Milly658

Great, thanks, I'll have a shop around. I've seen a road bike I like but I might have to do some more research before I buy.

Thanks for that. Not sure I want to peddle and get nowhere - I've an exercise bike for that! I've seen a couple of bikes I like and they are both road bikes, but just wondered how they were for comfort, especially on the back. I'm not going to be racing around like a mad woman on it, just nice leisure rides along some of the off road paths )

I've decided to give the car a break and take up cycling. It's been some years (30 to be precise!) and my body is not like it used to be so I'm looking for something comfortable on the old bones! Has anyone got advice on whether I should go for a road bike or a mountain type bike as I understand that most road bikes don't have suspension (excuse my ignorance if this is incorrect or irrelevant) and I was wondering if a bike with suspension would be better on my back, should I accidentally run into a pothole or something! (well, there's a lot of them about!!). I will probably be using it on some of the off road cycle paths to begin with before I venture onto roads, to build up my confidence a bit, but any advice what type of bike/accessories I will need would be most helpful. Also, how do you measure up the right height for the seat/handle bars etc to avoid back issues? I've been told a straight leg from saddle to lower pedal is the right height - is this correct? Many thanks. Milly

Thanks for your advice Joe. My neighbour has contacted her Landlord who is going to come and assess the problem, so I guess at the mo I'd better wait to see what he has to say and whether he will be prepared to replace what was a very good gutter.

I just wondered if there were any roofers on here who could give me a bit of advice on guttering. My question is: When installing guttering between two terraced properties, where do you join it to the neighbouring properties? Sounds like an odd question, but do you join it as near as possible to the edge of the adjoining properties, or do you take a big chunk of the neighbours guttering and join it a 1/3 of the way onto their property? Oh, and to add to this, where do you join it if the downpipe falls pretty much between the two properties? I've only recently noticed that when my neighbours had their new roof done last summer, the roofer has taken out 1/3 of my guttering and joined it with my neighbours. The join is not good, it now leaks (which is why I've only just noticed!) and the downpipe has come away so all the water is pouring onto my property - which will no doubt eventually lead to damp. I hope I'm making sense here! I'm not sure if this is (a) the correct way to install guttering (b) legal - as done without my permission. I'm pretty miffed as I only had the guttering done myself a couple of years before they did and now it's ruined. Anyway, any advice from a professional roofer or legal body would be great. Many thanks Milly

Now that the dark nights are longer could anyone who prefers to cycle around the city please, please, please make sure you can be seen, for your own safety, particularly when its raining and visibility is poor. Over the past week I have seen 5 cyclists wearing dark clothing - no reflective clothing, and just a couple of dim lights on their bikes. From the side, they are practically invisible, and yes from a driver's point of view you do need to be seen from the side. Reflective strips are ideal. Only today I saw (or nearly didn't see) one cyclist in dark clothing and absolutely no lights at all on his bike! Pure madness. So, for your own safety, help us to see you and please get some reflectors or wear a light coloured jacket. ... happy cycling!

I'm looking for a rough price to repoint the front of a terrace house (normal size terrace front - with one door and two windows). Also any recommendations of a decent builder to do it. Thanks Milly

I've written to the Council for an 'explanation.' Hopefully I'll get some answers. I can understand them wanting to stop a rat run, but I thought their intentions (and the residents grief) was the congestion it was causing - being that there is such little room on that road for passing cars. I guess, at the end of the day, it also boils down to common sense and courtesy - which sadly, some people lack.

The only other time I get it is when I'm pushing a supermarket trolley. You'll often see me riverdancing by the freezers!

Cheeky beggar!

Yes Sir... straightaway Sir! You're welcome!

They have secondhand stuff as well as new - give them a call.

Sorry swifty's 2550310

Try Swifties on Abbeydale road - they might have some

Will do