“See how many cyclists get killed by cars”: Lorena Wiebes struck by hit-and-run driver

Highway Code could really do with updating to cover "Do not go out and use the road with the intent to generate clickbait". Also something about AI before we have artificial bad drivers (though they'll probably copy the bad human ones, might even be slightly better).

Highway code rule 147 seems relevant here... try to be understanding if other road users cause problems; they may be inexperienced or not know the area well. be patient; remember that anyone can make a mistake. do not allow yourself to become agitated or involved if someone is behaving badly on the road. This will only make the situation worse. Pull over, calm down and, when you feel relaxed, continue your journey. slow down and hold back if a road user pulls out into your path at a junction. Allow them to get clear. Do not over-react by driving too close behind to intimidate them.

I think for some the issue is the overall design of the knee and less about specific component suppliers. I've been running (riding...) 'bent knees and find over longer outings this is more relaxed. Also quite aero as I'm lower, and less likely to bang my nose when I fall over.

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss?

Yeah sod the workers. How dare they want to be paid a decent wage for their work. Perhaps it is due to the UK's poor business model, poor small business support. Why is all the costs, not only monetary, pushed on the smaller businesses and workers? It can be done, Switzerland expect people to be paid a decent wage, and it seems to work. I suppose it pushes more money back into the economy.

@lesterama You'll want to replace them anyhow, since the old knees aren't compatible with 12-speed drivetrains.

@wtjs Furthermore, Professor Sir John Charnley of Bury and Wrightington Hospital, Wigan, great benefactor of mankind for perfecting the total hip replacement, would object to the highly unstable hip joint shown here. It's bonded, no doubt, and equally doubtless kept failing without warning.

I run Dura Ace knees, as I love that they're lighter and that they need replacing within five years.

@mdavidford I run Dura Ace knees, as I love that their lighter and that they need replacing within five years.

@mdavidford Are the joints only available in Ultegra and 105? Beware Shimano enthusiasts! This is a fraud, selling off obsolete stock. Metal-on-Metal replacement joints are long out of use as they result in tiny metal fragments and undesirable tissue reaction.