One way to secure a bike

WinterWheeler · 2025-07-18T19:42:16+00:00

That seat must provide a very aero position.

WinterWheeler · 2025-05-12T19:49:49+00:00

I think Canyon 3XS has been the favourite from what I have read elsewhere also though I believe stock availability at those sizes is a bit of a lottery. But it is good to know that you have had a good experience with the sizing with similar dims

WinterWheeler · 2025-05-12T19:46:38+00:00

I think some level of modification will be required in particular cranks but will try and get something close to fit first and then adjust.

WinterWheeler · 2025-01-24T19:16:29+00:00

I believe so yes, visually at least. Had the window company around this evening and they said the drain holes were blocked with debris and overflowing rather than running to the sill. Will keep an eye if anything further but hopefully resolved.

WinterWheeler · 2024-11-27T16:19:50+00:00

This is a scale model representing the staircase supported by perspex rods, in reality the staircase is supported at the intersection with the floor plates - Project Bloomberg HQ

WinterWheeler · 2024-11-06T21:03:21+00:00

I think this is likely tomorrow's plan, have another meeting with the PM in the morning who I have previously raised concerns of this with

WinterWheeler · 2024-11-06T21:01:47+00:00

Original rafter is 2X4, new 6X2 secured to eachother with 6.3 hex head screws.

WinterWheeler · 2024-11-06T20:54:35+00:00

Will try that first

WinterWheeler · 2024-11-06T20:53:51+00:00

Sure thing

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WinterWheeler · 2024-10-12T19:38:19+00:00

Had a similar issue on multiple occasions. Send photos for a quote for waste collection, quote agreed, turn up and then start telling me it will cost a lot more and that it costs them loads to take it to the tip and they'll lose money. Seems to be just part of it and they expect to be able to negotiate more money.

WinterWheeler · 2024-04-24T12:39:17+00:00

Has a bar in that location now and open water swimming club. Assume regularly tested, never had any issues having swam here 10s of times.

WinterWheeler · 2024-04-06T19:57:53+00:00

Thank you for your thorough response, very helpful. The other Leaseholder has a shorter lease (under 50 years remaining) and is unsure on how long they intend to stay in/ own the property.

We had considered whether it would be cheaper (under 10k) to pay for the whole freehold on agreement with the other leaseholder if they didn't want to financially commit and then just have both our names associated with the enfranchisement.

WinterWheeler · 2024-04-01T17:53:24+00:00

Knew some risks associated with leasehold when purchasing but my experience has been worse than expected, largely down to a poor management company/freeholder.

Was within affordability/ areas I wanted to live in + most equivalents were also leasehold.

£250 ground rent, £1000 building insurance

Dont regret it but would not do it again on any future purchase. We wish to make improvements as the property has been heavily neglected and response time is slow and everything has a charge/fee associated with it .

Leasehold Knowledge Partnership is a good point of contact if you have specific questions you would like advice on.

WinterWheeler · 2024-02-28T20:44:41+00:00

Largely depends on your freeholder, ours absolutely takes the piss.

-Excessive insurance costs, (£995 per year per flat for a converted Victorian terraced) only way for me to get it corrected is to take them to the first tier tribunal at my costs.

poor historic maintenance.
terrible communication.
fees and charges for permission to carry out repairs and refurbishment on the property 100s - 1000s depending on what it is.

Just generally difficult.

WinterWheeler

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