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by Gari
Tue May 31, 2022 2:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Gravel bike size small
Replies: 3
Views: 333

Re: WTD: Gravel bike size small

Actually I’m just about to list my Camino if they are still looking. It’s a small/52, a bit of a mongrel though, I built it up from a frame set.
I can send some pictures over if needed, just send me the email address.
by Gari
Thu Apr 07, 2022 5:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: For sale, BNIB Mason Bokeh. Sm/52cm
Replies: 1
Views: 461

For sale, BNIB Mason Bokeh. Sm/52cm

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50102870028_c728e54054_k.jpg 45B6AC16-E6D4-4743-BEFD-E3FFBD595E66 by garibeet Bought this almost 2 years ago now. The initial plan was to just swap parts from my current bike, but having got it and seeing how nice it was I decided that would be a travesty, so dec...
by Gari
Tue Feb 01, 2022 4:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Prescription riding glasses
Replies: 9
Views: 1093

Re: Prescription riding glasses

I tried all sorts of things a couple of years ago now. I tried some transitions glasses, which I discovered need to actually have the sun shining directly on them to change.This was a bit of an issue when wearing a cap, having my head down or my back to the sun, which is basically all the time when ...
by Gari
Sun Nov 07, 2021 3:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: bikepacking with a mirrorless camera ...what lenses do you take?
Replies: 6
Views: 708

Re: bikepacking with a mirrorless camera ...what lenses do you take?

By “what lenses”, do you mean focal lengths or actual models? Fellow camera nerd so I’m asking in order to not go off down a rabbit hole that you weren’t looking for:) I usually take a 35mm and a 75 or 85mm, (full frame) but I do prefer primes. For me one of the greatest benefits of mirrorless camer...
by Gari
Thu Oct 14, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Show me your 69er!
Replies: 17
Views: 3506

Re: Show me your 69er!

I had a Singular Hummingbird years ago, one of the few bikes I regret selling:(
by Gari
Thu Sep 23, 2021 5:21 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: UCI adopt Gravel?!
Replies: 32
Views: 2727

Re: UCI adopt Gravel?!

And so it begins….😂
by Gari
Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:05 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: UCI adopt Gravel?!
Replies: 32
Views: 2727

Re: UCI adopt Gravel?!

:lol: :lol: Good point. Certainly I don’t imagine them accepting the answer “whatever I want it to be!!”
by Gari
Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: UCI adopt Gravel?!
Replies: 32
Views: 2727

UCI adopt Gravel?!

Just seen a post on IG from Lauf saying that the UCI are to get involved in gravel racing. It states that they(UCI) shares riders passion for freedom of riding, experiencing and racing gravel. Something of an oxymoron no?! I don’t, or have ever raced, but reading various comments over the years I ge...
by Gari
Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:59 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: What not-gravel 650B tyres...?
Replies: 14
Views: 1324

Re: What not-gravel 650B tyres...?

I really like my Thunder Burts on my camino, pretty quick rolling on tarmac etc(especially as they're now quite worn!) but plenty grippy for most gravel/hardpacked estate tracks. would be fine in mud too when new and not so worn out. 27.5/2.1.
by Gari
Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:22 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Six Moon Designs Deschutes Plus (grey)
Replies: 5
Views: 663

Re: FS: Six Moon Designs Deschutes Plus (grey)

🤷‍♂️ Not sure where that went then?!
Just saying I’ll take it if it’s still available. PM me your details(bank or PayPal) and I shall sort payment etc.
by Gari
Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SORTED Wtd: cheap 165mm / 170mm cranks
Replies: 5
Views: 561

Re: Wtd: cheap 165mm / 170mm cranks

https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m8b0s109p46 ... side-Crank
They do a triple as well. I have a double on my commuter and it’s been great tbh. I’m not particularly slender and I don’t notice any flexing:)
by Gari
Sat Sep 04, 2021 11:37 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11406
Views: 1894062

Re: The post man's been ...

With a Duro Crux 27.5x 3.25 from Unicycle after a bit of advice from Phil ( htrider ) it's huge ! Be interested to know what rim and what size it’s come up at, if you’ve got round to fitting it? I’m after something around 3.5 for my plus, in an attempt to save me getting a fat bike and having to bu...
by Gari
Sat Aug 21, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: More things that fly than usual?
Replies: 12
Views: 1049

Re: More things that fly than usual?

I noticed two large “patches” of them riding home the other day, huge clouds that required me to put my mask on!!!
by Gari
Thu Aug 12, 2021 2:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Exorail for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 595

Re: ALPKIT stuff for sale.

Hi, what colour is the Koala? Poss interested. Ta.
by Gari
Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: SRAM supply issues
Replies: 8
Views: 967

Re: SRAM supply issues

Out of interest, what is it you’re after?
by Gari
Mon Aug 09, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: SRAM supply issues
Replies: 8
Views: 967

Re: SRAM supply issues

I finally managed to get a rear mech for my new build, having been slowly collecting stuff for over a year now!!
It’s due for arrival today. Fortunately it’s just a few small bits that are fairly easily available left to get building (rotors/chain etc)
by Gari
Sun Jul 11, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tachycardia - maybe?
Replies: 12
Views: 1316

Re: Tachycardia - maybe?

I had a similar issue a few years ago, including feeling absolutely drained too. A ride/hike that would normally take 4-6hrs depending on conditions etc took about 12 hours, with numerous stops as I couple barely walk!!! No heavy breathing etc, just completely drained. After a few hours my HR was st...
by Gari
Wed Jun 23, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Ortlieb bar pack
Replies: 27
Views: 2305

Re: New Ortlieb bar pack

They’ve basically replaced their old cable fitting, which got mangled the first time you used it, and worse each subsequent use. But as it was for a release bracket for the bag was only an issue if you swapped it to another bike. But oddly made the bracket on the bag permanent and the “lash up” as S...
by Gari
Wed May 12, 2021 6:18 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: And here's another for you.
Replies: 55
Views: 5103

Re: And here's another for you.

:lol:
by Gari
Fri Apr 30, 2021 6:36 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Decanting Smidge into smaller bottle
Replies: 15
Views: 1804

Re: Decanting Smidge into smaller bottle

As mentioned, they do make a small “rucksack” friendly flat bottle.
https://midge.myshopify.com/products/pocket-smidge
by Gari
Sat Apr 24, 2021 5:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter boots and gloves
Replies: 38
Views: 4464

Re: Winter boots and gloves

A Nordic ski boot would be pretty good as a winter biking boot, I was looking at a pair of Salomon ADV8s for fat biking on flats. They are certainly going to be warm enough, but there are a couple of caveats. Though most of them look pretty water resistant they aren’t really designed to be waterproo...
by Gari
Thu Apr 22, 2021 11:58 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted - Fork and Brake Calioer
Replies: 7
Views: 1179

Re: Wanted - Fork and Brake Calioer

No problem, for full disclosure my gravel/touring/adventure bike(delete as appropriate) has been running mtn BB7s since I built it 2yrs ago. Works fine for me.
by Gari
Thu Apr 22, 2021 11:08 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted - Fork and Brake Calioer
Replies: 7
Views: 1179

Re: Wanted - Fork and Brake Calioer

I have a BB7mtn in my spares box if you want it?
Bit ratty looking but works fine, I will need to dig about for the bolts/spacers/cone things.
Stick some money in the bear feed fund, I’m happy to post it it out if you fancy it?!
by Gari
Sat Apr 17, 2021 9:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Anyone using Salsa carbon forks ?
Replies: 13
Views: 1369

Re: Anyone using Salsa carbon forks ?

😂