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HI All, I am embarked upon a project to reclaim my garden from a wall of Leylandii type trees currently occupying the bottom third of the garden. The garden is about 10m wide, and half of it I want to screen with nicer trees. The other half I want to build a garden room in. I've looked at buying a garden room but they are very expensive. I've also found various DIY solutions online which I reckon I could do. The question is, what would you do in terms of a base? I've seen various... Read more

How long should they last? And how do I know whether they're worn? I got my first bike with disc brake about 1000 miles ago, and the braking has been quite poor on them recently. I can't tell whether they've faded or what, and looking for advice on how to fix (is it a case of getting new pads?)

Anybody got any insights or experience with the BMW B38 engine as fitted to the 2016 118i? My daughter’s newly-acquired car has a leak which I’m struggling to locate. It seems to be high up on the offside of the engine. This would appear to rule out the common oil filter/cooler housing which is lower down. Turbo feed and return lines seem OK. This leaves the valve cover or head gaskets as prime suspects. Oil and coolant appear to be clear and it runs and drives OK. My poor daughter is... Read more

I've never actually done any cycle touring as such, but I've been lucky enough to have spent several holidays based in the Belgian Ardennes, and to have been able to get out and about on my bike for a few hours on quite a few occasions. When I hear friends talking about cycling in Belgium and I read accounts in this forum about Belgian rides, they almost always seem to be talking about Flanders. I have to say that if I were going to do an actual tour anywhere in Europe, I would choose... Read more

We have a minor boundary issue to discuss with them. Never spoken to them before, know nothin bout them. What time of day/week do people think they'd be most friendly towards a knock on their door by stranger neighbours??

I’ve seen a lay back style post for my classic build. I usually like inline. I suppose the frame is on the small side so it may be a good thing to get this post. I can always move it forwards if needed. Also lay back should flex more for comfort. What do you like best inline or laybacks?

Hi all I have been using Strava and its Beacon feature for a while The Beacon- for those that do not know - means that when I go out my wife can see where I am and where I have been which means that if I come off and need help she know where to send an ambulance when I have not turned up in time to cook her tea But Strava has been more and more of a pain recently - especially with Beacon not working properly unless I restart it several times and recently several rides had long straight... Read more

I want a unit that goes off well before 50 ppm. And is loud. Any recommendations?

Morning Dull but spookily mild. Today will be a day of no a lot. First: coffee

Had our our Ford C max given the death sentence earlier in the week due to excessive vibration from the autobox / drive train area . So have spent the last few days trawling for a replacement car that has to have the following Be automatic Non diesel Have air con must have boot space for a wheelchair must have space for at least 2 bikes and 2 adults would be nice if i can fit a tandem inside with wheels off and be within our 7 k budget Smaller than 2.0 litre... Read more

I picked this bike up yesterday from a very nice chap.It was advertised in needing some TLC. I said that I would restore the bike and keep it. I bought this bike as I was looking for a Fausto Coppi K14. I already have a K28 which has turned out to be a very nice bike to ride and thought that I would try a model higher up in their range, at the time I didn't know that the colour scheme was that of the winning rider of the Giro D'Italia 2002, I just happened to come across the actual bike on... Read more

Hello So - as I was told on anotehr thread I need a new helmet soon I have been thinking of getting a camera for a while so I was wondering if anyone has experience with helmet with integral cameras any good? waste of money? and I think a sun visor might be useful any comments welcome Thanks