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by Scud
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The Wolf Way
Replies: 5
Views: 347

Re: The Wolf Way

If anyone ever wants a shower, house to sleep in or garden to camp in, or just pub advice re Rebellion Way, i live on the route near Castleacre in Norfolk.
by Scud
Tue Jun 14, 2022 9:04 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: New SRAM NX Eagle 12 speed chain / Endura Shacket
Replies: 0
Views: 348

New SRAM NX Eagle 12 speed chain / Endura Shacket

Brand new 12 speed SRAM NX Eagle chain - purchased then realised absolute black chain ring only plays nicely with Shimano chains. - £20 posted. Worn twice and not on bike, Endura reversible shacket - now too big for me - size XXL - same colourway as this one - https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/21400...
by Scud
Mon May 23, 2022 3:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tour of the Cotswolds.
Replies: 11
Views: 879

Re: Tour of the Cotswolds.

Just back from Heaven of the South in the Cotswolds, 95% on mountain bikes, a hell of a lot of climbing and steep, plus due to the combo of recent sun and then rain, it is very overgrown on many paths and trails, and due to this any trail not in sunlight, is very muddy and sloppy, it was great! What...
by Scud
Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Hambini on Bowman
Replies: 28
Views: 2417

Re: Hambini on Bowman

I had a Bowman Palace and it was what you expected, a mid-range frame and it rode well, Bowman were great to deal with and i have seen a number of Palace frames raced in crit races and the like. I think they were good value. Interesting that if you Google it, i cannot find a single instance of someo...
by Scud
Fri Apr 08, 2022 11:08 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Proper bothy
Replies: 24
Views: 2026

Re: Proper bothy

Not the place if you sleep walk...
by Scud
Wed Apr 06, 2022 5:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The Old Chalk Way
Replies: 22
Views: 1805

Re: The Old Chalk Way

If anyone does the route, i live about 2 miles off Peddars and i'll buy you a pint... i'm looking to ride it in the summer southbound and train back.
by Scud
Wed Apr 06, 2022 5:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dipped Bike Lights
Replies: 29
Views: 2602

Re: Dipped Bike Lights

On the road i use and Exposure Strada and one of these, its brilliant, allow me to toggle through settings to low (i always have light angled slightly downwards) and then click back up to maximum when needed https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Exposure-Smart-Port-Remote-Switch-Mk2_98454.htm?sku=350568&utm_...
by Scud
Fri Mar 25, 2022 3:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: All Sold
Replies: 5
Views: 941

Re: FS: Spring Clean

PM'ed you..
by Scud
Fri Mar 25, 2022 10:27 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Carrying fat inner tubes
Replies: 20
Views: 1709

Re: Carrying fat inner tubes

As above i use a 26" downhill tube and have it attached to frame with a strap all the time so never without, trouble is i found that tubeless is great, but if i lost too much air from tyre before sealant worked, the tyres were quite loose on rim despite numerous rounds of tape on rims, so tyre ...
by Scud
Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Shimano GR700 shoes size 9
Replies: 3
Views: 619

Re: Shimano GR700 shoes size 9 and Montane Ultra Alpine backpack

PM'ed you about the shoes mate
by Scud
Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Supporting Ukraine, 7 Roads bikepacking bags
Replies: 3
Views: 575

Supporting Ukraine, 7 Roads bikepacking bags

One of the lads in our local gravel group has ordered from 7 Roads (https://7rbags.com/) and kept in contact with them during the Ukrainian crisis that is going on now, he emailed asking about their safety and had the following reply: Hey! Thank you for your concern) and thank you for the words of s...
by Scud
Tue Sep 14, 2021 10:45 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bye bye access rights
Replies: 49
Views: 4392

Re: Bye bye access rights

Brilliant book for those that may not have read it, the Book of Trespass:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Book-Trespass- ... 221&sr=8-1
by Scud
Wed Sep 08, 2021 11:43 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Algae in lakes n lochs
Replies: 9
Views: 1171

Re: Algae in lakes n lochs

This is from Government, due to "supply chain failures", Coronavirus and the "UK's new relationship with Europe!!" you can discharge effluent outside of the terms of your permit, so feel free to do what you like into our rivers and waterways! https://www.gov.uk/government/publica...
by Scud
Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Removable arms..... for side sleepers
Replies: 16
Views: 1635

Re: Removable arms..... for side sleepers

If we are having removable arms, can i get some cooler thighs, i struggle sleeping on side as i hate one of my rugby lad thighs on top of other, get too hot!
by Scud
Tue Aug 10, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: OT: we're in Cromer. What's to do?
Replies: 10
Views: 1204

Re: OT: we're in Cromer. What's to do?

