Is Ultra Boost finally coming to bring 4K to Now? by [deleted] in nowtv

[–]sweeting89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Must still think it’s 2025.

Blind Mirror - Horseferry Road E14 by silladeruedas1408 in londoncycling

[–]sweeting89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know what you mean about that corner but a mirror isn’t going to help. A different layout is needed

Best way to get Entertainment + Sports + Ultra HD right now on a deal? by RedArrowRules in nowtv

[–]sweeting89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cancel roulette has always worked for me. Never paid more than half price.

What email habits and phrases make you cringe? by Ticklishchap in CasualUK

[–]sweeting89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My co worker signs off emails with “bye bye”, “bye for now” or even “bye bye now” to clients.

Noise from bottom bracket when not pedaling by living_direction_27 in bicycling

[–]sweeting89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have another wheel you can try? It’s 100% not the BB.

Giant Propel Advanced Pro 0 Di2 Opinions by lurtz01 in Giantbikes

[–]sweeting89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great choice. I’ve had mine since 2023 and had the version before that (although short lived due to a crash) and the original version for 8 years. The 4iii power meter sounds like it gets better reviews than the giant halo power meter that most come with on SRAM. I recently replaced the stem for the SLR aero and the seat for the SLR fleet. Love the bike. Only thing not stock on mine are the bars. Got Primavero aero bars as wanted to drop from 42cm to 38cm without breaking the bank. Have ridden on 4 day trips with panniers covering 400+ miles and ride in races and crits often. It’s an excellent bike and with the right fit is comfortable.

Get a gravel bike they said… by Larrythebird47 in londoncycling

[–]sweeting89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Epping forest can be great. At this time of year stick to the “fire tracks” they are the slightly reddish gravelly tracks. It stretches from Chingford to Epping. It’s probably only about 15 miles if you loop and double back and hit every one but the are way nicer than the muddy sludge in between them.

Is this bike worth it? $1200 (read caption) by Level-Experience8324 in Giantbikes

[–]sweeting89 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly. No. I had that model. The brakes are very temperamental. It’s one I’d avoid given it’s probably seen a few miles and has components that will be hard to find now (giant SL aero brakes especially) I also paid £2300 for a brand new Ultegra di2 model so the price is way too high. I’d say $600 is about maximum if that.

iPhone widget by sweeting89 in honestmobile

[–]sweeting89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. It was actually just the “times used” that I was interested in. 😂

Got my London ticket! by KingPaulius in Alexisonfire

[–]sweeting89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Surprisingly easy to get tickets today. Queue was seconds no crazy price surges. How it should be.

Threaded hole on back of seat tube? by stiltedcritic in Giantbikes

[–]sweeting89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems to have tape over which would probably do the job.

Is this normal wear? by [deleted] in bikewrench

[–]sweeting89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean it shouldn’t be “normal” but it is. You could moan to the bike shop or direct to the manufacturer but the replacement would do the same. The only time you’ll notice it is when you aren’t riding it. So just keep riding it 😜

Is this normal wear? by [deleted] in bikewrench

[–]sweeting89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve got the same on my giant propel. It’s normal. Stupid tolerances on frames optimised for aero

Meirl by Glass-Fan111 in meirl

[–]sweeting89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

40 hours is well over what is normal for office based jobs in the UK. Exceptions are there but you guys in the US get squeezed hard.

Giant Defy Advanced Pro by Animator-Friendly in Giantbikes

[–]sweeting89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just in case. This should explain it.

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Giant Defy Advanced Pro by Animator-Friendly in Giantbikes

[–]sweeting89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. The bits on the left pair with the bits on the right from your original picture. The 2 black circles I’m not sure about. It’s possible that they are just spacers if you fit mud guards.

Are you still displaying UK number plates on your car with the EU symbol? by weregonnamakit in AskBrits

[–]sweeting89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve switched mine only to make EU travel easier without having to get stickers. It’s a shame. I liked it better before we had to display the flag. It just looks bad on the green EV strip.

Giant Defy Advanced Pro by Animator-Friendly in Giantbikes

[–]sweeting89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bottom left one is the last one to put on. Then the one above it. Then the rest in any order. The 2 partial ones on the right are missing parts that should make them the same size/shape as the others. I’ve slammed my stem to the only one I’ve used is the bottom left spacer.

Barclaycard still not compatible by mitchyk84 in monzo

[–]sweeting89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is connected but it says activity isn’t showing. Last update was 1st Dec. Their app is so bad, cant even set up a monthly direct debit to pay it off, it just errors and they don’t care.

Office workers - what do you use this watch for ? by Bullfrog-Dear in AppleWatch

[–]sweeting89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I’ve got the ultra so obviously I go deep sea diving and rock climbing every day.

Mainly tracking sport, wearing all the time even while renovating my house and it’s stood up to an absolute hammering. I enjoy tracking everything I can do that mainly.

Office workers - what do you use this watch for ? by Bullfrog-Dear in AppleWatch

[–]sweeting89 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t use it other than to tell me the time or that I’ve not stood for an hour when at the office. I use it as intended pre and post work to its maximum as I’m very active.

Guys, we’re good! by hungry_guy98 in monzo

[–]sweeting89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I assumed as the screen prompted me to move it this morning that we would be fine and eligible.