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- Mon Jun 20, 2022 6:12 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Fs Rohloff complete set up.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1017
Re: Fs Rohloff complete set up.
I've never used a Rohloff but it's an itch that needs scratching. Tony, what is the hub size? I'm thinking of whether it would fit by Brother Cycles Big Bro. Need it to be 29er and fit a non-boost 142mm bolt through rear hub. Other Rohloff experts on here, please do opine. Does it need an EBB? I've ...
- Sat Jun 18, 2022 2:01 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Spacer between headtube and bar bag?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2513
Re: Spacer between headtube and bar bag?
On another thread I mentioned I'd been using one of the SJS accessory thingies for about 10 years. It's been on every bike I've used for bikepacking and it isn't just a bumper. I hang my harness from it. All my bikes are XL chunky monsters and not everyone will have the space to do this, but it's a ...
- Wed Jun 15, 2022 1:37 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: My last night out was ...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1080
My last night out was ...
Crikey, it was Sept 2021, half a year ago. I've been trawling through my photos and there it was, the evidence of my shame. I've been camping a few times since and even slept a couple of nights in my hammock slung betwixt the apple trees at the bottom of my garden, which is easy and really lovely. M...
- Sat Jun 11, 2022 12:54 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Do you own an unsuitable bike?
- Replies: 93
- Views: 14720
Re: Do you own an unsuitable bike?
Double post … how does that happen?
- Sat Jun 11, 2022 12:54 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Do you own an unsuitable bike?
- Replies: 93
- Views: 14720
Re: Do you own an unsuitable bike?
I think my folding e-bike would be very unsuitable. It’s genuinely dreadful and a poor replacement for my now sold Tim-powered Brompton. It has nowhere to put bags and wouldn’t even take a seat bag given the size and shape of the seat post. Tiny wheels, warped discs, very heavy and a range of about ...
- Wed Jun 08, 2022 4:50 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: How long have you gone in the same clothes?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 944
How long have you gone in the same clothes?
I've done a couple of very long cycle tours in the US, Australia and SEA, and I think the longest I went without a change of stuff was 2 weeks. I'm sure it was my round Aussie trip and hands up there were moments when I could jump in the sea from time to time, though the same clothes came on after. ...
- Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:14 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: How best to pack...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1022
Re: How best to pack...
As an aside, nice to see a https://www.bike-bag.co.uk/ frame bag out there. They made my very first frame bag for a Condor Heritage tourer (I think) about 12 years back. I must have pulled it apart and stitched it back together three or four times to fit different bikes until it was retired.
- Sat Jun 04, 2022 3:35 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Todays ride
- Replies: 3325
- Views: 662405
Re: Todays ride
A combination of stupid work hours, another dose of COVID and an extended bout of back pain has robbed me of my cycling mojo lately. Enter, Stage Left, my mate Helen who needed some advice on buying an all road touring bike. After some weeks of this and that, she went for the flat barred Genesis Tou...
- Sun May 29, 2022 1:22 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Best way to pack down a sleeping bag?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 982
Re: Best way to pack down a sleeping bag?
That sounds like magic Shaf ... can't be doing magic.
- Sun May 29, 2022 12:27 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Best way to pack down a sleeping bag?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 982
Re: Best way to pack down a sleeping bag?
Chris is right, but until then, have a look at the Exped dry bags with longitudinal compression straps and clever valve. Ive been using these for a few years and you can't beat 'em
https://www.tamarackoutdoors.co.uk/PBSC ... D=23089202
https://www.tamarackoutdoors.co.uk/PBSC ... D=23089202
- Sat May 28, 2022 12:42 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: WRT T shirts.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1091
Re: WRT T shirts.
Mine landed just now. Thanks Stu. My art student daughter clocked me modelling it in front of the mirror. She says I'm a winter colour and beige makes me look "even fatter" than I actually am ..... bless.
- Thu May 26, 2022 2:29 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Another clear out: handlebars, Monkii, XT 10sp etc
- Replies: 7
- Views: 896
- Wed May 25, 2022 4:41 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
- Replies: 4945
- Views: 1255776
Re: Bargain Alert Thread
Agree the site is pants but the bikes are lovely and I just learned something wandering aimlessly about it. There is something called Super Boost ... 157mm rear spacing. Have I fallen through another rift in the space-time continuum?
