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I've been out on my bike this morning, 52 miles with a stop in Willoughby.
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Reynard
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It's snorkel and flippers weather here chez Casa Reynard today. We've had biblical grade deluges blowing through on a regular basis, interspersed with a few sunny intervals. And it's chilly and very blowy. 
Did manage to dodge the rain and get in a quick test ride on Max the MTB - about a mile and a half all told, but with three returns home after a matter of yards to sort the saddle height. Am pleased to report that nothing broke, nothing fell off, and bar the fact that I can't get the chain to shift onto the granny ring, everything else works as it should.
Even the "skippy" shift I was getting yesterday has vanished - whatever that was, when the gear train is under load, it shifts smoothly.
Still a few tweaks required, but I really need a dry and less blustery day in the company of a tool kit and the chance to do some decent miles for that.
I has an egg mayonnaise roll, two
and some watermelon for lunch.
Am having a quiet afternoon before tootling off to Tesco for a spot of yellow stickering.
Did manage to dodge the rain and get in a quick test ride on Max the MTB - about a mile and a half all told, but with three returns home after a matter of yards to sort the saddle height. Am pleased to report that nothing broke, nothing fell off, and bar the fact that I can't get the chain to shift onto the granny ring, everything else works as it should.
Even the "skippy" shift I was getting yesterday has vanished - whatever that was, when the gear train is under load, it shifts smoothly.
Still a few tweaks required, but I really need a dry and less blustery day in the company of a tool kit and the chance to do some decent miles for that.
I has an egg mayonnaise roll, two
and some watermelon for lunch.Am having a quiet afternoon before tootling off to Tesco for a spot of yellow stickering.
Reynard
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Anyways, here's Max... 
Reynard
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Right, time to go sort out a few things and then tootle off to Tesco.
deptfordmarmoset
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Max will want to come with you!
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I did & mostly got away with it, must have just been on the edge of the rain
My Peugeot UO-8 nears completion, only just a small issue with the back brake calliper to sort. Fitted the chain, derailleurs and shifters and cables today. I realised today that in a moment of brain failure when applying the decals a few weeks ago, I very stupidly applied the "Peugeot Tube Spécial Allégé" exactly where the front mech needs to be fitted 
Still, the gears change well, purists may not like the Shimano rear mech robbed from a scrap MTB but the Simplex original couldn't cope with the 14 - 32 block that I am using. The Shimano one works better anyway and now I have touring gears so stuff originality!
Called in to Tesco's for a few bits and pieces and I thought they would replace my split "bag for life" free of charge but the checkout girl said they didn't replace them and charged me for the replacement. I always thought that they replaced them but obviously I was wrong.
Still, the gears change well, purists may not like the Shimano rear mech robbed from a scrap MTB but the Simplex original couldn't cope with the 14 - 32 block that I am using. The Shimano one works better anyway and now I have touring gears so stuff originality!Called in to Tesco's for a few bits and pieces and I thought they would replace my split "bag for life" free of charge but the checkout girl said they didn't replace them and charged me for the replacement. I always thought that they replaced them but obviously I was wrong.
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How did Montalbano sneek back onto BBC4 without my knowing?
deptfordmarmoset
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Is there a new series of it or is it series 2 of Young Montalbano?
classic33
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They should have changed it, company policy. And at 70 cents per bag...My Peugeot UO-8 nears completion, only just a small issue with the back brake calliper to sort. Fitted the chain, derailleurs and shifters and cables today. I realised today that in a moment of brain failure when applying the decals a few weeks ago, I very stupidly applied the "Peugeot Tube Spécial Allégé" exactly where the front mech needs to be fitted
Called in to Tesco's for a few bits and pieces and I thought they would replace my split "bag for life" free of charge but the checkout girl said they didn't replace them and charged me for the replacement. I always thought that they replaced them but obviously I was wrong.
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That's what I thought but the girl said I had to pay for them.
Reynard
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Anyways, had a reasonable evening stickering in Tesco, even if stuff was a bit thin on the ground tonight.
Picked up a large pack of plaice fillets, some basa for the girls (they shall have some fishy in their little dishy!), and a nice pork shoulder joint off the counter. Also snaffled sausage rolls, a tub of mushroom soup, peaches, blueberries, sprouts, celery, carrots and crisps.
Picked up a large pack of plaice fillets, some basa for the girls (they shall have some fishy in their little dishy!), and a nice pork shoulder joint off the counter. Also snaffled sausage rolls, a tub of mushroom soup, peaches, blueberries, sprouts, celery, carrots and crisps.
Reynard
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Max stayed tucked up in the garage where it's nice and dry.
Besides, he's not been fitted for a rack yet, so he can't come shopping with me. That is, assuming I can find a suitable rack for such a small frame.
classic33
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Tesco Ireland say No.