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In our extension we have a bog standard flat screen ie not sky or virgin etc. Its reasonably modern.....maybe 6/7 years old. A Sony 40". The arial is approx 20+ years old. The TV has suddenly started to give us problems on 2 channels..... 3 & 5. It crackles and is pixelating. I have tried...

My Trek Fuel Ex9 2012 needs a new headset. Quoted in the blurb is FSA NO.57E, E2, ACB sealed bearings BTW, I don't have the tools etc to check the angles etc on the bearings. I've checked the usual suppliers and can't source one. Any help finding one please? :smile:

I am rebuilding my old Trek 850 to resume commuting with it. When I stripped it down, I gave away the old Deore FC-M510 crankset and now need to find a suitable replacement. Since it appears that this particular item has long since been discontinued, I need advice on what I can get to fit in...

Started with clipless pedals but after too many offs & pulling a calf muscle I changed to 1/2 & 1/2 But then ended up with occasions when I was on the wrong side, not a big deal but not right, so I chnaged to the ones that came with the bike But I find my feet slipping on these, so not...

Hi This is probably really obvious but I have a few questions regarding mudguards for my new bike as I plan to commute all year round and would like to protect me and the bike from wheel spray and I was hoping to get full length guards. My bike is a Cannondale Quick CX4 which I got using a...

Looking for some advice on the cost of conifer stump removal. I have hacked down the conifers and removed the conifer debris. All that is left are three small(ish) stumps, unfortunately I don’t have the strength and energy to dig them out. Looked on the internet and see that a chainsaw and a...

Hi, Not doing long rides, just a short few miles commute either side of a train into London. But as Autumn/winter approaches I need to think about clothing - both for temperature and rain. Would appreciate some advice from you fine folk. I'm normally pretty good with the cold - if I'm walking...

I have arm and leg warmers (though not used them yet) and find them useful and understand them. I'm wondering if Knee one's are any good, useful and worth having or are they something you end up buying and don't use ?

Hello again all My prodject bike is in need of heavier money in it so..Im thinking of selling my BSA pathracer but when it comes to price im told by the wife its probably worth bugger all lol in my views a bike 1910-1920 just wouldnt be available every day what would a good starting figure be...

I bought a Giant fastroad flat bar bike before I got the TCR and would like to change it to drop bars It has a tiagra set up and hydraulic disc brakes https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/bikes-fastroad-slr Would this kit allow me to change to drop bars...

I was active on here a good while ago and was in the process of collecting bits and pieces for a cycle tour when I became very ill and had to give up cycling. I had a brief foray back 2-3 years ago and was taken ill again. I've been discharged from the Dr and am finally on the mend, hopefully...

Hi..looking for a bit of advice pls. I bought a brand new carbon framed bike with carbon wheels last May as a treat for myself post heart attack. Went to a LBS (10 miles away from where i live) had a chat and paid 2.5k for the whole set up. All was well until I took it to france and cycled on an...

I bought my trusty Carerra Virtuoso when I signed up for RideLondon for what I assumed would be a one off. 4 years and many miles down the road it looks like I'm into road cycling for the long run and I'm looking to replace my bike with something a bit more upmarket. My budget is around £1,000...

We have an older model Sonos Play 5 that is not long for this world - the volume intermittently fades to such an extent that it is inaudible. On contacting their support, we have been told that it is a hardware fault, is not fixable and as the unit is 3+ years old not addressable under warranty...

A couple of friends and I are looking to hire bikes in Girona in October - there seems to be an abundance of Cannondales. Before we confirm, am I right in thinking most people size down on a Cannondale Synapse, because of the longer virtual top tube measurement? Two of us are usually a 56cm in...

This popped up on my FaceBook feed, it says it originated from the Met Police, its something most cyclists will know, but the more motorists who take on board the message the better. The replies from some motorists suggests not everybody is happy with safe driving.

A week ago I got a new phone on EE, and one of the questions I asked was will it work in Germany when I go there next week? The reply was, 'yes it will work just the same as here and all your allowances will be available.' Now here I am in a German hotel room looking at a phone with no network...

I have a FSA SL-K LIGHT Carbon crankset with 24mm spindle that I need to fit into a threaded frame. The frame currently is fitted with a FSA CRANKSET MEGAEXO 19MM SPINDLE. Thread is 1.37x24. dist across the bearing is approx 90mm I assume I can unscrew the existing 19mm spindle bearings and...

I have a FSA SL-K LIGHT Carbon crankset BB30 with 30mm spindle that I need to fit into a threaded frame. Can I use ANY BB30 bottom bracket or do I need to look at a specific type. The frame currently is fitted with a FSA CRANKSET MEGAEXO 19MM SPINDLE. Thread is 1.37x24 any help gratefully...

Just doing a spot of route planning as I'm riding to London tomorrow from here (Newmarket area). I naturally avoid busy roads as much as possible (and roads of any kind if I can) and I've spotted a series of linked bridleways which seems to link Hadham Cross, then roughly following the river Ash...

Next year, my friend and I are planning to attempt Lejog carrying our camping gear with us. This means that we will by carrying a lot more weight than usual and I am a little concerned whether or not my present wheels will be able to cope and am thinking about replacing them. Circumstances...

Thanks in advance. We have a bike carrier that attaches to the back of the car for my bike and had a trial run in half term. Overall the bike was secure and Mr K is happy to repeat the experience. However we had a couple of issues. We used all the straps as recommended in the instructions...

Situation is............ 1. We are not good gardeners. 2. Its our 50th anniversary this week. My s.i.l has told us that they have bought us a "special" rose and wish to bring & plant it on Monday. Its called the Golden Anniversary Rose Problem/question....... The supplier advised it needs to be...

So this idea is a bit of a way off but I am planning on doing a 3 month tour around some of Europe in a couple years time. I know its a long way off but better to be planning early than later. First I need a bike, something I am planning to buy in about a years time to give me about a year in...

Hi, I have a 2015 pinnacle arkose 3 which I'd like to install mudguards onto. Does anyone have any good suggestions as to which ones to get? Cheers

Hello, Being a total newbie/noob in regards to tyres. I am looking for a new pair of tyres to replace the original Giant P-R3 ac's. Size of these tyres are 700x25C and I am looking for some that are more puncture resistant. Only cycle to and from work (10K round trip) on normal UK pot holed...

Hi again I've come across what appears to be a disgusting amount of bike for £1550. https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/radon-vaillant-ultegra-583294?varid=583300 I need to spend a bit more time studying the measurements but the 54 they have in stock looks very close to my current Cube Agree...

Without going in to too much detail I've been approached to do some consulting work in addition to my day job. I've had it approved by my main employer and they're happy there's no conflict of interest so we're good to go on that front. It's quite interesting work so I'm not really doing it for...

Wise words indeed, particularly the bit about the bloomers The changing face of cycling - advice for the female rider of 1895 Image copyrightHULTON ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES Don't boast of your long rides Don't cultivate a "bicycle face" Don't refuse assistance up a hill Don't use bicycle slang...

I hope I can explain what the problem is and that someone will recognise the symtoms and know what I might be doing wrong. I recently went clipless after always using toe clips. Spd, double sided, multi release, loosest setting. For the first 3 weeks I was wearing my winter boots and it was a...