So I need to replace the front brakes on the YBR (still saving up for the bigger bike )  and am thinking of doing it myself because:
1) The bike is getting on now and saving up for a bigger bike means it will soon not be needed
2) I have a car so if I feck this up it's not the end of the world
3) Good experience gainer by spending a weekend doing the job
4) It seems like it'll be fun - I've been spending far too much time on the computer at a weekend over winter so getting into the garage will be a good change of scenary
5) I still want the bike to get to work pending the bigger bike and I want it to do so safely, rather than risk something going wrong

Now, having never done brakes before, I thought I'd check with you experienced lot for what I should, or should not, be doing.

For reference, I'll be replacing the disc and the pads.

I have a toolbox with tools in it which I use for the general maintenance (chain adjustment, etc.), but should I be looking at any specialty tools for this job? I have allen keys, spanners, screwdrivers, hammers and tape measures, but is there anything else?

And finally, any do's or don'ts with this/anecdotes that might assist me in the job?

Ok, so clickbait title to get certain people in the thread

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-38971750

New report by the BBC following an anecdotal study that links 'heading footballs' to an increased chance of dementia in footballers. This may go some way to explaining why some of them are as thick as they are - it's literally one too many balls to the head! As a study, using anecdotal evidence isn't overly compelling though no doubt they've done some fancy stats to justify their claim. Will be interesting to see what (if any) proper follow-up study has to say on the subject.

I'm with BT - Infinity 2 Unlimited Fibre. With line rental. 

I do need true unlimited as my average download usage over the last 12 months is 380 gig a month.
 
So, current costs are : 

Infinity 2 Fibre: 32.50 per month with £6 discount for duration of contract = £26.50 per month.

Add line rental (£18.99 to that) and my monthly cost is £45.49 per month (plus any calls made). 

BT are increasing their prices so I can move without penalty if I want to. They are offering me a 'deal' to stay which (including their increase) is £47.49 per month all in. I do get a shiny new BT Hub 6 though if I stay which they are saying is worth £129.99

So, staying with BT will get me a new hub but cost me £2 a month more, plus start a new 18 month contract. 


I can't get Virgin / cable in this area, so the main providers I'd be looking at are Sky and Plusnet. I'd rather not bother with TalkTalk as they have been poor locally. 

Anyone on either of these (Fibre) and able to give appraisals and cost ideas? 

Thanks.

Well I'll have to make this brief because my head is not quite clear.

Had my operation on Friday to repair my collar bone AC joint. It was secured back down with a Lars ligament.

What a horrible op that was, firstly with them having to find the arms nerves in your neck and block them with anesthetic while your awake. This numbs your arm for 24 hours so when I came out after the op I felt hardly any pain at all but also couldn't move my arm as it was numb.

By 3am Saturday morning the arm was mine again but then so was the pain which was horrendous and i was buzzing for pain relief .

Came out of Hospital late Saturday afternoon and I'm now at home, arm in sling for 6 weeks and on Tramadol  and paracetamol which takes the edge off the pain but sends my so muzzy headed and groggy i'm away with the fairies  

Everyone I've spoken to that has had a shoulder op say the same thing that the pain is the worst they have felt.  (GREAT)  

So I hope this is now the road to recovery and hope to be back at work or on a bike again in about 8 to 10 weeks

Is provided by R.E.M (or the artist of your choosing doing the same set of lyrics) with this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GFRcFm-aY

Remember to buy your fallout shelters now before the price increases following tomorrow's nuclear strike.

There are a lot of hindrances for individuals in the SaaS business to fight with. You need to stress over a client's protection, security and morals buy email list, alongside the way that they won't not believe you at first—and that you have to acquire their trust.


A potential client has to realize that you're not going to treat their information like some kind of $1 peepshow ("Step straight up and investigate!), and that you really think about the security of their data.

You do care, obviously, however in the event that a client is encountering a bad dream about contenders taking his information and getting to be distinctly rich from his thoughts, you must shake him back to rest and guarantee him that it was only an awful dream.

