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No, but I've now added that item to my watch list for next time :D

Rim tape.. something like this. NEW BIKE RIBBON MOUNTAINBIKE BIKE CYCLE 26" WHEEL RIM TAPE X 2 | eBay

Not necessarily, some (me as well) see the simple logic of radial, depending of course on sizes They don't supply tape,, if your going to use higher pressures like 60 psi then you will be better getting the thicker tape rather than the thin rubbery stuff. Should fit... But thin spokes in big...

If your going to replace the plug & socket then it would be much better to use a polarised style ( saves things going bang, lol) either C5 or iec style Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes that's the one, don't know about cheaper cos you have to add the delivery charge, but I'm sure you will do the maths. I haven't got around to checking the accuracy of the scale.. but will get around to it one day Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I got a very similar one from Hobby King (DE Warehouse) and it's got a scale :p Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Talking of solder..... The world seems to be going to 'lead free' .. I say continue to use 60/40 cos that lead free stuff has a higher melting point and also wears out soldering iron tips ( even the special expensive tips sold as being suitable for lead free) Oh and +1 with the solder station...

The kit is good value for the money However it ain't the bestest quality in the world but is good for occasional 'home' use that most peeps need. There are a couple of things that are not in the kit that are needed, such as a medium size adjustable spanner and the removal tool for freewheels (...

The trouble with sanders is that they all create dust... even the ones with bags never collect 100% of the stuff (some collect more than others .. but never 100%), so after sanding you will have to vacuum the boards, surrounding area, rest of the house anyway Sand Vacuum Wipe Paint It is of...

The amount of extra degradation caused by small charge cycles should be less than that caused by full discharge / charging, battery ageing also plays a part... Don't forget that batteries are consumable items that normally only last a few years anyway. So in answer to your question, it's a bit...

Well done Ian :D I charge after every ride, cos the next ride you want to go on may need a full battery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Reports on the internettywebby are not very complementary about this panel, output on a good day is about half of the expected.... And nuthing when it's cloudy. The good news is that it was free, lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If its on the left then undoing is to your left, if it's on the right then undoing is to your right.... Or is the other way round :p Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You didn't mention the most important bit... Price, lol However... You could have a look at the Woosh range and see if anything takes your fancy http://wooshbikes.co.uk/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Dave, welcome to the forum and happy birthday :D Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Batteries are disposable items cos in general they only have a life of a certain number of charge / discharge cycles. There of course are exceptions where a cell or two fails prematurely and maybe able to be replaced... But normally old and tired = get a new one, there is no magic snake oil...

Now we know why some call him 'flacc' :D Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

But now ........ ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I thought that grinding welds was normally done when they looked rough , a nice bit of tig work is an art form that needs no hiding :D Avoiding stress of the joint can be achieved by not welding in a continuous line. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk