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by slarge
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Potential Emergency Carbon Fork Needed
Replies: 4
Views: 123

Re: Potential Emergency Carbon Fork Needed

I have a pair of Rockshox Rekons 29er, boost, bolt through 100mm, tapered steerer. BUT the steerer is 165mm
If any good please drop me a line to stevelarge66@gmail.com
by slarge
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: wtd 29" QR bouncy forks
Replies: 4
Views: 133

Re: wtd 29" QR bouncy forks

I have some Reba forks in white - great condition if a bit old, also some brand new Rockshox Rekons - both have short steerer at 170mm

Yours for not too much!
by slarge
Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:31 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: GB Duro Entries open
Replies: 37
Views: 933

Re: GB Duro Entries open

I had a place last year, but threw away the entry fee as I couldn't get excited about it. Not sure why not, but I think the semi race idea (4 stages), and the logistics, and the idea of it being green, but not really, turned me off.... I think if Alan G organised something like this I'd be all over ...
by slarge
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pat Adams RIP
Replies: 6
Views: 344

Re: Pat Adams RIP

That's really sad news. Used to love the events he organised
by slarge
Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Rollers
Replies: 2
Views: 209

Re: Rollers

I'd bodge a repair Boab , and bond the axle back in. Those rollers were old when I got them off CJR61 (off here), so whilst they've not done any miles, they're a bit past it. Newer rollers are a parabolic shape to help keep you central - I actually got a set when my club was chucking some out, but I...
by slarge
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: BB200 is pure, soft, GRAVEL
Replies: 7
Views: 609

Re: BB200 is pure, soft, GRAVEL

Cheers for that, a good read. Funnily enough I've now progressed from "never again" to "can't wait until the next one" I mean it can be any worse can it? :lol: That's every year Phil. It's an event I love, as its a true test of character. So far every finisher has character :-)
by slarge
Tue Jan 09, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Winter Event 2024: Power Seekers - Watt did you do?
Replies: 38
Views: 2263

Re: Winter Event 2024: Power Seekers - Watt did you do?

summittoppler wrote: Tue Jan 09, 2024 4:51 pm ...and here's a short 1 minute film of what we got up to, I might edit a longer one soon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLREY0_4YSM



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Loved that Jeff
by slarge
Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Winter Event 2024: Power Seekers - Watt did you do?
Replies: 38
Views: 2263

Re: Winter Event 2024: Power Seekers - Watt did you do?

Enjoyed that Reg, sounds like you all had a great time!

Was a cracking weekend, great to catch up with people, also great having a bird hide to myself!
by slarge
Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter Event entries now open.
Replies: 67
Views: 12326

Re: Winter Event entries now open.

That was strange. Had a dream in which someone had a go of my bike at the start gathering and snapped the frame near the BB. Erm, please could you have dream tonight Stu where you hire me a loan bike? Or, as it's a steel P7, do an emergency weld? Then again, I now remember it was a WRT gathering so...
by slarge
Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:33 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter Event entries now open.
Replies: 67
Views: 12326

Re: Winter Event entries now open.

Not 100%, but it's not looking like I'm going to make it. Not the bike for once. Really busy with work (still working as of the time of this post), and just don't see myself being able to get away. A real shame as it looks nice for once. Rich, no one ever said on their deathbed "I wish I'd wor...
by slarge
Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter Event entries now open.
Replies: 67
Views: 12326

Re: Winter Event entries now open.

I've decided to go west into Dyfi forest, the North over Bwlch y Groes, with an undercover overnighter by Lake Vrnwy then back through Dyfnant forest on Sunday. Mainly roads and fire roads as I can see anything off road being a horrible slog. I'll be singlespeed as I haven't used it for a couple of ...
by slarge
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lachy’s Tour Divide
Replies: 9
Views: 1040

Re: Lachy’s Tour Divide

Fernie was lunch for me, on the second day - and no Koko Claims back then either. I'd love to have seen whether he rode much of koko claims....suspect he did! I do wish there was more film of the landscapes and scenery - less of the hotel rooms....but camera access is clearly a thing. He did get th...
by slarge
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:46 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Happy New Year, and plans for 2024
Replies: 52
Views: 2353

