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by Wotsits
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Old and New - UK Tour 2024
Replies: 10
Views: 272

Re: Old and New - UK Tour 2024

burty wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:00 pm I’m sure we can all spend a evening in little Stretton, then up the hill :lol:
Naa, there's alwasy Guinness, darts & the pub beer garden again :lol:

The landlord even brought us out a kettle of hot water in the morn..
by Wotsits
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:56 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Old and New - UK Tour 2024
Replies: 10
Views: 272

Re: Old and New - UK Tour 2024

As long as i'm not working away, i'm deffo in Scott :-bd
by Wotsits
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:04 pm Final thought .... did you remember anti-seize compound on the bolts? :wink:
Think loctite would be better Stu!
by Wotsits
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

redefined_cycles wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:45 pm Found it in my ls430 manual (very hard to navigate). 78Nm :grin: Alhamdulillah
Jobs a good'un :-bd
by Wotsits
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

80nm? Is that Nnnnnnnneugh! or maybe up to getthatoffyoubuggers in British Standard engineering terms? A quick search brings up this- https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-f-2008-2014/869151-brake-caliper-torque-specs-front-and-rear.html & https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-4th-gen-2013-2020/823...
by Wotsits
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Replies: 48
Views: 2587

Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat

Amazing achievement :cool:

Got to be boarderline type2/1 tho!! :shock:
by Wotsits
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Well done for sticking with it Shaf :-bd

Although i have a strange mixed feeling of being both relieved & concerned :???:

P.S. the ‘10’ on the head of the bolt is it’s tensile rating..
by Wotsits
Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

9mm you say Wotsits. I'm already too far gone beyond that now. The 9.5mm grinder is now a loose fit in there and mot got the calipers (measuring) in there but I'd say I'm at about 11mm hole size now. Maybe shortly I'll let out a few yelps of relief - Alhamdulillah - that the threads have started fa...
by Wotsits
Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Found it (I think) https://youtu.be/i-CoFEPy9aY?si=QaqaLPMoZTy8Augm Seems like the ones on the Ridgid website don't ho up to 14mm wotsits. But I could be wrong. I'd resigned myself to needing to just contact Tracy tools and purchase the appropriate tap. At work today earning my £150 but yesterday w...
by Wotsits
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Thanks so much for all them links there Wotsits :-bd I'll check em over. If you do use one of those carbide files, make sure to wear some goggles as the swarf can go everywhere. Also have a search how to use them as they ideally need to be used at a high rpm. These are better than the tapered type ...
by Wotsits
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

I actually ordered this from Screwfix for my Dremel (yes, it's not the first time I've had to deal with stripped bolts, but bikes are easy peasy) https://www.screwfix.com/p/dremel-952-grinding-stone-3-pack/65026 Have a search for a carbide rotary file, something like these- https://www.shop-apt.co....
by Wotsits
Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Montanas Vacias group ride
Replies: 15
Views: 517

Re: Montanas Vacias group ride

I think our reasoning for carrying cooking gear was because of the perception that there may not be many places for food & drink. The last thing we want to do is get caught without food after a days riding. Our group consensus is that we’re just going to take a few freeze-dried meals just in cas...
by Wotsits
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

🙈 You might have been better off removing the hub & taking it to a workshop to be welded. As Phil said, be very careful with easy-outs & taps, they’re really hard, but snap like a carrot 🥕 Try to use a t-handle instead of something like a shifter & don’t try to force it. Get some heat on...
by Wotsits
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!
Replies: 106
Views: 1833

Re: Off Topic - siezed, rusted, possibly double threaded, sheared bolt extraction advice!

Shaf I think Stu means use a nut welded on the inside like this- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XODPhxEMCzw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ0YkPb3oVs The heat from the welding should also help break the bond in the thread. Initially just work it back & forwards in order to get some movement in...
by Wotsits
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:54 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Montanas Vacias anyone?
Replies: 14
Views: 5613

Re: Montanas Vacias anyone?

Teaman, to book the bike tickets for the train i had to ring Renfe Customer Services in Spain, they're open 24hrs & were really helpful..

https://venta.renfe.com/vol/buscarTrenE ... do?c=_6QSA
by Wotsits
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:44 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Montanas Vacias group ride
Replies: 15
Views: 517

Re: Montanas Vacias group ride

Fashion victim! :wink:
by Wotsits
Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Montanas Vacias group ride
Replies: 15
Views: 517

Re: Montanas Vacias group ride

Due to the altitude & location of the refugios I’d already made the decision to take my winter bag!
Also another reason why I’m taking the mtb…
by Wotsits
Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Montanas Vacias group ride
Replies: 15
Views: 517

Re: Montanas Vacias group ride

Spent the weekend in Valencia being deafened by the Fallas festival, there are 3 Decathons in the city but the best bet for gas near the airport is Campanar which is on a retail park about 3km from the airport on the main road through to the city centre. They have 3 types of screw in containers 100...
by Wotsits
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Montanas Vacias group ride
Replies: 15
Views: 517

Re: Montanas Vacias group ride

pistonbroke wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:26 am Decathlon city is about 15 minutes ride west from your hostel, open till 10pm Saturday but closed Sunday
:-bd
by Wotsits
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Montanas Vacias group ride
Replies: 15
Views: 517

Re: Montanas Vacias group ride

Thanks Duncan, appreciate the info.

Do you know where the best place is in Valencia to get gas from? I've noticed that there's three Decathlons there!
by Wotsits
Wed Jan 31, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Liner, Quilt, or Better Bag?
Replies: 12
Views: 487

Re: Liner, Quilt, or Better Bag?

The liner in Joe’s shop is good & could be worth considering, I use one during the colder months-
https://www.weirdosonbikes.com/product/ ... ag-liners/
by Wotsits
Sat Jan 27, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: Montanas Vacias anyone?
Replies: 14
Views: 5613

Re: Montanas Vacias anyone?

Then train to Teruel or are you picking up the loop nearer to Valencia and riding there? Be aware that the Valencia Teruel line has been a bit hit and miss lately due to railworks. If you need any help I'm about 2 hours north of Valencia. Re gravel Vs mountainbike, it's quite rough in places, I'd c...
by Wotsits
Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:21 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: A wee whisky appreciation thread.
Replies: 38
Views: 1566

Re: A wee whisky appreciation thread.

Is there an 'optimum' age for a whisky? Is there a point of diminishing return?
by Wotsits
Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:36 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: A wee whisky appreciation thread.
Replies: 38
Views: 1566

Re: A wee whisky appreciation thread.

Good thread!

Amongst others, got a bottle of 13yr Craigellachie at Christmas, but i'm struggling to pull myself away from the Lochnagar as it's so easy to drink! :d
by Wotsits
Tue Jan 16, 2024 11:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Torino-Nice Rally logistics - tips?
Replies: 15
Views: 760

Re: Torino-Nice Rally logistics - tips?

James is obviously the man for this, but i've done the route 1 1/2 times & found flight availability to Turin much better via Stansted or Gatwick. Looked at loads of other options including Pisa, but taking everything into consideration, including lugging bike boxes around, ended up going via St...