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by Joe
Thu Apr 03, 2025 10:46 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: non tubeless to tubeless........ help
Replies: 16
Views: 1553

Re: non tubeless to tubeless........ help

I think it also depends on your rims, some will be possible to set up tubeless and some less so. I set up some WTB trail 29 rims that were not "tubeless ready". The main issue was that the rim bed was too deep, so when the tyre was installed but not inflated it wasn't tight enough to hold ...
by Joe
Fri Dec 20, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: wtd, 10 speed thumbshifters or a rapidfire pod.
Replies: 5
Views: 2756

Re: wtd, 10 speed thumbshifters or a rapidfire pod.

I have a pair of Microshift 10 speed MTB bar end shifters in my box of bits. You could buy the thumbies attachment for them if they're going on flat bars. https://www.swinnertoncycles.co.uk/microshift-shifter-spares-thumbshifter-spares-p132660/s383845?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_ter...
by Joe
Fri Aug 09, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...
Replies: 40
Views: 12287

Re: CyB and Nant Yr Arian closing ...

As someone that works for NRW (but fortunately isn't up for redundancy as many are) the general idea is that anything that isnt a statutory responsibility or doesn't pay for itself is being cut. Sounds like the visitor centres have been making a loss so I'm not surprised that they're going. In my op...
by Joe
Wed Jul 17, 2024 11:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: The Bearbones freecycle thread?
Replies: 95
Views: 34920

Re: The Bearbones freecycle thread?

thenorthwind wrote: Tue Jul 16, 2024 8:12 pm
Joe wrote: Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:41 am Have asked a mate of mine, he's re-assembling a reverb and mentioned something about barbs or hydraulic bits or something.
I'll let you know if he could make use of it, thanks.
:-bd
I think he is all good, thanks though!
by Joe
Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: The Bearbones freecycle thread?
Replies: 95
Views: 34920

Re: The Bearbones freecycle thread?

Some bits I took off a Reverb years aog before I sent it back for warranty replacement. Any use to anyone? https://i.ibb.co/j4QHZv0/2024-07-15-12-21-45.jpg Have asked a mate of mine, he's re-assembling a reverb and mentioned something about barbs or hydraulic bits or something. I'll let you know if...
by Joe
Mon Jul 15, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd 135 rear hubs or 135 fat bike wheel set 👍
Replies: 11
Views: 2881

Re: Wtd 135 rear hubs or 135 fat bike wheel set 👍

I have a black XT 135mm qr hub if you're running rear hubs front and back (so not front disc spacing), seems £10 posted is the going rate?
by Joe
Tue Jul 09, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Schnozzle to Thermarest Winglock adaptor
Replies: 4
Views: 1125

Re: Schnozzle to Thermarest Winglock adaptor

I may have found a solution! It seems that the Thermarest pump sack valve can connect the Exped schnozzle to the Thermarest Winglock valve on the mat. I happened to have two Thermarest pump sacks because my first Thermarest was faulty and they sent me a new one, so I've chopped out the pump sack val...
by Joe
Tue Jul 09, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Schnozzle to Thermarest Winglock adaptor
Replies: 4
Views: 1125

Schnozzle to Thermarest Winglock adaptor

Hi All, Gave up on my Exped mat because of the baffles going and making it un-usable and got a Thermarest NeoAir instead. The pump bag supplied with the Thermarest isn't nearly as good as the Schnozzle, it's thicker material, not a roll-top bag and smaller volume so feel like it takes more scoops to...
by Joe
Tue May 28, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Brakes; mechanical or hydraulic?
Replies: 26
Views: 5338

Re: Brakes; mechanical or hydraulic?

