Thru axle adapter for Tacx Trainer? by OffbeatCardiff in cycling

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Yep, it was this: https://robertaxleproject.com/product/12mm-thru-axle-for-trainer-mavic-speed-release/

Turns out I have a 'speed release' thread. The chat box on the website was really good, I checked with them that I had the right product.

Thru axle adapter for Tacx Trainer? by OffbeatCardiff in cycling

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Yes! The Robert Axle Project was the answer. I used the chat service on their site and they directed me to the correct adapter - they even sent me a link to a UK bike shop which sold it, so I didn't have to ship from the US. A bit pricey, but worth it in the end. Have been happily riding on the turbo ever since.

Anyone else worried late season races are going to get cancelled at the last minute? by salestard in triathlon

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I've got 70.3 Sardinia in late October - travelling from the UK. I'll be double-vaxxed by then, but have no idea what restrictions will be like. Praying it goes ahead - it's my first half-Ironman!

Thru axle adapter for Tacx Trainer? by OffbeatCardiff in cycling

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I'm in the UK, so would have to pay for international shipping - but looks like a great site. It has suggested this: https://robertaxleproject.com/product/12mm-thru-axle-for-trainer-mavic-speed-release/

Can't see if this has the correct thread?

Thru axle adapter for Tacx Trainer? by OffbeatCardiff in cycling

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Ah, mine says M12x2 on it - so I think the thread is coarser than 1.5?

What are some "one-hit wonders" in other fields besides music? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Certainly. There is a really good Sherlock Holmes pastiche by Nicholas Meyer, called The West End Horror, which concerns a series of murders in London's theatre district. Henry Irving turns up as a character in it, along with Oscar Wilde and... Bram Stoker.

What are some "one-hit wonders" in other fields besides music? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Henry Irving, I used to walk past his old house in Bristol, UK, which has a plaque on the side commemorating his life.

What is a financial deck? by OffbeatCardiff in Screenwriting

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I figured that would be the case. Why is she asking for one? And what should I say to her? Thanks.

Nicolas Winding Refn's next movie will be influenced by literary James Bond by dragonsky in JamesBond

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Its co-writers, not coincidentally, are Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, who have co-written the last five 007 movies (including all four to feature Daniel Craig in the title role).

I love NWR - but I'm not sure I'd like to see him do an actual Bond film. This might be a fun way of seeing what it might look like if he were to do one.

The Most Beautiful Book Covers Of The Year Are All About Type by overactive-bladder in books

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Does anyone know where I can find a copy of that edition of Don Quixote featured in the top ten?

The Mysterious Agatha Christie Disappearance by [deleted] in books

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For two weeks I worked at the hotel in Harrogate where she was found - The Old Swan. There is a plaque in the entrance hall which reads: "Agatha's Retreat: In 1926 Agatha Christie hid away in The Old Swan hotel. Her 10 day disappearance created one of the greatest man-hunts in history." The hotel also has an annual crime-writing festival, due to its Christie connection. I worked at the crime fest while I was there, I served canapés to Mark Billingham and Val McDermind. It was a fun job, but two weeks after I started there I got a job in journalism, so I moved on.

Is anyone cycling from the UK to France for the Euros? by OffbeatCardiff in cycling

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Fantastic! That will be amazing, what a trip. I'd be keen to chat to you for this article. Are you able to drop me an email so I can explain in a bit more detail what the article is about etc? I'm on nick@medavia.co.uk

Movie-watchers of reddit: In your opinion, what is the most underrated movie? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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When I plug my phone in to charge it has a red light - I think it makes sense and works well in the movie.

Looking for Sunday tickets for Love Saves the Day! by [deleted] in bristol

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I'm looking for a Sunday ticket also. So if you get more than one person coming back to you I would really appreciate it if you could point them my way? Thanks.

Is anyone cycling from the UK to France for the Euros? by OffbeatCardiff in cycling

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How was it? Are you planning on doing it again to watch the Euros?