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How much does bicycle servicing usually cost?
So my dad gave me a
bicycle for my 17th birthday last week as he wants me to have some
exercise instead of always sleeping. However, I want it to be tuned up by this bicycle servicing London shop I found
online to further ensure its calibre in the long run as I’m also planning to
join a cycling marathon (for beginners)…
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Reasonable cycle computer that doesn't break the bank?
Since this whole 'lockdown' thing i've been getting out on my bike much more and i'm really enjoying it and it's something i'd like to keep up. I currently run Strava on my phone but the battery on it is pretty awful. When i've seen other cyclists who've been on the segments i've been on i see their 'gear' and notice that…
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Oyster Season Ticket - COVID-19
For those people who have a season ticket on their TfL Oyster Card I see that they will refund the unused part of the season ticket without levying a fee. I don't envisage being able to travel back into the office any time soon so have cashed mine in. The refund covers the time from your last use until expiry and can now…
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West Midland's Network - Concessionary travel for waspi women
Details found here: https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/tickets-and-passes/older-persons-pass/women-s-concessionary-travel-scheme/ The gist of it is that women born 6th March 1954 - 5th November 1954 are entitled to free concessionary off-peak bus travel. I don't live in the West Midlands but my attention was brought by a…
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Railcard extension?
In light of the recent situation, has anyone had a railcard extended? I'd just recently purchased a friends and family card, but won't be able to use it (had to get the tickets refunded separately), but can the card be extended?
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Season Ticket Refund
Hi money saving experts I wonder if you guys can help? I have a season ticket with SWR which costs over £4600 a year. I applied for a refund due to being unable to use my ticket since 12th March. I recently heard from SWR stating that because my ticket is due to expire on the 18th May I am not due a refund. As they…
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Decent helmet camera that doesn't break the bank (Cycling)?
I tried to do a bit of Googling but all the articles seem to return cameras that are £300, £400, £500 and for the amount of cycling i do, i can't justify that. I didn't even spend that on my cars dash cam, which was about £200 all in. All i want is something sleek that takes a decent video. It doesn't need to have a 10…
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Calculating Refund on Season Ticket
Hi, I purchased an annual season ticket for £1,650 from Lancaster to Preston to run from 12th July 19 to 11th July 20, as I work for Lancashire County Council we were all immediately made to work from home 17th March as soon as the government announcement was made. Based on the estimates that the peak of coronavirus cases…
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Season Ticket refund
Hi, following the Covid-19 lock-down I returned my only recently purchased season ticket to Arriva UK Bus in Luton requesting a refund as I would and still will be working from home for the foreseeable future. The company acknowledges that I am entitled to a credit of 329 days but they are refusing to issue a refund.…
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New bike, which lock?
I've just ordered a bike from Halfords and while I wait for the delivery I am looking at bicycle locks. I think I have narrowed it down to the Kryptonite New York Standard and the Abus Granit X Plus 540. Does anybody have any experience with them or any other recommendation?
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South Western Railway announces extra compensation for strike disruption - MSE News
South Western Railway will pay some passengers extra compensation worth up to the cost of five days' travel, following disruption due to strikes in December... Read the full story: 'South Western Railway announces extra compensation for strike disruption' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the…
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GWR Overcrowding
Hi, GWR service PAD>BRI 03/11/19 at 14:15hrs. My partner and I travelled on the above train. We were allowed to board at 14:08 along with a mass surge of travellers. Like many others our coach was non existent (despite having the compulsory Seat Reservations). In fact the service consisted of FIVE carriages instead of…
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Southeastern Trains 56 day wait for refunds - Advice needed
Is there any law around the length of time a train company should issue a refund? I'm being told that what was once a 10 day process is now 56 days (five times as long). I submitted my refund to South Eastern train company on the 7th April, at the time they were projecting a 20 day response time up from 10 days. I…
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Looking for a Pedelec/e-bike for an Overweight Rider
Budget: £1100 Rider + load: 1.88m tall, 150kg total Journeys: up to 17 miles (round trip) with max 4% grade (1 mile long) Looking for: a decent legal pedelec/e-bike that will take my weight & load and manage the type of journey indicated. Thanks in advance!
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Delay repay claim after 28 days?
Hi all. I'm new to this forum but don't think this has been asked! I've looked at consumer rights websites but they don't have much detail about refund request timelines. I took a train journey in mid-March that was classically hellish; train sitting on track for 45 minutes with announcements saying it was about to leave,…
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School Bus Service
Hi all, apologies in advance if this is in the wrong forum, please direct me to where it might be better suited if needed. My son goes to school on a bus service I pay for. My contract is with the bus company, not the school. Obviously, most children are not using the service (my son included), they are however offering a…
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Court Proceddings for someone using my name in a pentalty fare
I am a University student. I was informed a letter from Greater Anglia Prosecution Unit on the 5th March 2020 when the date of the letter was 25th Feburary 2020. My father told me that I had a ticket from GA in regards to a penalty fare. I have no knowledge of ever taking the train because owning a car I use it to go to…
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Bike chain
can anyone tell me what bike chain I need for this bike? I took the old one off to take to a shop, but the shops are shut now. The old one is VERY rusty.
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Bike cover
I do not have a shed to store my bike, nor anywhere inside the house. However I do have a secure patio - would a bike cover keep my bike dry and safe? Any ideas? Any recommended brands?
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Bike wheels not straight
Hi all, I used to be an occasional, fairweather cyclist but haven't been on my bike for 5 years. I moved out of town and the bike was sat in my mum's garage. Got it back recently as I want to start cycling a bit more regularly to get into shape. Along with a good clean the bike needed new tyres (old ones very cracked on…