Has anyone tried both i.e those Juin tech brakes that have a cable actuated hydraulic caliper? My (drop bar) TRP's are getting a bit dicky and new ones cost a fortune so I was thinking of giving the Juin techs a whirl. I have the Juintech GTPs on one of my bikes, they work really well, not quite fu...
by Joe
Mon Apr 22, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD : MTB cranks or chain set for pub bike
Replies: 4
Views: 2361

Re: WTD : MTB cranks or chain set for pub bike

I have some FSA omega 1 x cranks with a 40t NW ring attached and a bottom bracket, if that's the sort of chainring size you're after they could work, if not then I think it may not be worth finding a smaller ring. Let me know if they'd be any use to you.
by Joe
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted - 29x2.25 rear tyre
Replies: 2
Views: 2074

Re: Wanted - 29x2.25 rear tyre

Thanks! They had just what I was after.
by Joe
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:34 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted - 29x2.25 rear tyre
Replies: 2
Views: 2074

Wanted - 29x2.25 rear tyre

Hi all, I'm after a 29er rear tyre in decent condition. Something like a Schwalbe Racing Ralph or similar, let me know if you have anything that may be of use. Thanks!
by Joe
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: So this is who lights fires ...
Replies: 155
Views: 31633

Re: So this is who lights fires ...

Made me laugh a lot that one!

Lighting a fire is one thing but leaving it unattended when it's not cold and wet is another.
by Joe
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd Jones 135 unicrown fork
Replies: 3
Views: 946

Re: Wtd Jones 135 unicrown fork

Think I'll keep hold of the truss in case I swap it back on later :grin:
by Joe
Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd Jones 135 unicrown fork
Replies: 3
Views: 946

Wtd Jones 135 unicrown fork

I'm looking for a Jones unicrown fork with the 135mm spacing so I can swap out my truss fork and give myself some space for a dog basket up front. Ideally need about 250mm of steerer.

Thanks in advance!
by Joe
Sun Aug 13, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: QR disc gravelly frame 54cm ish
Replies: 6
Views: 1330

Re: WTD: QR disc gravelly frame 54cm ish

I have a 56cm Surly Straggler frame and fork. The usual scratches but let me know if it could work for you and I can dig it out the shed for some photos.
by Joe
Tue Aug 08, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD - On One OG bars
Replies: 2
Views: 382

Re: WTD - On One OG bars

Thanks a bunch Boab, I'll send you a pm.
by Joe
Tue Aug 08, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD - On One OG bars
Replies: 2
Views: 382

WTD - On One OG bars

Would like to try some On one OG bars but they're out of stock. Does anyone have a set lying around?

Or if anyone knows anything similar around that price then please let me know. Thanks!
by Joe
Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Lots of bits
Replies: 16
Views: 2215

Re: FS: Lots of bits

rivers wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:04 pmCranks are 175
Thanks, I'll pass
by Joe
Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Lots of bits
Replies: 16
Views: 2215

Re: FS: Lots of bits

Do you know the length of the SLX cranks? I might be interested if they are 165mm.
by Joe
Mon Jan 16, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dynamo lights
Replies: 30
Views: 3049

Re: Dynamo lights

You can buy a K-lite switch but if you get a soldering iron and some bits of cable and xt-30 or xt-60 connectors you can easily make your own switch that has a cable to the rear light as well, so you don't need to use the K-lite blinker. If I get a xt30 connector, e.g., https://www.amazon.co.uk/FLY...
by Joe
Mon Jan 16, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dynamo lights
Replies: 30
Views: 3049

Re: Dynamo lights

I like this idea, I'll need to check it out.
Also means you can get it just the right length. Using some adhesive lined heatshrink will keep things neat, strong and waterproof and with some Sugru you can mount the cable to a handlebar or the top of your forks.
by Joe
Mon Jan 16, 2023 8:55 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dynamo lights
Replies: 30
Views: 3049

Re: Dynamo lights

I have the k-lite, incredible light and makes me realise how much I strain my eyes with other lights, really feels like a I can relax my eyes while I ride. The only issue with it is that it's not a dipped beam so on roads you will annoy drivers and pedestrians. I used to run it on all the time but e...
by Joe
Fri Dec 23, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS Shimano xt brakes and ice rotors Sold
Replies: 3
Views: 593

Re: FS Shimano xt brakes and ice rotors

I'd be interested in the rotors if someone else wanted the calipers?

Appreciate you would rather sell it all together though!