Happy New Year, and plans for 2024

Hi all, didn't see a Happy New Year thread - I guess you're all out bivvying in the hills somewhere :-bd What are your plans for this year? Interesting events/rides/adventures, resolutions, targets etc? For the first year in ages I seem to have zero goals this year (and I'm not sure I like it!). How...
by slarge
Fri Dec 29, 2023 7:53 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3932
Views: 464853

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

However you must admit that directionally ULEZ is a good thing if we are to breath cleaner air.
I think it would be great to go further and halve the number of cars on the road (alternating odd/even days or something).
by slarge
Tue Dec 26, 2023 7:54 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lachy’s Tour Divide
Replies: 9
Views: 1040

Re: Lachy’s Tour Divide

I watched the first 15 mins - paused it as I want Helen to watch it with me. He is quick - Fernie in 9 hours!! That's 150 miles and around 4000m of climbing, offroad. For a flat road ride that would be a respectable time. I am looking forward to reminders of the scenery - I might even look through m...
by slarge
Sun Dec 24, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter Event entries now open.
Replies: 67
Views: 12326

Re: Winter Event entries now open.

I might have to change my thinking - I want to visit that place as well Reg. Going to have to get creative....
by slarge
Sat Dec 23, 2023 11:21 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Singlespeed a microspline?
Replies: 13
Views: 975

Re: Singlespeed a microspline?

Can you get a different freehub with SS compatible splines?
by slarge
Sat Dec 23, 2023 11:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter Event entries now open.
Replies: 67
Views: 12326

Re: Winter Event entries now open.

So, 2 weeks to go. I know we get grid refs tomorrow, but has anyone got a plan yet?

I can feel a bird hide and a cafe, just pondering bike choice and pubs at the moment, and whether I want to be solo or a small group....
by slarge
Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:12 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Tour de France 2023: Injuries, disaster bivies, failure to complete the ride - a great time all round
Replies: 21
Views: 1679

Re: Tour de France 2023: Injuries, disaster bivies, failure to complete the ride - a great time all round

Really enjoyed that James, looks like you had some great times, and a lot of memories. "One day" I keep saying to myself.....
by slarge
Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3932
Views: 464853

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

Dave Barter wrote: Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:25 pm
slarge wrote: Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:40 pm And my cheery Friday is I got a new road bike frame, and just ordered everything to build it up. It is a beauty, and I seem to have misused my credit card somewhat, but it'll be a once in a lifetime purchase!
Fess up which frame?
Colnago C68.....
by slarge
Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3932
Views: 464853

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

And my cheery Friday is I got a new road bike frame, and just ordered everything to build it up. It is a beauty, and I seem to have misused my credit card somewhat, but it'll be a once in a lifetime purchase!
by slarge
Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: HT550 - 2024
Replies: 30
Views: 8049

Re: HT550 - 2024

160 male entrants for 35 places I hadn't heard that. Not great odds at all in that case, either from the off or via any reserve list. That also makes for 120 latent ITT attempts, assuming the group start wasn't the be-all and end-all. If I'm not the only one now thinking of going down that route ne...
by slarge
Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:08 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bikepacking / ITT specific coaching.
Replies: 35
Views: 9771

Re: Bikepacking / ITT specific coaching.

A very common cause of not finishing long hard events is "my head went". So if you can build/train mental resilience then there's money to be made.
Having a positive outlook puts people a step ahead, but knowing how to deal with setbacks can be a learnt skill.
by slarge
Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: HT550 - 2024
Replies: 30
Views: 8049

Re: HT550 - 2024

Interesting that Alan himself hasn't entered ' that's a first!!

And Tom Rowntree is back in - a winner from 2014 I think!!
by slarge
Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Happy birthday Mr Large.
Replies: 7
Views: 4478

Re: Happy birthday Mr Large.

Thanks all - these birthdays come round faster and faster. Been out tonight with an uncle and cousin I've not seen for 20 years - really enjoyed it. And when I let the dogs out when I got home I thought it would be a cracking night for a bivvy. It was a good thought but now I'm wondering if I need t...