mikey69

Yep - did mine there last November. It's not bad, in fact the mix of traffic is good to get you used to real life. The traffic can get busy and static - just remember to make progress and filter where it's safe to do so. Make sure you do all your observations. Make sure you know your road positions, there's one route they can take you where you need to ensure you take up the middle of the lane when turning right etc.... The "ride to..." bit took me out towards Cheshunt, they gave plenty of time to let you know where to go. In fact I found that easier than the normal "turn left at the next junction" instruction - I went the wrong way a couple of times as I didn't hear over the radio. They didn't seem to mind - more interested that i went the wrong way safely than anything else. Good luck - Ride safely and enjoy it.

Why don't you just get a hi-vis cover for the backpack - something like the "Hump" - they're pretty good and add an extra water resistant layer.

Not when you have to brake sharply

Got the IS-16 as it fitted, liked the idea of the built in sun glasses bit and was pin-lock ready. Got it red as I like red

I use a Givi tank-bag, it's great but has some heft magnets on it. I don't like the idea of having a laptop that close to them. I stick my laptop in my Knox Six-Pack, it may be on my back but it's very comfy.

Sounds good - I'm up for it. I'll start sorting out my diary It'll be good to meet others from the forum and go on a ride out. I like the sound of including L-plates too, wish i'd done more than just commute when I was learning. Still, onwards and upwards.

Here's me and my little lady

The Knox has little thingies that hold the straps (the excess bits) in place so there is no flapping around. After 30 years of camping/hiking etc - it really is the best back pack I've ever bought ! Am I getting a little too excited about a back pack???

I've had a number of back packs and I love my Knox Six Pack. Very comfy, love the way it opens and you can carry your lid when not on the bike. Nearly went for the Kriega - in the end, the Knox was purchased as it was cheaper. But it's great.

There is a limit to the number of time you can change it - but I got my MOD2 changed from 8 weeks from last lesson to 3, just being on the web all the time a checking. Helps that I work on the web though.

Four months old, but then I could get the cash to buy something outright, so I went with a 0% finance deal. But I'm planning on getting older a simpler to work on in the summer - to get me through the dirty mucky winter days.

not big enough for a weekend?? Did you take your whole room with you? lol

Just to close the loop - the local aquarium shop was the answer. Thanks for the help guys

Yep, tried the shop. They said no, try the internet. I was going to ask my dad to see if he could nick a connect from his dialysis machine.

I finally got round to cleaning my chain, is was looking a bit worse for wear. As I don't ride everyday it looked like is was getting rusty. After reading a few guides on here, I went and bought the Kettenmax Premium kit - put it all together (easier than putting up my tent) and five minutes later - shiny new chain. Wow! Had to let it dry before lubing up, so I went to take the kit off and *&^^%&^%^ it! I broke the little y-adapter you get. Was not happy, big clumsy oaf. Anyway, it didn't effect getting the chain nicey lubed, and all with out any mess on the floor (nice collection bag). So all in all - a fantastic bit of kit, I would highly recommend it. But anyone know where I can get a spare connector without going to "Kettenmax dot de"? The spares on their site, come to 1 Euro for 4 connectors - postage 15 Euro Did I mention I had a shiny chain?