I think her speech was too technocratic for an audience of bus manufacturing workers; the audience standing behind her looked tranquilised. But why can't at least one of these people do the Rabb… (View Post)

One number he quoted in his speech was economic 3.1% growth p/a from 2015 to 2025 in GM. I'm not sure of the provenance of the figure. I just want a Bee Network. (View Post)

I tend to go by size (as large as possible) for a better ride, weight (ie low), puncture protection, and reputation for not being a drag (ie "fast", rolling resistance if on a nerd site). F… (View Post)

I absolutely agree, BUT ... the chap who reinvented it says he used it to let his wife cycle after an injury that made traditional pedals hard for her to use. So there is a niche application, even th… (View Post)

It's been a sea change in cycling over the last 15 years or so - from 25mm to 28mm tyres up to about 35mm to 45mm. There are lots of drivers - tyre technology, in the UK deteriorating roads sinc… (View Post)