At the weekends, Holkham Hall (which is great with kids as next to great beaches and has great free playground and aerial rope course) has food / alcohol trucks and live music and nice to sit or cycle around the grounds, plus it is then a short walk into Wells next the Sea which is a good place for ...
by Scud
Thu Jul 29, 2021 10:45 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tom! Pidcock!
Replies: 64
Views: 4292

Re: Tom! Pidcock!

I think fault lies with MvdP or his team, the ramp was clearly stated in the race handbook to be removed for the race, so someone didn't read it correctly and strange that every other racer knew to jump and not roll it before and after him? Shame though to go out like that.. Clear divide in the time...
by Scud
Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Apidura water bladder
Replies: 27
Views: 1960

Re: Apidura water bladder

One thing, i guess it places the weight of the water at the best place, middle and low, on the bike too, more i think about it, actually it is no just for the racers..
by Scud
Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Apidura water bladder
Replies: 27
Views: 1960

Apidura water bladder

Probably more for the racers, but a bit better looking than the plastic "fuel tank" looking frame water carrier, whadda we reckon?

https://www.apidura.com/shop/frame-pack ... 593ZruEIeg
by Scud
Thu Jul 22, 2021 10:00 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tinnitus anyone ?
Replies: 24
Views: 2624

Re: Tinnitus anyone ?

Thankfully not a sufferer myself, although having started life lobbing artillery at people we didn't like, a number of friends do, my grandad had it from years working on road gangs and i read the medical reports all day long from people involved in road traffic accidents now. You can actually seek ...
by Scud
Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Giving up booze
Replies: 49
Views: 3807

Re: Giving up booze

I think a lot of it is routine, boredom and a sense of its something you have always done... I think you have to ask yourself if you are someone who can just have an occasional drink, or it has to be all or nothing? My old man was an alcoholic, i grew up with him drinking half a bottle of Bells or T...
by Scud
Mon Jul 12, 2021 4:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Trying to buy GRX and the Holy Grail
Replies: 7
Views: 1108

Re: Trying to buy GRX and the Holy Grail

105 or Ultegra chainset with 46/30 Absolute Black chainrings could be done? Works well.
by Scud
Mon Jul 12, 2021 3:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Soooooo far OT - non / low alcohol beers
Replies: 40
Views: 3943

Re: Soooooo far OT - non / low alcohol beers

I tend to like the stronger, citrusy IPA and Pale Ales, and found any alcohol free ones i bought in supermarket or pub, were gopping. BUT, this is a really good IPA: https://drydrinker.com/product/big-drop-citra-four-hop-low-alcohol-gluten-free-pale-ale-0-5-6-12-x-330ml/ The whole Dry Drinker websit...
by Scud
Wed Jul 07, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Crankset for a single speed - help needed
Replies: 16
Views: 1701

Re: Crankset for a single speed - help needed

Got to agree with Middleburn Cranks, have mine with a Royce bottom bracket, done over 20,000 miles on them in 6 years and haven't had to touch the BB, just gone through 7 chain rings, this on a Singular Peregrine.
by Scud
Wed Jun 30, 2021 2:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Suggest some socks.. pls
Replies: 36
Views: 3443

Re: Suggest some socks.. pls

I can only suggest the Defeet Woolie Boolie socks, usually cost about £15 a pair and mine have lasted nearly 10 years now, merino wool and decent warmth too.

States they are made of US Merino wool (so not much better politically!)
by Scud
Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:50 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Rear Lights
Replies: 13
Views: 1263

Re: Rear Lights

I have had a couple of Moon Nebula, brilliant lights with 3 different mounts, and easy to mount on seatstay with bags or to end of bag, and decent price.