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Hi all, I have a friend who cycles a bit and would like a single speed bike for commuting and general riding in London.

I would be appreciative of advice as what he should be looking for as he is physically big - 6 foot 7 and a healthy 20 stone.

I assume steel frame is a good idea? Which brands do frames that large (61 or 63 at a guess)?

Also should he go for bike shop or classified as he potentially may squash it and need to take it back ;)

Thank you qckpckt, by the time I had struggled with the link you had already updated it.

Appreciate your help!

Hi, Felt Brougham bike for sale - all in excellent running order.

The bike is a 56cm and is for sale complete at £250.

I work in London Victoria, bike can be seen/picked up from there.

The only thing different to the original spec is the tyres - I replaced them as the originals were worn.

Thanks, Jon

original spec:

CATEGORY: TRACK / URBAN ALTERNATIVE
2010 MODEL NAME: BROUGHAM
2010 FINISH:Gloss Black
SIZES: 700c x 51,54,56,58,61cm
WEIGHT: 20.50lbs/9.32kg for 56cm
FRAME: Track Specific Custom Butted 4130 tig welded Cr-Mo tubes, Oversize DT, butted tapered seatstays w/ horizontal machined steel dropouts
FORK: Felt Track Specific Cr-Mo w/ 1 1/8" Steerer & oversized Cr-Mo fork blades, 35mm offset w/ drilled crown for front brake
HEADSET: FSA Threadless 1 1/8" w/ 2 X 7.5mm Washer Stack
STEM: Felt 6061 Aluminium 3D Forged Ø26.0mm w/ +/-7° Rise, 52cm=90mm, 54-60cm=110mm
HANDLEBAR: Felt Designed 6061 Urban Riser Bar, Ø25.4mm, 540cm
GRIPS: Felt BMX High Flange grips
BAR ENDS/CAPS: w/ grip
CRANKSET: Track Cold Forged Aluminum, w/ 144mm B.C.D. Chainring, 47T x 3/32"; 51cm=165mm, 54-56cm=167.5mm, 58cm-60cm=170mm
BOTTOM BRACKET: FSA 68mm w/ Forged Chromoly Square Taper
PEDALS: Platform w/ Color Matched cages
CHAIN: KMC Z610X Track 3/32" width
FREEWHEEL / CASSETTE: F/W: 17T x 1/2" pitch x 3/32" width Chrome Freewheel
Fixed Cog: 17T x 1/2" pitch x 3/32" width fixed sprocket w/ lock ring
BRAKE LEVERS: Tektro front & rear brake levers
BRAKES: Tektro Dual Pivot Caliper, Stainless Hardware, Teflon Bushings
CABLES: Felt Slick Brake
SADDLE: Felt Urban Classic Road Saddle w/ Riveted Custom Cover & steel rails
SEAT POST: Felt 1.4 6061 Aluminium Ø27.2mm, 300mm
SEAT POST CLAMP: Ø30.0mm 6061-AL Forged Aluminum, Cr-Mo 5mm x 0.8mm Bolt, Stainless Steel Nut-Bar. 16 Grams
RIMS / WHEELSET: Felt Aluminium 30mm deep V-section Aero Rim w/ Machined Braking Surface & Wear Indicator & CUSTOM GRAPHICS
FRONT HUB: Felt TkR-4 Hi-Flange 28H
REAR HUB: Felt TkR-4 Double-Threaded Fixed/Fixed Hi-Flange 28H
SPOKES: Stainless 2.0mm
TYRES: Vittoria Zaffiro Foldable 700c x 23c

I ordered one from wiggle - it seemed like a great bike but the sizing did not fit hence I returned it.
At the time they had a large discount on it and I was impressed with the quality of the bike.

You can also get reviews from others (and info) who did buy it from wiggle: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/onza-uno-deco-2010/

Cheers, Jon

Roads were completely clear yesterday however they were still damp/wet.
May want to be careful as there maybe the potential for ice...
On a positive note it was pretty clear and not much traffic.

Hi all - some shitbag has stolen the bike belonging to the Mrs.

