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Crash damaged car to be displayed outside parliament
I thought this might be of interest to people here after the recent discussion on sentencing: Dead driver's car to be displayed outside Parliament - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36761849
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Unable to collect train tickets - refund?
Hello, I booked train tickets on the South West Trains website on Friday 1st July. I opted to collect my tickets from a machine at the station, so they give you a code used to collect the tickets (I've done it before). I paid at the time and the payment has been taken. But on arrival at the station when using the machine…
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Extra long bike axle/skewer...?
I'm looking for an extra-long rear axle/skewer for my mountain bike. But I'm having difficulty finding one that would be suitable. I need a long one to accommodate the rack that mounts through the rear axle. I was using the extra-long Halo ones (below), which are just long enough, but the end of the rack mount bent inwards…
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Should I align a brand new gear hanger?
I replaced the rear mech gear hanger on my mountain bike today. Whenever I've done this, the brand new one doesn't seem to be properly aligned when I check with a hanger alignment tool. It's not out by much... It's angled inwards at the base by maybe 5 to 10mm. I was just wondering... is this normal? Shouldn't new hangers…
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Are modern bikes significantly better than they were 30 years ago?
I've got a 30 year old bike I inherited. It was a decent one at the time (I think), a Ken Bird hand built frame. It looks very dated compared to modern ones now though. I'm training for a long ride in September. If I splashed out on a new bike, would it make that much difference (as in use less energy to ride)?
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Is it worth buying an electric bike?
Hi guys I'm wondering if anyone owns an electric bike or uses one to cycle to work? I really want to start cycling to work instead of driving for multiple reasons, the main ones are to save money and become healthier, but I'm wondering if anyone thinks electric bikes are worth it? the route to my workplace is quite hilly…
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Late Trains
Hi About 11 months ago I caught a train from Harrogate to Chinley with two changes - 3 rail operators were involved. I was over an hour late, my cost being £22.80. I sent off my tickets to Northern Rail who sent them on to South West trains. They lost them. Ive now been told my complaint is invalid as more than six months…
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Booking bikes on advance train tickets
I booked a train ticket online with EMT but couldn't book my bike at the same time because the offices where you do so (by phone) were closed. The following day I was informed no spaces were available on that train, so I didn't make the journey and lost the money on it. Does any site offer you the facility to book the bike…
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Trainline not fully refunding Scotrail Strike
I thought it worth posting this, so that others aren't short-changed when getting a supposed FULL refund from The Trainline: A couple of months ago I had booked tickets with The Trainline in Scotland. A few weeks later, they emailed me about possible service disruption due to Scotrail strikes. It turned out that both…
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Sealed gear cable housing...?
I have a mountain bike with partially exposed gear cables running along the top-tube. I find that the gears typically shift well (as everything is well-maintained), but every so often I wash the bike and presumably get some grit or water into the gear housing, causing shifting problems. I'm just about to upgrade the rear…
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London visits by train with 4 and 1 yr old - discount available??
I am planning to make quite a few (over 10) visits to London over the summer holiday with my 4 and 1 year old. Is there any discount railcards available at all? I live approx. 1 hour outside of London. Many Thanks in advance, Naomi
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Disabled bus pass, how does it work?
((Sorry if this is in the wrong place!)) Recently I got a disabled bus pass for my autism and so far I haven't been told much about it :( I understand that with the card I have I can get myself and a career on for free but is there any limits? like any distance restrictions? If I traveled from Glasgow to Edinburgh is that…
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railcard £10 off
anybody have a £10 off voucher for a friends and family railcard that they will not use or know where I can get one please
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No railcards for the 'middle-aged'???
Am I missing something? It looks like I am in the 'inbetween' group and there is no railcard for me? I'm 52 (I used quote marks in the title as I'm fully aware some people consider 52 a bit beyond 'middle-aged ;) ) so too old for the young person's railcard and not quite old enough for the senior railcard. Family and…
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Toddler bike seat for parents bike
Can anyone recommend a bike seat for my son for short leisure bike rides. I'm a little overwhelmed by the range available; I've seen ones that go on the crossbar, behind the adult seat and I'm not sure which is best. Any opinions would be greatly received.
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Last train -- any guarantee I won't be stranded
I remember several years ago, I got the last train home from London. As the train pulled in to a station where I had to change... I realised that it had been snowing and the staff had left. My connection never came, so I was stranded in the middle of nowhere on an exposed sub-zero platform at 1am, with a six hour wait for…
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Featherlight mens jacket recommendations pls
Hi there Requirements are (in importance order): It needs to scrunch up VERY small as its for a Sportive where I'll have lots of other gear to carry. Thin (and maybe even breathable) as I sweat like a beast Shower proof. Decent wind stopper. Total water proof would be great but don't want to pay a premium. Oh and obviously…
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Quick-release wheel - brake problem
Hello Not sure whether anyone can help. I was given an old cheap mountain bike (about 1990) that was in ok working order but since I released the wheel to get it in my car, I can't get the brakes connected again. Is there something wrong with this as I know how to do it on most bikes, it just won't reach! ? It is not worth…
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Crossrail
Hey guys, Does anyone here know much about Crossrail? I recently purchased a property on the eastern section of the crossrail line (Harold Wood) but I am a little baffled over the benefits. So far, it looks like the journeys will be longer. At the moment, it takes 33 minutes on the train to get to Liverpool Street, even…
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Train help - booking period?
Hi. I am trying to price up a train journey from Chester to London, or Liverpool to London if it works out cheaper that way. We are a family of 6 and when we go it looks like I will need to book 3 adult tickets as eldest son will be 16, is this right? I am rather confused by the trainline website as I have read and been…
