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^ Great pics Hats! & thanks so much for leading, it was totally non sketchy!

No one is having a roll up again ever. So much crazy, very no. I guess it took the meaning of SPFG fam to a new level (/low).

On another note, whoever made the superawesomeness spok cards, can I pls pls pls have another one? I think I may have lost mine in a bush somewhere. :(

Now Hugs, pls get your homework done & go to bed.

Thanks for an awesome ride ladies! Really good to meet you all. Anyone got any good pics? Mine are all slightly non epic/ incredibly blurred. Oh, & next time I think I might pack a canoe..

If the dinosaurs don't get struck by lightening I will be disappoint.

Up to 45% off at probikekit ATM...

http://www.probikekit.co.uk/brands/sidi/sidi-offers.list?&affil=thgppc&gclid=CIa6ut6JzL8CFSMIwwodepQAtg

Hahahaha... grand slam, sounds mega lolz...

1. morrino
   
2. spaceinvader
   
3. Crop
   
4. Raksy
   
   

(errr, apart from late one Mon, & out for Thurs)

Twice a year remove and soak in white spirit or petrol, go over white a toothbrush (making sure to wear an apron or a tshirt that is ready for binning)

Degreasing? Ain't nobody got time for that.

The ShelBroCo Bicycle Chain Cleaning System

Hmm... Degreasing sounds a bit of a faff, so looks like I might leave it for special occasions only. Cheers all!

Ah, thanks all for the sage advice, very helpful, just what I was after! :)

Mishmash11, thanks for the step by step! (Hope the euro travels are going well!)

1. Wait for 5 minutes. In this time I should be able to clean the house, play some Xbox & get ready to go out.
   
   

ftfy... (girl time)

Also please please please don't get your fingers caught in between the sprocket and the chain. It happens all too often when dealing with fixies. Take your time and be slow. I'm sure someone can link the pictures to the gore thread on these sorts of accidents..

I haz seen gore, also I quite like my fingers, so will be careful. I promise.

I like Fenwick's Stealth Lube

^stealth lube... sounds awesome, will be checking out :)

DASd someone on Cannon Street passing New Change, late yesterday evening - possibly with a pair of white spoks.

They obliged, most obligingly.

We wooped.

Hai! That was me - just the single spokage going on....

Made me smile all the way home :)

So in (uh, very) general terms, strip grease/ re grease...

This is the forum's chosen method The ShelBroCo Bicycle Chain Cleaning System

^may possibly be slightly more lazy than this, but thank you!

I'm taking it chain cleaning 'tools' are a waste of time/ money if I am in possession of a toothbrush (which I am) + some sort of solvent...

Also any thoughts on specific bike grease eg.wet lube v. dry lube? (as I only have one bike it has to go out in all weather). Will take a look at some engine products too, cheers!

I was just ahead of that first one, I heard this almighty cracking sound like breaking glass and turned around to see someone hitting the deck right in the middle of the bunch. Not sure but guessing from the sound it might Have been someone's frame or stem snapping in half??? Anyone know what happened?

I think it was a seatpost clamp failure - guy was ahead of us. Almighty crack and bits flying everywhere. Bike continued upright and in a straight line for a bit! Looked sad holding his saddle and clamp bits :(

This was one of my mates... first stack of the night as his seatpost bolt somehow managed to snap in two (in the middle of the road, ahead of a massive group). After a bit of faffing trying to find a replacement he decided it wasn't going to happen so headed back. Amazingly we got a call from him later as he'd managed to get a huge bolt from some really kind guys at an off licence. A bit of pub stopping later he caught up with us & carried on. Happy days. :)

Hoping to get a little advice on good chain maintenance, main points being:

-best method of cleaning- tools/ products?
-what lubes to use/ any recommendations (seasonal products?)
-how often
-other general tips for not messing anything up

Currently my chain is nice & crunchy having gotten a bit gritty in the wet...

Please point me in the direction of any existing threads on this topic if I have missed them, otherwise advice would be much appreciated!

Which pothole is everyone talking about? it sound like a crater from the description.

^It more or less was... thank you so much to those who were warning others, it was very much appreciated.

Indra- sorry for my total lack of conversation at the beach, I was a bit dazed & confused by then!

