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Update; Been using the Kinekt XR / Ergon SC Core Prime combination for a few weeks now and, as previously advised everything has settled / bedded in. The comfort is there from start to finish, absolutely no issues at all. This has probably been the best single upgrade that I have made to the...

What bike are you considering? Find an insurance company, get a quote from them. Then get an appropriate lock accordingly, saves getting the wrong lock now. DG…

What’s the value of your bike and did the insurance company put any specific lock requirements ? DG…

Then look for a company that does bike insurance. There must be many in Silicon Valley. When you advise them the make, model, etc. of your bike, also add on an amount to cover accessories, such as lights, panniers, locks, etc. DG…

Did a bit of exploring today to find an alternate route to the extremely pot holed and muddy part of the last part of the cycle path in to Milton Keynes. Found that going down one of the B Roads for about half a mile you can pick up a Redway a bit earlier to go into the city. It follows...

Your insurance company will usually stipulate what type and security of lock, depending on the value of the bike. In the UK we have Sold Secure accredited locks, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond. So, for example: - Bike value up to £750; Bronze - Bike value £750 to £1500; Silver - Bike value...

@Wes Turner You’ve had a number of very good responses regarding helmets, indicators, lights, etc. Nearly all of these appear to be negative, yet you still ask the same question. At the end of the day, it’s your bike, your money, your body, your decision. Just get what you want and get...

Can you post a picture of the bike and if possible, one with you on the bike. DG…

This may help explain it. PINCH FLATS (UNDERINFLATED) Also known as “snake bites” because they show up as two tiny little punctures, side by side on your tube, pinch flats are the result of your tube being pinched between the road and your rim while you’re riding. Pinch flats are usually...

Took a quick, short ride today in between the rain. However, did have a small shower whilst out on the bike, but was dry by the time I got home. No messy mud today, which was nice after the last couple of rides. It did start to rain when I was putting the bike away. DG…

Welcome to the Forum and glad that are enjoying your riding. With regard to your sore butt, you could try a number of options to stop butt pain. Firstly, ensure that you have got the saddle set up correctly for you, height, tilt fore and aft, etc. Secondly, you can try different saddles...

Further to my post yesterday regarding the house building on the edge of Milton Keynes. This was from my Garmin feed and I’ve marked in Red the area that that will be built on. This will be a huge development and will take a while to build and, as you can see, the cycle path runs right...

The Nevo3 GT Vario GX has SR Suntour forks. DG…

I’ve had two Thudbusters, but found the Kinekt to be much better. DG…

Todays ride, a little trip to and around Milton Keynes. This may be the last ride on the NCN Route 51 for a while. They are planning to build 4000 houses, two schools and shops in 18 fields alongside the cycle path. Presently, they are undertaking the archeological ground survey, which should...

@Jeremy McCreary What’s the Green 01 Sticker on your rear mudguard? DG…

I had some prescription varifocal cycling glasses made for me. They are photochromic which is good for all light conditions, but the main thing is they do stop my eyes from watering. DG…

And don’t forget, Cotswold Co., Oak furniture. DG…

I worked for a Notified Body and used to test, certify Bicycle Helmets to EN 1078 and issued EC Type Examination Certificate, CE Mark. Whilst I’m pleased to see people wearing helmets, particularly, children. However, I do get frustrated when people wear them incorrectly, perched on the back of...

We would too, maybe look at the Homage with rear suspension if I had to. DG…