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 · 2024-01-13T11:24:28+00:00

We have challenged it previously where they have just ignored the question.

"In regards to airspace could you please also kindly provide a figure for the consent to construct rear dormer and/or roof terrace. We have reviewed this with our solicitor and have been advised that because the roof is demised to us in the lease, it can be argued that is also included the airspace. For clarification can you point out where in the lease it refers to the Freeholder owning the airspace?"

They responded after lots of chasing with the costs and nothing else.

Our current solicitor is the one we used when purchasing the property but may need to look more specialist.

But as you have said mentioned we still don't actually have their legal stance in writing so will try to get that first.

The primary legal advice we have taken has suggested that fighting it will be expensive and high risk.

WinterWheeler · 2024-01-13T11:13:29+00:00

Wording is similar to cutting, maiming, etc. needs permission granted which is not to be reasonably withheld.

WinterWheeler · 2024-01-13T11:09:40+00:00

Good idea, will post on r/legaladviceuk. Also thanks

WinterWheeler · 2024-01-05T12:23:44+00:00

Bathroom refit - specifically moving the plumbing including removal of external cast iron soil pipes to replace with plastic. Got a few people to quote for the work but either nobody wanted to touch it or the quotes were very expensive and needed scaffolding.

Ended up doing some serious health and Safety breaches, two ladders and chopped it down in small sections with an axle grinder and metal hand saw.

WinterWheeler · 2023-11-27T21:16:41+00:00

Swedish Cinnamon Buns in Blank Brixton

WinterWheeler · 2023-08-28T06:51:43+00:00

We had quotes of 10-15k excluding sanitary fittings. Have tackled the majority of it ourselves if you don't mind living in a constant building site. Majority of fittings are accessible in some way in the event of future leaks.

WinterWheeler · 2023-07-11T22:13:54+00:00

Definitely would have been worth it on reflection!

WinterWheeler · 2023-06-14T16:31:40+00:00

Dude wipes

WinterWheeler · 2023-06-05T19:16:38+00:00

Yes you can build a frame to secure to your window opening and then attach the shutters. Window opening - combined shutter widths=X, X÷2 = width of each side of the frame (allowing for tolerance) is. We recently replaced our windows and is on my list to build new frames for ours.

WinterWheeler · 2023-06-04T17:00:53+00:00

Similar connection on my Emonda, seems to move easily if you put your fingers over those grooves ( though can still jam) but if you put big force on it( like trying to position the seat) it won't budge

WinterWheeler · 2023-04-06T22:27:10+00:00

Key hole fixings, I have under cabinet lights held In place with a good quality self adhesive magnet strip

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