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by Al
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Monks trod - wtf
Replies: 30
Views: 819

Re: Monks trod - wtf

I've ridden it a couple of times. Let's be honest unless theyre planning on tarmacing it, once it's had a load of 4wd go over it it's not going to be any better on a bike.
Seems like a crazy waste of money to trash a wild space.
by Al
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Monks trod - wtf
Replies: 30
Views: 819

Monks trod - wtf

by Al
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD knackered rucksacks
Replies: 4
Views: 194

Re: WTD knackered rucksacks

I remember that shaf - it was a well used wingnut hyper 2.5 pack I also bought off here to see if I got on with them. The main zip needed replacing (it's a waterproof one from memory)
by Al
Sun Feb 11, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lowest useable gear
Replies: 38
Views: 1011

Re: Lowest useable gear

Bit late to this but another idea for you - My stooge is a 32 front with an 11-46 cassette. (27.5 x 2.8 wheels). I find it great for day rides but wanted something lower for when it's loaded up with bags, etc As the front is an old double cranks I added a granny ring (but no front derailleur), if th...
by Al
Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:36 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Hope v-twin brakes
Replies: 8
Views: 454

Re: Hope v-twin brakes

Interested in these - How long are the hoses and how far does the control unit thing need to stick out from the head tube?
by Al
Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What's your single best item you own for camping?
Replies: 29
Views: 1977

Re: What's your single best item you own for camping?

12v compressor fridge that will chill beers and not drain your leisure battery in the blink of an eye

Tiny petzl e-lite if we're talking self powered travel or maybe exped pillow
by Al
Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Ti Stooge for sale. SOLD (sob)
Replies: 11
Views: 1170

Re: Ti Stooge for sale.

I'd be interested in the 50mm Thompson stem and a 180mm Shimano disc if if you're splitting
by Al
Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Lightweight Gilet
Replies: 6
Views: 589

Re: Lightweight Gilet

The dhb one which is lined with polartec alpha is very good. Breaths well and adds a suprising amount of insulation for very little extra bulk. Roadie cut though if that's a concern
by Al
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pilgrimage for a Pint
Replies: 10
Views: 739

Re: Pilgrimage for a Pint

I walked in a few years ago and ended at the pub. Had very high hopes but was a bit underwhelmed. Seemed to have gone a bit posh and boaty and wasn't massively welcoming. Mediocre pint too :roll:
by Al
Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wheel building
Replies: 8
Views: 537

Re: Wheel building

JackT wrote: Sun Dec 17, 2023 2:04 pm There are a few out there. Roger Musson's seems to be most frequently recommended: https://www.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php
Yep. That's the one I was thinking of. Cheers
by Al
Sun Dec 17, 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wheel building
Replies: 8
Views: 537

Wheel building

I've decided for a new year project I'm going to teach myself to build a wheel.

I know there is an ebook / pdf guide that lots of people recommend. Can anyone point me to it please?

I'd also like a recommendation for calculating spoke length if anyone has a good one they use.

Cheers
by Al
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Winter Bivvy?
Replies: 53
Views: 34890

Re: Winter Bivvy?

I appear to be tied up 16-17 now, can probs still make next weekend. There's some shelters (3 sides and a roof, but concrete floor) in Thetford Forest (you can see it from the red route), and indeed in their playground areas you could probs camp down somewhere. Could almost ride round during the da...
by Al
Thu Nov 23, 2023 8:20 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Whats your trouser of choice?
Replies: 18
Views: 10071

Re: Whats your trouser of choice?

I'm a recent convert to MTB trousers for riding.

Had some Madison zenith but moved them in after a couple of rides - found them too loose and a bit short for tall and skinny build.

Got some endura mt500 burner and very happy. Nice fit and plenty of leg length.
by Al
Sun Nov 05, 2023 7:41 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Winter Event entries now open.
Replies: 67
Views: 14172

Re: Winter Event entries now open.

by Al
Fri Nov 03, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD 10 spee Shimano road sti levers
Replies: 2
Views: 346

Re: WTD 10 spee Shimano road sti levers

I've got a set of the old 105 series (ST 5700). Ideally, would like to flog them with an old 11-36 cassette and chain, plus a non-series 10 speed mech (RD-R350-10-SS). Oh, and some Spyre disc calipers. £50 the lot? Cursing my impatience :oops: I would have bitten your hand off but just pulled the t...
by Al
Fri Nov 03, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11421
Views: 1906071

Re: The post man's been ...

Stickers :-bd
by Al
Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD 10 spee Shimano road sti levers
Replies: 2
Views: 346

WTD 10 spee Shimano road sti levers

The ratchet has died on my commuter / gravel bike. :oops:

Is anyone hoarding a pair of 10speed shimano sti levers they'd part with?

(Or maybe just a front one if it's 105)
by Al
Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: The tyre amnesty thread - please join!
Replies: 32
Views: 6643

Re: The tyre amnesty thread - please join!

riderdown wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:39 pm Anyone want to surrender any 27.5 x 2.8-3.0
I've a performance line nobby nic 3.0 that Techno Andy gave me - plenty of tread but has had lots of tyre plugs used on it.

Any use?
by Al
Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dealing with the damp
Replies: 14
Views: 1913

Re: Dealing with the damp

Brynje and a paramo jacket if you know it's going to stay wet. If not riding with mudguards (which makes the biggest difference) I made some waterproof short a few year ago from German army gortex cut off trousers. They have braces and a panel the extends well up you back under your jacket so no spr...
by Al
Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:39 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD 100MM zero degree stem
Replies: 0
Views: 4259

WTD 100MM zero degree stem

Bit specific, but I'm playing around with bar position and think it might be what I'm after.

Anyone??
by Al
Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: £50 Alpkit voucher
Replies: 2
Views: 365

Re: £50 Alpkit voucher

Hello Andy - my wife's after some swimming kit if you've still not found a home for it
by Al
Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Baselayer recommendations?
Replies: 23
Views: 4441

Re: Baselayer recommendations?

Brynje - I've found them an absolute game changer, i found them not much different to a planet x cheap one Good in summer as they wick the sweat away so the top does not cling to you but winter not really different from any other I own Never really understand why as a cyclist people care about look...
by Al
Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Baselayer recommendations?
Replies: 23
Views: 4441

Re: Baselayer recommendations?

Huge Brynje fan here. I have both the short and long sleeve super thermo varieties. I sometimes wear two baselayers with the Brynje underneath, particularly if I know it's going to be wet I think I'd combust / dry out to the shrivelled-scrotum level Stu mentioned elsewhere with 2 baselayers :shock:...
by Al
Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:23 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Waterproof jacket recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 866

Re: Waterproof jacket recommendations

Rab pertex shield for day rides and living in the bottom of a pack mostly. Breaths well enough. Montane event over the head half zip thing that which breaths well and packs down fairly small if the forecast is bad but not constant rain. Paramo ciclo if it's really sub standard and I won't be taking ...
by Al
Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Baselayer recommendations?
Replies: 23
Views: 4441

Re: Baselayer recommendations?

Always found merino too much for anything high intensity - I love Brynje polypropylene mesh ones from Nordic life. Look very rock horror show and terrify the kids when paired with bib shorts, bit work better than anything else if you're a sweaty bugger. Edit - just re read your post and had totally ...