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Old 02-14-09 | 08:35 PM
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I clicked the link and my Norman antivirus reacted at once. Saying there is a Trojan: HTML/Exploit!IFrame.C
Oh no! I was using avast which is also updated daily and it shrieked whenever I try to access the site until I turned it off...dunno if it really is a problem or if avast is just overreacting. Virus sweep time!!
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you should learn to embrace change, and mock it's failings every step of the way :p
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Old 02-14-09 | 08:37 PM
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Interesting. The method never crossed my mind.
Interesting indeed...makeinu, do you have pics of how it's folded?
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Old 02-15-09 | 02:52 AM
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Oh no! I was using avast which is also updated daily and it shrieked whenever I try to access the site until I turned it off...dunno if it really is a problem or if avast is just overreacting. Virus sweep time!!
You could be ok, both you and EvilV. I think I remember when installing my antivirus in August that I decided I wanted to know if my antivirus found anything when asked during the install. I am curious you see .

I guess it is quite common that the antivirus takes care of problems without you knowing, but of course a scanning is always smart. I use more than one program to be on the safe side.
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Old 02-15-09 | 03:06 AM
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I know Norman Faye. He's a good bloke and an honest man. I visited his shop and he let me ride his bikes. There's nothing wrong with that site. It's your anti virus.

Hello EvilV.

Sadly, Norman was hit recently by a car & died:

https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/E...-in.4212686.jp

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Old 02-15-09 | 08:46 PM
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Was fay on a bike or in a car when he was killed?
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Old 02-15-09 | 09:13 PM
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My condolences.
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Old 02-16-09 | 02:35 AM
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If folded size and neatness in a rideable bike is the aim, accept no substitutes - Brompton wins every time. If you're going to factor in price, riding position, gearing etc, the Mini is the winner. Get a bag, and nobody will mind it in the office.
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Old 02-16-09 | 09:59 AM
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Sammyboy, have you been away or did paths never cross. All I would add is that for the larger person you may find the DT mini has better brakes and less flex. Test riding is the only answer. The mini is a great bike. It may come down to the specifics of your commute - do you need to carry up/down stairs, space on the public transport of your choice, etc etc etc.
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