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by SRS
Fri Jul 08, 2016 1:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: South downs way
Replies: 6
Views: 2396

Re: South downs way

This might help - scroll down to 'PARKING IN WINCHESTER': http://www.bikedowns.co.uk/GeneralInfo.htm
by SRS
Tue Jul 05, 2016 6:03 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Garmin 30x woes
Replies: 2
Views: 814

Re: Garmin 30x woes

I use an Edge 810 rather than Etrex, but this may help you: https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=n3b5ijkhtufa706bd261c4gfa1&topic=59299.msg1224751#msg1224751 specifically: 'Connect USB lead to PC. Power on while holding joystick up forced mass storage mode, enabled erasure of unwanted fi...
by SRS
Thu Jun 30, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: A carbon Shand...
Replies: 65
Views: 12030

Re: A carbon Shand...

Isn't an issue to who?
Really!?! I wrote the post, so me. I hope that clears things up for you.
by SRS
Thu Jun 30, 2016 2:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: A carbon Shand...
Replies: 65
Views: 12030

Re: A carbon Shand...

Reading the comments it seems that several points are at cross-purposes. That the frame is carbon isn't an issue. That the frame is produced in China rather than Scotland isn't an issue either. It's the fact the frame comes from a generic mould using the same standard carbon layup that's disappointi...
by SRS
Tue Jun 28, 2016 11:36 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: A carbon Shand...
Replies: 65
Views: 12030

Re: A carbon Shand...

Is it possible that mould is the same but the carbon layup is different?
by SRS
Tue Jun 28, 2016 11:28 am
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Highland Trail race 2016
Replies: 11
Views: 4415

Re: Highland Trail race 2016

That's really helpful, thanks Javi. My mountain bike is singlespeed, but I do the vast majority of my training on the geared road bike. Knowing the details of the training you put in is extremely helpful if I decide to give this a go. Thanks again and congratulations on the podium finish.
by SRS
Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Highland Trail race 2016
Replies: 11
Views: 4415

Re: Highland Trail race 2016

Hi Javi, Thanks for writing that, it was good to read. Can I ask a few questions about your training? How many hours per week did you put in on average? Was all your training done off road and riding single speed? Did you mix in high intensity sessions or was your training all based on long and stea...
by SRS
Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Highland Trail 550 ride report
Replies: 32
Views: 9327

Re: Highland Trail 550 ride report

Thanks very mich for writing this account of your race Ian. Your description of being in that higher mental state is inspiring.

Those times when your fitness, technique, mindset and the challenge all perfectly come together are rare and very special.

Congratulations on a great ride.
by SRS
Sat Feb 06, 2016 2:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Britain's toughest race
Replies: 23
Views: 3060

Re: Britain's toughest race

Time trials whether it be cycling or running, like running a marathon, are very different to road racing. In a time trial event you are competing against the clock and you get set your own goal - completing the course in x amount of time etc. The route / terrain / parcours and the time target combin...
by SRS
Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 - GPS Failures?
Replies: 32
Views: 4137

Re: BB200 - GPS Failures?

I suspect it is just the different close quote mark

i.e.
creator="eTrex 30 with barometer”

Try changing that to
creator="eTrex 30 with barometer"
by SRS
Fri Nov 06, 2015 9:47 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Small clearout: stem, seatpost, chainset and cx bars
Replies: 4
Views: 1482

Re: Small clearout: stem, seatpost, chainset and cx bars

As there's been no interest in the rest of the items, I will be sticking them up on eBay.
by SRS
Fri Oct 30, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Small clearout: stem, seatpost, chainset and cx bars
Replies: 4
Views: 1482

Small clearout: stem, seatpost, chainset and cx bars

A few parts for sale - all prices include postage. Thomson Elite inline seatpost: 27.2mm x 330mm. Excellent conditon. £35 Thomson 70mm 0-degree stem. 31.8mm clamp. Good + conditon. £30 SOLD Salsa Cowbell 3 bars. Width: 46cm (c-c at the levers). Clamp 31.8. Very good condition. £35 Shimano SLX M670 1...
by SRS
Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: With the onset of winter ...
Replies: 56
Views: 7787

Re: With the onset of winter ...

