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I'm a 54" chest, so 2 or 3 XL depending on the manufacturer. I look daft in snug fitting cycling tops like the racing snakes with no muscle tone wear so I stick to baggies stuff. Decathlon is well worth a visit and a browse, and a lot of their running and other sport tops are suitable for...

I've seen plenty of Toyotas and supposedly good makes on tow trucks over the years. Don't worry, I won't buy anything that doesn't work properly and which doesn't have a full dealer history - you take your chances whatever you buy but as far as I can I plan to make my own luck by purchasing a...

Thanks. I'm not really built for speed being a 20 stone mesomorph, but 35 inch inside legs and a cyclists lungs gave me the ability to not sprint, but to keep up a fair lick for 6 or 7 minutes. Otherwise I was most definitely a plodder, 6:43 on a marathon.

They're good but not that good, never been suoer impressed for the money. You'll find better quality for less, both generic and cycling specific. They're ok, decent, but not the outstanding they should be when taking jnto consideration the prices.

I was but had to quit a year ago because of my hip. Was closing on a 5 minute mile (was at 5:22, exceptional for a non athletic leisure runner in my age band, then 53) but quit on doc's orders. It was like giving up smoking for a few weeks, but a year on I'm resigned to it,

Over the years myself and Mrs CTEC have had 13 Peugeots between us. Not one had a single fault beyond expected wear and tear, so I'm not overly concerned about buying French.

Cheers for the input. With my lofty dimensions the boot sill height is no issue, and yes we use a folding wheelchair when going out and about (or walking g sticks,s on her better days.) I'm not a fan of the small SUV thing really, scoring style over substance as I do, but thinking about it the...

Had a walk with the dog this morning, and on people's driveways I saw... 3 series wagon. Nice, but a touch bigger than I want or need, so no. VW T Crosser - being a VW I couldn't have a crossdresser. Being Jewish I wouldn't buy a car from a firm that actjvrly sought out and used Jewish slave...

That's the sort of thing Mr Man, about the right size. Hadn't thought of the Civic.

Think when I walk the dog round the village in the morning I'll look on people's driveways for inspiration.

Yeah, it's a bit of a f****r! Fortunately it's not getting me down or depressed, it's just fecking me off when it's hurting. Trying to sleep is the worst bit when it's throbbling like Gary Glitter at school closing time.

I'm 6'5", 20 stone, and not easily flexible/mobile at the hip as a normal person so I don't think that will fit the bill for me, although they are great little cars. I definitely view a car as a tool, white goods, and as long as its not an utter dog to drive I couldn't care less. Needs to be a...

As keen readers of my ramblings know I've been car free for a while, but my nacked hip is becoming increasingly uncomfortable and some days I simply can't face riding any more. So a modest car is in order, likely a small estate of some kind. So what do you chaps drive small estate car wise?

As a point of order to address the supposed "danger" issue of Music on the go...the typical car with the windows simply wound up has a greater level of auditory exclusion than simply riding a bicycle with headphones and there is no corresponding carnage. Explosions and general deathkill...

If I ever catch one I shall say that he moved his hand towards his pocket and said he was going to shank me so I was forced to defend myself. Honest, your worship.

Northing especially fancy - modern legend seems to have taken the Holdsworth name to new heights of mythical legend - but decent well designed and constructed frames that are both swift and comfortable. Claud Butlers of that era were made in the same workshop and are closely similar model for...

I have a "property of Tyson Fury" sticker on all my bikes.

Very nice! As well as the usual mass market dross Raleigh were making some very nice, very usable frames in that era. Their 4130 Max Cromo frames are a favourite of mine, much under the radar. Looking forward to see what you do with this wee beastie.

Which one is you?

They're lovely, and the fold is in a league of its own, but when you're 6'5" and nudging 20 stone they dont ride well and flex and flop about like John Inman in a semaphore class. That does not inspire confidence on the road. Normally dimensioned folk (we call them 'normies') are just fine on...