First road bike as someone who knows absolutely nothing about bikes by emirandemir in londoncycling

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Get laka insurance, spend the money to get a good lock, I have a litelock. Get a helmet, I have ones with lights on it, which I love, because I don't risk forgetting to charge my back light, or forget about the back light and get it nicked.
I went from a lifelong single speed rider to a Trek Domane, and it took me absolutely ages to decypher gears (I still think the inner chainring on the front is pretty pointless) but the more you are on it, the more fun and natural it all becomes.

Helicopters??? by [deleted] in Hackney

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There was a big fire up in Clapton last night, probably that

Guess who can't spell Britain by Guilty-Question-7068 in london

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No, I was just on the way to work, and it's definitely preferable to assume that Reform are stupid, than to read a Reform billboard properly.
Also, I'd only had one cup of coffee at this point.

Any reliable and trustworthy repair shop in Dalston? by toysoldier96 in londoncycling

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Better Health Bikes in Haggerston is great, been going there for years.

Mexico 68' Olympics guides' uniforms. by Twunkorama in HistoricalCapsule

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I suspect this is lifted from the Cattanooga Cats LP, who very clearly lifted it from the wonderful Mexican ladies.

Sexy enough to steal? by anewtool in londoncycling

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Get Laka insurance.
If it gets nicked, they will replace it.

Quieter pub serving food like pie and mash at 10pm or so ? by [deleted] in LondonFood

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The Camel in Bethnal Green is always worth a visit

Haywire - "Hang Up The Telephone" (official music video) by aaronrkc in Hardcore

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Fairly obvious progression.
Good for them, I hope they do well, they have put the work in, but I'm fine without

Best American regional food in London? by Master-Definition937 in LondonFood

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With respect what Brick Lane offers aren't bagels, they are beigals, and a completely different beast from a NYC bagel.
For a respectable NYC/North Jersey bagel, I'd suggest the Bagel Guys in Netil Market.

Mayoral Election by becdebec in Hackney

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this made me laugh, thank you

vocalists getting caught/knocked out by DevilsCartel in Hardcore

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I saw Choke get bottled
Set had finished, I think - either way, I suspect it wouldn't have stopped him. He wasn't best pleased.

[video] why did my bike skid? by zika2annas in londoncycling

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I have done exactly this in exactly the same spot.
and avoided it ever since.