This year I think I finally 'got' riding without needing to push myself in any way or it be part of a plan leading to something more. There isn't more or next, just now, seems to be a healthier way to be on the bike. As someone whose rides are almost never relaxed, those are thought provoking words.
by SRS
Thu Oct 22, 2015 5:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: anyone gone custom?
Replies: 24
Views: 3129

Re: anyone gone custom?

In hindsight I should have take that 'reviews are subjective' bit as granted, as should any readers re your recent review Greg. That's the trouble though isn't it? A large percentage of the buying public won't understand that ^ and will take a review at absolute face value unless it's been fully ex...
by SRS
Sat Oct 03, 2015 3:21 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Crikey, how much
Replies: 38
Views: 5136

Re: Crikey, how much

The quality of the products is one thing. The pretentiousness of the brand is another: http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/raphas-exclusive-new-200-year-cycling-club-150536 "The final question on the application form appears to be the deal-breaker, asking would-be members to define ...
by SRS
Wed Sep 30, 2015 2:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 3 peaks. Well done
Replies: 22
Views: 3187

Re: 3 peaks. Well done

Dave Barter wrote:
Ian wrote:What ratio did you run, Dave?
Archived report here http://phased.co.uk/oldsite/index.php/t ... speed.html
I remember your report as one of my favourite chapters in Obsessive Compulsive Cycling Disorder. I've just re-read it. Brilliant.
by SRS
Thu Sep 17, 2015 4:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: fs, salsa fargo cockpit. (woodchippers, sram double taps).
Replies: 5
Views: 784

Re: fs, salsa fargo cockpit. (woodchippers, sram double taps

Ton, in the highly unlikely event that CM changes his mind AND you are open to just selling the shifters, I'd be interested.

Yeah, long shot post!
by SRS
Sun Jul 12, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pump Recomendations
Replies: 12
Views: 2933

Re: Pump Recomendations

It's tiny, weighs almost nothing and makes it very easy to tighten valve cores
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by SRS
Fri Jun 12, 2015 1:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Kite or Cross-check / Pacer frame
Replies: 0
Views: 519

WTD: Kite or Cross-check / Pacer frame

Hi,

I am looking for large (58) Singular Kite or a 56 Surly Cross-Check or Pacer frameset.

If you have one, or something similar that you want to sell, please let me know.

Thanks,

Simon.


** closed **
by SRS
Thu Jun 11, 2015 10:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS / Swap: Large Singular Swift frameset
Replies: 2
Views: 917

Re: FS / Swap: Large Singular Swift frameset

Sold.
by SRS
Wed Jun 10, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS / Swap: Large Singular Swift frameset
Replies: 2
Views: 917

FS / Swap: Large Singular Swift frameset

Large size Singular Swift frame and forks with Hope headset. Has covered approx 500km The frame is very good condition overall with just some rubbing on the inner seat stays. Some of the clearcoat frame protection has peeled from the forks. I have applied some lacquer over this, but obviously it's n...
by SRS
Thu Mar 05, 2015 7:21 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: TRP Spyke
Replies: 13
Views: 3083

Re: TRP Spyke

That's helpful, thanks guys.
by SRS
Thu Mar 05, 2015 2:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: TRP Spyke
Replies: 13
Views: 3083

TRP Spyke

STW have just given the TRP Spyke brakes a fairly glowing review: http://singletrackworld.com/reviews/trp-spyke-mechanical-disc-brake/ I'm have BB7 on a Singular Gryphon and would consider in switching to Spyke brakes if they are as good and as hassle free as STW reports. Do any Spyke riders here ag...
by SRS
Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Ragley Carnegie
Replies: 12
Views: 2820

Re: WTD: Ragley Carnegie

Clink wrote:That's a yes yes.

What's the going rate?
£20 posted?
Thanks, done.

PM on its way
by SRS
Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Ragley Carnegie
Replies: 12
Views: 2820

Re: WTD: Ragley Carnegie

Clink wrote:I have found my Carnegies now!! Are you still after a pair?
If they are black and they are flat, then I certainly am....