Such wow, so woods.
Thanks Sven, hope you guys made it home ok! :)

Just to add myself to the listage...

1. Zebra cyclist
   
2. Too Tall Tim
   
3. Hairnetnic
   
4. Croft
   
5. Indra
   
6. Toastyoneuk
   
7. Fahrgestell
   
8. Hefty
   
9. Paramounted
   
10. conker
    
11. Raksy (fixed +1, maybe) + some others (geared)
    
12. jakemcree
    
13. Cazakstan
    
14. Dan W
    
15. mattioats
    
16. WilliamJohn
    
17. PQR
    
18. Kompute
    
19. Hanuman
    
20. +3 or so from work
    21 . Wobboy
    
21. JB - riding back
    
22. cjmiska
    
23. Nigel182
    
24. ZenDawg
    
25. Nabz95
    
26. Vanneau
    
27. jdp
    29.Seven04
    30.Glover
    31.Glbrother
    
28. Jonmundy
    
29. Hovis + Mrs Hovis on the Tandem
    
30. Husy
    
31. hugothenord01
    
32. Lemon83
    
33. vunugu
    
34. Sacredhart (single speed to the beach. After that shingle speed)
    
35. OLC
    
36. Blue6
    
37. Parryman
    
38. Apollo
    
39. Toto
    
40. LukeG
    
41. shambolic
    
42. Hoke (will be on gears...)
    
43. rotten_prims
    
44. jadias
    
45. Yukirin
    
46. Mule
    
47. ChainBreaker
    
48. fasih
    
49. Cadence Clearwater
    
50. Eyebrows (+ at least 1) (maybe even fixed- shocking) (maybe ride back)
    
51. StitchMartyn
    
52. Bundo
    
53. Stern (With a +1,Unfortunately on Gears,also my first time :))
    
54. Jammy (there and back)
    
55. Arlecchino
    
56. Rawrrrr
    
57. Stephen F.
    
58. bilaltoumi
    
59. Charlotte83 +5
    
60. Clockwise
    
61. Bombadil (prob gears this year as last year was fixed and I fancy a change)
    
62. Digger
    
63. Miss T
    
64. Joseph (fixed)
    
65. Mel
    
66. msutton30
    
67. PorterPearson +1 (there and back)
    
68. JaRyder
    
69. RedKen
    
70. 3speed_abbots +1
    

Really up for joining this & meeting some new faces... (Charlotte83 I'll be able to put a face to the shorts...!) :) will be on fixeh.

1. Hats
   
2. T4
   
3. Dr Cake
   
4. KT Bee
   
5. Bothers
   
6. mands
   
7. Charlotte83
   
8. hoefla
   
9. captainkirkby
   
10. Raksy
    

Just seen this- I work as a designer for the high street- not promising I'll be of any use, but drop me a PM if you still need some help.

:)

Hey spfgizzers. Plans = rearranged, so count me in- chest infection allowing, however I'm pretty sure many x beers will remedy this.

Hi Clockwise,

I've got a ahem sort of degree in sewing - if you would like any help... drop me a PM.

:)

Hey Thomas,

I've used these guys before for patches- good service/ quality & you can get individual patches and/or embroideries direct onto fabric/ clothing- pretty sure there were no minimums last time I used them.

http://www.goldenfinishes.com

Hope that's of help.

Rasky on upper street, stealth spot from pub.

Hey Elra! Good work on the early doors beers… I had the afternoon off :)

Good to meet you guys Fri… down for this!

1. MA3K
   
2. KRZ
   
3. conkr
   
4. Hoke
   5.tonyme
   
5. Hairnetnic
   
6. dysar
   
7. fasih
   
8. torker
   
9. purpaboo
   
10. citron
    
11. Mindesignz
    
12. Yukirin
    
13. PQR
    
14. Husy
    
15. Tenners
    
16. Snake Fist
    
17. Indra
    
18. Howard
    
19. Temp
    
20. Mule
    
21. Raksy
    

Hahaha... Piss up for one next time pls...

start moving around commitments for us ;)

^ yup, it looks like that may have to happen.

Thanks all for a fun night- lovely to meet (most of you)… will defo be returning for the next St Pauls! :)

Cheers :)