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by Dr Nick
Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: great service
Replies: 10
Views: 1247

Re: great service

just another example of great service. I called Carradice at the end of last week, asking to buy a replacement leather strap for my Brompton bag after I'd lost one. During the call I mentioned to the person that I'd been passed over to, that I was a repeat customer, and that it was nice to have the ...
by Dr Nick
Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: OT: Camper van European route planning showing elevation
Replies: 3
Views: 139

Re: OT: Camper van European route planning showing elevation

Excellent thanks both.

I've managed to get the route into Garmin Connect using myrouteapp.com, after Google maps and mapstoGPX.com didn't work.

It's great, and is just what I need.

and a Garmin Camper sat nav is on the pre-departure shopping list :grin:

thanks again.
by Dr Nick
Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: OT: Camper van European route planning showing elevation
Replies: 3
Views: 139

OT: Camper van European route planning showing elevation

A bit of a long shot. We've off to a wedding in southern Italy in May in an old camper van which is vaguely exciting but compared to modern vehicles underpowered and slow, although driving at 50mph (on the flat, less on the hills) means we get to enjoy the drive :grin: Does anyone know of any route ...
by Dr Nick
Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: We live in a 'golden age' if your bike preferences aren't off the shelf
Replies: 5
Views: 403

We live in a 'golden age' if your bike preferences aren't off the shelf

It struck me whilst I was putting the finishing touches to this (iteration of this) bike build is that we live in a golden age for availability of niche bike parts that allow us to achieve builds that I/ we could only have dreamed about many/ afew years ago. Whilst i know it won't be to everybody’s ...
by Dr Nick
Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Raw finish Brompton S2L: NOW SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 243

Re: FS: Raw finish Brompton S2L: NOW SOLD

now sold.
by Dr Nick
Sun Feb 11, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: 'Bikepack' brand bar harness
Replies: 1
Views: 188

FS: 'Bikepack' brand bar harness

I bought this from someone on here a few years back. It's a great bit of kit, but it struggles to hold my supersized "I'm a cold sleeper" sleeping bag. :grin: It's not super clear from the pics but it both of the bar spacers are present. £22 posted to mainland UK. https://live.staticflickr...
by Dr Nick
Sun Feb 11, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Raw finish Brompton S2L: NOW SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 243

FS: Raw finish Brompton S2L: NOW SOLD

For sale is my raw finish 2-speed Brompton. It's an S2L model Purchased new in 2019 from On Your Bike in london. It got used for the occassional commute, alongside my fixed wheel Airnimal. Getting fed up with the trains and reverting to commuting by motorbike and then Covid hit, resulting in my work...
by Dr Nick
Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: For Sale - Lunar Solo Tent - NOW SOLD!
Replies: 7
Views: 499

Re: For Sale - Lunar Solo Tent

not wishing to thread hijack - but the 2-speed 'ideal for bromptonpacking' Brommie that's in the background of Rich's pic - behind my green lunar solo will be for sale forthwith, as working from home means it's surplus to requirements :grin:
by Dr Nick
Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3943
Views: 482501

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

After stupidly busy work week, I'm looking forwrd to tomorrow.

To celebrate Global fat bike day, I'll be taking the fat bike to the glorious 8 miles of sand that is Cefn Sidan Beach, for a blustery seaside potter. :grin:
by Dr Nick
Thu Nov 16, 2023 3:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Contents / bike cover for many, many bikes..
Replies: 7
Views: 1307

Re: Contents / bike cover for many, many bikes..

Ours is with A-Plan (now Howden appaarently). I have to list all bikes, but i just tell them what it is, when I add one, and what the value is. A recent bike build of an 2001 Cannondale Headshok F&F into a 'gravel' bike, which cost £1,000 in parts to build, was insured for an extra £11.00 on the...
by Dr Nick
Sat Nov 04, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Sold
Replies: 11
Views: 1272

Re: Fs garmin edge explore with full uk 1:50k mapping

Yes please, can you pm pics and payment details
cheers,
Nick
by Dr Nick
Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Salsa Bend deluxe handlebars 740mm 23 degrees backsweep
Replies: 4
Views: 317

Re: FS: Salsa Bend deluxe handlebars 740mm 23 degrees backsweep

Yeah, ok :-bd

I'll reply to your pm later this evening if that's ok?

