TrulySpoken

Thanks all, for your time and feedback.

Thanks, will do

Thanks for all the input. I can feel the chip if I run my nail across it. But will leave it be and not stress over it. It just looked so good all black and shiny and new. And thanks for the tip re a mudguard!

Howzit, asking for advice please. I’ve noticed a small chip on my new fork stanchion. Either from a ride yesterday or from being transported on my roof bike racks after the ride yesterday. Is this something I need to address or must I live with it? Can it be polished out, will it corrode if left as is? And is there something you can use to protect the bike when transporting on roof bike racks. Didn’t take this into consideration when purchasing the racks. Thanks!

What worked for me was a pair of Specialized 2fo Roost flat pedal shoes. I find then comfortable and grippy enough. Paired with Burgtec MK5s they are a dream pair. I recently rode on plain old cage pedals with the 2fo Roosts and my feet felt planted enough!

Almond oil is good for repelling bees. Had bees moving into an old door frame of an outside room and I asked the advice of a beekeeper. If you put some drops of almond oil (or even almond essence) around the entry point it should discourage them. I did that and it worked. Took a day or two but they moved on

Thanks for all the replies. Good to know that it is safe up there. I don't usually ride solo, but may have a few mornings free between meetings in the coming weeks and I thought I'd rather be out there than in a coffee shop scrolling through threads

Hey all, is the Tokai mtb trail area safe for a solo ride on weekday mornings? Between 8-10:30 am ish. Just checking what the vibes are like out there... Thanks!