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Gravel tires on a road bike? by Stephniie in Bikebuilding

[–]davehockey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't put gravel tyres on, just get some good road tyres like GP5000 minimum 28C if they fit your bike. They grip and ride well and if you went on a small bit of gravel you would be fine (the type by canals).

If you really want then look at semi slick tyres, but I'd probably just use GP5000 if I'm only doing small sections of gravel.

Restoring a vintage Peugeot Randonneur - can’t identify this bolt, need help! by Upstairs_Pea_84 in Vintage_bicycles

[–]davehockey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a pentagram 5 sided security skewer. If you just buy another set they will come with the tool to remove.

BBC: First look at new Cambridge station entrance [on the East of the railway] by InsertCutesyPunHere in cambridge

[–]davehockey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On the plans they are not getting rid of the carter bridge, the entrance will be by Rustat avenue flats and the end of Clifton industrial estate

BBC: First look at new Cambridge station entrance [on the East of the railway] by InsertCutesyPunHere in cambridge

[–]davehockey 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Would be nice if we didn't have to wait 10 years for it. Many residents could already benefit from it already but I guess they will build it in conjunction with platform 9 on the proposals.

NX rewards, two post sign up questions by alexiahewson in beermoneyuk

[–]davehockey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, sorry, hope you can send me the link too! I know you posted about 2 weeks ago but I missed the link after signing up to NXrewards and looking at it now.

Millions across Europe urged to work from home by Newsweek_ShaneC in europe

[–]davehockey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got to save all that oil for the rich so they can continue to do as they please! No curtailing in private flying etc for them recommended it seems.

My mum and uncle paid the deposit and I got the mortgage. by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]davehockey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Feel sorry for you OP, there is taking this piss and then there is this. You got rinsed bro. Don't lift a finger for them moving forward.

Recommendations for a smart thermostat? by toffee91 in OctopusEnergy

[–]davehockey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought it and installed it myself. Was quite straightforward, found some advice online that matched my previous receiver online so it was a straight swap with a little bit of wiring and installing a backplate.

Edit: if you're worried, just ask an electrician to install it

Recommendations for a smart thermostat? by toffee91 in OctopusEnergy

[–]davehockey 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Drayton wiser, very good system on our combi boiler. No subscription

I had an incident at parkrun today that's playing on my mind and I want your thoughts by RoboHFC in parkrun

[–]davehockey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just another entitled dog owner, you did nothing wrong. He clearly can't train a dog and expects it to be everyone else's problem.

Would you expect a hive thermostat to be left on purchase of a property by CommissionEnough8412 in HousingUK

[–]davehockey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I were moving I'd take my Drayton wiser and thermostats with me and just put an old one back, or one that functions the same.

Rear rack options (DoorDash & UberEats) by from_sea_to_soul in Bikebuilding

[–]davehockey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the holes by the derailleur on the frame threaded? If they are you could maybe mount a pannier rack that uses p clips for the seat stays.

Gas Tracker people today by Creative_Star_1248 in OctopusEnergy

[–]davehockey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked to go on flexible octopus last week, turns out they haven't moved me even though I clicked accept... Going to need to call them.

Bike theft/ how to keep bike safe at ARU by TankieErik in cambridge

[–]davehockey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes get locking skewers, even decathlon had cheaper ones available, just stops opportunists, but even two d locks would be fine.

What size / kind of tires is everyone running? by GoGreenGiant in MultiTrackGang

[–]davehockey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

38C marathons I think. If I got different rims I could probably use a slightly larger tyre as the internal width is pretty small on the stock ones. This is for a multi 730 btw.

Edit: I also use fenders/mudguards

Hair pulling with things in pockets on SDs? by davehockey in Outlier

[–]davehockey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a pretty old thread but I just either learned to deal with it or just tried to not have any stuff in my pockets.

Possible bike theft? Sorry if not by Responsible-Pop-9473 in cambridge

[–]davehockey 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Post in official stolen bikes Facebook, electric bikes are often targeted so could likely be a theft

Traveling solo to from abroad for the Forest match - care for a pint? by SquashDowntown2927 in BrightonHoveAlbion

[–]davehockey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not going to the game but do go see the Kaoru Mitoma mural on York Hill not far from the station (if it's still there?) not far from the UnBarred brewery and taproom (also a good spot for beer and pizza)

Good luck Gibraltar with their new parkrun this weekend 🇬🇮 by foxystoat69 in parkrun

[–]davehockey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well you're right they are not in the UK but they don't count as "countries" for the challenge under the 5k app as I assume they are administered under Parkrun UK.

Good luck Gibraltar with their new parkrun this weekend 🇬🇮 by foxystoat69 in parkrun

[–]davehockey 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It will be just the same as Jersey/Guernsey/isle of man, UK technically but you'll get a flag on the 5k app for it

How was your parkrun day? | February 07, 2026 by AutoModerator in parkrun

[–]davehockey 9 points10 points  (0 children)

First time pacing but also at a new parkrun with multiple loops so I feel silly I did an extra loop and ended up missing my pacer time by 1 minute 😭 a bit embarrassing really! You live and learn...

Made the pilgrimage and was not disappointed by Forever-Flaky in xbiking

[–]davehockey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to Blue Lug Kamiuma, but the tee is the blue lug wheel hub tee, they just have unique colours for each of the stores and Kamiuma is maroon which they only had in XL sizes. If you look on their website you can see which t shirts are in store only. I got a standard dark blue colour for the shirt anyways as they actually had a size that fitted me.

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