You need to kill these non-literal creatures—discovered both in storage rooms and under beds—and your morals are your exclusive weapons. You're devoted to giving a top notch benefit with outstanding qualities and an ear toward what the client needs, yet you have to demonstrate the client that you do mind. That show begins with your center morals and your mentality toward SaaS.

Your morals are the way to quieting client concerns, yet before we discuss how that functions we have to examine what really matters to your customer. "In any case, I could never give any of these things a chance to happen!" you shout, spilling a glass that is generally loaded with hazelnut Coffee-mate on your shirt, "Get genuine, customer!"

Obviously you wouldn't give these things a chance to happen, however you have to comprehend your client's morals based concerns in case will battle them successfully.

Suspicion – You know the familiar adage about distrustfulness and somebody really being out to get you. To some degree, a customer's suspicion is sensible. It can rapidly traverse into tinfoil cap domain, yet it needs to be tended to. Customers are frightened that their beyond any doubt to-be-a-hit housecat-based MMO, entitled 'Kitty Kingdom' will fall under the control of their rivals under the name 'Insane Cat Castle.' More sensibly, they're anxious about losing delicate records and creative methodologies.

According to Feckbook ;-) and memory of course it's our dearly beloved founder's birthday today.

Have a good one Kingy, hope you have a good day cycling in the cold and working hard for a change as always.

All hail dear leader... Celebrations and sacrifices at 6pm 

Hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year. 

I had a 'rest' from internet and social media during my week off. (Yes, ok ... I couldn't be arsed ;. 
Was hoping Facebook would have eaten itself and died, but the emails for my account and the several spam accounts set up using my company domain say otherwise. Shame that.

I did get out training a bit during the week. Nothing much. A mountainbike ride, a run and two road rides. All quite leisurely. Plenty of time with Yaz and the kids - plus other close family and friends and a few beers too. Good week off, but a shame it wasn't longer.  

I've got a couple of new toys ... 

1) An Amazon Echo - very good especially when matched with a premium music account. That said Samee uses it as a constant source of amusement by asking it to tell a joke, then a riddle and then to fart. Whenever he is in the room it's like they are both stuck on a loop!   Yaz loves it as she can finally alter the heating through Alexa. (She never did get the hang of the Tado phone app!).
I was going to buy a Sonos, but have held fire as I'm now torn between another echo or a dot with Sonos Play 1 (but they don't integrate yet bar Yonomi which is far from ideal). 

2) A Samsung Gear S3 Frontier watch - Brilliant piece of kit.   I thought it may be just a bit of a gimmick, but I'm really impressed with it. Not just the usual things it can do (which means you can leave your phone in your pocket - even for calls/ text/ music etc), but it's fitness side , which has been a bit of a surprise to say the least (Didn't expect it to be so good from the reviews I've read). Plenty of info through the watch - much more detail through the Samsung Health app and auto upload to Strava. On two test rides and a run it's proved to be as accurate as the TomTom watch and the Mio / Garmin. 
Given that I've got lots syncing and displaying (plus a Tag Heuer watchface loaded) it's lasting at least 3 full days on one charge which is excellent. It could stretch to four, but would run out so third night of use I put it on charge. I'm having lots of fun tinkering with it.  

Anyone else get anything interesting?

To al l...or indeed anyone who bothers to look in.....wishing you all a safe, contented and satisfying 2017.  Wishing you all these things as I reckon they trounce 'Happy' by a mile......

from Roger and Mrs C.

So George Michael has karked it !

I was a partucular fan of his solo career not so much Wham.

His studio albums have been top of my playlist for years now, although Patience was far from his best work.
The production on most of the tracks was just excellent, The layers of sound and deep bass rhythms overpower me every time.

I saw him live twice, and he was excellent both times.

What a very sad loss, it feels like I've lost a friend.

I just hope he was aware of the joy he brought to many with his Music.

George you will be missed.