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- Mon Sep 16, 2024 8:55 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: BB200 2024
- Replies: 137
- Views: 15812
Re: BB200 2024
Maybe you're right. But after today's ride (60 miles, Peaks, road) being the first since my wrist/nerve injury. The ride went OK but got home and it seems I'd maybe stretched it. A few times almost fell whilst using that hand for easy errands. Shaf' always remember that doubt has destroyed more dre...
- Mon Sep 16, 2024 10:05 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
- Replies: 1098
- Views: 174361
- Tue Sep 03, 2024 5:11 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
- Replies: 1098
- Views: 174361
Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Is that designed for snow, sand or actual moon?
- Tue Sep 03, 2024 10:09 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Has bike packing (off the beaten track ) gone full circle?
- Replies: 75
- Views: 6408
Re: Has bike packing (off the beaten track ) gone full circle?
Maybe I should put a saddle pack on my commuter with a frock and some frilly knickers in it, and I'll add a bra for good measure. If (when) a supermarket lorry sends me off to the great ITT in the sky the presence of these will ensure I make the national news, which will help highlight the dangers ...
- Tue Sep 03, 2024 7:45 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Has bike packing (off the beaten track ) gone full circle?
- Replies: 75
- Views: 6408
Re: Has bike packing (off the beaten track ) gone full circle?
Here's a thought ..... the question and potential answer in the OP suggests that panniers / racks and what 'we' might understand to be touring came first. However, racks and panniers are a relatively late addition to the world of cycle travel. Prior to their arrival, many people used bags strapped d...
- Mon Sep 02, 2024 7:04 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Filament Wound Fibreglass Tubing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 945
Re: Filament Wound Fibreglass Tubing
Why wound Bob? Is that a strength thing or something more technical?
- Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:19 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Filament Wound Fibreglass Tubing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 945
Re: Filament Wound Fibreglass Tubing
Aluminium not strong enough? Carbon too expensive?
- Mon Sep 02, 2024 5:48 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: BB200 2024
- Replies: 137
- Views: 15812
Re: BB200 2024
Oh yes 2018 - I discovered a somewhat vital bridge had been washed away on the Fri night. It was still raining biblical amounts on Sat morning and upon returning to the Towers, we discovered that the house was flooded ... a character building weekend all round but Dave did at least get his 5 yard ba...
- Mon Sep 02, 2024 5:43 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Filament Wound Fibreglass Tubing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 945
Re: Filament Wound Fibreglass Tubing
What's it for Bob? Would another material suffice?
- Mon Sep 02, 2024 7:25 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: BB200 2024
- Replies: 137
- Views: 15812
Re: BB200 2024
One you've set sail then that's it. No badge is you change part way through.If jumping onto the 200 from the 300 if things don't go to plan can you still aim for a badge doing the 200 ?
- Sat Aug 31, 2024 7:50 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: BB200 2024
- Replies: 137
- Views: 15812
Re: BB200 2024
I'm surprised the swear filter doesn't kick in when the "other place" is mentioned I'm really not sure where this idea came from? Personally, I've always got on with all at ST, in fact they used to sponsor the WRT back in the day and ran an article on the very first one - sepia pictures a...
- Mon Aug 26, 2024 7:39 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: SOTO Windmaster
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1459
Re: SOTO Windmaster
They're very good. I did a review some time ago.
Just a thought - is stability not largely to do with the size of the canister? Adding legs or using a strap / tent peg round it should make a massive difference no matter the actual stove.
Just a thought - is stability not largely to do with the size of the canister? Adding legs or using a strap / tent peg round it should make a massive difference no matter the actual stove.
- Sat Aug 24, 2024 6:16 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Big Bear 520
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4597
Re: Big Bear 520
Once again, very well done Kevin and enjoy your membership of a very elite club
- Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:59 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: BB200 2024
- Replies: 137
- Views: 15812
Re: BB200 2024
Yes Phil.Is there a 300 this year?
- Mon Aug 12, 2024 1:10 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6876
Re: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
I read today that NRW are going to be investing in Bike Park Wales ... as a publicly owned body, that strikes me as somewhat unusual?
- Fri Aug 09, 2024 9:08 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6876
Re: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
Probably cheaper longterm to demolish it.If they shut it they'll still need to look after the building otherwise it will end up as an urbex YouTube video
- Fri Aug 09, 2024 3:38 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6876
Re: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
Indeed, I was told something in the region of 250k and 300k a year loss at CyB.the general idea is that anything that isnt a statutory responsibility or doesn't pay for itself is being cut.
- Fri Aug 09, 2024 8:54 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Midge eviction protocol
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5639
Re: Midge eviction protocol
Yes, Co2 is the draw by all accounts, so obviously learning to hold your breath for long periods of time is the only viable answer
- Thu Aug 08, 2024 6:52 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6876
Re: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
Only a smallish part of what they're responsible for is wood now Phil. Natural resources covers a broad spectrum.
- Thu Aug 08, 2024 6:50 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Big Bear 520
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4597
Re: Big Bear 520
Awaiting the ultimate happy ending, although I know it'll get worse before it gets better
- Thu Aug 08, 2024 4:41 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6876
Re: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
One issue seems to be that NRW are now responsible for many things and way more than simply wood and trees. I was told that recreation makes up only 3% of their workload, yet costs / looses a considerable amount of money. I doubt they'd be sorry to see the back of it.
- Thu Aug 08, 2024 9:40 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6876
Re: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
I saw that press release yesterday ... Dee was later talking to her friend who's the wife of the fella who manages the shop and thinking seems to be that regardless of the rhetoric, NRW have said / implied that they'd be willing to simply tear up any contract. Doubtful anyone has deep enough pockets...
- Sat Aug 03, 2024 9:44 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Frame and Fork respray.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3302
Re: Frame and Fork respray.
Thank you. It does look better with the seat on as that makes the black line up from tank to tail piece.That looks stunning Stu
- Sat Aug 03, 2024 8:18 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Frame and Fork respray.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3302
Re: Frame and Fork respray.
This is before any flatting back / polishing off Rich. For masking, use J-Tape fine line tape, don't mess about with normal masking tape as it'll make a mess. 2K clear over the top. Don't believe the manufactures claim about it drying in 24 hours, you need to leave it somewhere warm for a couple of ...
- Sat Aug 03, 2024 11:33 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6876
CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
I think we mentioned it before but the news is that both centres will now be closing. I'm not really sure what that means for the actual trails but I am told that NRW seem to be making life somewhat awkward for community / volunteer groups with an interest in helping.