   
6. Even behind a van/truck/bus....MAKE yourself seen, thats your responsibility.
   
7. Put a bell
   
8. Put a brake on your bike.
   
9. [from moving target]
   http://www.movingtargetzine.com/foru...r-life/#Item_0
   
10. Vocally make pedestrians aware of your movements
    
11. Do not switch lanes or cut between traffic without looking for other cyclist/motorcyclist filtering down the gaps.
    
12. When passing parked cars. Check your shoulder and pull out with plenty of time. Too many people do it at the last minute.
    14.Over exaggerate hand signals . so the thickos get the message
    
13. Get out in the cycle box at the front on lights, never sit on the inside
    
14. Be aware for movement in parked cars (pre-empt those opening doors)
    
15. Ride to your abilities
    
16. If you cant see them they can't see you!
    
    

1. DON'T whether on bike, in car, or on foot use a mobile while navigating a road.
   
   
   
   

And yes, I will cross a road texting but the amount of times that's got me into a smidsy (as a pedestrian)... even worse if on a bike, and worse still if in a giant transit van with no mirrors.

Someone at Homerton stations (london overground) has what looks like a chopper style bike, but with electric motors in the rear hub, very commonly locked inside the station tunnel. (I presume staff therefore)..

Not really sure what it's purpose would be. Must be pretty much impossible to pedal.

Sup folks. Don't actually ride a fixie but live in whitechapel and go round london enough, and use google enough, to have made use of threads on this site repeatedly..thought it was time to sign up.

don't even know what to say but...

FIRST POST

(now to find two more things to talk about)