It is a very crappy bike and certainly was not targeted for any value. We live in Putney so I doubt it would go all the way up to Brick Lane - anyone have any knowledge on where it may be worth looking nearer here please?

Hey Andy, any player you want out just click on the little yellow arrow, your subs will then have green arrows that appear next to them.

Select the green arrow of the player you want to bring in.

The formation is automatically done for you - example if you take off cole and put on ferguson your team will show as 3-5-1 not 4-4-2

Moving players off the bench does not cost anything and you can use this as a tactic. Example Rodellega is playing against Blackpool who are not considered strong so it may be worth playing him this week but not another week when they play stronger opposition.

I am certainly not an expert but quite enjoy trying to work out the best way to play the game.

Hope you have a good opening week!

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It looks like if you go back into the system and register or the upcoming season it automatically places you in the league again.

I am in ...

Hi, not recommending Evans however just letting people know they have a sale on at the moment:

http://www.evanscycles.com/pages/the-times-promotion

30% off certain bikes which is significant, including the Rocky Mountain Boroughs single speed - anyone have knowledge of that?

also Monday think they are doing 25% off locks which is good (but think you will need a voucher or code from the paper)

Cheers, Jon

Very disturbing story to read, I trust that justice is seen....

I hope everyone stays safe and avoids trouble if they can!

I said that I would enter the money league but deserve to be birched as I did not pay any money - so I will count myself out of the running.

As said above it really is all to play for as this week will be huge! Note that there are several teams that have 2 games so a great opportunity to get some extra points!

Also the transfer process does allow one wildcard action with unlimited changes so that should be used before the end of the season rather than sacrificing extra points if transferring several players.

Not sure if this is something that everyone is aware of and do not want to sound like a know-it-all - just keen to be enthusiastic and hope that everyone has enjoyed the fantasy footy!

appreciate the assistance hippy!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11922135@N08/4410861781/

Hi, complete single speed cycle for sale (prefer not to split).

Good solid bike, steel frame (believe raleigh) - 58cm.

Scratches on frame, all superficial - no dents.

Gearing 50/16.

£160 (will not include commuting lights seen in pic)

signed

Hiya, think I can help improve the above offer in this thread .....

*Book before Friday 4th September and get your ticket for just £9.00 (saving £5.50 off the on the door price). **

Your ticket is valid for entry on any one day.

Simply quote code **PIN1 **when making your booking to qualify.

Hope that is of help to someone, cheers, Jon

Hi, not strictly cycling however I have some rugby tickets I am looking to sell for the double header this weekend.

Harlequins, London Irish, Wasps and Saracens playing at Twickenham and I have 3 spare tickets I am looking to sell.

Tickets only £11 each. Please let me know if you want them soon as the matches are this Saturday. I work in Victoria for delivery/payment.

Thanks, Jon

Thought I was being very clever by loading up on Wigan and Chelsea players for tonight ......

both teams 1 - 0 down already - arghh! :)

argh - 18 points for me and not doing well - hoping for some luck this afternoon to avoid embarrassment .....

Hi, would also be keen to join in the cash league and pay £5 for the honour.

Also happy for 20% of my winnings ...erm I mean the kitty to go towards the site.

Hope everyone enjoys the new season, thanks, Jon

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these teams look quite good - questions for you: should you have a strong bench?

for: someone also out injured, handy if you forget to update team etc
against: poor bench will allow money for a great starting line up

what are people's thoughts?

Sounds good! I am in but have a boring team - took the easy option of going for Gerrard - he will be out on bail by the time the season starts and not really have any risky selections. Went twith Foster and O'shea from man u as they should start the season off and are cheap - will probably transfer them out at some stage.

Gone for a highly imaginative name - super footy team - oh dear ....

I think running/cycling will build the muscle naturally rather than doing boring physio exercises.

If you are too delicate for that at the moment swimming pool action is good - running motion in deep end/squats in water etc

Nutrition important too however my recommendation would be guinness ....

Get well soon.

Very impressed!!! Congratulations on your bikes safe return.