Cheers,
Nick
by Dr Nick
Wed Aug 02, 2023 8:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Salsa Bend deluxe handlebars 740mm 23 degrees backsweep
Replies: 4
Views: 317

FS: Salsa Bend deluxe handlebars 740mm 23 degrees backsweep

For sale. Salsa Bend Deluxe handlebars 740mm wide 23 degrees backsweep 5 degrees upsweep 31.8mm clamp size Bought from Bikemonger Little used, not crashed. Reason for sale - I've replaced them with a pair of Jones bend bars for even more backsweep :grin: There is some lifting/ rubbing on the graphic...
by Dr Nick
Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Replies: 952
Views: 115332

Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...

That Moulton brings me much joy, although as a current owner of 2 F frame '60s & '70s Moultons (a mk1 with a sturmy 5 speed hub and a mk3), and as former owner of a custom painted Brigestone Moulton I'm definately biased :grin: I collected the Bridgestone from the Moulton factory, and Shaun Moul...
by Dr Nick
Sun Jun 25, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Five Ten Impact Pro mid - size 10
Replies: 0
Views: 249

FS: Five Ten Impact Pro mid - size 10

For sale a pair of little worn Five Ten Impact Pro mids - with built in D30 armour. Size UK 10 (44& 2/3 (!) according to the label). These size up slightly small according to the Adidas website, and I'd ageee with that. They're slighlty tighter and less flexible than my other size 10 five tens -...
by Dr Nick
Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Shimano SH-M 038 SPD shoes size EU41
Replies: 4
Views: 513

Re: FS: Shimano SH-M 038 SPD shoes size EU41

no worries Zippy. Thanks for lettng me know
by Dr Nick
Fri Feb 24, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Shimano SH-M 038 SPD shoes size EU41
Replies: 4
Views: 513

Re: FS: Shimano SH-M 038 SPD shoes size EU41

i think so!
They were meant as an everyday /touring shoe i think. Sole is failry rigid but not massively so. Becky cetainly had no problem walking in them the one time she tried them... :grin:
by Dr Nick
Fri Feb 24, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Shimano SH-M 038 SPD shoes size EU41
Replies: 4
Views: 513

FS: Shimano SH-M 038 SPD shoes size EU41

I found these in the cupboard whilst having a clear out. They were bought a number of years ago for Mrs Dr Nick. I think they were used once, and then health stuff intervened in her riding of bikes for a while, and they were forgotten about. As new condition with cleats. No original box. The label s...
by Dr Nick
Mon Jan 09, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter Event GR.
Replies: 61
Views: 2979

Re: Winter Event GR.

Massive thanks to Stu and Dee for an excellent weekend of a bit riding, lots of taking my bike for a walk, and the consumption of cake, and for providing my semi-wheel-less riding companion Pickers with a bike! :-bd
by Dr Nick
Sun Oct 23, 2022 7:12 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Chilterns Spring (sic) Thing
Replies: 18
Views: 1391

Re: Chilterns Spring (sic) Thing

TheBrownDog wrote: Sun Oct 23, 2022 6:29 pm Nick mate yep for sure. Someone will add you to the group chat. You still riding that Airnimal?
Excellent. thanks!

Nope, the airnimal is sitting in the shed unused, as I no longer have a daily commute, unless the walk to the front room counts.
by Dr Nick
Sun Oct 23, 2022 6:15 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Chilterns Spring (sic) Thing
Replies: 18
Views: 1391

Re: Chilterns Spring (sic) Thing

Sad I missed this.
Looks like fun! Are lapsed Chiltern-ites welcome at the March 2023 - 2022 Chilterns Autumn Leaf Blower? :grin:
by Dr Nick
Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Advice sought building a gravel bike.
Replies: 14
Views: 918

Re: Advice sought building a gravel bike.

I've just built up an old Canondale headshok equipped hybrid as a drop bar'd rough stuff/ gravel bike. It's running mostly shimano 2 x 9 speed: Shimano bar end shitfters, (which i can run on friction when (not if :grin: ) I crash it and bend stuff), a 11-36t rear sprocket and 39/24 at the front. I'm...
by Dr Nick
Fri Jun 17, 2022 5:10 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: 110/74 Shimano 170 square taper cranks
Replies: 2
Views: 261

Re: WTD: 110/74 Shimano 170 square taper cranks

Excellent, thnaks, old tat would be perfect :{)>

cheers,
Nick
by Dr Nick
Thu Jun 16, 2022 1:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1905724

Re: The post man's been ...

@faustus - those ATB stickers are excellent! :-bd