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  1. Wicky

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Trumps glowing endorsement of BJ should ring alarm bells.... Looks like Trump wants to split us away from the EU pack where we'd be vulnerable then he (US) could have their wicked way with us, before sending us to the workhouse...
  2. Wicky

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Maybe a trial by combat football match will decide the matter....
  3. Wicky

    I thought that I could smell something burning!

    Good - lessons have been partly learnt https://www.prettygateinfantschool.co.uk/index.php/gallery/2017-2018/year-2-burning-london Thinks of Grenfell Tower :-(
  4. Wicky

    I thought that I could smell something burning!

    Surprised and impressed how the fire seemed contained in the one property and not spreading to adjoining houses. Feel for folk whose home that was, and thank goodness to the Fire Brigade turning up in good time.
  5. Wicky

    Ongoing reliability of Kalkhoff/Focus Impulse 2 motors

    If you go back a few pages (top of pg43) get Joe at 50cycles to remove the rock in your new motor ;-)
  6. Wicky

    Ongoing reliability of Kalkhoff/Focus Impulse 2 motors

    Take it back to the dealer and get them to fix it to your satisfaction.
  7. Wicky

    Giant revive

    Stick to 'plus gas' and have a google online as there's some pages / videos that discuss / show the mechanism and there's some plastic sliders in there. http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=100354
  8. Wicky

    Giant revive

    'Plus Gas' or a penetrating oil of your choice. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plus-Gas-Releasing-Fluid-Aero-400ml-Dismantiling-Lubricant/332492445319 Carefully applied heat from a blowtorch on seized area taking care not to set fire to it! Looking at it it looks as high as it can go...
  9. Wicky

    Giant revive

    Is that a lever of some kind under the seat or on the gate behind? edit looks like the seat is on a rail at the top of the square frame member. Or can the shock length be increased to raise the seat height or put a cushion on the seat.
  10. Wicky

    Stolen bike

    Tribble cat ready and waiting to rip intruders limb from limb....
  11. Wicky

    has d8veh left this time for good?

    Problem is compared to FB is that this forum is searchable - so any posts, useful or otherwise, are findable so serving as a valuable library.
  12. Wicky

    Scam or not?

    Is there a UK address on their website? https://whois.domaintools.com/cyclestroy.com
  13. Wicky

    Purchased a 2018 Cube Reaction Race 500

    Thought about a seat post suspension? Like this https://www.srsuntour.com/products/copy-of-sp12-ncx-seatpost?variant=27528514371
  14. Wicky

    New London Low Emission Zone

    Whoever sets transport policy and whatever actions are taken against car owners have to tread carefully if they want to be (re)elected as many car drivers have grown up with the attitude that it is their right rather than a privilege to drive and park where they like - so low hanging targets...
  15. Wicky

    Hill climber but cute/quirky?!

    Oxygen http://www.oxygenbicycles.com It's predecessor won the 2012 Bristol hill climb race
  16. Wicky

    Sheds for ebikes

    Go Underground... http://www.readersheds.co.uk/share.cfm?SHARESHED=5968
  17. Wicky

    My review of the Dillenger Opia 2.0 - and why to avoid Dillenger at all costs

    "...Could have..." AFAIK Police, Insurance companies and Benefit depts (and it seems warranty claim depts) use public Social Media to check and see if folk incriminate themselves https://leech.co.uk/social-media-compensation-claim/
  18. Wicky

    Cageless water bottle...

    Magnetic water bottle https://enduro-mtb.com/en/fidlock-bottle-twist-review-magnetic-water-bottle/