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  1. gw8izr

    Handlebars.

    Just think of all the jobs you can do with the little bits of aluminium you cut off the bar ends when you cut to the right width, think of the little brackets you can make out of the rest of the tubing if they don’t fit, there’s always a Silverlining.
  2. gw8izr

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    If / When we get “locked down” it’s a bloody depressing thought of having to spin the turbo trainer listening to Jeremy Vine .......
  3. gw8izr

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I’ve been in self isolation for four years... it’s called retirement ;-)
  4. gw8izr

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    How about “doom and gloom, as usual some dubious rumours“ :-)
  5. gw8izr

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I contacted the assembly member and raised this concern, we are a remote rural community with many elderly people who live alone. Today I received a reply that he will raise the question with the health minister and in fairness our AM does what he says and gives good feedback. I suggested...
  6. gw8izr

    Handlebars.

    When I was a lad everyone (else) had these, I couldn’t bring myself to have one as they were so inefficient to ride, today with the addition of a crank drive that wouldn’t matter ;-) (Edit) in case the point was badly presented, position on the bike is still important to effective cycling...
  7. gw8izr

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I had to google that, is the same as Azrael ? If so check your name isn’t misspelled on his list, you might get a few weeks while it’s re printed.
  8. gw8izr

    Handlebars.

    I like to try bar ends as they are a great way of temporarily changing your position which helps work out what you then need to do, shorter /taller longer riser, seat position etc etc. I don't like them on an mtb as they hook round trees and branches at the most inopportune time. mine are...
  9. gw8izr

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I noticed that Mr Corbyn sounded like he was struggling to control his voice, hopefully just a cold or something. n.b. if he was in a queue at Tesco I'd be changing lane.....
  10. gw8izr

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I'll summarise for you, one side is saying its great and the other side is saying its terrible.. the truth is probably somewhere in the middle ;-)
  11. gw8izr

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Its got the makings of useful change in attitude, some manufacturers were discussing this several years ago before I retired and it was actually seen as a positive step, in a competitive consumer market you can imagine why they would want to do that. Europe is now following on from the American...
  12. gw8izr

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Well remaining optimistic here, if such re awakening happens at all it would most likely be down stream when there isn't such peak demand on healthcare, being less widespread it would be more manageable. Whilst that impact might be significant, even fatal to the individual wont future flu...
  13. gw8izr

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I visited my parents yesterday, while shopping for them I noticed the chip shop was still closed. At the outbreak of the virus in China the owner and family of their local chip shop were in China. When they returned to the UK they placed a notice on the shop door, whilst no one was ill they...
  14. gw8izr

    Dalston fatal e-bike crash rider 'going too fast' - Court Case

    If this (back end) of the thread was being carried out in a pub, by now most of us would be rolling about on the floor laughing as the handbags were being slung round ;-) Never mind, it will be sunny in a few days.
  15. gw8izr

    Dalston fatal e-bike crash rider 'going too fast' - Court Case

    I was born quite close to the town of Leigh.. brought up between Wigan and Bolton means that in my view a balanced diet is a meat pie in one hand and a kebab in the other.
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    Dalston fatal e-bike crash rider 'going too fast' - Court Case

    Man: Is this the right room for an argument? Other Man: I've told you once. Man: No you haven't! Other Man: Yes I have. M: When? O: Just now. M: No you didn't!......
  17. gw8izr

    Brexit, for once some facts.

  18. gw8izr

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I stopped cave diving, that pastime did seem to be pushing my luck
  19. gw8izr

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Asda today the toilet roll aisle was completely empty, that’s not strictly true there was still some 24 pack monsters on display but I refuse to buy something so big for no purpose, no smaller packs. I’ve been involved in some emergency planning for police fire ambulance communications et...
  20. gw8izr

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Was that before or after the refurb, it’s really good now. It’s a touch expensive but I prefer to use it or ..... Then again Lidl and Aldi provides most stuff and an interesting isle in the middle to keep me occupied whilst ‘Er indoors and her mother wander round in a seemingly aimless fashion