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@ Cornelius: I was joking, like I say, I have worn them endlessly for 18 months. They have been great but just started to wear through around the edges of the reinforced gussett patch.

My city 3/4' shorts have deteriorated in the gussett area. Will they repair/replace? I have only worn them for my commute everyday for the past 18 months...

I know this should go under classifieds but I have a purple merino l/s city jersey that started life as a xl and after a hot wash is now probably m. PM for details.

The only thing I noticed was that the little button straps at the bottom are no longer houndstooth. Nor is the strengthened belt loops.

Hmm, I have tried hairspray before but it didn't work and when it rain they were very slippy.

Lady wearing black jeans, blue jacket(?) grey Mash, black deep rims at the Portland Place/Regents Park/Euston Road junction this evening around 18:45.

The dibs beats my would like.

Where is West are you? I live North but work in Fulham...Would like that San Marco.

Okay, a few things have sold. AndyL's friend has the charge bullhorns, Adz has the brake levers, boywonder has the brake, I have heard nothing from veigalane re: nitto cut drops so it looks like Zakkz has them.

It looks like the nitto chopped bullhorns have gone to chocolateboywonder.

Right then...

tektro brake, bianchi stem, chain set and brake levers all sold pending payment.

i have pm'd all.

Both bullhorns sold pending payment.

Alfie, what info do you need?

Thanks.

Howdy,

I have managed to collect a few components from different bikes that I have had and I want to get rid of them sharpish.

1. Charge bull horns from...my old Charge Plug (wish I had never got rid of her) good condition - SOLD

2. Nitto drops, chopped - 33cm wide - 26mm - £5

3. Belleri drops from a Peugeot - 40cm wide - 24mm - £10

4. Charge stem - 10cm reach - £5

5. Bianchi stem - 10cm reach - sold

6. KF adjustable quill stem - 10cm reach - £2

7. Selle Italia stripped saddle, very light, very uncomfortable - sold

8. White Charge Bucket saddle (not pictured) no tears etc - £10

9. Power Spline chainset, crank arms are 20cm in length, 46T, it is not square tapered, it is a bit like a cog. From an Bianchi Pista - sold

10. Tektro brake from a Charge Plug, great unused condition - £5

11. Tektro brake levers from a Charge Plug - £5 for both

If you have any offers let me know, pick up from NW5 - nearest tubes: Tufnel Park and Gospel Oak.

Thanks.

Oh, I didn't think I had moths, do I have to seal it to store it?!

I bought a city riding jersey just before Christmas and I have found 2 little small holes on the back, I have no idea how it has happened as I have been wearing a jacket over the top. Would Rapha repair this?

^^City rain jacket for the middle way win? I don't think there has been much chat about it, or much about the rain jacket on the thread. Anyone got one? Any good? How does it shape up in the usual breathable vs waterproof chat?

I have one and rate it highly. It is very breathable on a 10 miles commute through London and keeps you very dry. I fell off quite hard and landed on my shoulder recently and there is hardly a mark. It is worth getting in my opinion.

What is exactly so good with the soft shell? I have the rain jacket which except for mild/warm days over a jersey is perfect - keeps you warm and doesn't make you sweat. It has been perfect these last few cold days. Just interested to see if splashing out on another jacket really is worth it.

I have a reluctant stem at the moment, i've cut it in halves and the top bit broke away but the rest is truly seized, I've been pouring a caustic down it outside and watching it fizz like mad, hopefully this will sort it.

I am looking to offload my tk3 54 at the moment, fancy shrinking? :)

Does anyone no how to find who owns a piece of land? There is a small bit of land with a burnt out double garage that i'm interested in. I've asked the neighbours but to no avail. Has anyone had any experience with the land registry?

Yes, I used to be a Land Buyer for a developer. It is fairly simple process.

You will need to locate (either by coordinates or a postcode) the parcel of land and outline the area on a scaled map, use www.magic.gov.uk. Find the relevant LR office buy using their website and go in to ask for some deeds.

It is about £4/5 for the plan and maybe the same for the deeds. It will have all the owner's details and any covenants listed.

Be aware of uplift clauses such as "should the buyer build on the land and sell the property with X number of years the last owner is to be paid X % of the uplift in value".

Make sure full vehicular rights of access at all times on to the land from such and such street/road etc. Unless of course you can provide alternative access.

I also used to come across ransom strips where the seller would sell a parcel of land but would keep a metre wide slither between the land and the access point so should anyone want to develop on it they then have to pay them a massive sum to gain access across 1 metre.

LR HQ used to be on Lincoln Field's in Holborn although I am not sure if this is still the case.

In terms of customer service; I have sent back a pair of shorts for exchange (just before Christmas) which they say they have not received yet but are willing to process the return regardless. That is pretty impressive.

/\ Agree, I ordered the 32" 3/4 shorts (which is my size in everything with a bit to spare) and I couldn't get the bugger's past my thighs. Definitely go up a size.

A quick 12 mile dash home in the pissing rain was a delight in the PS rain jacket.

Check out moon gem 3.0. For city use, the best. No mount either. Rubber strap a la knog, but without the shit quality of knog.

Argh, I disagree, my rear one just stopped working all together for no apparent reason and the bracket on the front one snapped, apart from those issues they were very bright and lasted ages between charges.

Just received mine today, once fitted it actually sticks out quite far so does look like it will work quite well.