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I assume everyone has peeked through http://veloshare.com/

Nice site, but needs more bikes.

Not sure how many here use Twitter, but I've set up an account http://twitter.com/CycleBlogs. It tracks the rss feeds from a variety of cycling blogs and tweets each time there is a post to one of these blogs.

It's automatically updated from about 30 cycling blogs, but if anyone would like to suggest a blog to add please do.

Anyway, it's hopefully of use to some people here.

Lucky this time, Jon.
Did they get the scum that stole it?

They apparently have photos of him and know who he is

Much to my joy and surprise my Holdsworth has been recovered.

I reported it to Tower Hamlet's market officers Martin and Neil yesterday(Details here- http://www.londonfgss.com/thread3948.html) and lo and behold they found it today at Brick Lane market.

They are very nice blokes and asked me to pass on the importance of taking photos and putting a serial number on your bike so that if it does get stolen it really increases the chances of them recovering it.

Here's a picture of the frame from the Holdswoth catalogue

Really sorry to hear about your loss.

Was this the chain you meant by marksman?

http://www.crazy4bargain.co.uk/marksman-motorcycle-chain-padlock-59038c-heavy-duty-p-758.html?utm_campaign=export_feed&utm_medium=Google+Base&utm_source=googlebase&language=en

No it wasn't this lock, perhaps a slightly weaker looking version of this.

EDIT; just seen number

Bummer, what lock was it? I'm getting up early this Sunday for a bit of Brick Lane action, post a number and I'll txt if I see it, or something

The lock was given to me by a friend. It's not a D-lock, but what I thought was a pretty sturdy chain (Marksman, if that means anything to anyone) although after seeing it in it's cut through state perhaps it's more flimsy than it looks.

sorry to hear that mate.it seems to be the season of bike theft. I hope you find it, I'll be looking.

Thanks. What annoys me is that I'm so cautious about locking my bike up at night. It was literally left for an hour an a half outside my work between 18:30 and 20:00 with what I thought was a sturdy lock.

people, post your phone numbers if you've lost a bike. that way if your bike is spotted, we can slap a lock on it, then call you sharpish to come collect.

i'ved added my phone number. Thanks.

Apologies for the double post but I'm completely distraught after some c*nt nicked my bike (cut through my lock).

My bike has just been stolen from the corner of Rivington Street and Curtain Road.

It's a light blue holdworth frame with a white selle italia saddle. Single speed with bullhorn handle bars (no tape)

Unfortunately I don't have any decent photos of my bike but I do have this...

I'm going to brick lane market on the off chance it will be there on sunday, but if anyone sees this for sale anywhere please let me know. I'd be really grateful. I loved this bike, built it myself and am absolutely gutted it's been nicked. Thanks.

My bike has just been stolen from the corner of Rivington Street and Curtain Road.

It's a light blue holdworth frame with a white selle italia saddle. Single speed with bullhorn handle bars (no tape)

Unfortunately I don't have any decent photos of my bike but I do have this...

I'm going to brick lane market on the off chance it will be there on sunday, but if anyone sees this for sale anywhere please let me know. I'd be really grateful. I loved this bike, built it myself and am absolutley gutted it's been nicked. Thanks. (07813 133 793)

Already being trolled.
http://www.myfixedgear.net/raleigh-shitter

This is actually my flat mate's bike. I don't think he was expecting it to receive high ratings.

Yes, whilst some people will enjoy looking at bikes, you just can't compete with knockers.

Oh dear that's annoying. Maybe I'll try to persuade a friend to drive, meet him at Ramsgate and pile the bikes in a van for the crossing. Hopefully a weekend drinking in Bruges will be enough incentive.

mobidog, sorry to hear about your loss.

Dogsballs, thanks for the advice, I'm actually looking into adding a search function at the moment.

Runcible Rankin, there's certainly nothing wrong with Velospace, however that's more of a social networking site. My Fixed Gear doesn't require quite as much involvement, so I suppose it's quite similar to FGG, except it has rating, single speeds and in my opinion is slightly more user friendly.

And Assess My Breasts is real although whether My Fixed Gear becomes as popular remains to be seen.

I am planning a trip from London to Bruges. The idea was to cycle to Ramsgate then get the ferry to Ostend, but as far as I can tell the ferry (TransEuropa Ferries) doesn't take bikes. Anyone know if this is the case, and if there's any way round this?

I recently set up a new fixed gear related site. It’s MyFixedGear.net and is a gallery where you can view, rate, submit and comment on fixed gear and single speed bikes. It’s along similar lines to the likes of Hot or Not and Assess My Breasts in terms of functionality.

The site’s only been up a few weeks so I’d be interested to know what you think, and if you’re keen please feel free to get involved by submitting pictures of your bike. Thanks.

mine's working fine.

Japan has the best band names:

Pizza of death
Bump of chicken
Mr. Children
Mass of the Fermenting Dregs <--- my new favourite band
Melt Banana

heck.. i could write names here all day

You've covered all my favourites there except for the marvelous Thee Michelle Gun Elephant

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mans-Racing-Bike_W0QQitemZ160279674480QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160279674480&_trkparms=72%3A1090%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

this guy seems to be unwittingly selling a holdsworth, could go for a fiver!

pick up only from Suffolk though which is a bit of a pain

http://cgi.ebay.com/COLNAGO-MASTER-PISTA-X-LA-CARRERA-X-FUTURA-BIKE-FRAME_W0QQitemZ150292503622QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item150292503622&_trkparms=72%3A1163|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Only $4000 Dorrah :)

I like it. Looks like the last one of these ended up going for over $5000 though
http://cgi.ebay.com/COLNAGO-MASTER-PISTA-X-LA-CARRERA-X-FUTURA-BIKE-FRAME_W0QQitemZ160269069477QQihZ006QQcategoryZ98084QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

Thanks for all the advice. Fingers crossed the spokes keep their heads down.

Cheers. Sounds simple enough. However if it all goes horribly wrong I might have to take you up on your offer.

If the spokes do end up poking out, what’s the best solution? File them down?

I’m converting an old bike to single speed. I removed the cassette (screw on) and replaced with a single shimano freewheel. Unfortunately this means my chain line is no longer straight, so I respaced the rear axle.

I need to move the rim about 5mm. Can redishing be achieved with only a spoke wrench and patience? Considering my bike tinkering experience is limited is this likely to be a recipe for disaster?