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The Lounge / Re: New Random Thoughts Thread

« on: September 01, 2015, 02:23:14 PM »

My little girl is almost a month old, crazy how life goes on. I swear I was busier when we were getting ready for a baby. Now I'm more productive but I just have to balance my time better.

Really? My girl is two weeks and I've basically done nothing in that time.

Except nappies. Lots of nappies.

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The Lounge / Re: Mobiles uk

« on: August 31, 2015, 04:34:08 AM »

I'm a fan of HTC phones, currently on the One mini, and my previous One S is still going after 3.5 years or so. Good tech, decent price, and I throw mine all of the place and they are fine

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The Lounge / Re: How do people make money to live off while traveling?

« on: August 29, 2015, 11:03:21 AM »

Sure, but once she gets a bit older, the tips will stop coming in quite as readily, and she is still living at home with her parents.

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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2

« on: August 29, 2015, 05:47:34 AM »

Leave Thomson to seatposts, there are tons of other good stems out there, just pick one you like the look/weight of.

Ritchey, Deda, 3T, Zipp etc etc. Preferably should match your seatpost and/or handlebars but not always essential

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The Lounge / Re: How do people make money to live off while traveling?

« on: August 25, 2015, 03:27:54 AM »

Being frugal is a big one, travelling is different to being a tourist.

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The Lounge / Re: Discussion: US 2016 Elections

« on: August 24, 2015, 01:22:18 PM »

I just like that Trump seems to have some backbone. Trump is a don.

He's got a backbone because he's up there spouting out crap that is in his own best interest so of course he's going to say it with more conviction than a political puppet. He also is in a win win situation, because even if he doesn't become candidate, he's got the publicity. He could say literally anything.

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The Bike Shop / Re: Ed shirt

« on: August 23, 2015, 03:15:14 PM »

Sure, I'm not judging him. I'm sure others aren't too.

But you are giving him money. I understand raising money for charity or a local cause or something, but that's a bit weird

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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2

« on: August 19, 2015, 12:52:14 PM »

It's looking pretty busy, would probably look a lot better if you destickered the frame, maybe rims, got rid of the shifter windows, maybe 1x10 it with a wide range cassette, trim the steerer etc

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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2

« on: August 17, 2015, 02:41:09 PM »

I heard a Cannondale rep say it once as well.

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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2

« on: August 17, 2015, 10:46:36 AM »

Giant TCX is beautiful

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The Lounge / Re: New Random Thoughts Thread

« on: August 16, 2015, 01:38:59 PM »

Baby came yesterday, being a dad is already wicked.

Strongly considering a pair of crocs and ill fitting Hawaiian shirt for some reason.

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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2

« on: August 16, 2015, 03:44:25 AM »

You can buy a little adapter now, think it's made by wolftooth components and cost about a tenner

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The Lounge / Re: Discussion: US 2016 Elections

« on: August 13, 2015, 03:38:23 AM »

Sounds similar to the Nigel Farage mania that happened a few months before the UK elections.
He didn't even win his own constituency in the end.

Trump is great entertainment now, but when it comes down to it nearer the time a real politician will beat him

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Bike Gallery / Re: Fixed gear bikes/ Post your big bikes V2

« on: August 12, 2015, 02:37:43 PM »

That escalated quickly, from Chinese carbon to Pace/Dr Swiss in two posts

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The Lounge / Re: what is your profession?

« on: August 12, 2015, 02:23:12 AM »

Currently a Volunteer Coordinator for a large charity. I manage a group of mentors who work with long term unemployed young people (out of work for more than one year).

Trained as a youth worker so have lots of experience in face-to-face work with young people and family work. Hoping to move into a role lobbying the government to improve policy for young people.