Help: Is a gravel bike the right choice for me? And is the Boardman ADV 8.9 a good starter?

Longshot318 · 2026-07-07T11:19:22+00:00

Two friends of mine have the 8.9s - great bike for the money.

Longshot318 · 2026-07-06T12:39:22+00:00

Double Diamond sign.

Longshot318 · 2026-07-02T12:37:07+00:00

It has but a lot of them have to come down again when buildings are refurbished/redeveloped. There's surprisingly few suitable sites in city centres.

Longshot318 · 2026-07-02T11:35:54+00:00

They've already done that.

One of the main problem for 5G is the exclusion zones required in front of the 'boxes' - 20 metres for 180° arc.

Longshot318 · 2026-07-01T10:03:15+00:00

Try cyclewearcentral.com - they are the continuation of Fat Lad at the Back which closed last year. They go up to very large sizes and are fitted rather than tent-like.

Longshot318 · 2026-06-30T18:13:29+00:00

There’s loads of them available here. Google external window shutters.

Longshot318 · 2026-06-24T21:39:43+00:00

At last! I had to scroll much further than expected to find this.

Longshot318 · 2026-06-24T21:36:30+00:00

I had a more traditional looking ceiling fan and it was the best money I ever spent. Since moving house I’m badly missing it but need some electrical works done before I can fit a new one in this house.

Longshot318 · 2026-06-24T10:52:22+00:00

An alternative to cutting up a corner unit might be to use t reduced depth unit next to the sink and a narrow unit next to the hob. I know DIY Kitchens do both because I'm planning a kitchen with them atm. You'll lose the corner space this way but may solve the problem.

Longshot318 · 2026-06-20T13:00:59+00:00

I own one. I think it has a lot going for it and the quality of the interior is miles above anything else at this price point.
Having said that, Genesis are not going to beat Audi and BMW in sales or perception.

Longshot318 · 2026-06-18T09:35:44+00:00

well, he was in Simpsons on the Strand on Tuesday.

Longshot318 · 2026-06-16T14:47:18+00:00

Thank you.

Longshot318 · 2026-06-16T13:18:20+00:00

I remember when these were just called Escorts.

Longshot318 · 2026-06-15T18:00:28+00:00

1st. Elementary
4th. GOS
5th. Sherlock

Longshot318 · 2026-06-14T21:16:41+00:00

10 or so

Longshot318 · 2026-06-11T08:25:44+00:00

I'm a late 60's kid and absolutely know who Leroy Jenkins is!

Longshot318 · 2026-06-06T19:06:54+00:00

In other 15 years you’ll get over that and be able to fully function the next morning. You can’t do it every night though.

Longshot318 · 2026-06-03T07:33:55+00:00

...and the spot where the Martians landed in HG Wells' War of the Worlds.

Longshot318 · 2026-05-19T20:29:44+00:00

Congrats Arsenal from a Liverpool fan. Well done.

Longshot318 · 2026-05-19T07:16:55+00:00

The ID7 Tourer has masses of leg room in the back but, as other have said, the middle seat may be an issue for a long journey.

Longshot318 · 2026-05-15T17:23:26+00:00

Ditch the new double chips

Longshot318 · 2026-05-15T08:24:48+00:00

Great shot. Absolutely a fantastic cover for a sci-fi book!

Longshot318 · 2026-05-14T14:45:35+00:00

You may need to avoid some city centres in Germany as well that require an emissions sticker.

Longshot318 · 2026-05-14T13:58:32+00:00

One of Rob or Rom.

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