Mikee

There were quite a few Koxx bikes that I really liked. Particularly the Koxx Boxx. And the old Echo Pure? early 2000s with saddles

Same colours as my MTB. All black and purple hubs. Love it!

Wow. 2 years later and i'm back to toying with the idea of buying a pair. What's your opinion of them? Still in use?

Not getting paid for hours worked is illegal. There might be a delay of pay, with different pay days, but you will be paid. Nothing wrong with asking for more money. It's the reaction to the answer that bothers me. But the cost of living increase is effecting everyone and the rail strikes are impacting people who rely on trains to commute to work. That's unfortunate, but that's life. Specialist skills/qualifications/experience does not automatically mean big money. But it would be interesting to see some pay statistics for the rail workers, if you've seen any? I wouldn't be surprised if they were already making pretty good money. Your quality of life point could be solved by seeking other employment. Employees are not shackled to their current jobs. They are free to move on to somewhere that suits them better. Jobs are often a balance between lots variables. Pay, hours, enjoyment, commute distance, stress etc. We can't always have it all. Zero hour contracts is something that I think should be dealt with. But trying not to sound like a broken record, find a different job with set contracted hours. Pay freezes are effecting lots of people. These issues are not exclusive to the rail industry.

I never said it was only about pay, but it seems to be at the forefront of the negotiations. Asking for a 7% pay rise to help with the cost of living. I've been hearing in the news recently that job vacancies are outnumbering jobseekers at the moment. And companies are having trouble filling positions. Why would they lose a months pay? It would be silly to leave a job before securing a new one.

@Mark W It wouldn't happen all at once, there would just be a high turn around of staff. People leave jobs for better positions all the time. And if a company has a real problem with retaining staff, they will look into why and address those issues. Hiring and training staff is expensive after all. I have and I expect most of us have left a job over pay before. Striking just makes people seem so entitled to me.

I don't understand striking. In my mind... If you don't like your pay and/or working conditions, find a different job with better pay and/or working conditions. Unions are the problem. Goddamn Commies.

@JT! Surely no individual state would fully ban it though? Even for extreme circumstances, like incest, rape and if the mother's life is at risk? Are the "bible belt states" really that against abortion? I haven't followed this story much, as it doesn't affect us in the UK. Genuinely curious.

There are some unusual lightning phenomenons. Perhaps one of those.

@isitafox I watched ghostbusters afterlife this evening as well. It was a lot better than I expected. Even with all the memberberries.

Much better!

All rigid and single speed. Proper basic and I'm loving it. I'll order the Gusset one then. Thanks for the help chaps!

Jockey wheel or roller? Which will be quieter? I've been looking at the Gusset Bachelor and the 4-Jeri tensioner. I was hoping for upward tensioning ideally and like the simplicity of the gusset. But is the 4-Jeri the smarter choice?

I might try a new tensioner

@monkeyseemonkeydo Interesting bike for a SS conversion. Did you go for a bigger chain as well?