- Wed May 25, 2022 4:32 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
- Replies: 983
- Views: 135654
- Tue May 24, 2022 9:55 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Another clear out: handlebars, Monkii, XT 10sp etc
- Replies: 7
- Views: 896
Re: Another clear out: handlebars, Monkii, XT 10sp etc
Sorry mate, it's been sold. It was the shorter cage too.Brothersmith wrote: ↑Tue May 24, 2022 9:07 am If the Zee is the longer cage that takes 36t I will take it
- Mon May 23, 2022 2:11 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Welsh Ride Thing Videos Part 1 & 2 Now Available
- Replies: 8
- Views: 931
Re: Welsh Ride Thing Videos Part 1 & 2 Now Available
I bloody love your videos Allen. These are the best yet, I reckon. You just capture the genuine essence of this whole gig. I am so sick of the stuff on other sites that seem to want to portray going out on a bike with your camping gear as some sort of existential journey. And you got a drone. Brilli...
- Mon May 23, 2022 2:05 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Welsh Ride Thing Videos Part 1 & 2 Now Available
- Replies: 8
- Views: 931
Re: Welsh Ride Thing Videos Part 1 & 2 Now Available
Double doohickey
- Mon May 23, 2022 1:38 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Nah then.....
- Replies: 11
- Views: 725
Re: Nah then.....
G'day. I reckon you will fit right in and love it here. We've all made piles of great mates through this forum. If he is paying attention, Reg may pop along shortly to dazzle us with his wit, eloquence and perspicacity. Hang on: REG REG REG REG REG REG ... that should do it. And what's that stove in...
- Sun May 22, 2022 3:25 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Bromptonpackers: 5-spd wheel build and loads of bits
- Replies: 0
- Views: 292
Bromptonpackers: 5-spd wheel build and loads of bits
This is on eBay but I know there is a gentle core of Bromptonites amongst the Boners, so thought I'd chuck it up here. It's a brand new otta the box 5-spd Sturmey Archer hub on a slightly scuffed Brompton rim. Plus loads of bits and pieces. As the eBay add says, it was a lock down project that I nev...
- Sun May 22, 2022 12:55 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Another clear out: handlebars, Monkii, XT 10sp etc
- Replies: 7
- Views: 896
Another clear out: handlebars, Monkii, XT 10sp etc
Price drop on the XT kit to £50. It's heading to eBay this weekend if no takers on here. Prices include postage. OnOne OG bars £12 : these are the original version and actually a nice shape but not wide enough for me. Easton EA50 seatpost 31.6mm x 350mm £10 : loads of scuffs but good condition. Shim...
- Fri May 20, 2022 2:11 pm
- Forum: MYOG
- Topic: A lighter pole (probably very boring).
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4333
Re: A lighter pole (probably very boring).
I just googoohoogled what weighs 4gs and was impressed with the first result. https://weightofstuff.com/things-that-weigh-around-4-grams/ My fave is the 4 plastic coated paper clips ... maybe three if you use non-plastic coated paper clips (which you should on account of the environment and stuff) h...
- Sun May 15, 2022 5:08 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 2 person tent recommendations
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1285
Re: 2 person tent recommendations
Too late in to recommend the MSR Elixir 2
- Sun May 15, 2022 4:57 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: For when you've bought too much int' Spar.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 797
Re: For when you've bought too much int' Spar.
It's a great design and kinda reminds me of the Brompton fold. I do wonder whether it'd be a saggy over cooked spaghetti mess though. Would love a go on one.BigdummySteve wrote: ↑Fri May 13, 2022 6:19 pm As an ex Bigdummy owner that convertible long tail is just pure porn
- Sun May 15, 2022 4:48 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: YD 30.0 & Cavepacking
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1341
Re: YD 30.0 & Cavepacking
Must be pretty athletic horses round here is all I can say. So either Bob was wrong or the map was wrong because Reg can't possibly have been wrong :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: PS: When did Reg start referring to herself in the third person ... (I'm sure it's the third person). Not complaining or ...
- Sat May 07, 2022 2:55 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Italy Divide 2022
- Replies: 4
- Views: 681
Re: Italy Divide 2022
I want more. Gimme more.