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I am not in a hurry so feel free to offer to @Chalfie

I am sure I will enjoy riding..my concern is mostly about storage. My neighbour has 2 motorbikes and never had any issues so I think I need to get used to having a bike living outside. On another note do you think it would be possible to lift the GSD and carry over 7-8 steps.?I want to test ride the HSG, Quick Haul and GSD as the seem easier in traffic and streets.

I have rented a non electric babboe city through peddle my wheels as I want to see if using a cargo will help with school drop offs and how much kiddo would love/hate it. I live in West Norwood so quite hilly, how much / quickly will I regret it?

Selling my LAKE CX238 (size 44.5) in Black; this is the road version and suitable with SPD SL cleats; also I can confirm that if you have strong willpower you can cycle SDW with them :-)

Bought on November new for £265 and looking for £195 as I have used them ever slightly.

The inner soles are brand new as I was using different insoles and there are few minor dents here and there but nothing major. BOA works perfectly and I have the original box to keep them "pristine".
You see more about the shoe here
Collection from Tulse Hill or we can meet in HHV if convenient; if anyone fancies posting, this can be sorted but you have to sort logistics/pay for shipping.

Thanks for sending over. I have decided to go ahead with the Dolan TC1 as there was a 10% sale during Xmas.

Thanks for that! I need to find someone with fb to help me now. I will bother my techy mates! thanks again

Can you send me more details? I am looking for a Large (57-58 cm frame)

Yes i have seen this as well but I have made up my mind that carbon is not the way forwards for me

Finally I got a hook in Herne Hill which means I can now buy a track bike that is going to live solely there.

My budget is around £900 for a complete aluminum bike.

The only brand that offers options for heavy customisation is Dolan, hence I am thinking to go forward with the Dolan TC1 with the Sugino SG75 for crank set (165mm) and Miche Pistard.

Is there any other brand that I should consider ?

Thanks so much to all who contributed on my question.
I will overcome my anxiety and go over in the next couple of days and have a friendly chat with the guys to express my concerns.
Again, my intention is not to do any harm to my local repair shop.

I agree that I could probably do this maintenance on my own, however space is very very limited. Maybe someday when I will have a garden I will start maintaining my bike entirely myself.

Hi to all,

Yesterday I got my bike back from my local shop.( At this point I wouldn't like to name them as I may have different expectations and be considered too needy/picky.)

I left my bike (fixed gear) on Saturday 14 July and I was told that they are going to fix it on the day. I needed a new chain and a rear sprocket -which they claimed they had readily available. An hour before the shop closed, they called me apologising that they do not have the sprocket and they have to order one. (That is completely understandable). They said they are going to order it on Monday and the next day my bike would be ready. So far so good.

I received a text on Friday morning that the bike is finally ready. So it took them about a week to change a chain and a sprocket on a fixed gear. Btw, they complained about limited storage space when I told them that I may not be able to pick the bike during the coming week.

I collected my bike on Monday 23 July as I couldn't go earlier and it was visibly dirtier that I handed over to them. My frame and seat post had plenty of chain grease and they did not even remove the cable tie where they place the work order. As well, they did not even bothered to check the tire pressure prior giving the bike back to me.

So my question is: Am I really picky? Is this something that I should anticipate from every bike repair shop?

I always want to help the small independent shops whenever I can but I am wondering whether this is going to be the level of service that I would receive from Evans or any other big bike retailer.
Any comments/thoughts?

Weight is not an issue, as I want the cab primarily for home use. Thanks for your note.
@BleakReference I am not that interested in Blackstar cabs at the moment. thanks for your reply though

Does anybody have a guitar cab for sale? I am looking for a 1x12 to match with my new H&K head. Ideally I would like an orange with Celestion V30.
On the same note, does anyone owns or have used the harley Benton 1x12 with the Celestion V30?
Thomann has the cab for something like £80 (around £90 is only the Speaker on the market).
Any feedback is welcomed.

I was reading recently about Nitro paint and "breathe" is not an accurate terminology at all. Since the tree is chopped, all the wood is considered dead nature after some weeks when it dries completely.
What happens, is that because Nitro is very very thin, it allows the wood to resonate more than other "heavier" paints as you said.
Regulations in some industries do not allow the use of Nitro paint anymore as it is harmful for the environment (i.e. Cars).
Maybe it ages better because it is thinner so you don't get massive chips in the areas that you place your hands and body more.
Gibson used Nitro colours so that's you see nice aged Les Paul's and I am sure other manufacturers did the same.

If you do the paintjob ask for Nitro Paint. It f@cks the environment but will look good.

If you want my opinion, start buying products of a good quality and tone because they will last for longer and you will enjoy your time with them more.
You may need a year to get everything you really like but it really worth going on this direction.
I bought a T-Rex delay just by listening to youtube vids and reading reviews and I have regret it, although it is considered generally a very good company. Now I am looking to buy a better delay because it doesn't give me what I really have in my head

Black Sabbath - Planet Caravan
Jimi Hendrix - Angel
Gregory Alan Isakov - If I Go I'm Goin

If you notice below the Micro Power logo, it mentions 8 Isolated 9V DC Outputs. Maybe it is another way to state it for marketing purposes

Maybe you are referring to another model, but the one I have has 8 Isolated outputs.

I have a Mooer Micro Power. It has 8 outputs to cover your needs.
Have you ever thought of building your own pedal board instead of getting something ready and probably more expensive?

You are a troll aren't you?

Have you thought of the Mesa Boogie V twin pedal?
It has 3 channels Clean, Blues (crunchy) and Lead. You can set them either as Clean-Lead or Blues-Lead with the footswitch. Has full EQ, Gain, Master, Presence

I feel so excited. I spent 15 mins yesterday just starring my tiny guitar rack.

Well maybe if you search for carbon-glass composite raw material in the Chinese online market, you may find some gold there..
Parker used to bake the guitars in pizza ovens using an air-sealed plastic bag..
And there are neck tests, after the baking process, where a big guy stands and jumps on the neck and it doesn't bend at all...

Based on the comments Parker Fly guitars receive in general, I cannot promise you that a lot of people will agree it is pretty..
Keep me updated with your progress as it is very strange for a luthier to replicate an "ugly" looking guitar..