Luke Rainbird

He didn't, he had it in Jenny.

Very cool, Ads! (until the new heater is tested, at least)

I've used Starchem Synstrip with great results in the past - was arguably better than the old Nitromors formula. I bought a 5l container of it years ago and still have ~3l left now, but used it more recently and it's not so potent as when it was new so presumably that's my fault for letting it go off. Pretty sure it's the same stuff @Tom Booth tried to send me in the post and got fisted for by Mi5, so wouldn't surprise me if if contains DCM.

Classic.

Disclaimer: It's been years since I rode trials, let alone Bristol, but I spent some time there at uni. The usual "Bristol ride" route used to look something like - Castle Park has a good mix of low and higher walls - Around the corner to "mini Lloyds" (opposite Tesco Express) where there's another little wall that maxes out about bar height so you can use different sections of it depending on your skills - Bearpit roundabout had a selection of height walls and boxes. - Not sure what's accessible in the centre itself these days, but there used to be a handful of planters and walls with benches that catered for everyone - Lloyds itself (the big amphitheatre looking place by the river you'll recognise from most RJ videos) will give a few options - Across the water from Lloyds you've got the train lines and surrounding features. - Down towards Cumberland Basin (under/next to the flyover, looking up at Clifton susp. bridge) for whatever blocks and bits were about. On top of that, you've got a few skateparks and some less frequented spots. There was always loads of fun to be had off the beaten track but people always seemed a bit reluctant to explore. If you're short on time then that's fair enough, but if you find yourselves back regularly or for a few days then go off-piste. Get yourself onto Youtube (or just search the videos section here) and you'll probably get a reasonable feel for things. Chuck up screenshots of anywhere in particular you like the look of and I'm sure we can tell you where to find it

I used to change my chain every time I changed bike, which I suppose put it about every 6 months. Not the most cost-effective maintenance but always kept things feeling fresh!

Worth every penny.

Estate agents are a complete scam. They literally provide a place to list an ad, show a few people around, then charge you for the shit your solicitor is already charging you for. Can't stand them.

I've been watching this over the past few days. I've not really bothered following F1 in recent years (and not much before that either) as I tend to find most races a bit dull on the most part, so I'd occasionally just watch highlights if I heard it was a decent race. The Netflix series have been decent, and give snippets of the interesting bits from race weekends as well as some of the backstage/behind the scenes bits that you woulddn't otherwise see, and that are often more interesting the the action on track. Works well

Looks great Ads. Your face certainly suggests it's been a worthwhile project!

It's 12 years later, and I've just come into this thread to delete some spam. Transporter night was a good session!

Looks good Dave. I've been keeping half an eye out for a cheap T-130 for Soph, seem to be great value for money.

Christ, guess I won't ever bother to visit Hastings in that case

@RobinJI recently TIG brazed himself a baller new frame. Hopefully he won't mind me sharing these on TF given they're on FB. Even his jig is better than anything I will ever produce. Properly cool stuff, look forward to seeing yours come together Ads

Not for anyone else AP. Stick to YT...

If they're anything like the majority of the Financial Services industry, the main problem is excessive regulatory hoop-jumping. Makes an hours actual client-facing work into a 7 hour marathon of form-filling, box-ticking bullshit. It's easy not to see a lot of that side of it and definitely frustrating from a consumer's POV and isn't doing anyone any favours. That said, a lot of mortgage-advise/similar is entirely unregulated, so a good chunk of the timewasting is just grossly unjustifiable!

Holy shit that's awesome news, genuinely epic to hear and put a big smile on my face to know that my donation (along with everyone else's of course!) went some way to making that happen

When do you move in?

Cheer up you miserable, ungrateful old b*****d

At least you can use it to find another job that doesn't force you to use LinkedIn

Good service, knowledgeable crew, actually get your product: pick Tarty Bikes

They look reasonable enough, but from what I've heard recently you'll struggle to actually get one. A good friend ordered one at the end of last year and currently has neither a bike nor his money back. He's been given a couple of half-arsed excuses but otherwise they're giving him the silent treatment. I'd avoid like the plague based on his experience.

He mentions it's "pretty much an identical copy" to the one he rode off a cliff - I have a vague recollection of that being an old Megamo and while I could well be wrong, you can check easily enough I'm sure and that'll give you the geo.